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On This Day, 1999: On 5 June 1999 RAF Tornados flew their first combat missions from Solenzara in Corsica during Operation Allied…
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RAF UAV Operations and the Rise of StormShroud Systems
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How RAF uncrewed air systems evolved from early experiments to operational use, with StormShroud marking a new collaborative warfare role.
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Harrier T10 Delivered to the Royal Air Force
On 30 January 1995, the first Harrier T10 was delivered to the Royal Air Force, strengthening training for…
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Allied Airfield Attacks Continue in the Gulf War
On 17 January 1991, Royal Air Force Tornado operations against Iraqi airfields continued as part of the coalition…
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Desert Storm Begins In The Gulf War
On 16 January 1991, Operation Desert Storm began as coalition air forces, including RAF Tornados, opened the air…