The legendary RAF Chinook HC6A ‘Bravo November’ has a distinguished career within the Royal Air Force. It was one of the original 30 Chinooks ordered by the RAF in 1978 and has been in service ever since, serving in every major conflict of the last 40 years. As a veteran of the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan, Bravo November has seen four of its pilots awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for actions whilst at the controls of the aircraft. The Chinook will be on public display for the first time ahead of the nation’s Falklands 40 anniversary celebrations commencing 2 April.

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The Vulcan Challenge 2022

From its distinctive delta wing to the unforgettable roar of its engines the Vulcan is an icon of British engineering excellence

Although designed as a high altitude strategic bomber, the Vulcan eventually found its role as a low-level attack aircraft. Vulcans formed the backbone of Britain’s independent nuclear deterrent during the Cold War, and are famed for the legendary Black Buck raids on the Falklands in 1982.

As the RAF Museum launches the Vulcan Challenge, we’d like to inspire you with a collection of stories from the people who worked on this legendary aeroplane.

To sign up for the Vulcan Challenge visit

https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/virtual-events/the-vulcan-challenge/‘

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Space Command

The space domain is rapidly changing as more countries and private companies have a presence in orbit and beyond. The UK already has over 90 registered objects in space, and this will continue to grow.

The establishment of UK Space Command is a crucial step in the development of a strategy to operate in space and protect UK interests.

UK Space Command is a joint command staffed by the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, civil servants, and commercial partners.

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40 years of the Chinook

The iconic Boeing CH-47 Chinook entered RAF service on the 22nd November 1980. It has served in every major conflict since The Falklands as a battlefield helicopter, a troop carrier and a flying hospital. It has provided an immeasurable contribution to civilians from The Lebanon to Whaley Bridge.
Across the world countless people owe their lives to this much loved helicopter.

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Benny Goodman

The Royal Air Force Museum is saddened by the news that Squadron Leader Lawrence ‘Benny’ Goodman has died at the age of 100. Benny enjoyed a distinguished RAF career as a wartime bomber pilot with No. 617 Squadron, the celebrated ‘Dambusters.’ When ‘Jewish Hidden Heroes’ was launched in 2018, Benny supported it energetically, sharing his remarkable story at a special event at the RAF Museum that November. He was also an enthusiastic supporter of the RAF Museum’s partnership with Chelsea FC and of their campaign to challenge anti-Semitism and racism through education.

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