The entire Armed Forces community will pause to remember the fallen at the Cenotaph, at ceremonies around the country and on operations overseas today.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has paid tribute on #RemembranceSunday.
@BWallaceMP
#WeWillRememberThem
"What does Remembrance mean to me? A huge amount of respect for the dedication and bravery of those who fought for our freedom. They continue to inspire subsequent generations to be better.โ 1/2
Australia will join the list of countries contributing to the British-led programme to train Ukrainian personnel in the UK. ๐ฆ๐บ๐บ๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ง
Defence Secretary @BWallaceMP today welcomed the announcement.
His Majesty The King has commended AS1 Alex Anderson at this yearโs @PrideOfBritain Awards.
A Logistics Supplier @RAF_Odiham, Alex is one of the first adults with Aspergerโs Syndrome to secure a job in the RAF. Read more about his incredible journey here: bit.ly/3zlVOlz
โHis is an inspirational story of triumph over adversity that shows how tenacity, courage and hard work can make even the most impossible dream come true.โ
At the @PrideOfBritain Awards, @IdrisElba read a special message from The King to @PrincesTrust award winner, Alex.
A Poseidon P-8 from @RAFLossiemouth & an Atlas A400 from @RAFBrizeNorton undertook a rescue mission of a sailor in distress in the Atlantic. This video documents that mission. #NoOrdinaryJob
Congratulations to everyone that took part in the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain at the @RoyalAlbertHall yesterday!
Special congratulations to the winners @fodensband ๐
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A @99Sqn C-17 from @RAFBrizeNorton landed at @spacecornwall night, carrying @VirginOrbitโs โLauncherOneโ rocket.
Later this year, Virgin Orbit will launch this rocket into space as part of the first ever space launch from UK soil. The RAF is proud to support this historic event.
Did you know that the Union Flags๐ฌ๐ง on the starboard side of our aircraft are back to front?
This is intentional, and is actually an international standard. We get asked about this a lot, so hereโs a quick run-through as to how it works ๐
An RAF spokesperson said:
โThe RAF can confirm Quick Reaction Alert aircraft were launched last night from RAF Coningsby to intercept a civilian aircraft that was causing concern. The aircraft was safely escorted to Stansted Airport.โ
Privilege to sign the Armed Forces Covenant with @ChiefofAirStaff. So fitting as RAFC Cranwell was where I saw Jon graduate in 2001 and where @JonEggingTrust delivered our first Blue Skies programmes in 2012. Brilliant to celebrate our unique partnership with @RoyalAirForce there
Today we remember the Ukrainian men and women from all walks of life, who are fighting for their nationโs independence.
Including those recruits who have been taking part in UK-led training programmes up and down the country.
This Ukrainian Defenders Day, we #StandWithUkraine
ALT A quote from a Ukrainian Army recruit and former engineer talking about leaving his family behind to defend Ukraine.
The ๐ฌ๐ง will donate AMRAAM missiles to Ukraine, Defence Secretary @BWallaceMP announced at @NATO
These weapons will help ๐บ๐ฆ defend its skies from attacks & strengthen their overall missile defence alongside the ๐บ๐ธ NASAMS
Read more here โก๏ธ gov.uk/government/news/uk-toโฆ
BDAC Christmas Market on the 5-6th November is now happening! Meet Santa & receive a gift, refreshments available & numerous Christmas Market stalls will be on display, too. Don't miss it!
Our Team visited @BDACatOldSarum at Old Sarum Airfield to receive a tour of the first Hawk prototype aircraft, XX154.
Hawk, manufactured since 1974, is a great inspiration for us as we develop our #AERALIS modular #jet to deliver the Future of Airforce Fleets.