Today marks the 80th anniversary of Operation Chastise, the famous Dambusters raid launched by the @RoyalAirForce during the Second World War.
The Avro Lancaster of the @RAFBBMF is touring the skies of the UK in honour of all those who served.
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00:00- Warm congratulations to Türkiye and those at Turkish Aerospace Industries for the successful maiden flight today of the 5th generation stealth fighter, KAAN, a significant milestone in the programme. 🇹🇷KAAN successfully completed its first flight. May it be good for our country!🇹🇷✈️
- We work with Turkish Aerospace to bring know-how and engineering expertise to the TF-X programme. x.com/AviationWeek/s…Watch as Aviation Week Network's Defense Editor, Steve Trimble, introduces the features of the upcoming TF-X and some of the developments expected. #SGAirshow2022 #SingaporeAirshow
00:00 - We've uncovered a piece of WW2 history at our Samlesbury site! During planning work for a car park, a mound of dirt was cleared to reveal a long-forgotten concrete observation post from the Second World War. It’s thought that the post is part of a series of defensive structures
- To mark 70 glorious years, @RoyalAirForce Typhoons sent their congratulations to Her Majesty in trademark style at today’s #PlatinumJubilee fly-past. Shout out to our people at @RAFConingsby and @RAFLossiemouth supporting the Typhoon fleet 24/7, 365 days a year.
00:00 - Have you seen the latest developments on our flying demonstrator programme? Alongside @TeamTempestUK partners, we've been testing revolutionary technologies needed for the UK's future combat aircraft, Tempest. Watch the video to find out more 👇 baes.co/yguw50ONOO9
00:00 - It was 50 years ago today, the first production version of the Harrier GR.1 made its maiden flight. #TBT #ThrowbackThursday
- The UK Government has today announced the launch of a new international combat air programme that will see the UK, Italy and Japan working together with a shared ambition to develop the next generation combat aircraft. Find out more: baes.co/bAtK50LZbWk
00:00- More from our company archives recognising our history of working with the @RoyalAirForce - these show when V Squadron flew the English Electric Lightning. #RAF100 #avgeeks
- The Global Combat Air Programme will see the UK, Italy and Japan collaborate and co-create the next generation combat aircraft ✈️ We’re excited to play a key part in researching, evaluating and developing future combat air systems capabilities: baes.co/CNzn50OTzI4
- Ever heard a @eurofighter Typhoon roar overhead and looked up to see a flying science lab? You never know you might just have. Find out about a unique fleet operating out of our flight testing facility in Lancashire, UK: baes.co/J1aT50OQ91f

















