11 Miles Off: Business Jet Lands At US Bomber Base RAF Fairford By Mistake
Cessna Citation makes head-scratching landing mistake, ending up at military base.
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Security Alert at RAF Fairford After Civilian Jet Mistakenly Lands at U.S. Bomber Base
An odd incident unfolded on Sep. 12, 2026 when Cessna 560XLS+ D-CJMK operated by VistaJet landed at the U.S.-operated RAF Fairford instead of Cotswold Airport (Kemble), just 11 miles to the west. Immediately after the aircraft touched down an emergency response by the base’s security forces was triggered. RAF Fairford is, of course, not only […]
The Aviationist•Kai Greet13 Sept- neutral toward Royal Air Force · 92%
Pressure review – stormy weather in tense D-day forecast retelling
Andrew Scott finds levels of complexity in a stoic character based on meteorologist James Stagg, the man who persuaded Eisenhower to delay Operation Overlord, for this slick wartime drama The historic gamble of D-day 1944 gets a new perspective in this slick and watchable, if slightly cheesy and unreflective, period drama, whose staginess reflects its origins in theatre; David Haig adapts his play with the director Anthony Maras. Andrew Scott – in RAF uniform, short-back-and-sides and ’tache – plays James Stagg, a brilliant Scottish meteorologist attached to the military during the war. Stagg arrives at the top-secret allied base of Southwick House in Hampshire stubbornly intent on telling allied Cmdr Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower, bullishly played by Brendan Fraser, that he has an outlier forecast of bad weather, which means D-day should be delayed from Eisenhower’s planned date of 5 June. This is to the rage of Col Irving P Krick (Chris Messina), the swaggeringly gung-ho American meteorologist who has always had Ike’s confidence until now. And if we were unsure about this character’s brash-Yank status, in his opening scene he literally shimmies and bops to the Andrews Sisters’ Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy in the operations room to the uptight, thin-lipped astonishment of Stagg who, as overall commanding officer, tells the Americans to get that piano out of there. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Peter Bradshaw10 Sept
RAF completes operation on remote Arctic island with US and Norwegian allies
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) has taken part in a demonstration on a remote Arctic island alongside…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux7 Sept
RAF Air Command Officially Renamed to Air & Space Command
From Sep. 1, the Royal Air Force’s headquarters is now to be known as Air & Space Command, reflecting the still increasing importance of the space domain to national security and the RAF’s role beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Formed in 2007 following the merger of Strike Command and Personnel & Training Command, Air Command has served […]
The Aviationist•Kai Greet6 Sept
Air Tanker Meets Flying ICU In The RAF's Airbus Voyager
From aerial refueling to aeromedical evacuation, the RAF's Voyager provides critical support for British and coalition airpower.
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RAF Confirms Development of New Boom Refueling Capability for the A330 MRTT
Royal Air Force to Develop Sovereign Air-to-Air Boom Refueling Capability Aviation News – The Royal Air Force will introduce an advanced air-to-air boom refueling system...
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Eight VT ANG F-35A Jets Arrive at RAF Lakenheath on Their Way Back from Middle East Deployment
The first eight of a dozen Vermont Air National Guard F-35As are returning home from their combat deployment in the CENTCOM area of operations. Split into two flights, the first eight F-35A jets of the Green Mountain Boys of the Vermont Air National Guard 158th Fighter Wing/134th Fighter Squadron, arrived in the UK on their […]
The Aviationist•David Cenciotti4 Sept
UK Minister Confirms Development of RAF Boom Refueling Capability
In a response to an MP’s written question, Defence minister Luke Pollard said that the RAF’s existing aerial refueling force will be complemented by the development of a boom refueling capability. The news comes following our previous article, which reported on rumors from anonymous officials that a boom refueling option was being ‘looked at’. Confirmation […]
The Aviationist•Kai Greet3 Sept- neutral toward Royal Air Force · 99%
RAF boosts counter-drone defence with Saab’s Giraffe 1X radars
Saab UK has delivered its Giraffe 1X radar systems to the Royal Air Force (RAF) as part of efforts to address the increasing threat posed by uncrewed aerial systems (UAS).
RAF simulate heavy-lift delivery of Nato Submarine Rescue System
The UK RAF ran through its logistical responsibility in transporting the Nato Submarine Rescue System in the event of an emergency response.
RAF A400M lands Marines and vehicles on remote Arctic island
A Royal Air Force (RAF) Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft delivered US Marines, UK Royal Marines and two…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau31 Aug
RAF Urges Pilots To Support 10 Utah Backcountry Airstrips
The RAF is asking pilots to support continued access to 10 backcountry airstrips in southeastern Utah as the BLM seeks public input.
AVweb•Amelia Walsh26 Aug
Photo-Recon in Pink: The Story of the Colorful PRU Spitfires
In an obscure and perhaps less glorious role, Britain’s well-known World War 2 fighter excelled at important photo-reconnaissance missions while donning some unusual paint schemes. Sometime in 1939, a Royal Air Force (RAF) officer made an observation that the current method of utilizing modified bombers, which were heavy and slow, for photo reconnaissance missions was […]
The Aviationist•Darrick Leiker24 Aug
The 24/7 RAF Mission That Protects NATO's Eastern Border
The quiet battle in the skies of Eastern Europe to halt conflict.
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Red Arrows Plan Return After Weather Delay Grounds Team in Canada
The RAF's Red Arrows plan to resume their journey home this week after missing three U.K. events.
AVweb•Amelia Walsh12 Aug
The 7 RAF Main Operating Bases In The UK
Discover the vital roles of the UK's 7 main RAF bases, safeguarding national security and supporting global missions.
UK launches search for new Royal Air Force trainer and Red Arrows jet
The UK Ministry of Defence has formally launched the procurement of a new advanced jet trainer for the…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau10 AugAN
Atlantic Weather Delays Red Arrows’ UK Return, Forcing Multiple Event Cancellations
Aviation News – Red Arrows Forced to Cancel Major UK Appearances After Weather Delays Transatlantic Return Flight The Royal Air Force has canceled several high-profile...
RAF opens competition to replace Hawk trainer as Red Arrows face 2030 deadline
UK begins market consultation for a new advanced jet trainer after years of delays and the collapse of domestic contender Aeralis
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier9 Aug