First Successful Intruder Operations by RAF Night Fighters
On 24 January 1941, Royal Air Force night fighters carried out one of the earliest successful “Intruder” patrols over German-occupied territory.
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The British Government Approves Atomic Research
On 23 January 1946, the British government approved atomic research at Harwell and plans for an atomic pile, shaping the UK’s post-war nuclear programme.
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Frank Whittle Resigns from Power Jets
On 22 January 1946, Air Commodore Frank Whittle resigned from Power Jets after disputes over the future of Britain’s jet engine work.
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The RAF’s First ‘Little War’ Begins in Somaliland
On 21 January 1920, RAF aircraft began operations in British Somaliland in one of the service’s earliest colonial air campaigns.
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Hurricanes Defend Singapore Against Japan
On 20 January 1942, RAF Hawker Hurricanes defended Singapore against Japanese bombers during the final stages of the Malayan campaign.
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The First Airship Raid on Britain: Zeppelin Operations
On the night of 19 January 1915, the German Imperial Navy carried out the first successful airship raid on Britain.
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The RAF Participates in the Casablanca Conference Air Security
On 18 January 1943, RAF units provided air security and transport support during the Allied conference at Casablanca in French Morocco.
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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 air campaign launched the previous day.
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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 campaign against Iraq.
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RAF Wildenrath Opens as a Cold War Clutch Station in 1952
On 15 January 1952, RAF Wildenrath opened in the Federal Republic of Germany as the first of the new Cold War ‘Clutch’ stations.
