October 13 marked the first landing of a Royal Air Force Poseidon MRA1 at RAF Lossiemouth, the new home of UK maritime patrol operations based in the heart of Moray, Scotland. Touching down on the newly resurfaced runway, ZP802 named the ‘City of Elgin’ parked outside...
The RAF’s new submarine-hunting Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft has touched down for the first time in the UK… The aircraft is the first of a new £3 billion programme, including the purchase of nine state-of-the-art Poseidon jets, which will improve the UK’s...
The RAF Benevolent Fund has launched a new scheme aiming to help RAF personnel and their families overcome social isolation and loneliness… The Social Engagement Workers scheme was initially launched at RAF Odiham, RAF Leeming, RAF Lossiemouth and RAF Honington....
The signing of a new contract marks the start of improvements to RAF Lossiemouth’s runway and other airfield operating surfaces… The runways at RAF Lossiemouth will be resurfaced following the award of a £75 million contract to VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd by the...
Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has announced the first fuel tanks supporting the UK’s new fleet of submarine hunting aircraft have rolled off the line in Cambridge… The major milestone comes after the first cohort of RAF aircrew commenced their training for the...