RAF Tornados Launch Solenzara Sorties in Kosovo War
On 5 June 1999 RAF Tornados flew their first combat missions from Solenzara in Corsica during Operation Allied Force before being recalled.
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RAF Aircrew Training System in the Second World War
A long read on how the RAF built a global wartime aircrew training pipeline across Britain and the Commonwealth during the Second World War.
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How Technology Changed RAF Aircraft Design and Capability
A deep RAF Chronicle Long Read on how airframes, engines, fuel systems, avionics and crew protection reshaped RAF aircraft capability.
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Operation Dynamo Ends After RAF Cover Over Dunkirk Beaches
On 4 June 1940 Operation Dynamo ended, and Churchill praised the RAF for protecting the Dunkirk evacuation under heavy Luftwaffe attack.
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Bosnia Airlift Milestone for No. 47 Squadron Hercules
On 3 June 1993, No. 47 Squadron Hercules crews reached 600 Bosnia airlift sorties and 19 million pounds of relief delivered.
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RAF Air Cover in the Final Days of Operation Dynamo
How RAF Fighter Command covered the Dunkirk evacuation from 26 May to 4 June 1940: 2,739 fighter sorties, 106 fighters lost, and why soldiers asked where the RAF was.
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RAF Intervention in North Russia Sanctioned by Allies
On 2 June 1918, Allied leaders approved intervention in North Russia, with RAF units intended to support key ports and deny German advantage.
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Mosquito Enters Bomber Command Service with No. 105 Squadron
On 1 June 1942, No. 105 Squadron flew the Mosquito’s first operational bombing mission for Bomber Command, starting a remarkable RAF career.
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Canterbury Struck in the Baedeker Air Raids Over Kent
On 31 May 1942, Canterbury’s historic districts were bombed in the Baedeker raids, showing the symbolic and civilian cost of air war.
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First Thousand Bomber Raid on Cologne by RAF Bomber Command
On 30–31 May 1942, RAF Bomber Command sent more than 1,000 aircraft against Cologne, proving the scale of Britain’s night offensive.
