21K views · 973 reactions | For over 100 years the Royal Air Force has defended British skies. 80 years ago, we experienced our greatest test in the Battle of Britain. The primary role for the RAF to this day continues to be the protection of the skies of the UK, through the Quick Reaction Alert system. https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/our-history/anniversaries/battle-of-britain/ #DetectAndDefend | Royal Air Force | Facebook

129K views · 3.2K reactions |  A moment of history in the skies! Watch as the RAF A400M Atlas from the Air Mobility Force joins the legendary Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire, Lancaster and Dakota in a unique Memorial formation. ✈️ This formation is a powerful tribute to the legacy of the RAF and the brave aircrew of the Second World War. #BBMF #AviationHistory #Remembrance | Royal Air Force | Facebook

8.8K reactions · 2.5K shares | The Battle of Britain ended 80 years ago today. It was an international victory. Nearly 3000 Allied aircrew took part. Almost a fifth weren’t British. We are proud to commemorate the sacrifice made by all those who defended our skies in 1940. https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/our-history/anniversaries/battle-of-britain/ #DetectAndDefend | Royal Air Force | Facebook

PLATINUM JUBILEE: Queen Elizabeth and the royal family gathered to watch Royal Air Force planes fly over Buckingham Palace as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, marking her 70 year reign. Four-year-old Prince Louis was seen covering his ears as the planes flew in the formation of the number 70. | 10 Tampa Bay

British Royal Air Force planes performed a flypast over Edinburgh, Scotland, following a coronation service in the city for King Charles. | Reuters | Cebu Updates

2K views · 16 reactions | Royal Air Force Planes Daring Emergency Landing on Busy Highway Bridge Amidst Engine Smoke GTA 5 | Airplane World | Facebook