First RAF Minelaying Operation Begins in Danish Waters
first RAF minelaying operation: How RAF Hampdens began wartime aerial minelaying off Denmark on 13 April 1940, opening a campaign that later sank hundreds of vessels.
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Trenchard Resigns as Chief of the Air Staff in 1918
Why Hugh Trenchard’s 1918 resignation after a dispute with Lord Rothermere became an early leadership crisis for the new RAF.
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First RAF Attack on Norway Opens Air Campaign at Stavanger
first RAF attack on Norway: How RAF Wellingtons and Blenheims attacked Stavanger-Sola on 11 April 1940, opening sustained air operations in Norway.
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Last Luftwaffe Operation Over Britain: The Ar 234 Sortie of 10 April 1945
Why an Arado Ar 234 reconnaissance flight over Scotland on 10 April 1945 was the last Luftwaffe operation over Britain.
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Canberra Escape at 56,000 Feet Over Derbyshire in 1958
The remarkable 1958 escape in which two Canberra crew ejected safely from 56,000 feet over Derbyshire during the Cold War jet age.
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Sunderland Sights German Invasion Force off Norway
On 8 April 1940, a No. 204 Squadron Sunderland reported German warships heading for Trondheim, warning of the coming invasion of Norway.
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No. 115 Squadron Losses over the North Sea and Denmark
On 7 April 1940, two No. 115 Squadron Wellingtons were lost over the North Sea and Denmark, with all 12 crew reported missing after Bf 110 attacks.
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TSR2 Cancellation and a Turning Point in RAF Procurement
On 6 April 1965, the British government cancelled the TSR2, creating one of the most debated turning points in RAF procurement history.
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Berlin Corridor Crisis: RAF Argosy Flights Hold Firm
On 5 April 1965, Soviet pressure in the Berlin air corridors met continuing RAF Argosy flights that maintained access and signalled resolve.
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RAF Tornado Sorties from Bruggen in Operation Allied Force
On 4 April 1999, RAF Tornado GR1 crews flew Allied Force missions from Bruggen, striking bridges and tunnels with vital VC10 tanker support.
