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North East armed forces named for Royal Victorian Medal in King's honours list, for services at Queen's funeral

Members of the Royal Victorian Order people who have served the monarchy or Royal Family in a personal way are named in the latest honours list for their services at Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral

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Pallbearers and Queen's dresser among royal staff honored by King Charles - see the full list

Royal Family announces honours in tribute to late monarch

Wales Online

Queen's closest adviser and crew who carried coffin among those on King's honours list

The late monarch’s closest adviser, Angela Kelly, and other Royal Household staff were made members of the Royal Victorian Order - a list of Demise Awards was announced by Charles to recognise those who loyally served his mother

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Riders You Should Know: Beatrice Shilling, OBE

Jason gives us a rundown of the life and times of aeronautical engineer, motorcycle gearhead, race car driver, and all-around cool lady Beatrice Shilling.

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UK set to conduct joint Nato air policing missions in Estonia along with Germany

British pilots are set to conduct joint air policing missions in Estonia alongside the German air force for the first time

The Independent UK

UK and Germany to fly joint Nato missions in Estonia for first time

British pilots are set to conduct joint air policing missions in Estonia alongside the German air force for the first time.

The Independent UK

British Air Force Chief details joint efforts with Australia to stop China poaching retired fighter pilots

The visiting head of Britain's Royal Air Force has detailed how he's worked with Australia to prevent former fighter pilots from taking lucrative training jobs with the Chinese military.

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Brickbat: This Isn't What It Looks Like

During questioning by members of the British Parliament, Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston apologized to Royal Air Force Group Capt. Lizzy Nicholl, who resigned as head of recruitment after receiving what she believed to be an unlawful order to prioritize women and minorities over white men. Wigston admitted "stretching…

Reason

Grandfather Pursues His Passion In Aviation After Building A Fighter Aircraft From His Garden Shed

The Grandfather built am impressive fighter aircraft from scratch that took him two years after the start of the pandemic.

Zenger

Scots schoolboy earns pilot licence before passing driving test

George Walker Jnr, who is following in the footsteps of his late Grandad who flew in the Royal Air Force, has gained his Private Pilot Licence at just 17-years-old.

Daily Record

Overseas buyer purchasing Victoria Cross triggers campaign to keep RAF medal in UK

The Royal Air Force Museum needs to raise £250,000 to keep the rare Victoria Cross in the country

Wales Online

Red Arrow pilot sends out emergency alert at at 2,300 ft after bird smashes into plane

The Royal Air Force jet was seen flying 2,300ft above Lincoln on an unknown route on Wednesday morning squawking 7700 which can be used to indicate an emergency situation

Daily Mirror

Military jet developer Aeralis to explore AirTanker collaboration

The Bristol-based start-up manufacturer has reached an agreement with the Royal Air Force aircraft maintenance firm, which is owned by Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Cobham, Babcock and Thales

Birmingham Post

100 new jobs at BAE Systems as defence expert supports next generation tech for RAF and Royal Navy

Brough site has been overhauled since Hawk production ended in late 2020, becoming centre for digital engineering excellence

Birmingham Post

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Plane carrying rocket takes off for 1st UK satellite launch

A modified jumbo jet carrying a Virgin Orbit rocket has taken off from southwestern England, marking the first attempt to launch satellites into orbit from Western Europe

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Defense Minister Visits BAE Systems in UK

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has visited the headquarters of BAE Systems in the British city of Wharton during his visit to the United Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Upon his arrival at the company's headquarters, he was received by the Chief of Air…

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Egypt's pyramids among famous archaeological sites that could be lost to climate change

Rising sea levels and extreme weather could destroy virtually all of Egypt's archaeological sites, as well as others around the world such as Machu Picchu in Peru

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh war memorial scorched overnight - less than 24 hours after service

The war memorial in front of Edinburgh City Chambers was vandalised in the early hours of the morning on Monday. A TikTok video detailing the damage was posted later in the day.

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The Chase Celebrity Special's Laura Tobin's age, former job and social media accounts

She went head to the Chaser in a battle of wits

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Woman Flies Grandpa’s WW2 Plane After Finding It On Other Side Of World

"We were doing barrel rolls, loops and going upside down - I was proud I didn't throw up! "

Daily Mirror

Norfolk sonic boom terrifies residents as windows shake in 'big explosion'

One social media user in King's Lynn, Norfolk, suggested the sound and subsequent shaking was caused by the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows

Birmingham Post

Chair of training tech firm Pennant International dies

John Ponsonby was appointed as a non-executive director of the AIM-listed company in 2018 and became its chair in 2021

Daily Record

Scots RAF crew scramble to save sailor in Atlantic Ocean as dramatic rescue caught on camera

A Poseidon P-8 from RAF Lossiemouth was scrambled to the Atlantic Ocean, assisted by an Atlas A400M aircraft from RAF Brize Norton, to rescue the distressed sailor.

Wales Online

Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne rocket pictured heading to UK on RAF C-17 Globemaster ahead of Cornwall launch

It will be the first orbital rocket launch from British soil and the first British-led rocket launch since 1979

Daily Mirror

Thousands of families can claim new £2,400 cash grant to help pay bills - who is eligible

Charity Royal British Legion is offering £200 a month to help the Armed Forces community - which includes those who have served, or are serving, in the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force

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