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   The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the air and space force of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. It was formed towards the end of the First World War on 1 April 1918, becoming the first independent air force in the world, by merging the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). [6]

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3. www.raf.mod.ukRoyal Air Force | Home

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   Learn about the history, missions, and people of the RAF, the UK's air and space force. Explore news, podcasts, and global operations of the RAF and its partners.

4. www.raf.mod.uk › aircraftAircraft | Royal Air Force

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   Learn about the RAF's active aircraft and their roles, capabilities, specifications and history. Browse by category or search by name to find out more about the RAF's transport, combat, training, ISTAR and heritage aircraft.

5. www.britannica.com › topic › The-Royal-Air-ForceRoyal Air Force (RAF) | Facts, History, & Aircraft | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Royal Air Force (RAF), youngest of the three British armed services, charged with the air defense of the United Kingdom and the fulfillment of international defense commitments. It is the world’s oldest independent air force.

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   Find out the latest news and stories from the Royal Air Force, the UK's air arm of the armed forces. Read about RAF operations, exercises, awards, events and more.

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_the_Royal_Air_ForceHistory of the Royal Air Force - Wikipedia

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   The history of the Royal Air Force, the air force of the United Kingdom, spans a century of British military aviation. The RAF was founded on 1 April 1918, towards the end of the First World War by merging the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service.

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   Royal Air Force. @royalairforce. •. 67.7K subscribers • 1.2K videos. We are the Royal Air Force, the world's oldest independent Air Force. ...more. raf.mod.uk and 4 more links....

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   When was the RAF renamed the air branch of the Royal Navy?

   • Under two years later, on 24 May 1939, the Fleet Air Arm was returned to full Admiralty control under the Inskip Award and renamed the Air Branch of the Royal Navy. The RAF developed its doctrine of strategic bombing after taking influence from the bombing of Britain during World War I by the German Luftstreitkräfte.

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   When did the Royal Flying Corps become the Royal Air Service?

   • The specialized aviation requirements of the Royal Navy made it appear, however, that a separate organization was desirable, and on July 1, 1914, the naval wing of the RFC became the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), with the land-based wing retaining the title Royal Flying Corps.

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   What does the Royal Air Force do?

   • For over a hundred years the Royal Air Force has defended the skies of Britain and projected Britain’s power and influence around the world. We work with our UK and international partners to watch the skies, respond to threats, prevent conflict, and provide assistance in an uncertain world. See what we do

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   What is the history of the Royal Air Force?

   • The history of the Royal Air Force, the air force of the United Kingdom, spans a century of British military aviation. The RAF was founded on 1 April 1918, towards the end of the First World War by merging the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service.

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