RAF Typhoons scrambled in response to Russian drone threat near Nato air space

Overnight incident in Romania did not lead to hostilities as potential target stayed within Ukrainian airspace

The Guardian

Russian drones shot down by RAF fighter jets over Ukraine as Putin launches attacks

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/russian-drones-shot-down-raf-37068651

RAF fighter jets shoot down Russian drones over Ukraine as Putin launches attacks

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/raf-fighter-jets-shoot-down-37068425

UK prepared to deploy RAF Typhoons to keep strait of Hormuz open after Iran war

Proposal at heart of offer made during a 30-country two-day meeting jointly organised by France

The Guardian

Bonus Photo of the Day 2 22nd April 2026.

WM167/G-LOSM, Gloster Meteor NF.11, Royal Air Force, on display at one of the annual North Weald Fighter Meet airshows, some time in the early 1990s.

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Spitfire Marks 90th Anniversary with Royal Air Force Formation Flights

To celebrate the Spitfire's 90th anniversary, a vintage hero took to the skies alongside Britain's cutting-edge aircraft, creating a breathtaking contrast between past and present. For a few unforgettable minutes, history and innovation flew together in perfect formation.

https://osintsights.com/spitfire-marks-90th-anniversary-with-royal-air-force-formation-flights?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#RoyalAirForce #Spitfire #Aviation #Uk #Anniversary

Spitfire Marks 90th Anniversary with Royal Air Force Formation Flights

Celebrate the Spitfire's 90th anniversary with historic formation flights, learn how this iconic plane flew with modern British aircraft, read the story now.

OSINTSights

Bonus Photo of the Day 2 18th April 2026.

XX620, Scottish Aviation Bulldog T.1, Royal Air Force, at Finningley Air Show, some time in the 1990s.

#Finningley #FNY #EGXI #AirShow #ScottishAviation #Bulldog #RAF #RoyalAirForce
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British RAF and allied fighter planes scramble to intercept German aircraft over the south coast of England - 1940. #ww2 #worldwar2 #battleofbritain #england #sourhcoast #raf #royalairforce