An iconic moment in RAF history as the first female joins the RAF Regiment, along with 18 other recruits. Each graduate is now welcomed into the family that makes up the RAF Regiment that delivers global Force Protection for the RAF. Full story: http://bit.ly/2RiSKRH | Royal Air Force

4.9K views · 290 reactions | The RAF's history has often inspired its current and future generations of pilots and aviators. In this video, three generations of the RAF, past, present and future, talk about what Remembrance means to them. Group Captain Bob Iveson, a retired falklands Harrier veteran, joins a current pilot and a University Air Squadron Cadet to share their thoughts for #remembrance . | Royal Air Force | Facebook

Barrage balloons were a common sight across the UK in 1940 – but what were they for? RAF Balloon Command played an important role in the Battle of Britain. By 1945 33,000 RAF and Women’s Auxiliary Air Force personnel operated over 3000 balloons, to protect strategic locations and cities. https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/our-history/anniversaries/battle-of-britain #DetectAndDefend | Royal Air Force

186K views · 2K reactions | The Royal Australian Air Force says it now has one of the world's most advanced spy planes adapted from an aircraft usually used by celebrities. | 7NEWS Sydney | Facebook

PLATINUM JUBILEE: Queen Elizabeth and the royal family gathered to watch Royal Air Force planes fly over Buckingham Palace as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, marking her 70 year reign. Four-year-old Prince Louis was seen covering his ears as the planes flew in the formation of the number 70. | 10 Tampa Bay