The Briefing

Gloster Javelin

The short-lived jet that was the last to bear the famous Gloster name

For a county that skirts the northern sector of England’s capital city, Hertfordshire could be described as being a little light on RAF stations

Leeming still key to the nation’s air defences more than 80 years after its first squadrons arrived

Déjà vu as ‘Roxy’ takes command on the return to duty for No. 42 Squadron

The RAF station that is central to the UK’s ISTAR programme

Buckinghamshire had great military significance during WW2, both in flying and strategic terms, due to its location close to London.

RAF Shawbury among the sites privileged with a flypast as the Gazelle says a final farewell

Despite losing its RAF stripes, Leuchars remains ready to ‘Attack and Protect’ when required

The Squadron whose members are still Fighting the good fight

The terror of Tower Bridge that served the RAF for 40 years

The county was a hotbed for aircraft activity during WW2

The Squadron playing a key part in Special Forces operations across the globe