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The Red Arrows fly over Carrickfergus Castle in 2021. Picture by Matt Mackey / Press Eye.

Where and when the Red Arrows will display in 2023 - full list

2292 Air Cadets open evening this week
2292 Air Cadets open evening this week

​Open evening dates for Rasen air cadets

Sir Edward Leigh, MP for Gainsborough.
Sir Edward Leigh, MP for Gainsborough.

Sir Edward Leigh Column: Housing migrants at RAF Scampton will endanger proposal

A sketch of the new entrance for the plans for a dwelling at the former RAF Spilsby site. Image: CAN
A sketch of the new entrance for the plans for a dwelling at the former RAF Spilsby site. Image: CAN

Former RAF Spilsby building to be converted into luxury home

Watch the moment an RAF Typhoon jet causes a sonic boom

Cranwell Military Wives Choir.
Cranwell Military Wives Choir.

Music of stage and screen features in concert by Cranwell Military Wives Choir

Pictured (clockwise, from top left), Lancelot McFayden at RAF Metheringham; with the Dickinson family; on his retirement, and with Molly.
Pictured (clockwise, from top left), Lancelot McFayden at RAF Metheringham; with the Dickinson family; on his retirement, and with Molly.

New film tells story of Boston's Lancelot McFayden, who came to Lincolnshire fro...

Jonathan Swatton Coun Jessie Milne and Nathan Mitchell
Jonathan Swatton Coun Jessie Milne and Nathan Mitchell

Groups aimed at young people get funding boost from councillor

Talk on post war RAF combat aircraft

Volunteers Chris Johnson, Josh Mortimer (with Champagne bottle) Dave Smith, Andy 'Monty' Burden, Charles Ross (Lightning Association Chairman), Jolyon Andrew Barfield, Jon Dean, Steve Baker, Will Grant Giles, Graham Harness. Front Row: Cody Giles and Molly Grant Giles.
Volunteers Chris Johnson, Josh Mortimer (with Champagne bottle) Dave Smith, Andy 'Monty' Burden, Charles Ross (Lightning Association Chairman), Jolyon Andrew Barfield, Jon Dean, Steve Baker, Will Grant Giles, Graham Harness. Front Row: Cody Giles and Molly Grant Giles.

Volunteers in the frame for Lightning preservation

The Reviewing officer was Air Vice-Marshal Chris Snaith, inspecting Cadets on parade at RAF College Cranwell. Photographs: MOD Crown Copyright
The Reviewing officer was Air Vice-Marshal Chris Snaith, inspecting Cadets on parade at RAF College Cranwell. Photographs: MOD Crown Copyright

Typhoon flypast for cadets on graduation parade at RAF College Cranwell

The two aircraft will be up for public auction on February 3.
The two aircraft will be up for public auction on February 3.

Two retired RAF Red Arrows aircraft up for auction - how to bid

The Red Arrows display team are now using the airspace in and around RAF Syerston, near Newark,
The Red Arrows display team are now using the airspace in and around RAF Syerston, near Newark,

Warning to Notts drone users to stay away from Red Arrows display team airspace

RAF Typhoons at RAF Coningsby returning from an air security operation in support of the ceremonial events in London following the death of HM The Queen.
RAF Typhoons at RAF Coningsby returning from an air security operation in support of the ceremonial events in London following the death of HM The Queen.

Typhoon refuelled in-flight with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

St George's Academy students have helped to name the curlews collected and bred from local RAF airfields.
St George's Academy students have helped to name the curlews collected and bred from local RAF airfields.

School helps with airfield curlews relocation

George 'Johnny' Johnson.
George 'Johnny' Johnson.

Last Dambuster George ‘Johnny’ Johnson dies aged 101

The museum will house a large collection of historical broadcast equipment and vehicles
The museum will house a large collection of historical broadcast equipment and vehicles

Support for broadcast engineering charity to create new museum.

Banovallum School students 2021-22 at their annual Awards Evening. Photo: Wrates Photography
Banovallum School students 2021-22 at their annual Awards Evening. Photo: Wrates Photography

Banovallum School students celebrate success

The green generators to power Typhoon aircraft at RAF Coningsby.
The green generators to power Typhoon aircraft at RAF Coningsby.

Typhoon's new green generators will save £13 million

Wing Commander David Montenegro has been suspended pending an investigation.
Wing Commander David Montenegro has been suspended pending an investigation.

Red Arrows Commander David Montenegro suspended from tour

The team pictured with their paramotors.
The team pictured with their paramotors.

RAF Paramotor team attempt record-breaking flight around England and Wales

BAE Systems apprentice Alisha Wherrit demonstrates the new Exoskeleton.
BAE Systems apprentice Alisha Wherrit demonstrates the new Exoskeleton.

Technology is the 'future of air support'

One of the Typhoons takes off.
One of the Typhoons takes off.

RAF Coningsby’s joint RAF-Qatari Typhoon squadron deployed to Qatar to provide s...

Martin Hare during his time in the Armed Forces.
Martin Hare during his time in the Armed Forces.

New breakfast club launched in Bardney for past and present Armed Forces personn...

RAF Coningsby's Daniel Holt, Ash Taylor, Kyle MacLeod, and Jake Langley at Newcastle Utd's St James Park.
RAF Coningsby's Daniel Holt, Ash Taylor, Kyle MacLeod, and Jake Langley at Newcastle Utd's St James Park.

RAF Coningsby engineers complete 92 football stadium running challenge

Mablethorpe pensioner Jim Carruthers who has raised over £12,000 in just over 4 years
Photo: LNAA
Mablethorpe pensioner Jim Carruthers who has raised over £12,000 in just over 4 years
Photo: LNAA

Sold! Jim’s auctions have raised thousands

West Lindsey District Council is inviting bids from developers and investors to become a delivery partner for RAF Scampton.
West Lindsey District Council is inviting bids from developers and investors to become a delivery partner for RAF Scampton.

Search is on for RAF Scampton investors

A family celebration
A family celebration

100th birthday celebrations for wartime RAF chef Madge

Night flying is taking place across the coast and not everyone is happy about it.
Night flying is taking place across the coast and not everyone is happy about it.

Support for RAF after night flying keeps caravanners awake and makes dogs bark

HRH Prince Charles during his visit to RAF College Cranwellin July 2020. Photo: RAF
HRH Prince Charles during his visit to RAF College Cranwellin July 2020. Photo: RAF

Prince Charles to visit Lincolnshire for RAF graduation parade

Pictured from left are David Morris, Lucy Holt, Tom Folwell and Daniel Tasker.
Pictured from left are David Morris, Lucy Holt, Tom Folwell and Daniel Tasker.

Lincolnshire athletes ready to compete at Invictus Games

Stephen Hill, Sam Sleight, Cameron Hill and William Middleton are taking part in the Dambusters Ride, a cycle challenge organised by the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity.
Stephen Hill, Sam Sleight, Cameron Hill and William Middleton are taking part in the Dambusters Ride, a cycle challenge organised by the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity.

Team from Skegness law firm to tackle 60-mile Dambusters Ride for the RAF Benevo...

Lucy Holt who is going to compete in four sports at Invictus Games EMN-220328-103007001
Lucy Holt who is going to compete in four sports at Invictus Games EMN-220328-103007001

Injury battle leads to Invictus Games spot

Young James O'Connor. Now his parents are fundraising in his memory to help other families similarly affected. EMN-220321-183343001
Young James O'Connor. Now his parents are fundraising in his memory to help other families similarly affected. EMN-220321-183343001

Lincolnshire family turning tragic loss of eight-year-old son to brain cancer in...

Jayne Elliott and Mark Stanney will be taking part in the Great Tommy Sleep Out, sleeping rough for the night in the doorway of Spoilt For Choice on Mablethorpe High Street. EMN-220103-095931001
Jayne Elliott and Mark Stanney will be taking part in the Great Tommy Sleep Out, sleeping rough for the night in the doorway of Spoilt For Choice on Mablethorpe High Street. EMN-220103-095931001

Couple to sleep rough for veteran support

A Typhoon jet takes off from RAF Coninsgbsy. Image: UK MOD
A Typhoon jet takes off from RAF Coninsgbsy. Image: UK MOD

Typhoon jets from RAF Coningsby join in NATO’s response to Ukraine crisis

Sgt Ian Walker of RAF Digby on his weekly run. Photo: Contributed EMN-220224-160528001
Sgt Ian Walker of RAF Digby on his weekly run. Photo: Contributed EMN-220224-160528001

RAF personnel celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by fundraising through exer...

Christopher Dickinson and Joshua Jackson with festive hampers. EMN-211214-132827001
Christopher Dickinson and Joshua Jackson with festive hampers. EMN-211214-132827001

Local RAF personnel receive festive cheer

Christopher Dickinson & Joshua Jackson
Christopher Dickinson & Joshua Jackson

RAF charity send gifts to honour Christmas staff in Lincolnshire

The Mayor of Louth, Councillor Darren Hobson; Rotary Club president, Rob Hall; Air Vice Marshall (Retired) Martyn Gardiner, and ex-Red Arrow Alan Chandler alongside the new bench and the members of the public who attended
The Mayor of Louth, Councillor Darren Hobson; Rotary Club president, Rob Hall; Air Vice Marshall (Retired) Martyn Gardiner, and ex-Red Arrow Alan Chandler alongside the new bench and the members of the public who attended

Commemorative bench in Louth to mark RAF centenary

Crowds gather to meet Gandhi on Bombay beach, photographed by Josephs grandfather. EMN-210811-162001001
Crowds gather to meet Gandhi on Bombay beach, photographed by Josephs grandfather. EMN-210811-162001001

The moment when grandad met Gandhi?

New Commandant of RAF College Cranwell, Air Commodore Andrew Dickens is met by Station Commander Group Captain Dr Joanne
Campbell in front of College Hall Officers Mess. Photo: RAF EMN-210511-154807001
New Commandant of RAF College Cranwell, Air Commodore Andrew Dickens is met by Station Commander Group Captain Dr Joanne
Campbell in front of College Hall Officers Mess. Photo: RAF EMN-210511-154807001

New commandant for RAF College Cranwell

Coming off the last 18th - Matt Tunaley and all his golf buddies and Carole Fewings, Club Captain at South Kyme. EMN-210929-165740001
Coming off the last 18th - Matt Tunaley and all his golf buddies and Carole Fewings, Club Captain at South Kyme. EMN-210929-165740001

Golfer completes three rounds in a day for Parkinson’s Disease despite having th...

Collect the clues in the family Widdershins Witch Hunt around Sleaford. EMN-210610-114050001
Collect the clues in the family Widdershins Witch Hunt around Sleaford. EMN-210610-114050001

Collect the clues in family Widdershins ‘Witch Hunt’ around Sleaford.

More than two thirds of adults regret not talking to their grandparents about th...

Pilots training in Coningsby will see their facilities upgraded thanks to a mult

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Appeal to support our RAF veterans

Chance to find out more about joining the Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Chance to find out more about joining the Royal Air Force Air Cadets

Find out more about joining RAF's Air Cadets at Gainsborough open day

Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue was the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan (Photo: Department of Defence / Twitter)
Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue was the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan (Photo: Department of Defence / Twitter)

RAF prepared to launch air strikes against ISIS as US completes Afghanistan with...

RAF Cranwell married quarters landlord, Annington, took part in an Armed Forces Playday to get youngsters playing outside. EMN-210813-165434001
RAF Cranwell married quarters landlord, Annington, took part in an Armed Forces Playday to get youngsters playing outside. EMN-210813-165434001

Military families join in outdoor play day put on by landlords

The RAF Benevolent Fund's Airplay programme for young people from RAF families. EMN-210813-140529001
The RAF Benevolent Fund's Airplay programme for young people from RAF families. EMN-210813-140529001

New leaders for RAF family support programme in county

Malcolm Goodman, of the Royal Air Force Music Charitable Trust.
Malcolm Goodman, of the Royal Air Force Music Charitable Trust.

On the road again – charity concert dates set for RAF Cranwell band

Flying Officer (RAFAC) Nigel ‘Nige’ Price.
Flying Officer (RAFAC) Nigel ‘Nige’ Price.

Running and cycling 80 miles for RAF Air Cadets’ 80th anniversary

Mickey Stones. Photo: Oliver Atkin
Mickey Stones. Photo: Oliver Atkin

Stones wants to get best out of his Horncastle Town squad ahead of pre-season op...

A scene from a recent bicycle 'flypast' for Squadron Leader George 'Johnny' Johnson.
A scene from a recent bicycle 'flypast' for Squadron Leader George 'Johnny' Johnson.

Lincolnshire to host cycle event this weekend honouring last surviving Dambuster

RAF veteran Leslie Wood and his wife, Audrey, during happier times prior to her dementia diagnosis. EMN-210629-170417001
RAF veteran Leslie Wood and his wife, Audrey, during happier times prior to her dementia diagnosis. EMN-210629-170417001

Lincolnshire veterans and dementia carers urged to support each other

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