What we do
We work with our UK and international partners to watch the skies, respond to threats, prevent conflict, and provide assistance in an uncertain world.
Air and Space Power
to Protect Our Nation
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.
What we do
Respond to threats
Combating Daesh
We continue to be a key partner in the coalition to degrade and defeat Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
Delivering aid
Hurricane Irma Relief in the Caribbean
We were a major part of the humanitarian response to the devastation - the UK's biggest military and civilian operation since 2011.
Watching the skies
Quick Reaction Alert
From RAF Lossiemouth and RAF Coningsby, QRA Typhoon aircraft and their personnel provide UK air defence capability 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Our people
Our people are as varied as the roles they fulfil.
Flying Officer Nick Horner-Boyd
After leaving school with no GCSE's Nick joined the RAF where he has studied for a BSc and graduated from Initial Officer Training.
Sergeant Josephine Drew
Jo deployed to Afghanistan on Op Toral in 2016/17 and is currently training as an Air Loadmaster.
Squadron Leader Marcus Ramsden
Marcus is a Senior Engineer Officer who has led the Red Arrows engineering technicians and flown with Red 1 to China.
Wing Commander Manjeet Ghataora
Manjeet is a Senior Engineer Officer currently supporting EUFOR in Sarajevo.
Sergeant Danny Burke
Danny has served in the RAF for 16 years and competes internationally for GB as a Luge athlete.
Sergeant Jonathan Wilcox
Jonathan is an Aircraft Technician (Avionics), working alongside industry partners and the Royal Navy.
Lance Corporal Shanwayne Stephens
Shanwayne is a RAF Regiment Gunner and also competes in the Jamaican Bobsleigh Team.
Flight Lieutenant Lucy Nell
Lucy is a RAF Medical Officer, who has also gained Elite Athlete Status to pursue her other passion in life - competing in triathlons.