RAF Typhoons Join Allied Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen
On 3 February 2024, RAF Typhoons joined allied strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen as part of efforts to protect Red Sea shipping.
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The Mediterranean Air Command Formed in the Second World War
On 2 February 1943, the Mediterranean Air Command was created under Arthur Tedder to coordinate Allied air operations in North Africa and the wider theatre.
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Britain’s Blue Steel Missile Becomes Operational
On 1 February 1963, RAF Vulcan bombers entered service with the Blue Steel missile, strengthening Britain’s airborne nuclear deterrent.
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Two RAF Panavia Tornados Strike Iraqi Radar Systems
On 31 January 1999, two RAF Tornados struck an Iraqi radar site after a reported violation of the southern no-fly zone.
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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 the second-generation Harrier force.
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Clement Attlee Announces British Rearmament Plans
On 29 January 1951, Clement Attlee announced a major British rearmament programme in response to rising Cold War tensions.
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Wing Commander Robert Roland Stanford Tuck Shot Down
On 28 January 1942, Wing Commander R. R. Stanford Tuck was shot down over northern France and taken prisoner.
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The USAAF Attacks Germany for the First Time
On 27 January 1943, the United States Eighth Air Force attacked Germany for the first time, marking a new phase in the Allied air offensive.
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The RAF Deploys Blackburn Buccaneers to the Gulf
On 26 January 1991, RAF Blackburn Buccaneers reached Bahrain to support laser designation for Tornado strikes during the Gulf War.
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Malta Fighters Mauled With 7 Hawker Hurricanes Lost
On 25 January 1942, RAF fighters on Malta suffered heavy losses when Luftwaffe Bf 109s shot down seven Hawker Hurricanes over the island.
