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Queen’s coffin procession leaves St Giles Cathedral

Pallbearers from the Queen’s Colour Squadron of the Royal Air Force carried the casket, draped in the Royal Standard of Scotland, into a RAF C17 aircraft at Edinburgh airport ahead of its departure. Meanwhile King Charles III has arrived back in London after a visit to Northern Ireland as part…

Evening Standard

Queen's coffin arrives in London after making final journey from Scotland

The Royal Air Force C17 Globemaster aircraft carrying the Queen's coffin has touched down RAF Northolt after leaving Edinburgh Airport at around 5.45pm.

Daily Record

Queen’s coffin leaves Scotland for Buckingham Palace to lie in state in London

The Princess Royal is accompanying the late monarch’s coffin on its journey to London

The Independent UK

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Queen Elizabeth II's coffin procession: Monarch's coffin lies in state at Westminster Hall following journey through London — as it happened

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lies in Westminster Hall after a procession from Buckingham Palace to Parliament.

ABC News

RAF C-17 Globemaster will fly Queen's coffin from Edinburgh to London

Huge aircraft has also been used to take humanitarian aid and weapons to Ukraine following Russia’s invasion.

Wales Online

Aircraft set to fly the Queen’s coffin was ‘used in Afghanistan and Ukraine’

The C-17 Globemaster has also been used to help in disaster relief efforts around the world.

The Independent UK

King Charles III’s medals and military career

The former Prince of Wales served in both the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, but earned his medals without fighting in a war

Wales Online

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US B-52 Bombers Fly over Middle East amid Tensions with Iran

The United States military said Monday it flew a pair of nuclear-capable B-52 long-distance bombers over the Middle East in a show of force, the latest such mission in the region as tensions remain high between Washington and Tehran. The bombers took off from the Royal Air Force base at…

Asharq Al-Awsat

RAF chief: Staff concerns around culture to be addressed as a priority

The RAF has been at the centre of a series of negative media reports in recent weeks.

The Independent UK

Red Arrows facing ‘toxic’ bullying and sexual harassment claims

Some 13 allegations made againt members of RAF’s aerobatics display division

The Independent UK

RAF tried to ‘artificially inflate’ diversity numbers to achieve hiring targets

It comes after the head of recruitment at the RAF left her role amid allegations that the force has effectively paused its recruitment of white men in a bid to hit “impossible” diversity targets

Evening Standard

All-female RAF crew will take to skies over Wembley to support Lionesses in Euro final

The Lionesses are looking to secure their first major win in the much anticipated fixture against Germany

Manchester Evening News

All-female RAF crew to lead flypast over Wembley Stadium in support of Lionesses

Flight Lieutenant Lauren said watching the England team has been ‘inspiring’.

The Independent UK

UK takes part in joint military exercises in Finland amid Russia threat

The MoD says the training is crucial to ensuring that Nato forces can work together effectively on operations

The Independent UK

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Fife airman presumed dead after going missing on expedition in Pakistan

A Scottish Royal Air Force Commander who went missing on a major mountain expedition in Pakistan is believed to have died.

Zenger

A British WW2 Hero’s Remains Found 75 Years Later, Close To His Supposed Burial Area

A Royal Air Force hero killed during a top-secret WW2 mission more 75 years ago had only recently married his widow at the time of his death, an inquest opening heard on Tuesday, July 19.

Wales Online

RAF and French engage in 'dogfights' over the Mediterranean to simulate air combat

The practice sessions took place over the Mediterranean with exercised hailed by both as 'extremely valuable'

ABC News

Tornado GR4 flown in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria goes on permanent display in Perth

Tornado GR4s are known for playing important roles in both Gulf wars and during operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. This one is bringing Perth's Aviation Heritage Museum into the modern era of aviation.

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Childhood Sweethearts: Couple Who Met In Primary School Celebrate Their 75th Anniversary

''I never thought we would get to this, it’s just one of those things, it seems as though Fred has been around forever.”

The Independent UK

What is the British military presence in the Falkland Islands?

A number of British forces remain permanently deployed in the Falkland Islands, 40 years since the Argentine surrender in the Falklands War.

Zenger

War Diaries: Unearthed RAF Log Book Reveals The Secrets Of World War Two’s Forgotten Heroes

A fascinating Royal Air Force log book revealing the secrets of World War Two’s forgotten heroes as well as a ‘rogues gallery’ of blacklisted personnel has been unearthed.

The New Daily

‘Thank you Ma’am’: Hits and misses of sensational four-day Platinum Jubilee celebrations

The four-day celebrations across the UK for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne, were watched by millions around the world.

The Independent UK

Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows flypast at Platinum Jubilee Pageant cancelled

The display was meant to conclude the four-day weekend

The Independent UK

Five members of military faint while on duty at National Thanksgiving Service

It was a very warm and sunny day in London, with temperatures hovering at around 20C at the start of the service.

Daily Mirror

Queen's words as spectacular Red Arrows flypast soars over Buckingham Palace

The 96-year-old monarch made the comment while watching the six-minute display on the Buckingham Palace balcony, during which she smiled throughout and waved at the crowds before going back inside.

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