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@BAESystemsAir
BAE Systems Air
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Today marks the 80th anniversary of Operation Chastise, the famous Dambusters raid launched by the @RoyalAirForce during the Second World War. The Avro Lancaster of the @RAFBBMF is touring the skies of the UK in honour of all those who served.
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โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™ Nobody does it betterโ€ฆ.. @rafredarrows @airtattoo
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How it started: How it's going:
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Warm congratulations to Tรผrkiye and those at Turkish Aerospace Industries for the successful maiden flight today of the 5th generation stealth fighter, KAAN, a significant milestone in the programme. ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท
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KAAN successfully completed its first flight. May it be good for our country!๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ทโœˆ๏ธ
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We work with Turkish Aerospace to bring know-how and engineering expertise to the TF-X programme.
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Aviation Week
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Watch as Aviation Week Network's Defense Editor, Steve Trimble, introduces the features of the upcoming TF-X and some of the developments expected. #SGAirshow2022 #SingaporeAirshow
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To mark 70 glorious years, @RoyalAirForce Typhoons sent their congratulations to Her Majesty in trademark style at todayโ€™s #PlatinumJubilee fly-past. Shout out to our people at @RAFConingsby and @RAFLossiemouth supporting the Typhoon fleet 24/7, 365 days a year.
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Have you seen the latest developments on our flying demonstrator programme? Alongside @TeamTempestUK partners, we've been testing revolutionary technologies needed for the UK's future combat aircraft, Tempest. Watch the video to find out more ๐Ÿ‘‡
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It was 50 years ago today, the first production version of the Harrier GR.1 made its maiden flight. #TBT #ThrowbackThursday
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The UK Government has today announced the launch of a new international combat air programme that will see the UK, Italy and Japan working together with a shared ambition to develop the next generation combat aircraft. Find out more:
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They are here over at Samlesbury, #Lancashire - what a sight! #FarewellTornado
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More from our company archives recognising our history of working with the @RoyalAirForce - these show when V Squadron flew the English Electric Lightning. #RAF100 #avgeeks
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The Global Combat Air Programme will see the UK, Italy and Japan collaborate and co-create the next generation combat aircraft โœˆ๏ธ Weโ€™re excited to play a key part in researching, evaluating and developing future combat air systems capabilities:
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BAE Systems Air
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Ever heard a @eurofighter Typhoon roar overhead and looked up to see a flying science lab? You never know you might just have. Find out about a unique fleet operating out of our flight testing facility in Lancashire, UK:
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BAE Systems Air
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Glorious blue skies at @RAF_Cosford Air Show, only improved with the @RAFTyphoonTeam and @RAFBBMF Spitfire taking to the skies. #cosfordairshow ๐ŸŒค
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BAE Systems Air
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Today marks 50 years since the first #UK flight of the iconic #Concorde aircraft, a programme which was at the forefront of #aviation #technology . Today our business is working in partnership towards the development of new methods of high-speed travel:
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If you're heading to the @cosfordairshow today, make sure you don't miss the @RAFTyphoonTeam in action. A jet designed to be aerodynamically unstable plus a pair of EJ200 engines make for the ultimate display aircraft. Meet the pilot behind the display:
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Today marks the 65th anniversary of the first flight of P1A, the English Electric technology demonstrator which became the Lightning. It went supersonic during this first flight although an error in the position of the Mach meter meant it was not recognised until later.
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Weโ€™ve been awarded a contract extension worth ยฃ656 million by @DefenceHQ to progress the concepting and technology of the next generation combat aircraft. Find out more: @TeamTempestUK
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Today isnโ€™t just the first flight anniversary of the Spitfire, on this day 75 years ago the Gloster Meteor, the @RoyalAirForce โ€˜s first jet aircraft made its maiden flight: #OnThisDay #avgeeks @navalhistorian
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BBC 'Forces of Nature' 11 July @ProfBrianCox backseat #TyphoonJet . Re-tweet & follow for chance to win signed photo
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Probably the most famous Hawk jets in the world. The @rafredarrows never disappoint. โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™ #Coronation
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ITV News
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The Red Arrows zoom over Buckingham Palace, for the #coronation flypast
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Today, 75 years since VE Day we give thanks to those who risked their lives serving their country. We are proud to stand side by side with those men and women, then and now. #VEDay #Proud Learn more about our proud heritage supporting the UK Armed Forces
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Light โ€˜em up! ๐Ÿš€ #phoontime #bringthenoise #RIAT2023
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Just because itโ€™s Wednesday. #avgeek
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A great atmosphere at @RAFMarhamMedia watching the 9-Ship flypast from @tornadohq . Our Tornado Support Team and our @RoyalAirForce colleagues are all out celebrating the Iconic Tornado Force. #farewelltornado
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Weโ€™re proud to be at @DSEI_Japan_EN this week alongside our industry partners Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Leonardo together showcasing the vision for Global Combat Air Programme. Find out more:
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๐Ÿ“ฃMajor milestone achievedโœ… Today, weโ€™ve handed over the first of 24 @eurofighter Typhoons to the Qatar Emiri Air Force at a ceremony in Warton, Lancashire. This jet will provide critical air support during @FIFAWorldCup this year. Find out more at:
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BAE Systems Air
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Tempest is a once in a lifetime opportunity to create the next icon of aviation history that will help keep our nation safe for generations to come โœˆ๏ธ Find out how you can play your part in this exciting programme:
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We were delighted to host @KensingtonRoyal at @RAFConingsby today, discussing the critical activities our team mates undertake to support the delivery of @eurofighter Typhoon aircraft for operations in support of the UKโ€™s @NATO commitments from the Typhoon Maintenence Facility.
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Attending @cosfordairshow this weekend? We are looking forward to seeing lots of new and familiar faces, and watching a spectacular display of flying! Discover what to expect at Cosford Air Show ๐Ÿ‘‡ #cosfordairshow #cosford23 ๐Ÿ“ท Crown Copyright
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Good Morning ZJ914 the @RAFTyphoonTeam new Display Jet! Looking forward to seeing #PhoonTime back for this season! ๐Ÿ”ฅ We are proud to support @RAFTyphoonTeam and the Typhoon Force across @RAFConingsby & @RAFLossiemouth #TyphoonTeam
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Look whatโ€™s arrived at @airtattoo today - not long to wait now. #GenerationTempest @TeamTempestUK
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Strike a pose! @thef35 hovers over Fairford during @airtattoo earlier today. The @RoyalAirForce welcomed four of these aircraft to @RAFMarhamMedia in June, as part of 617 Squadron. Our advanced manufacturing team in Samlesbury, Lancashire, produce the rear section of each F-35.
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Some amazing images of the #FarewellTornado Fly-Past event over our sites in #Lancashire which were at the heart of the design, production and development of the programme.
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On this day in 1968, the SEPECAT Jaguar made its first flight ahead of becoming an international success story in operation with the @RoyalAirForce @Armee_de_lair @IAF_MCC and the Royal Air Force of Oman. #TBT #OnThisDay
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24/7, 365 days a year, @eurofighter Typhoon is securing the skies over Europe, and jets from the @RoyalAirForce and @Team_Luftwaffe recently worked together to deliver @NATO Baltic Air Policing. Find out more about Typhoon's role on the frontline:
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F-35 BF-2 piloted by Peter "Wizzer" Wilson performing Ski Jump with UK Paveway IV & ASRAAM for the first time at PAX - photo Arnel Parker
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Past, present and future. On the same day as the Spitfire made its maiden flight in 1936, we are proud to still be delivering for the frontline of the @RoyalAirForce #otd
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Flying home for Christmas. #ChristmasEve
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Proud to see a Lancaster bomber in London today. It is the design of our Avro business and went on to serve with such distinction with 617 Squadron: - we're proud the #F35 which will be operated by 617 Squadron also includes our engineering. #dambusters75
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BAE Systems Air
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On this day in 1936, prototype aircraft K5054 took off from Eastleigh Aerodrome with Captain Joseph โ€˜Muttโ€™ Summers at the controls and the Spitfire was born. #OnThisDay #OTD #avgeeks
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"When you invite the whole family round for christmas..."
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The end of an era as the final RAF Tornado jets return from operations for the last time. #Tornado
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On this day in 1954, the first flight of P1.A took place at Boscombe Down. It went on to become the English Electric Lightning. #avgeeks
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#OTD in 1958, the prototype for the Blackburn Buccaneer took to the skies for the very first time. During its service, the Buccaneer was the backbone of the Royal Navy's strike operations and our site in Brough built more than 200 of the aircraft, which was also flown by the RAF.
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#DidYouKnow the @eurofighter Typhoon programme secures tens of thousands of highly-skilled jobs across Europeโ€™s aviation industry? ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งMore than 20,000 jobs across the UK ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Over 26,000 jobs in Spain until 2060 Find out about the value to the UK, here:
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An #F35 Lightning II 'gate guardian' has joined the English Electric Lighting at our site in Samlesbury, Lancashire.
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On this day in 1974, the Tornado took its very first flight! Watch it here:
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On this day in 1957, English Electric Chief Test Pilot, Roland โ€˜Beeโ€™ Beamont, made the first flight of P1.B prototype XA847, which became the Lightning. Today, from the same airfield, our flight testing team develops the @RoyalAirForce front line fighter, Typhoon. #RAF100 #OTD
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On this day in 1964, the BAC TSR-2 made its maiden flight from Boscombe Down. #onthisday #OTD
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Off they go! Three F-35 aircraft leave @RAF_Marham to support #Westlant19 supported by Lightning Team UK who have ensured the availability of the aircraft to deploy today. #LTUK
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Our structural testing facility has โ€œflownโ€ an #F35 airframe for 24,000 hours - all from a hangar in #Yorkshire
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Our #F35 test pilot, Peter โ€œWizzerโ€ Wilson, completed his 500th vertical landing as part of sloped pad testing at Bogue Field in the United States. Proud to be supporting @thef35 in delivering for air forces across the globe.
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That is six jets safely into @RAF_Marham โšก๏ธ #F35
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This time last week we were just getting going at @airtattoo - here's to another special show in 2018. #RIAT17
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After almost 40 years serving on military operations across the world, the iconic RAF Tornado returned to its home at @RAFMarhamMedia with mixed crews from 31 Squadron & 9 Squadron. Our team have supported the Tornado fleet for over a decade & were there to welcome the crew home.
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The Canberra could fly at a higher altitude than any other bomber of its time and set a world's altitude record of 70,310 ft in 1957.
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COMPETITION TIME! We have two special Typhoon P3e flight patches to give away. Follow us and RT for a chance to win.
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A very happy 75th anniversary to 617 Squadron, The Dambusters. We are proud of our connections to the squadron - then, now and in the future as part of the team standing up @thef35 for the UK. #RAF100 #dambusters75
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Here are the first jets to arrive at @RAF_Marham as part of 207 Squadron @OC207Sqn #F35
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On this day in 1974, British Aircraft Corporation test pilot Paul Millett undertook the first flight of the Multi-Role Combat Aircraft, which became the Tornado. Watch the flight here: #onthisday #avgeek #tornado #tonka
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Spotted over Aldeburgh! Look up East Anglia and London, the @rafredarrows are heading your way! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง #Coronation #flypast
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And just like that we are ready for another year to take off! Happy New Year to you all. #2019 #HappyNewYear
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The @eurofighter Typhoon is the backbone of combat air power across Europe in service with air forces in Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. How many of the European partners' aircraft have you seen? Share your pictures. #phoonfriday #avgeek
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Brilliant display as always from @RoyalAirForce #KingsBirthdayFlypast
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#tbt BAC Test Pilot, Tim Ferguson, lands & takes off from the M55 in Lancashire, to demo Jaguar's short runway capabilty
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Today @RoyalAirForce F-35 jets departed @RAFMarhamMedia on their first overseas deployment. Lightning Team UK have supported 617 Squadron in preparing the availability of the jets and deploying our own SMEs alongside the Squadron. It has been a true Whole Force deployment. #F35
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Today's the day - @airtattoo is officially open โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰ Tag us in your favourite pictures taken at the show for a chance to be featured ๐Ÿ“ธ #avgeek #bringthenoise
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Whoโ€™s excited for RIAT?! Weโ€™re looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow - come and meet us in the Techno Zone, take a look at our heritage aircraft in the Vintage Village or join us in watching the awesome @TyphoonDisplay and @rafredarrows !
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Time flies - but not quite Mach 2.0 like a @eurofighter Typhoon! It's a year since our full-scale replica stole the show at the @TopGunMovie UK premier - sorry, @TomCruise you were great as well! Find out more about the backbone of combat air defence:
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We Welcome back the last Tornados to @RAFMarhamMedia @tornadohq from the final day of their Flypast Tour. Today saw @StnCdrRAFMarham and @ChiefofAirStaff both have their final flights in the Mighty Tornado. #FarewellTornado ๐ŸŒช
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A new week and a new @RoyalAirForce squadron in focus as we raid our archives to celebrate #RAF100 - hereโ€™s some Tornado shots from II (AC) Squadron. #avgeeks
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Did you spot RAF Marham on ITVโ€™s Fighter Pilot? Weโ€™re proud to be part of Lightning Team UK supporting the @RoyalAirForce and @RoyalNavy . @OC617Sqn and @OC207Sqn do a great job with all the pilots at @RAF_Marham #LTUK #Fighterpilot #TeamLightning #itvfighterpilot
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On this day in 1954, the English Electric P1a, the predecessor to the iconic Lightning, made its first flight. WG760 was piloted by Roland โ€˜Beeโ€™ Beamont and a week later achieved supersonic flight. #onthisday #OTD
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Tempest presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to bring ground breaking technologies to life and we need extraordinary people to make it a success. Hear from some of our engineers what itโ€™s like to work on the next generation combat aircraft
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Tempest is creating amazing opportunities and benefit for the UK ๐Ÿคฉ The programme will make an estimated ยฃ26.2bn contribution to the economy between 2021 - 2025 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Click the link to find out more facts on Tempest ๐Ÿ‘‡
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Typhoon is on a technological journey which will future-proof it well in to the 2060s. It will be at the heart of developing and deploying technologies which will be central on a future combat air system making it the ideal interoperable partner.
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Itโ€™s #PhoonFriday and what better way to celebrate than a competition to win an @airtattoo family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children on the Sunday of the show? Plus a hospitality package and parking. To enter, RT and comment letting us know why you want to be there! #raf100
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ICYMI ๐Ÿ‘‡ The UK, Italy and Japan will work together with a shared ambition to develop the next generation combat aircraft. Read more here:
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ICYMI: Ministers from Italy, Japan and the UK have signed a treaty that agrees the shared design and development of a next generation fighter jet by 2035, as part of the Global Combat Air Programme โœˆ๏ธ Catch up on the latest GCAP news now ๐Ÿ‘‡
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It is 48 years today since the Sepecat Jaguar made its first flight. #ThrowbackThursday #avgeek
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Our engineers are working alongside our partners to deliver game-changing new capabilities to the @eurofighter Typhoon fleet. The ECRS Mk 2 radar will allow Typhoon to take its place in the future battlespace for decades to come.
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Past meets the future #F35B #seaharrier #TBT Great pic by: Dane Wiedmann
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๐Ÿงต As the sun (just about) shone on Day #2 @airtattoo , we saw plenty of flying action with the @RAFTyphoonTeam , @saudihawks , and of course the @rafredarrows displaying. Hereโ€™s some of our favourites, but what did you enjoy most? ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ
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๐Ÿš€ โ˜”๏ธ The wet weather at @airtattoo yesterday not enough to put the @RAFTyphoonTeam off displaying to the crowds who braved the elements. Are you heading to RAF Fairford today? Which display are you hoping to catch a glimpse of? #avgeek #bringthenoise
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Today we are proud to have rolled out the first Typhoon and Hawk aircraft for Oman in a ceremony at Warton, UK:
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For our next comp, who wants an #F35 poster signed by our test pilot Peter 'Wizzer' Wilson? RT and follow to win.
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Welcome to the Lone Star State @rafredarrows ! Weโ€™re proud to support @LockheedMartin and the @thef35 programme in #FortWorth #redarrowstour ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Photo credit: ๐Ÿ“ท Cpl Adam Fletcher
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Very proud it was our @BAESystemsAir #F35 test pilot, Peter 'Wizzer' Wilson, who created a piece of British aviation history by conducting the first shipborne rolling vertical landing (SRVL) as part of flight trials between @HMSQnlz and @thef35 this weekend. #F35ondeck
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A revolutionary method of landing an #F35 on a ship has been carried out for the first time on board @HMSQnlz . British test pilot Peter Wilson made history when he conducted the first ever shipborne rolling vertical landing ( #SRVL ) this weekend.
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We are incredibly proud of our collaboration with @ReactionEngines which is pushing technological boundaries in developing the SABREโ„ข air breathing rocket engine. Read more about the exciting milestone that will revolutionise hypersonic flight here โžก๏ธ
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BAE Systems Air
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We have been awarded an ยฃ870m contract to deliver a new radar to enhance the @RoyalAirForce 's @eurofighter Typhoon fleet. Together with @Leonardo_UK , we'll deliver the ECRS Mk2 radar bringing cutting-edge electronic warfare capabilities to the frontline.๐Ÿ”—
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BAE Systems Air
6 years
As #2018 begins & we gear up for #RAF100 yr of celebrations, let's take a look back each week at @RoyalAirForce Sqr's old & new. This wk it's the turn of 1Sqr - proud to take the first delivery of our Harrier aircraft back in 1969 & going strong today with Typhoon #NoOrdinaryJob
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BAE Systems Air
9 months
The mission? To create a world-leading, future combat air system that operates at the cutting edge of what is possibleโ€ฆ Watch the video to see how we're doing this ๐Ÿ‘‡
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BAE Systems Air
5 years
We are proud to be working together with @byMBDA @LockheedMartin and @Raytheon to continue to deliver further capability for the UKโ€™s fleet of @thef35 Lightning aircraft. Find out more: ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ #F35 Image by @byMBDA
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BAE Systems Air
1 year
Bank holiday or not, the @eurofighter Typhoon fleet of the @RoyalAirForce is securing the skies 24/7, 365 days a year. Our people are constantly working to ensure Typhoon is ready to do the job where it is needed, when it is needed.
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BAE Systems Air
5 years
Plans for the weekend? If you didn't catch it first time round, this episode of Forces of Nature sees @ProfBrianCox flying backseat in a Typhoon to outpace the spin of the Earth. Catch up here: #FlashbackFriday
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BAE Systems Air
4 months
Weโ€™re excited to be working with Japan and Italy to shape the future of combat air โœˆ๏ธ Catch up on the latest Global Combat Air Programme news to see how weโ€™re doing this ๐Ÿ‘‡
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