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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. [5] 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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   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....

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

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   3 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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4. www.raf.mod.uk › what-we-do › our-historyOur history | Royal Air Force

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   Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Learn about some of the key events dating from 1918 to the current day, with our stunning timeline.

5. www.forces.net › heritage › historyHow The Royal Air Force Was Born - Forces Network

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   Dec 24, 2019 · How The Royal Air Force Was Born. 24th December 2019 at 9:42am. Britain was not the only country to form air defences in the early days of airborne combat but it quickly earned a legendary status in the skies. The history of the Royal Air Force reveals how the service began as an effective means of defence.

6. www.raf.mod.uk › what-we-do › our-historyBattle of Britain | Royal Air Force

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   Battle of Britain | Royal Air Force. For over 100 years the Royal Air Force has defended British skies. In 1940 it experienced its greatest test in the Battle of Britain. Using science, ingenuity, and support from across the UK and overseas, the RAF defended the UK from Nazi Germany’s air force, the Luftwaffe.

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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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   When did the Royal Air Force become the RAF?

   • Practical recognition of this fact was given, shortly before the end of the war, by the creation of the Royal Air Force. On April 1, 1918, the RNAS and RFC were absorbed into the RAF, which took its place beside the navy and army as a separate service with its own ministry under a secretary of state for air.

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   How did the Royal Air Force defend the UK?

   • For over 100 years the Royal Air Force has defended British skies. In 1940 it experienced its greatest test in the Battle of Britain. Using science, ingenuity, and support from across the UK and overseas, the RAF defended the UK from Nazi Germany’s air force, the Luftwaffe.

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   How old is the Royal Air Force?

   • Royal Air Force Badge of the Royal Air Force Logo of the Royal Air Force Founded 1 April 1918; 106 years ago (1918-04-01) Country United Kingdom Type Airand space force Role Aerialand space warfare Size 31,025 active personnel 3,028 reserve personnel[a] 404 aircraft Part of British Armed Forces Air Staff Offices Whitehall, London Motto(s)

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