Sergeant James Allen Ward Awarded the Victoria Cross
On 8 July 1941 Sergeant James Allen Ward received the Victoria Cross after climbing onto a Wellington’s wing to fight a fire in flight.
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Victoria Cross in RAF Service: Gallantry and Memory
The Victoria Cross in RAF service: how many airmen won it, from Garland and Gray at Maastricht to Nicolson, Gibson, Cheshire and Cruickshank, and how they are remembered.
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No. 1 Squadron Harriers Deploy to Belize with Victors
On 7 July 1977, six RAF Harrier GR.3s deployed to Belize with Victor tanker support, beginning a sustained BRITFORBEL air presence.
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RAF Coastal Command Uses the Depth Charge in Combat
On 6 July 1940 Coastal Command introduced the Mk VII depth charge to RAF service, strengthening Britain’s anti-submarine air effort.
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Sunderlands Join the Berlin Airlift with Heavy Freight Runs
On 5 July 1948 RAF Sunderland flying boats began Berlin Airlift runs, using water access to carry heavy freight into the blockaded city.
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Edwards Awarded the Victoria Cross for Bremen Raid
On 4 July 1941 Wing Commander Hughie Idwal Edwards received the Victoria Cross for leading a gallant daylight attack on Bremen.
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Operation Cheshire Begins with RAF Sarajevo Airlift
On 3 July 1992 RAF Hercules of the Lyneham Wing began Operation Cheshire, the sustained humanitarian airlift into besieged Sarajevo.
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RAF Mediterranean Air War: From Survival to Offensive Power
How the RAF fought the Mediterranean air war from early weakness in 1940 to offensive power over North Africa, Sicily and Italy.
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Sea Vixen Milestone as 892 Squadron Goes Operational
In early July 1959 892 Naval Air Squadron became the first Royal Navy unit to reach operational status with the Sea Vixen fighter.
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Operation Vantage and RAF Airlift Defend Kuwait in 1961
On 1 July 1961 RAF transport and fighter support helped launch Operation Vantage, Britain’s rapid move to deter Iraqi pressure on Kuwait.
