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Powys County Times
05-05-2025
- Powys County Times
The planes involved in the flypast for VE Day 80
Thousands of people lined the Mall to catch a glimpse of the Red Arrows during the RAF flypast for the VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations in London. Leading the flypast was the Lancaster, the most successful RAF heavy bomber of the Second World War, watched from the Buckingham Palace balcony by the King and Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Hundreds of spectators lined Waterloo Bridge to see the aircraft over the Thames and despite intermittent rain the flypast went ahead as planned. These are the planes that were involved: – Lancaster One of only two airworthy Lancasters left in the world, it was built at the Vickers Armstrong Broughton factory at Hawarden Airfield, Chester, on May 31 1945. The war against Japan ended before it was deployed and it did not take part in any hostilities, but it remains a symbol of those who died in service of the country. – Voyager The Voyager, based at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, is a modified civilian passenger aircraft. Capable of carrying up to 291 passengers and cargo all over the world, this Voyager was flown by Flight Lieutenant Jason Alty, Flight Lieutenant Will Ricketts, Flight Lieutenant Andy Theobald and Sergeant Handibode. – A400M Atlas The Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft, a contemporary plane, can carry up to 37 tonnes and 116 passengers. It was used heavily when the UK evacuated civilians from Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover in 2021. – C-17 Globemaster The C-17 Globemaster is a long-range aircraft which can carry heavy loads and is used in combat as well as humanitarian missions. It has been used to support operations in the UK and overseas including providing support to Ukraine and delivering aid to the Middle East during the crisis in Gaza. – P8 Poseidon MRA1 Based at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland, the Poseidon is a maritime patrol aircraft. It has sensors and weapons for anti-submarine warfare, and can also be used in search and rescue efforts. It can detect, identify and monitor targets above and below the waves. – Typhoon FGR4 There were six Typhoons involved in the flypast, flanking other aircraft as they flew over London. Typhoons are based permanently at RAF Coninsby in Lincolnshire and Lossiemouth, where they are ready to respond to potential threats in UK and Nato air space, the Ministry of Defence said. – Rivet Joint An electronic surveillance aircraft, Rivet Joint has sensors which can detect emissions from communications, radar and other systems. It has been used as part of Operation Shader, the UK's contribution in ongoing military intervention in Iraq. – F-35B Lightning Flying on each wing of the Rivet Joint were F-35B Lightning jets from RAF Marham in Norfolk. The F-35B Lightning is a short take-off and vertical landing aircraft that can operate from aircraft carriers including the Royal Navy's Queen Elizabeth-class ships. – The Red Arrows The Red Arrows, formally known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, provided the colourful finale to the flypast. Since the Red Arrows' first season in 1965, they have performed almost 5,000 displays in 57 countries. The Red Arrows are led by Red 1, Squadron Leader Jon Bond. The former frontline Typhoon pilot, from Essex, joined the RAF in 2006. The 2025 season is his second year as team leader, responsible for choreographing the new display routine, which is seen by millions of people at big events and air shows.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
The planes involved in the flypast for VE Day 80
Thousands of people lined the Mall to catch a glimpse of the Red Arrows during the RAF flypast for the VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations in London. Leading the flypast was the Lancaster, the most successful RAF heavy bomber of the Second World War, watched from the Buckingham Palace balcony by the King and Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Hundreds of spectators lined Waterloo Bridge to see the aircraft over the Thames and despite intermittent rain the flypast went ahead as planned. These are the planes that were involved: – Lancaster One of only two airworthy Lancasters left in the world, it was built at the Vickers Armstrong Broughton factory at Hawarden Airfield, Chester, on May 31 1945. The war against Japan ended before it was deployed and it did not take part in any hostilities, but it remains a symbol of those who died in service of the country. – Voyager The Voyager, based at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, is a modified civilian passenger aircraft. Capable of carrying up to 291 passengers and cargo all over the world, this Voyager was flown by Flight Lieutenant Jason Alty, Flight Lieutenant Will Ricketts, Flight Lieutenant Andy Theobald and Sergeant Handibode. – A400M Atlas The Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft, a contemporary plane, can carry up to 37 tonnes and 116 passengers. It was used heavily when the UK evacuated civilians from Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover in 2021. – C-17 Globemaster The C-17 Globemaster is a long-range aircraft which can carry heavy loads and is used in combat as well as humanitarian missions. It has been used to support operations in the UK and overseas including providing support to Ukraine and delivering aid to the Middle East during the crisis in Gaza. – P8 Poseidon MRA1 Based at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland, the Poseidon is a maritime patrol aircraft. It has sensors and weapons for anti-submarine warfare, and can also be used in search and rescue efforts. It can detect, identify and monitor targets above and below the waves. – Typhoon FGR4 There were six Typhoons involved in the flypast, flanking other aircraft as they flew over London. Typhoons are based permanently at RAF Coninsby in Lincolnshire and Lossiemouth, where they are ready to respond to potential threats in UK and Nato air space, the Ministry of Defence said. – Rivet Joint An electronic surveillance aircraft, Rivet Joint has sensors which can detect emissions from communications, radar and other systems. It has been used as part of Operation Shader, the UK's contribution in ongoing military intervention in Iraq. – F-35B Lightning Flying on each wing of the Rivet Joint were F-35B Lightning jets from RAF Marham in Norfolk. The F-35B Lightning is a short take-off and vertical landing aircraft that can operate from aircraft carriers including the Royal Navy's Queen Elizabeth-class ships. – The Red Arrows The Red Arrows, formally known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, provided the colourful finale to the flypast. Since the Red Arrows' first season in 1965, they have performed almost 5,000 displays in 57 countries. The Red Arrows are led by Red 1, Squadron Leader Jon Bond. The former frontline Typhoon pilot, from Essex, joined the RAF in 2006. The 2025 season is his second year as team leader, responsible for choreographing the new display routine, which is seen by millions of people at big events and air shows.
ITV News
05-05-2025
- General
- ITV News
Royal Navy begins week-long training exercise off coast of Italy
The Royal Navy has begun a week-long exercise with its NATO allies off the coast of Italy. HMS Prince of Wales is currently leading the UK Carrier Strike Group on an eight-month mission to the Indo-Pacific. The strike group is made up of warships, aircraft, submarines and fifth generation F-35B Lightning fighter jets. This week's exercise, called Exercise Med Strike, involves two carrier strike groups, 21 warships, three submarines, 41 fast jets, 19 helicopters, ten patrol aircraft and more than 8,000 personnel training together off the coast between Taranto and Sicily. The Italian Navy's Carrier Strike Group will join with the UK to carry out anti-submarine warfare tactics. Commodore James Blackmore, Commander UK Carrier Strike Group said: 'It is with great pride that we begin operations in the Mediterranean. I know UK and allied service personnel on the warships and aircraft of the Strike Group stand ready to deliver. 'Working at the heart of a powerful NATO force sends a strong message and shows clearly the phenomenal capabilities that not only the UK possesses but the alliance as a whole.' Alongside the UK and Italy, Canada, France, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Türkiye and the United States are also involved in Exercise Med Strike. The whole eight-month deployment, called Operation Highmast, aims to reaffirm the UK's commitment to the "security of the Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific region, demonstrate collective resolve with allies and showcase British trade and industry". Between now and December, the Carrier Strike Group will conduct a series of exercises and operations with air, sea and land with allies in the Mediterranean, Middle East, South-east Asia, Japan and Australia. Over the course of the deployment, more than 4,500 British military personnel will be involved, including nearly 600 RAF and 900 soldiers alongside 2,500 Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
RAF base issues night flying warning for Norfolk
The RAF has issued a night flying warning for two nights this week. Aircraft from RAF Marham will be conducting exercises on Wednesday and Thursday night. F-35B Lightning aircraft have been granted permission to continue flying until 10.30pm. A spokesman from RAF Marham said: "As much flying as possible will be conducted over the sea in designated training areas." READ MORE: Stunning photos show the latest transformation of an ever shifting Norfolk landform The night flying is taking place to maximise the dark nights before the clocks go forward at the end of the month. "Residents in close proximity to RAF Marham may notice an increase in aircraft noise during the indicated evenings as aircraft depart and recover to the airfield," he added. Marham is the main base of the RAF and Royal Navy's F-35 Lightning stealth fighter force.
