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	Royal Air Force - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		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.
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	Royal Air Force - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The RAF is the oldest independent air force in the world, first formed on April 1, 1918.
		The head of the RAF is known as the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), currently Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup.
		The names and insignia of RAF Officers were based on those in use by the Royal Navy, specifically the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) during World War I. For example, the RAF rank of Flying Officer was derived from the RNAS rank of Flight Sub-Lieutenant.
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	RAF Mount Pleasant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		RAF Mount Pleasant is the most recent purpose-built airfield in the Royal Air Force.
		Mount Pleasant, to the west of Stanley, was chosen.
		RAF flights are on TriStar aircraft, although it is common for charter aircraft to be used if the TriStars are required for operational flights.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/RAF_Mount_Pleasant (835 words)

	Falkland Islands - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Following the war, the British increased their military presence on the islands, constructing RAF Mount Pleasant and increasing the military garrison.
		RAF Mount Pleasant, 30 miles west of Stanley acts as the main international airport, with flights operated by the Royal Air Force to RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom with a refueling stop at RAF Ascension Island.
		RAF flights are on Tri-Stars although it is common for charter aircraft to be used if the Tri-Stars are required for operational flights.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Falkland_Islands (2872 words)

	RAF Information - Online Prescription Medication Directory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The largest RAF effort during the war was the controversial strategic bombing campaign against Germany by RAF Bomber Command.
		During the Cold War years the main role of the RAF was the defence of the continent of Europe against potential attack by the Soviet Union, including holding the UK's nuclear deterrent for a number of years.
		Colonel Tim Collins, the former Army officer described as a hero during the Iraq war, prompted controversy by calling for the RAF to be disbanded as a separate arm; allowing the Fleet Air Arm and Army Air Corps to absorb aircrew and aircraft dedicated to specific sea and ground roles.
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	RAF Mount Pleasant - Helicopter Database
		RAF Mount Pleasant in the Falkland Islands is a purpose-built airfield for the RAF.
		After intensive work by contractors, the first aircraft landed in 1984 and on its completion in 1985, RAF Mount Pleasant was opened by His Royal Highness, the Duke of York.
		The RAF moved from Port Stanley and the flying element of the base hosts the Tornado F.3s of 1435 Flight the transport and tanker aircraft of 1312 Flight, together with 78 Squadron's heavy lift Chinook HC.2s and the Combat SAR and Utility Sea King HAR.3s.
	www.helis.com /database/go/fk_raf_mount_pleasant.php (193 words)

	Armed Forces - Royal Air Force - r7a12 - RAF Aircraft - Chinook HC2
		RAF Chinook aircraft have recently been upgraded to the HC2 standard.
		The first of the 32 aircraft being upgraded was delivered to the RAF in the Spring of 1993, with the remaining aircraft delivered during 1996.
		Analysts suggest that since 1 April 1990, the RAF Chinook fleet has flown some 60,000 hours during which time the operating costs (personnel, fuel and maintenance) have been £310 million, a figure that results in a cost of about £5,200 per flying hour.
	www.armedforces.co.uk /raf/listings/l0032.html (578 words)

	Workers Daily Internet Edition Year 2002 No. 13
		RAF Bruggen was named originally after the nearest railhead, in the North Rhein Westphalia village of Bruggen; however, it is actually situated just outside the village of Elmpt some 6km away.
		RAF Bruggen is home to the Royal Air Force Tornado Wing in Germany and the Station was constructed on drained marshland within a heavily forested area in the short time of 12 months (July 1952-July 1953).
		RAF Bruggen was tasked by NATO to mount offensive air operations against the Former Republic of Yugoslavia on the 28 March 99.
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	The Royal Air Force - History Section
		The third functional Wing at RAF Laarbruch, Administration Wing, is as vital to the Station as any other asset, being responsible for providing all the accommodation, catering, personnel, administration, education, medical, and dental services and security.
		This is an especially large task here in Germany because the RAF has a duty to care for the families or our personnel, which, at UK stations, is carried out by local civilian authorities.
		For example, RAF doctors and dentists treat our families as well as the Servicemen, there are two schools on base providing education for our children and our RAF Education Centre is used by Servicemen and families to study for, and take, language or UK examinations.
	www.raf.mod.uk /history/suproles.html (820 words)

	McDONNELL DOUGLAS PHANTOM II - HISTORY
		RAF Bruggen in Germany saw the formation of 14 and 17 Squadrons in July 1970, 2 Squadron in December 1970 and 31 Squadron in July 1971.
		While the RAF Germany F-4s were only minutes away from the Soviet border, Lightnings continued to guard the frontier, and the RAFG Phantoms were tasked with ground attack and interdiction as well as reconaissance.
		Settling down to their tasking of UK air defence, the RAF's claims to be able to defend the RN fleet were soon to be proved to be a nonsense when in 1982 the Argentines invaded the Falkland Islands, a British territory in the South Atlantic.
	www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk /phantom/history.html (2671 words)

	Mount Pleasant (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		RAF Mount Pleasant - RAF Mount Pleasant (also known as Mount Pleasant Airport or Mount Pleasant Complex)Falkland Islands Information Portal is a military base for the Royal Air Force in the British Overseas Territory of the Falkland Islands.
		Mount Pleasant Railroad Station - The Mount Pleasant Station, MP 24.9, served the town of Mount Pleasant, New York, and was three miles from the site where the Stony Clove and Kaaterskill Branch separate from the main line at the Phoenicia Station.
		Mount Pleasant is nestled between Hunting and Whisson Ridges on Wardensville Grade (VA 608).
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	Royal Air Force OrBat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		RAF SAR aircrew is trained by SARTU at RAF Valley first to learn the specifics of the trade.
		RAF Coltishall is now closed, with 6sq moving to RAF Coningsby and 41sq disbanded (but the AWC-FJ&W OEU also at Coningsby being renamed 41(R)sq).
		The workhorse of the RAF transport fleet is the C-130 Hercules.
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	The Royal Air Force - Stations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Whether it be in response to an act of aggression, in support of the United Nations or to alleviate the affects of natural disasters, the RAF must maintain a flexible overseas presence in order to bring air power to bear in the most timely and effective manner possible.
		The most recent purpose-built airfield in the RAF, Mount Pleasant was opened in 1984 to establish a fighter and transport presence in the Islands following the Falklands War.
		Currently based at Mount Pleasant are No 1435 Flight with 4 Tornado F3s, No 1312 Flight, with a single VC10 tanker and 1 Hercules C1, as well as No 78 Squadron with Chinook and Sea King helicopters.
	www.raf.mod.uk /stations/os_base.html (451 words)

	Armed Forces - Royal Air Force - r1a1 - RAF Squadron Listings
		Plans were announced in July 2005 for the RAF personnel total to be reduced from 'around' 49,000 to 41,000 by 2008.
		FH means that a squadron is assigned to the Joint Force Harrier and JHC means that a squadron is assigned to the Joint Helicopter Command.
		(4) RAF flying units are supporting UN/NATO operations in the area of the former Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
	www.armedforces.co.uk /raf/listings/l0001.html (287 words)

	Aircrew Details
		A former RAF Squadron Leader with 8,000+ hours of pilot in command time, Louis joined the RAF in 1978, and, having completed flying training on the Hawk, was initially posted to 111 Squadron at RAF Leuchars flying the Phantom.
		Dave joined the RAF after university and has extensive experience (5,000 hours+) on both rotary and fixed wing types culminating in operational tours in both Gulf Wars, the first time round flying the mighty Buccaneer S2B and in Gulf War 2 the Tornado GR4.
		In 1989 he took command of RAF Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands, and, in addition to the F4, flew the C130 and Sea King helicopter.
	www.hunterteam.com /pilot_details.htm (1078 words)

	RAF Mount Pleasant - Free net encyclopedia
		RAF Mount Pleasant (also known as Mount Pleasant Airport or Mount Pleasant Complex) Falkland Islands Information Portal is a military base for the Royal Air Force in the British Overseas Territory of the Falkland Islands.
		The base, home to anywhere between 1000 and 2000 British military personnel, is located about thirty miles southwest of Stanley, the capital of the Falklands, on the island of East Falkland.
		RAF flights are on TriStar aircraft, although it is common for charter airplanes to be used if the TriStars are required for operational flights.
	www.netipedia.com /index.php/RAF_Mount_Pleasant (710 words)

	AVSIM Online - Flight Simulation's Number 1 Site!
		I was really impressed with the military bunkers and hardened hangers that make up most of Mount Pleasant airfield, they are actually dug in and blend right in with the surrounding terrain; as for the remaining buildings, I found them to be a little on the repetitive side, but they do the job.
		Mount Pleasant Airbase was built by the RAF in 1985 after the Falklands war in 1982 due to a need for a military presence in that region resulting from that war.
		Stanley Airport is located due east from Port Stanley and is about 26 miles from Mount Pleasant; it houses the British Antarctic Survey team and is mainly used as a civilian airfield.
	www.avsim.com /pages/0506/SAtl/SAtl.htm (1584 words)

	The Ultimate Vickers VC-10 Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference
		The RAF also ordered the VC-10 after placing Specification 239 in 1960 for a strategic transport, which the Air Ministry placed with Vickers in 1961 for five aircraft.
		The first RAF plane, known to them as VC-10 C.1, was delivered for testing on November 26, 1965, with deliveries to the RAF beginning in December 1966 and ending in August 1968.
		Retirement of their Supers began in April 1980 with the widespread introduction of the Boeing 747, but they continued to be used on less travelled transatlantic routes until late in the year, and on some European routes until 1981.
	www.dogluvers.com /dog_breeds/VC10 (2193 words)

	C-130 Foreign Squadrons page 10
		In 1971, the 2 Hercules squadrons that had formed at RAF Fairford in 1968 (No. 30 and 47 Sqd) moved to Lyneham.
		RAF Lyneham is currently the home to the entire RAF Hercules Force; totaling 44 aircraft, 4 squadrons, and the OCU, now badged as 57 (Reserve) Squadron and all first and second line servicing of the aircraft.
		In 1995 the RAF placed an order for 25 C-130Js, as replacements for some of the current fleet of Hercules C1s and C3s.
	www.spectrumwd.com /c130/int_10.htm (417 words)

	The Royal Auxiliary Air Force Recruitment web site
		Defending RAF assets were members of the Roulement Infantry Company (RIC), on this occasion the Queensâ Lancashire Regiment, 15 Sqn RAF Regiment and various Combined Incident Teams formed from MPC personnel.
		After dusk a series of co-ordinated and simultaneous attacks were mounted on key installations and facilities in and around MPC.
		Although clearly visible from the Stanley road, it is not until one gets up onto the side of the mountain is it possible to have any idea of the difficulties facing 42 Commando; fighting over unbelievably harsh terrain in foul weather and at night.
	www.rafreserves.com /News/Story.aspx?article=145 (778 words)

	British Military Aviation in 1985
		A Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed TriStar transport becomes the first aircraft to land at the new Falklands Mount Pleasant Airport after a proving flight from Ascension Island.
		The airfield at Mount Pleasant in the Falkland Islands is opened by Prince Andrew.
		However, due to ongoing work by the contractor responsible for the construction of the station and the need to transfer Royal Air Force (RAF) units from various locations around the Falkland Islands to the new complex, the station itself, RAF Mount Pleasant, did not officially open until 1 May 1986.
	www.rafmuseum.org.uk /milestones-of-flight/british_military/1985.html (159 words)

	List of RAF stations - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		This is a list of Royal Air Force stations in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
		RAF Doncaster (Yorkshire) formerly RFC Doncaster (1914) Royal Flying Corps
		This encyclopedia, history, geography and biography article about List of RAF stations contains research on
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	2620 Sqn RAuxAF Regiment - 2620 SQN RAUXAF REGT ATTACKS THE FALKLANDS! - RAF Marham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The role of 2620 Squadron personnel, supported by a detachment from the Falkland Islands Defence Force, was to provide 3 fire teams of 4, each lead by an SNCO, to act as ground enemy for the exercise.
		Defending RAF assets were members of the Roulement Infantry Company (RIC), on this occasion the Queens' Lancashire Regiment, 15 Squadron RAF Regiment and various Combined Incident Teams formed from MPC personnel.
		The 2620 Squadron Training Officer, Flt Lt Jonathan White, was to act as liaison between the exercise Directing Staff and the 'enemy'; he deployed a few days before the main party to agree how the enemy were to be utilized, to arrange enemy 'accommodation' and to conduct detailed recces of some of the target areas.
	www.rafmarham.co.uk /organisation/2620squadron/falklands05 (753 words)

	I Fear No man-74sqna R.A.F., Doug Tidy's web site
		Victim of 'rationalisation' in the RAF, three reserve squadrons at Valley was deemed too inefficient, so one had to go, 74 drawing the short straw.
		The Falklands campaign of 1982 was to be instrumental in the re-birth of 74 Squadron, as immediately after the conflict with the creation of RAF Mount Pleasant there was a need for a full-time fighter squadron to mount air defence.
		It seems astonishing that the RAF will not have its founding member present at future Tiger Meets, for they are and have been a cornerstone of NATO co-operation over the last forty years ago.
	members.tripod.com /~dptidy/74sqna.html (2349 words)

	MercoPress - Falklands-Malvinas & South Atlantic News
		From June 1982 to May 1986 the Royal Air Force operated from the airport which became known as RAF Stanley.
		RAF Stanley ceased to exist on April 30, 1986 when the military moved to the purpose built RAF Mount Pleasant.
		The display in the Museum includes facts and figures on Stanley’s airport plus an extensive display of photos from the building of the airport by Johnson Construction and the devastation created by the 1982 Argentine occupation.
	www.falkland-malvinas.com /Detalle.asp?NUM=3693 (1161 words)

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