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  Encyclopedia: Royal Air Force   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The primary role of the RAF in the Cold War years was the defence of Europe against potential attack by the Soviet Union.
RAF squadrons are somewhat analogous to the regiments of the British army, in that they have histories and traditions going back to their formation, regardless of where they are currently based, which aircraft they are operating, etc. They can be awarded standards and battle honours for meritorious service.
The Tornado F.3 is the RAF's air defence fighter aircraft, based at RAF Leuchars and RAF Leeming to defend the UK’s airspace.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Royal-Air-Force   (9831 words)

  
 RAF Lyneham   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
RAF Lyneham is an air base in Wiltshire England.
RAF Lyneham Pages featuring the history, news and events of one of the busiest transport airfields in Europe and home to the RAF's Hercules force.
RAF Lyneham Pages featuring the history, news and events of one of the busiest transport airfields in Europe.
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-RAF_Lyneham.html   (244 words)

  
 Royal Air Force
In 1968 the RAF experienced its largest change in administrative structure since 1936 when Fighter Command, Bomber Command and Coastal Command were combined into the new Strike Command which exists today.
The end of the RAF presence in the east of Asia came in 1971 when the Far East Air Force was disbanded on October 31.
The next large conflict involving the RAF was the Falklands War in 1982.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/r/ro/royal_air_force.html   (1293 words)

  
 Learn more about Royal Air Force in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
On April 1, 1918 the RAF was formed by amalgamation of the RFC and the RNAS under the supervision of the Air Ministry.
Over the summer of 1940 the RAF held off the Luftwaffe in an air war, perhaps the first of its kind, contributing immensely to the delay and cancellation of Germany's planned invasion of England (Operation Sea Lion) and helping to turn the tide of World War II.
Ever since the RAF was created and particlarly since World War II, it has been necessary to defend airstrips and to produce non-aircraft anti-air weapons to protect ground units.
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /r/ro/royal_air_force.html   (1204 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Royal Air Force Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Royal Air Force is the air force of the United Kingdom.
Table of contents 1 History of the RAF 2 Current RAF Aircraft 3 Future aircraft 4 RAF on the Ground 5 See also 6 External links 7 Other Nati...
The RAF developed the Rapier missile system, comparable to the American Chapparal missile system.
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 Cyndi's List - U.K. - Military
Register of names, emails, postings of persons associated with RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge and other RAF bases in the UK 1950s to present.
Dedicated to Wing Commander Arthur Ashworth DFC and Bar, AFC and Bar, DSO, who served in the RNZAF and the RAF in World War II.
Fee based lookup service for British military and naval records.
www.cyndislist.com /miluk.htm   (4778 words)

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