RAF leaders were shocked to find a privately built plane outflew their fastest aircraft. Supermarine's victory overcame prejudice against high-performance monoplanes. By 1934, the government began to address critical gaps in air defenses. Have you heard this story? #aviation #history #military #innovation #aircraft | War Stories

In 1982, during the Falklands War, the RAF launched one of the most audacious missions in military history — Operation Black Buck. Flying from Ascension Island to the Falklands — nearly 8,000 miles — Vulcan bombers carried out a precision strike on Argentina’s airfield at Port Stanley. It was a mission so dangerous and complex, even the Americans thought it was impossible. This is the true story of the flight that proved Britain still had reach — and courage — in the Cold War’s final years. #Bri

Members of RAF Lossiemouth Pipes and Drums, led by Pipe Major Barry Ashby, playing the Rowan Tree into Old Rustic Bridge, as they entertained crowds during the 2025 Inverness Highland Games. These were held at Bught Park in the City of Inverness on Saturday 12th July 2025. #invernesshighlandgames #pipesanddrums #raflossiemouth | Scotland's Pipe Bands