As an airfield, no. Sold in the mid 90's, the runway area is occasionally used for antique fairs, whilst the domestic site is being turned into the new town of Witham St Hughs. The J-type hangars remain, but little else.
The motto of RAF Akrotiri is 'Acra Semper Acria .'.
Swadlincote's population is 36,000.
Swinderby railway station was created in 1847.
Spitfires were operational in the RAF for over 12 years. From 1938 to 1951
Yes. They have to work - on shift - 24/7 to meet operational requirements.
Yes. They have to work - on shift - 24/7 to meet operational requirements.
No. In 1968 RAF Bomber Command was merged with RAF Fighter Command to create RAF Strike Command.
I believe the USAF still has over 65 B-52 H models operational.
It was and still is known as the RAF.
Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour are still operational.
The reason why Jamaicans are part of the British RAF because Jamaica is still part of United Kingdom. I don't think they fully got their independence.
6 Squadron RAF Leuchars3 Squadron RAF Coningsby17 Squadron RAF Coningsby29 Squadron RAF Coningsby11 Squadron RAF Coningsby