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Welcome to the RAF Air Mobility Force. All the latest info on the C-17, A400M, Voyager, Envoy, AW109SP aircraft and Military Parachuting

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RAF Air Mobility Force
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A C17 from 99 Sqn landing at St Helena Airport. The rock formations provide challenging wind currents on approach and touch-down. The largest aircraft to land on the island! โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช
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Today the last Hercules left @RAFBrizeNorton . To mark the occasion a poem written by Cpl Benjamin has been read by Bethany and Darcy Reynolds, daughters to Sqn Ldr Huw Reynolds, 47 Sqn.
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Theyโ€™re back! Our RAF Brize Norton Fire Section provided a fitting reception for the C-130 Hercules as they returned to home base following the UK tour. ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ›ฌ๐Ÿš’ #c130uktour #c130hercules #rafairmobility
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Number 47 Sqn Mark End of Era with Royal Parade Today, Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, who is Honorary Air Commodore to RAF Brize Norton, attended the stand down parade of No. 47 Sqn and the retirement of the C-130 Hercules. See more๐Ÿ‘‰
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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A @RoyalAirForce A400M Atlas flew to Guam, completing the longest ever flight by this aircraft type, to start the RAF deployment for Ex Mobility Guardian 23. Flying non-stop for 20hrs 36mins, it was refuelled on the way three times. Learn more:
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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The @cosfordairshow was the final opportunity for the #RAFFalcons to display from a C-130 Hercules. Sgt Gabe Coleman-Moffat paid special tribute to the aircraft as the final member to jump out with a last salute ๐Ÿช‚๐Ÿซก #RAFAirMobility
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Here's little a recap of the incredible C-130 national tour! Did you see the Hercs? #c130uktour #c130hercules #rafairmobility
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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This morning, Atlas ZM420 took off from @RAFBrizeNorton on a special flight โœˆ๏ธ ๐ŸŒŽ ๐Ÿ“ Follow callsign: ASCOT 4514 on your favourite flight tracking app to see where our A400M is going and what the crew are achieving ๐Ÿ™Œ
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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1/2 A @RoyalAirForce Atlas A400M has airdropped vital fuel supplies to the British Antarctic Survey after Launching from the Falkland Islands... @BFSouthAtlantic #RAFAirMobility
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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We have taken delivery of the 22ndย Atlas C1 (A400M) transport aircraft completing the delivery development & production phase. The aircraft touched down at its new home of @RAFBrizeNorton from Seville where the Atlas is assembled including wings made in the UK #RAFAirMobility
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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The @RoyalAirForce โ€™s C-130J Hercules has made one of its final public appearances ahead of its retirement at the end of June, by appearing as part of the static aircraft display at the Abingdon Air and Country Show. Read more:
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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As our Hercules crews prepare to start the national flypast tour, hereโ€™s a quick message from Officer Commanding 47 Squadron, Wing Commander James Sjoberg ๐Ÿ‘‹โœˆ๏ธ #C130uktour #goodbyehercules #RAFAirMobility
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Ready for the Royal International @airtattoo The #C17 will be arriving at #RIAT at 0930L on Wednesday 12 July๐Ÿ“ธ Come visit the static display over the weekend to get your limited edition patches and learn about the Mighty Globemaster! โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ช @RoyalAirForce #AvGeek #Defence #UK
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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RAF Air Cadets from across the UK who are taking part in the Nijmegen Marches are travelling to Holland via an Air Mobility Force C-17 from @RAFBrizeNorton today @aircadets #nijmegen #aircadets
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Today Wing Commander Nikki Lofthouse became the first female Officer Commanding of #99Squadron , taking over from Wing Commander Will Essex ๐Ÿค โœˆ๏ธ #RAFAirMobility
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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An AMF C-17 from 99 Sqn recently paid a visit to Vagar Airport in the Faroe Islands . A challenging place to land with some spectacular views and multiple considerations for the crew to think about, especially when operating in such a remote location. #Aviation #avgeek โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ช
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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The final flight for Loadmaster MAcr Neil 'Spud' Simpson.ย  With a career spanning 32 years on the C-130 Spud was welcomed back to Brize by a traditional water arch and greeted by OC XXIV Sqn Wg Cdr Anderson and OC Herc Flt Sqn Ldr Roden as they looked back on Spudโ€™s long career๐Ÿ‘
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Meet the new Deputy Officer Commanding the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team 2023 - Flight Lieutenant Jen Littler. Read more:
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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A poignant moment as our colleagues @16AirAssltBCT honour C130 with a gun salute as it bids farewell
@16AirAssltBCT
16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team
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Farewell Fat Albert! A salute from @Airbornegunners in honour of the C130 Hercules as the aircraftโ€™s farewell flypast comes over Merville Barracks.
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Air Mobility at its best - @24SqnRAF instructors train pilots from the joint Franco-German Bi-National Air Transport Sqn in Air-to-Air Refuelling
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Last week saw XXIV Sqn conducting airdrops over Abingdon DZ using the new automatic despatch system employed by the Atlas (A400M).ย  Working with 47 Air Despatch Sqn; the aircraft conducted drops of 6x one-tonne containers over two passes #RAFAirMobility #AirDespatch
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Hercules ZH867 โ€˜STRIKER 37โ€™ flown by 47 Squadron with members of 47 Air Despatch Squadron onboard returning to base. The aircraft practised Night Vision Goggle low flying, lights-out approaches and air-dropped light stores #RAFAirMobility
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Personnel from Tactical Medical Wing @RAFBrizeNorton have deployed to Turkey to support the earthquake relief efforts onboard an Air Mobility Force C-17 Globemaster flown by 99 Squadron #TurkeyEarthquake
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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A very proud day for 99 Squadron and the Air Mobility Force, with seven personnel honoured to be invested into the Royal Victorian Order by His Majesty The King at Buckingham Palace for the role that they played in the repatriation of Her Majesty The Late Queen last year.
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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This morning, one of our C-130J Hercules aircraft is expected to be operating in the vicinity of Newquay and Exeter, whilst engaged in essential routine training. #airmobiliyforce #C130 #C130J #c130hercules
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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The crew of a @RoyalAirForce C-17 had a grandstand seat to view the Northern Lights on a recent sortie over Norway. The Air Mobility Force transport aircraft was en-route to Bardufoss Air Station, where the stunning show continued. Full story:
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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During a recent low-level training sortie, a 47 Sqn Hercules conducted a flypast with a @RCAF_ARC CC-130J to mark the 100th birthday of a WWII RCAF veteran. The veteran was Pilot Officer Ernest โ€œRonnieโ€ Kew, who flew reconnaissance missions between 1942 and 1945. #RAFAirMobility
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3/3 -As with all RAF Voyagers, it is fitted with a full Defensive Aids Suite (DAS) and maintains its air-to-air refuelling capability, so will often be seen around the UK and throughout the world representing His Majesty's Government. #AirMobilityRAF #RAFVoyager #Vespina
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Undertaking Semi-Prepared Runway Operations (SPRO) training at Schoonover TLZ is essential in order to sustain the cadre of crews that provide high-end C17 capabilities for the UK. This increases crew competency for utility on operations.โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ช
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Our team of highly specialised movers deployed this morning alongside the AMF National Standby A400M, to support the on-going recovery efforts of the Titan submersible off of the coast of Newfoundland. ย  99 Sqn with a C-17 will fly from @RAFLossiemouth , moving support equipment
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Today we marked the 79th Anniversary of D-Day, the Air Mobility Force took to the skies across Normandy to mark this momentous occasion. Atlas, C130, and Envoy, along with Airborne Delivery Wing personnel all played their part to ensure we honoured those who fought. #Normandy79
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Theyโ€™re off ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™Œ OMEN Formation has departed RAF Brize Norton for the C-130 National Tour โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ‘‹ Make sure you take lots of photos and wave at the crew as they fly over you around the UK #C130uktour #goodbyehercules
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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A @RoyalAirForce #C17 will be on display at this year's Royal International @airtattoo . There will be patches a plenty and members of 99 Sqn will be there to answer any questions you have about the mighty #Globemaster โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ช #RIAT @BoeingUK #Defence #UK
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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A400M Atlas and C-130J Hercules crews of the Air Mobility Force, based at RAF Brize Norton, have been working with Tactical Air Traffic Controllers as they hone their Natural Surface Operations skills. See more:
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Today one of our C-130J Hercules is departing @RAFBrizeNorton to take part in @AbingdonFayre If youโ€™re at the Air Show this weekend make sure to send us and tag us in your photos of the Herc โœˆ๏ธ ๐Ÿ˜ #C130 #AirShow #Abingdon #Hercules #RAFAirMobility #RAF
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
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Did you catch Voyager on #TopGunsC4 ? Air-to-air refuelling is one of the most important skills for fast jest pilots, with most missions supported by Voyager keeping the jets in the air for longer. 10 & 101 Squadrons operate Voyager out of our home base of @RAFBrizeNorton
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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This week Atlas Force travelled to Exeter airport and as part of the visit, local RAF Air Cadets from across Devon and Somerset were invited to meet with the team. The cadets had the opportunity to go flying on the A400M and experience life as a member of the Air Mobility Force
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
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99 Sqn had a fantastic time at RIAT23 with the C-17. Thanks to everyone who came to see us to talk and look around the aircraft; it was so great to meet with so many people over the weekend. Hopefully see you all again soon! @airtattoo
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A @RoyalAirForce Brize Norton based Voyager aircraft has flown 291 special passengers. The @Giraffesontour โ€˜Flight of the Giraffesโ€™, saw 291 toy giraffes filling every available passenger seat on board. Full story:
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Recently, the Atlas Whole Force Enterprise attended a short Act of Remembrance to mark Armistice Day, followed by the official handover ceremony for command of No LXX Sqn from Wg Cdr Calvin Bailey MBE to Wg Cdr Nick Stringer. A Whole Force photo marked the occasion.
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Ex VENTURE SPIRIT: Day 4. Atlas, @1AMW_RAF and @16AirAssltBCT working together to load equipment @RAF_Leeming in preparation to rapidly offload @RAFHonington later this evening. #RAFAirMobility #AgileCombatEmployment @RAFBrizeNorton
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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On 30 January, 2005, at 1330 Zulu, XV179, call-sign Hilton 22, a @RoyalAirForce C-130K Hercules, was shot down during Operation TELIC. Sadly, all crew and passengers were lost. We will remember them. #OnThisDay #C130 #XV179 #hilton22 #wewillrememberthem
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
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The weather has been pretty wet @RAFBrizeNorton this week, the home of our Atlas Force ๐ŸŒง๏ธ โ˜”๏ธ One thing the rain is good for though is reflections and puddles for great photos ๐Ÿ“ธ ๐ŸŒง๏ธ Come rain or shine โ˜€๏ธ the Air Mobility Fleet are always ready to support Defence commitments
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Today we celebrate National #ArmedForcesDay a celebration of the contributions, both past and present, of those who have served in the British Armed Forces. Wherever you are joining the celebrations, you may catch a glimpse of A400M during flypasts to mark the occasion
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Recently crews from 47 Squadron, based at RAF Brize Norton, have conducted a low-level formation and simulated airdrop training mission with crews from 67th Special Operations Squadron of the United States Air Force, RAF Mildenhall. Full story:
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Great #timelapse of a #C17 from the @RoyalAirForce departing Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. Supporting the garrison deployed there, this shows the Global Reach of the UK. All in the capable hands of the Mighty 99 Sqn #Globemaster โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ช
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The arrival of #C17 ZZ177 at the @airtattoo Great views from overhead and out of the ramp!โœˆ๏ธ Make sure to come visit us over the weekend ๐Ÿ‘‹ @Giraffesontour @Callsign_Kodak @RoyalAirForce @BoeingUK @RAFBrizeNorton #AvGeek #aviaiton
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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For the first time a German Airforce A400M has received fuel from an RAF Voyager during an air-to-air refuelling (AAR) exercise โœˆโ›ฝ๏ธ Watch as Maj David Fischer, 30 Sqn Exchange Officer gave the German aircrew their first taste of AAR๐Ÿ‘‡๐ŸŽฅ Read more:
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RAF Air Loadmasters are responsible for assisting in the safe operation of a large transport aircraft to ensure the effective delivery of freight and personnel. Watch ๐ŸŽฅ๐Ÿ‘‡ Atlas A400M Loadmaster Sergeant Rob Small perform checks and fly a sortie in the Falklands โœˆ๏ธ
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47 Air Despatch Sqn have been training on the Atlas A400M โœˆ๏ธ The @BritishArmy unit based @RAFBrizeNorton are responsible for preparing, loading and despatching supplies and equipment from military aircraft around the world in support of Defence ๐Ÿช‚๐Ÿ“ฆ @13AAssltSpRegt
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This week Wg Cdr Paul Summers assumed command of 101 Squadron, taking over from Wg Cdr Mike Udall. On Tue evening they flew together for Mike's last flight, refuelling #RAFAirMobility A400M and C130J at night following a 40,000kg fuel offload to Typhoons.
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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๐Ÿ“ขA Notice for the RAF Brize Norton Local Community๐Ÿ“ข On Thursday 8th June, at 7pm, we expect to be conducting a C-130J Hercules flypast over RAF Brize Norton, whilst it is engaged in essential routine training.
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This afternoon, one of our C-17 Globemaster aircraft is expected to be operating in the vicinity of Lossiemouth, Inverness and Leuchars, whilst engaged in essential routine training. #AirMobiliyForce #c17 #c17globemaster
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
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Last week 30 Sqn performed a flypast over the rededication of a memorial to a WWII Luftwaffe aircraft that crashed in Wiltshire. The service took place on the 80th anniversary of the crash. One of the pilots was Maj David Fischer, 30 Sqn German Exchange Officer. #NATO ๐Ÿค
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99 Sqn and Airborne Delivery Wing from the Air Mobility Force recently despatched the Pathfinders of @16AirAssltBCT on Ex SWIFT RESPONSE in Estonia, demonstrating the new Long-Range Aerial Insertion Capability of the C-17 #RAFAirMobility #Globemaster #99Sqn @BritishArmy
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Voyager aircraft from @RAFBrizeNorton have been taking part in Exercise Cobra Warrior this month Voyager has been providing vital air-to-air refuelling capability during the fast paced war fighting exercise โ›ฝ๏ธโœˆ๏ธ Read more here ๐Ÿ“ท
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2/2 ...and with its range extended by Air-to-Air Refuelling from a @RoyalAirForce Voyager, the mission has demonstrated the strength of partnership across Government and the Global Reach of RAF Air Mobility. @BFSouthAtlantic #RAFAirMobility
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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The @RoyalAirForce @RAFFalcons , the UKโ€™s premier military parachute display team, delighted crowds at the Midlands Air Festival, dropping into the stunning sun-drenched grounds of Ragley Hall Estate, Alcester. See more๐Ÿ‘‰
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XXIV Sqn hosted the new Chief of the Air Staff, ACM Sir Rich Knighton, last Thursday where he was greeted by the OC, Wg Cdr Gav Anderson. ย The Chief led his first Executive Committee from the XXIV Sqn Hawker Suite, named after our first OC and VC winner, Major Lanoe Hawker.
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The RAFโ€™s Critical Care Air Support Team from Tactical Medical Wing are moving casualties of the #TurkeyEarthquake to treatment facilities via an Air Mobility Force C-130J flown by No. 47 Squadron @RAFMedServices #RAFAirMobility
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A French Air Force ( @Armee_de_lair ) A400M and its crews have spent a week at RAF Brize Norton, engaged in air-to-air refuelling training with @RoyalAirForce Voyager aircraft, flown by crews of No. 206 Squadron. See the full story:
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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This morning, one of our A400M Atlas aircraft is expected to be operating in the vicinity of Southend and Bournemouth, whilst engaged in essential routine training. #AirMobiliyForce #A400M #A400MAtlas #Atlas
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๐ŸงตA fantastic week of focussed training in Hungary for C17 crews from @RAFBrizeNorton . Combat Offloads, NVG Assault Landings, tactical flyingโ€ฆtraining for contingent ops is all in a dayโ€™s work for 99Sqn๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸŒโœˆ๏ธ #NoOrdinaryJob #RAF #99Sqn #C17
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Congratulations to our Hercules photo competition winners! The judges picked a best UK Tour photo and best overall photo! Mark Cosgrove snapped the Herc in the Lake District and Ewan Bell captured the amazing 3 ship photo from the farewell tour. Congratulations to both ๐Ÿ‘
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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A @RoyalAirForce C-130J has returned to RAF Brize Norton after 8+ years of continuous deployment supporting the coalition commitment to combat Daโ€™esh. The role of transporting personnel & freight on Op SHADER will transition to the Atlas (A400M):
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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The Hercules looked great lined up as they prepared to taxi for departure ๐Ÿคฉโœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ™Œ
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Ex Venture Spirit has begun for the Air Mobility Force Basing out of @RAFLossiemouth for the week to train essential flying skills, engaging with 38 Expeditionary Air Wing on Ex Agile Eagle @RAF_Leeming and utilising a tactical landing zone @RAF_Wittering โœˆ๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ช #RAFAirMobility
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
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The @RoyalAirForce Brize Norton based Tactical Medical Wing has taken part in one of the largest multi-national Aeromedical Evacuation exercises run for many years, Exercise Mobility Guardian 23. Find out more:
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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. @RoyalAirForce aircraft, including C-17 Globemaster, A400M Atlas, and C-130J Hercules, based at RAF Brize Norton, have played a key role in carrying out the evacuation operation of British citizens from Sudan. Full story:
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Wg Cdr Eoin Sands has taken command of No. 32 (The Royal) Squadron @RAFNortholt "It's an honour to take command of No. 32 Sqn, and I look forward to working with the wider Air Mobility Force to continue delivering with the professionalism for which the Squadron is known"
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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As we head into the run-up for Christmas, with many now enjoying some much deserved time-off, personnel from the Air Mobility Force and are still operating daily. We remain operational 24/7 with some of our people on standby to secure the skies this Christmas. #RAFAirMobility
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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This morning, one of our A400M Atlas aircraft is expected to be operating in the vicinity of Exeter, whilst engaged in essential routine training. #AirMobiliyForce #A400M #A400MAtlas #Atlas
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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Exercise Venture Spirit saw the Atlas Force training tactical flying skills basing out of @RAFLossiemouth last week โœˆ๏ธ Flt Lt Jamie Jackson tells us all about it ๐Ÿ‘‡ ๐ŸŽฅ
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
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Competition! Do you have a great photo of an RAF C-130 Hercules? We want to see your best photo of the Herc! Top 3 photos will be selected by our panel, with the winners receiving a printed and framed copy ๐Ÿ“ธโœˆ๏ธ Full info and how to enter here:
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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This morning/afternoon, one of our Globemaster (C-17) aircraft is expected to be operating in the vicinity of Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Northolt, whilst engaged in essential routine training. #AirMobiliyForce #c17 #c17globemaster
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RAF Air Mobility Force
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This afternoon, one of our A400M Atlas aircraft is expected to be operating in the vicinity of Newcastle and Birmingham, whilst engaged in essential routine training. #AirMobiliyForce #A400M #A400MAtlas #Atlas
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
1 year
Air Mobility Force at its best! โœˆ๏ธ One of our C-17 aircraft helped @ZelenskyyUa arrive safely in the UK for his visit today! #RAFAirMobility #StandWithUkraine ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
@10DowningStreet
UK Prime Minister
1 year
Welcome, President @ZelenskyyUa . ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ #SlavaUkraini
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
1 year
On 30 January, 2005, at 1330 Zulu, XV179, call-sign Hilton 22, a @RoyalAirForce C-130K Hercules, was shot down during Operation TELIC. Sadly, all crew and passengers were lost. We will remember them. #OnThisDay #c130 #XV179 #Hilton22 #WeWillRememberThem
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
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Ex VENTURE SPIRIT: Day 5. With the final @16AirAssltBCT and Tac Med Wing missions complete @RAF_Leeming , 38 EAW supported by @1AMW_RAF collapsed the HQ last night and returned to @RAFBrizeNorton . A superb week of training for all involved! #RAFAirMobility #AgileCombatEmployment
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
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This morning and early afternoon, one of our A400M Atlas aircraft is expected to be operating in the vicinity of Bournemouth, Norwich and Exeter, whilst engaged in essential routine training. #AirMobiliyForce #A400M #A400MAtlas #Atlas
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
3 months
This week command of 30 Squadron was handed over from Wing Commander Stu Patton to Wing Commander Chris Phillips ๐Ÿค After a handover flight the incoming and outgoing OCs were met by members of the Squadron on the Brize airfield to congratulate them โœˆ๏ธ #RAFAirMobility
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
10 months
Did you know 2023 is the 100th anniversary of air-to-air refuelling? โ›ฝ๏ธโœˆ๏ธ Watch the video below to find out more. @RAFBrizeNorton โ€ฆ
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
1 year
After the drops were completed, the XXIV Sqn crewed aircraft flew low-level across the South East of England at 250 feet. Such training provides crews with the opportunity to hone their tactical flying skills, an essential element of the delivery of air mobility.
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
1 year
Everything depends on air mobility ๐Ÿ›ซ The RAF's Air Mobility Force lies at the heart of Ministry of Defence operations worldwide. Providing rapid response in support of national security alongside the British Army, Royal Navy and wider Royal Air Force #RAFAirMobility
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
1 year
Behind the scenes: engineers from 47 Squadron and Marshall Aerospace @RAFBrizeNorton worked through Thursday night to prepare the C-130 Hercules to deploy this afternoon in support of the emergency in Turkiye #RAFAirMobility #TurkeySyriaEarthquake #Turkiye
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
1 year
This afternoon/evening, one of our A400M Atlas aircraft is expected to be operating in the vicinity of Inverness and Newcastle, whilst engaged in essential routine training. #airmobiliyforce #A400M #A400MAtlas #Atlas
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
2 months
Day after day, 10 Squadron operate on global operations in support of UK Foreign Policy. In the UK, the team supports the training of Typhoon, Lightning, and Atlas forces. The training prepares Voyager crews for global operations.
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
9 months
Today we welcome Air Cdre Dan James back to @RAFBrizeNorton as the new Air Mobility Force Commander, taking over from Air Cdre John Lyle. Air Cdre James has a long history with Brize having started his flying career as a VC10 co-pilot and serving as a previous Station Commander
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
1 year
A large Royal Air Force detachment of over 300 personnel has arrived in the United States to take part in Exercise Red Flag, a major exercise that will test the RAF detachment in complex combat Air Operations. Full story:
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
1 year
47 Sqn engineers swap a @RollsRoyce AE2100 engine on a C-130 deployed to @RAFAkrotiri on OP SHADER. The engineers are using their teamwork and expertise to completely remove the engine and replace it with a fresh unit from Rolls Royce within only a few hours. #RAFAirMobility
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
1 year
The RAF Falcons have been continuing their UK training with just days to go until they launch their 2023 display season ๐Ÿช‚ Watch: ๐ŸŽฅ Here is the team jumping from an Air Mobility Force C-130J Hercules as part of their training #RAFFalcons #RAFDisplayTeam #RAFAirMobility
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
1 year
Voyager aircraft flown by 10 & 101 Sqn from the Air Mobility Force have been supporting #ExerciseCobraWarrior 2023. Providing air-to-air refuelling capability to the huge number of international aircraft taking part from across the world. ๐Ÿ โœˆ๏ธ #RAFAirMobility
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
1 month
"My arrivals brief and induction to RAF Brize Norton is complete. I now get to be boss for the day, move over Commander Air Wing ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿถ" #nationalpetmonth #RAFAirMobility
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
11 months
Aircraft from the @RoyalNavy , @BritishArmy and @RoyalAirForce will celebrate His Majesty The Kingโ€™s Birthday with a flypast at 13:00. Find out more๐Ÿ‘‡
@RoyalAirForce
Royal Air Force
11 months
Aircraft from the @RoyalNavy , @BritishArmy & Royal Air Force will celebrate His Majesty the Kingโ€™s Birthday with a flypast at 13:00. 70 aircraft will fly through the skies above Buckingham Palace & The @RoyalFamily . #KingsBirthdayFlypast #KingsBirthdayParade #TroopingTheColour
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
10 months
This morning, one of our A400M Atlas aircraft is expected to be operating in the vicinity of Exeter, whilst engaged in essential routine training. #AirMobiliyForce #A400M #A400MAtlas #Atlas
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
1 year
This afternoon, one of our A400M Atlas aircraft is expected to be operating in the vicinity of Southend and Teesside, whilst engaged in essential routine training. #AirMobiliyForce #A400M #A400MAtlas #Atlas
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
1 year
Watch as Atlas and Hercules aircraft from @AirMobilityRAF support @BritishArmy and @armeedeterre forces on Exercise #ORION2023 including rapid engine running offload of troops and air drop of equipment #NATO Full story:
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
1 year
Flt Lt Stewart flew a C-130 for the final time as 47 Sqn last week, before heading to the U.S. Navy to fly as an Experimental Test Pilot. The Hercules was conducting a flypast over Crewe alongside a @RCAF_ARC CC-130J, to recognise a WWII RCAF Veteran marking his 100th Birthday
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
4 months
Congratulations to all of our personnel who received commendations๐Ÿค๐Ÿค medals๐ŸŽ–๐ŸŽ– honours๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ… and awards๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ† at our first Honours and Awards ceremony of 2024. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ™ŒThe awards were presented by Commander Air Wing, Group Captain Gareth Burdett.
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@AirMobilityRAF
RAF Air Mobility Force
10 months
The ability to discretely insert forces by parachute is a core task for the Royal Air Force air mobility fleet.๐Ÿช‚๐Ÿช‚๐Ÿช‚๐Ÿช‚ Find out more๐Ÿ‘‡
@RoyalAirForce
Royal Air Force
10 months
The ability to discretely insert forces by parachute is a core task for the @AirMobilityRAF fleet. On trials in the US, RAF Parachute Jump Instructors have proven the ability of the Atlas C1 to deliver troops and equipment from a range of altitudes #NoOrdinaryJob @QinetiQ
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