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The official Twitter feed for RAF Brize Norton, a Station of the Royal Air Force, and hub of the RAF's Air Transport and Air-to-Air Refuelling capabilities.

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2 years
#BZNFlightInfo Passenger flight and related information is available here: If you have concerns regarding the published flight times or the information provided, then please contact the Air Terminal on Mil: 95461 5861/5337 or Civ: 01993 895861/895337
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RAF Brize Norton Air Terminal Information -Β  Β  **Serco Passenger Liaison Assistant (PLA)** From 2 March 2024 there will be a PLA positioned at the MEP, employed by Serco to assist passengers with the...

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Animation showing the flight paths of all the aircraft which took part in the Royal Air Force #RAF00 flypast over London #commemorate #celebrate #inspire
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Today, we were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge, who visited the Station to meet a number of those personnel who supported the UK’s evacuation of civilians from Afghanistan. Read more:
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πŸŽ₯Watch as our A400M Atlas conducts Natural Surface Operations, who can guess which beach we used today? The A400M is the @RoyalAirForce newest aircraft to join the Air Mobility Force at RAF Brize Norton, providing tactical airlift and strategic oversize lift capabilities. ✈️
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The crew of ZZ177 from @99Sqn at RAF Brize Norton reflect on their role in the final flight of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II from Scotland to London on 13th September 2022
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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 moreπŸ‘‰
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Last week, C-130J crews from @24SqnRAF and 47 Squadron conducting Air to Air Refuelling training were joined by some welcomed guests.
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That’s right our A400M Atlas was using Pembrey Sands in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Here’s some more footage of our A400M Atlas gliding along the β€˜runway’ ready for take off, after 206 Squadron successfully conducted a full beach landing. ✈️
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Congratulations to 30 Squadron, who today began the next chapter of their history by reforming as an A400M Atlas squadron. Special guests were invited to the event including HRH The Princess Royal. Everyone enjoyed a spectacular flypast by the A400M Atlas.
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Due to the weather, yesterday the @rafredarrows diverted into Brize after not being able to conduct an approach at Cardiff.
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So are we πŸ’ͺ🏼
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#SecuringTheSkies of the UK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ every single day 😎 We are #TeamLossie #WeAreNATO
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Early Oct 2020 saw the return of Ex TARTAN SPIRIT, a biannual deployment of two C130J aircraft to Prestwick Airport, Scotland. Here’s what Ex TARTAN SPIRIT looked like from the Pilot’s perspective flying through the Scottish HighlandsπŸ‘‡ Read more here:
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Please be aware that our aircrews, and their support personnel, are continuing to conduct essential training, on a daily basis. if you are in the vicinity of Birmingham or Exeter, you may glimpse a 99 Sqn C-17, and a 47 Sqn C-130 aircraft in the Blackpool area
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#snowday won’t stop daily operations here @RAFBrizeNorton . Our personnel are working extremely hard to keep the airfield clear πŸ›«
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Weekend visitor Yesterday a 36 Sqn C-17 from @AusAirForce Amberley came into Brize. Rumours have it they were delivering Vegimite and Tim Tams to the @CricketAus team, for the up and coming series with @ECB_cricket
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#AN225 1/2 The heaviest aircraft ever built has visited RAF Brize Norton this week. The Antonov AN-225 Mriya, which has 32 wheels and wingspan of over 88 metres, was originally designed to transport equipment for the Soviet Space programme including the Buran obiter...
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We will soon be seeing the @rafredarrows and @PAFofficiel over the skies of Brize. Expected arrival between 1340-1400, departing later this afternoon for a special flypast in #London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡«πŸ‡·
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The #RedArrows were honoured to join @PAFofficiel over #Paris this morning. It marks 80 years since an historic speech by Charles De Gaulle to the French people from #London . Great image by Cpl Adam Fletcher of the jets over Paris with the Eiffel Tower prominent. #18juin1940 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡«πŸ‡·
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How it started. How it’s going.
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#OpRUMAN - 2xC17, Voyager and A400M arrived in Barbados, delivering vital aid to those affected by #HurricaneIrma #Irma #Irma2017
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This fantastic video captures the optical phenomenon known as a 'glory' surrounding a C-17 shaped shadow; where backscattered sunlight is reflected, refracted and diffracted up off the clouds, creating a beautiful full spectrum halo! @99Sqn #NoOrdinaryJob
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Mad Friday rush
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We had a very interesting visitor this week. Retro livery @RCAF_ARC CC150 Polaris from CFB Trenton. An @Airbus A310 which has been converted into multi-purpose, long-range aircraft for passenger, freight or medical transport and air to air refuelling.
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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 #WeWillRememberThem
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How about that for an office view...
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For anyone that didn’t happen to be flying at 68Β° North over Greenland last night, this is what you missed! πŸ˜²βœ¨πŸ‡¬πŸ‡± #99Sqn #C17 #RAF #NoOrdinaryJob #AuroraBorealis #NorthernLights #Greenland
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A @RAFBrizeNorton C-17 being readied to receive cargo destined for #HurricaineIrma relief ops in the Caribbean #Irma #Irma2017
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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 πŸ“ΈβœˆοΈ Full info and how to enter here:
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Who knows how many blades our @70SqnA400M Atlas has?
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On 30 January, 2005, at 1330 Zulu, XV179, call-sign Hilton 22, a Royal Air Force 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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This morning, our A400M Atlas aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Newquay, whilst engaged in essential training. These are necessary, routine, flights and not connected with RAF support to the UK's fight against Coronavirus.
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πŸ‘ Join us as we #ClapForOurCarers to say thank you to all those playing a vital role in beating this deadly virus. πŸ‘ #StayHomeSaveLives #InThisTogether #COVID
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Beach landings Pembrey Sands Atlas @70SqnA400M has showcased more superb tactical capabilities on natural surfaces by performing take-off, landing and taxiing manoeuvres at Pembrey. Photographer - Lloyd Green
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An unexpected visitor Earlier today a @usairforce McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle from @48FighterWing , of the 493rd Fighter Sqn, diverted into Brize due to adverse wind and weather conditions at Lakenheath.
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Almost forgot it was wing Friday
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Last week, @24SqnRAF C130J Hercules Qualified Flying Instructors practiced air-to-air refuelling (AAR) skills. XXIV Squadron train alongside the Voyager Force to deliver this enhanced capability to front line crews and Defence. ✈️
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RAF Brize Norton remembers #LestWeForget
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πŸ‘Tonight we #clapforcarers to thank all key workers who are playing a vital role during these challenging times. Personnel showing their appreciation, include β€˜Red Watch’ Firefighters from the Fire Section and one of our RAF Police Dog Handlers with Awlix the Police Dog.
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What a wet weekend πŸ›«
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The C-130 Hercules is versatile, reliable, and tough. This make it the military transporter of choice for more than 60 nations flying in all 6 continents. More than 2,300 of these aircraft have been delivered by @LockheedMartin since it entered production in 1956.
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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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We would like to wish good luck to our incredible colleague Charlie Dye who will be competing at the 2022 @WeAreInvictus he will be taking part in the 1 & 4 minute row, swimming 50 metre freestyle, breaststroke, and backstroke and seated shot-put #InvictusGames2022
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Sqn Ldr George 'Johnny' Johnson MBE DFM RAF Ret’d, the last surviving British member of the #OpCHASTISE #Dambuster Raid visited @RAFBrizeNorton yesterday. Proudly wearing his MBE Johnny was interviewed by @BBCBreakfast 's Sophie Raworth, for a report to air on Wed 17 Jan
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Our aircraft and personnel preparing this morning for the Queen’s #platinumjubilee2022 fly past.
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We've Done It - Reservists Delight as Voyager Becomes a Record Breaker A new world record was set by the Voyager aircraft for the fastest ever flight between the UK and the Falkland Islands. Read more:
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Vortices showing the sheer power of those 4 Europrop TP400 engines. @AirbusDefence #A400M πŸ›¬ Which is your favourite view? Like, for front... RT, for rear...
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We love having overseas visitors. This week we had C-130s from @usairforce and Tunisian Air Force pay us a visit. Photographer - @JADTEUPhotog
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Unlike many RAF stations, Brize Norton does not have an aircraft on display as a gate guardian. Mainly due to any past Brize aircraft being far to big to park at the gate.
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C-17 Globemaster III ✈️ The design of the aircraft with its high-lift wing, slats and externally blown flaps (more info to follow) allows it to operate at small, austere airfields. The C-17 can take off and land on runways as short as 3,500 feet and only 27.4 meters wide
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C-17 @99Sqn on final approach During final approach the workload for the flight crew will increase due to the duties required for the for landing. Caught by Stanley Parsons
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Today, the RAF Brize Norton Serco Finish Team have applied a commemorative decal to the tail of @RoyalAirForce C-130J, ZH870, in celebration of the aircraft type's 56 yrs of legendary service. Keep an eye out over this month, to catch a glimpse it! #FarewellHercules
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How it started for @70SqnA400M . How it’s going.
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Personnel across RAF Brize Norton and our @BFBSBrizeNorton colleagues have gathered to say thank you to the @NHSuk , key workers and everyone else involved in the fight against #COVID__19 πŸ‘ #ClapForOurCarers
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Don’t forget it’s #wingfriday
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This afternoon, our A400M Atlas aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Bristol and Cardiff, whilst engaged in essential training. These are necessary, routine, flights and not connected with RAF support to the UK's fight against Coronavirus.
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C-130J crews from @24SqnRAF making the most of the nice weather on a tactical training flight. These sorties allow crews to practice essential military flying skills used by the Air Mobility Force to deliver on Operations. ✈️
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Who remembers our RAF100 aircraft from 2018? Let’s see your photos below?
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This afternoon, our C-17 aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Edinburgh, Newcastle and Birmingham, whilst engaged in essential training. These are necessary, routine, flights and not connected with RAF support to the UK's fight against COVID-19. @99Sqn #c17
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From all of us at RAF Brize Norton we wish @captaintommoore a very Happy 100th Birthday today. Congratulations on your promotion to Honoury Colonel, we hope you enjoy your special day, our gift to you a virtual flypast πŸ›« #HappyBirthdayCaptainTom #ColonelTomMoore
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Our crews regularly hone their skills by flying circuits. Circuit flying forms the basis of pilot’s training from as soon as Elementary Flying Training for all our pilots.
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This afternoon, our A400M Atlas aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Cardiff and Bournemouth, to carry out essential training. These are routine flights and not connected with RAF support to the UK's fight against Coronavirus.
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A Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules departing RAF Brize Norton earlier today, en-route to conduct beach landings. #c130 #c130j #tactical #beachtime
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Epic photo from 2008, where a @99Sqn C-17 took the lead off Red 1 @rafredarrows πŸ˜‰ ✈️
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Trev Clark's Obscure Aviation History 🚁
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Not really history (it was taken 2008!), but still a nice image; the view from the ramp of a Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, whilst flying over Rhode Island. Taken whilst supporting the 'Red Arrows', with their BAe Hawk aircraft, on their USA tour.πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ @rafredarrows
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Sqn Bosses Refuel Above the North Sea. A C-130J, flown by OC 47 Sqn practised air to air refuelling with a Voyager tanker flown by OC 10 Sqn. OC 47 Sqn was supervised by an instructor from 24 Sqn, who received the coveted Air to Air Refuelling Instructor qualification.
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Anyone else seen our @70SqnA400M slow fly past capability? πŸ˜†
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Lovely to see ⁦ @Seb_Lanc99 ⁩ and the ⁦ @70SqnA400M ⁩ ⁦ @24SqnRAF ⁩ A400 lumbering by in slow motion this evening ⁦ @GlosAirport ⁩!
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Did you know? C-17 @99Sqn has a cargo compartment 88 feet long by 18 feet wide by 12Β feet high. The cargo floor has rollers for palletized cargo but it can be flipped to provide a flat floor suitable for vehicles and other rolling stock.
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80 years on 15 September 1940 Commemorated as β€œBattle of Britain Day”, today was the day people in Kent and London witnessed large battles between Fighter Command and the Luftwaffe. RAF Fighter Command claimed what proved to be a decisive victory over the German Luftwaffe.
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Number @99Sqn took the next step in developing the @RoyalAirForce C-17 Semi Prepared Runway Operations (SPRO) capability during training based in Louisiana, USA. Read more:
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Our 9th Fact at ChristmasπŸŽ„ The A400M has counter-rotating propellers which means one goes clockwise and one goes anticlockwise on each wing. This increases air flow over the centre of the wing, which in turn gives better lift and fuel efficiency. ✈
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Ex Austral Endurance: A 47 Sqn C-130J, from RAF Brize Norton, currently based at Mount Pleasant in the Falkland Islands, has completed its 7th and final airdrop sortie to support the British Antarctic Survey. Read more: #c130 #c130j #c130hercules
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This am/pm, our A400M aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Prestwick, Isle of Man and, Newquay, whilst engaged in essential training. These are necessary, routine, flights and not connected with RAF support to the UK's fight against Coronavirus. #A400M #Atlas
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Flypast this evening! At 8pm this evening a formation of Atlas C.1, C-17 and Voyager will perform a flypast of RAF Brize Norton The aircraft will be approaching low from Fairford to the airfield boundary and over our airfield ✈️
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Snow and ice clearance teams at RAF Brize Norton have worked through the night to ensure the airfield remains open, ensuring that operational and training flights go ahead as planned. They even created a couple of very unusual snowmen!
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
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This morning our A400M aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Gatwick and Humberside, whilst engaged in essential training These are necessary, routine, flights and not connected with RAF support to the UKs fight against Coronavirus #A400M #Atlas
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
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On Tue 24 Oct 17 Sqn Ldr George 'Johnny' Johnson, last surviving British member of the β€˜Dambuster’ raid, visited @RAFBrizeNorton
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
4 years
Today one of our Voyager's will be operating in the vicinity of Cambridge, and landing at the airport. This flight is necessary, to enable sheduled maintenance to be carried out at Marshall Aerospace, and is not connected with RAF support to the UKs fight against COVID-19
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@RAFBrizeNorton
RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
4 years
Yesterday we had another unusual visitor @AntonovCompany AN124-100 An-124 is a large, strategic airlift, 4 engined a/c that was designed in the 1980s by the Antonov design bureau in the Ukrainian SSR.
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
4 years
This morning, our A400M Atlas aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Doncaster, whilst engaged in essential training. These are necessary, routine, flights and not connected with RAF support to the UK's fight against Coronavirus.
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@RAFBrizeNorton
RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
4 years
Today our C-130 Hercules aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Jersey, Guernsey and Exeter, whilst engaged in essential training These are necessary, routine, flights and not connected with RAF support to the UKs fight against Coronavirus #c130 #c130j #hercules
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
4 years
#TeamBrize fan pictures Yesterday ZZ336 β€˜Vespina’ flew into @ManchesterAirp on a training flight. @ManAviation1107 @endaburke81 @ChellumEvans @RipleyPhoto
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
4 years
Vespina ZZ336 blending in at @ManchesterAirp Alongside its VIP Role, the aircraft remains certified for its original use, including Air-to-Air Refuelling and strategic transport. Let the backwards Union Flag banter begin.... Photog @jairaviation
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
4 years
This morning, our C-130J aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Manchester, Prestwick and Guernsey, whilst engaged in essential training. These are necessary, routine, flights and not connected with RAF support to the UK's fight against Coronavirus #c130 #c130j
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
3 years
20 RAF personnel from RAF Brize Norton along with 10personnel from RAF Motor Sports Association displayed Union Flag ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone
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@RAFBrizeNorton
RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
4 years
Following its arrival at RAF Brize Norton yesterday, the VIP Voyager went straight into its primary role supporting operational training today acting as a β€˜petrol station in the sky’ providing Air-to-Air refuelling for RAF Lightning and Typhoon fighters on Exercise CRIMSON OCEAN.
@RoyalAirForce
Royal Air Force
@RoyalAirForce
4 years
Following its arrival at @RAFBrizeNorton yesterday, the VIP Voyager went straight into its primary role supporting operational training today acting as a β€˜petrol station in the sky’ providing Air-to-Air refuelling for RAF Lightning and Typhoon fighters on Exercise CRIMSON OCEAN.
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RAF Brize Norton
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Today, our #C17 aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Aberdeen, Prestwick, Liverpool and Leeds, whilst engaged in essential training These are necessary, routine, flights and not connected with RAF support to the UK's fight against Coronavirus @99Sqn #globemaster
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
4 years
This morning, our C-130J Hercules aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Newcastle and Manchester, whilst engaged in essential training. These are necessary, routine, flights and not connected with RAF support to the UK's fight against Coronavirus.
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
6 months
And here is the team who are based at #VictoriaStation from Brize. In total we have 25 personnel from across the Whole Force at RAF Brize Norton out today for #LondonPoppyDay
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
4 years
Did you know? During the take off, the pilot flying, will apply back pressure to the yoke or side stick, causing the elevator (circled) on the tail to force the tail downΒ causing the nose to rise.
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
3 years
Mirroring the sentiment of the @RoyalAirForce ... Thank you Taeghan from Royal Air Force Brize Norton for doing your bit for Remembrance Day. We want you to know that we are also very proud of you, and all your fellow @aircadets . #NextGenRAF #ProudMam
@AllyGordon10
Ally Gordon πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸΆβ€
@AllyGordon10
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Being mocked for the amusement of others all because she wore her uniform at school today. πŸ’” Chin up my beautiful girl, I am & always will be proud of you! ❀ #ProudMam #AirCadet #DNWAirCadets #LestWeForget #Respect #NextGeneration
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
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#OpRUMAN - 1/5 Alpha Coy, 40 Commando Royal Marines, prepare to be transported into the BVI by @RoyalAirForce #A400M from Barbados
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
5 years
RAF Brize Norton were delighted to see the Tornado FINale flypast today! #FarewellTornado #ThanksTonka #FINale
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
4 years
Why are our aircraft performing touch and goes all over the UK? A touch and go involves the wheels touching down, the pilot increasing the engine power to full and only partially retracting the flaps, accelerates back to rotation speed, and lifts off again.
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
4 years
A Sunset Ceremony will be held today Thu 17 Sep, 6-6.30pm in front of the Officers Mess at RAF Brize Norton. At 6.11pm, there is expected to be a flypast by @RAFBBMF Spitfire Mk2 P7350, ZH-T, the only serviceable Spitfire in the world that actually fought in the Battle of Britain
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
4 years
This week we have more overseas visitors - KC-135 from the 100th Air Refueling Wing @RAFMildenhall
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
2 years
The @RoyalAirForce was honoured to convey Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her final journey to London on board an RAF C-17 Globemaster III from Edinburgh Airport to @RAFNortholt .
@RoyalAirForce
Royal Air Force
@RoyalAirForce
2 years
The Royal Air Force was honoured to convey Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her final journey on board an RAF C-17 Globemaster from Edinburgh Airport to RAF Northolt. Her coffin was carried by personnel from The Queen’s Colour Squadron, 63 Squadron, Royal Air Force Regiment.
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
4 years
This evening, our C-130J Hercules aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Manchester and Prestwick, whilst engaged in essential training. These are necessary, routine, flights and not connected with RAF support to the UK's fight against Coronavirus.
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
1 year
A @RoyalAirForce C-130J has returned to RAF Brize Norton after 8+ years of continuous deployment supporting the coalition commitment to combat Da’esh. The role of transporting personnel & freight on Op SHADER will transition to the Atlas (A400M):
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
3 years
Our 5th Fact at Christmas.πŸŽ„The A330 Voyager can carry 110 tonnes of fuel! That's enough to fill 2785 VW Golfs, a job it could do in only 44 mins! βœˆοΈπŸš—
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
5 years
A #A400M #Atlas , carrying supplies for the @rafredarrows , has arrived in Gatineau πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ #RedArrowsTour
@UKinCanada
UK in Canada πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
@UKinCanada
5 years
The supplies for the @rafredarrows have touched down in Gatineau πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦! Only 2️⃣ hours until the hawks arrive! #RedArrowsTour
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
4 years
Strangely Brize wasn’t at the end of the rainbow 🌈
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RAF Brize Norton
@RAFBrizeNorton
3 years
Number 99 Squadron welcomes the first Royal Canadian Air Force Exchange Pilot. In October, the @RoyalAirForce welcomed the first ever @RCAF_ARC pilot to begin a C-17A Globemaster III exchange tour with 99 Squadron. Read moreπŸ‘‰
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