Royal Air Force (RAF)
Coverage of Royal Air Force (RAF) in the Nexus archive.
- RAF Plane Carrying UK Defence Chief Had GPS Jammed Near Russian Border
An RAF aircraft carrying UK Defence Secretary John Healey experienced GPS signal jamming while flying near Russia following a NATO visit to Estonia. Pilots were forced to switch to alternative navigation systems during the incident.
- RAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border
An RAF jet carrying the UK Defense Secretary experienced GPS signal jamming near the Russian border, forcing pilots to switch to an alternative navigation system. The incident highlights potential security concerns related to electronic interference in sensitive airspace.
- Meet the pro-Palestine protester behind bars who wants your vote: Activist with they/them pronouns plans to get elected while awaiting trial for attack on RAF aircraft
A pro-Palestine activist, using they/them pronouns, is incarcerated and awaiting trial for an alleged attack on an RAF aircraft but is campaigning for election. The individual aims to leverage their platform to advocate for Palestinian causes while facing legal charges.
- RAF Typhoons scrambled in response to Russian drone threat near Nato airspace
Two RAF Typhoons were scrambled from a Romanian air base to intercept Russian drones near NATO airspace but did not fire as the drones remained within Ukrainian airspace. British defense sources clarified the jets did not enter Ukrainian airspace, contradicting reports of drones being shot down, which would have escalated tensions between NATO and Russia.
- Remains of RAF pilot gunned down in the Battle of France are discovered after 86 years: Squadron leader is found sitting upright in cockpit during canal excavation works
The remains of an RAF Squadron Leader, who was gunned down during the Battle of France, were discovered 86 years later during canal excavation works. The pilot was found sitting upright in the cockpit, indicating the suddenness of his death.