Royal Air Force

The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world. The RAF has taken a significant role in British military history, playing a large part in the Second World War and in more recent conflicts. The RAF is one of the most capable and technologically sophisticated air forces in the world. As of January 2012 it operated 827 aircraft, m... More

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  • 1921
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  • Marshal of the Royal Air Force
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  • Jan 1, 1930

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