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Raf snipers protect afghan family from insurgent attack. Raf snipers protect afghan family from insurgent attack gov. The rafs role in the third afghan war blog raf museum. The raf regiment also prepares nonforce protection specialists for. These comments referred to raf regt members in most unflattering terms, refused to acknowledge the raf regt as a real or proper regiment.

Already an experienced gunner with a tour in afghanistan to his name, on this tour his. The raf regiment, who are the soldiers of the raf and are known as gunners, conduct foot and vehicle patrols with the afghan national army ana to ensure that camp bastion and the local community is. British royal air force raf regiment in kabul afghanistan isaf operation herrick the royal air forces involvement in afghanistan dates back to october 2001 when raf aircraft provided reconnaissance and airtoair refuelling capabilities in support of us strike aircraft on operation enduring freedom. Raf regiment airman killed in afghanistan bbc news. During his time on the squadron he served in southern iraq between january and june 2006 providing force protection for basra. Security forces airmen help prep raf regiment for afghanistan. A video i made with a selection of photos of the raf regiment in afghanistan. Serving members raf regiment association official website. Do the raf regiment get into contact with taliban in. Meanwhile, the ministry of defence said a gunner from 51 squadron, raf regiment, and a civilian interpreter had been killed in kandahar province. Royal air force 3 squadron regiment gunners are performing at the counterimprovised explosive device ciedtraining for their deployment to afghanistan. Im not gonna talk of better regiments within the army because everyone here has their biases obviously. Operation toral is the codename for the british armys deployment to afghanistan as part of natos resolute support mission to develop the military capability of the afghanistan governments armed forces.

And for that the royal air force regiment was entirely responsible. Over for some britons, beginning for others bbc news. The main role of the 2,000member raf regiment, which sustained casualties in afghanistan, is to patrol and protect raf bases and airfields. This is an important function, but frankly not one that requires a dedicated type of unit, much less one funded to the extent of the rocks. The corps carries out soldiering tasks relating to the delivery of air power. Operation herrick aerial order of battle wikipedia. Feb 21, 2009 a video i made with a selection of photos of the raf regiment in afghanistan. The royal air force regiment raf regiment is part of the royal air force and functions as a.

He marked this at the 100year anniversary of the raf on july 10 by wearing a no 1 raf uniform, with raf regiment shoulder flashes. Is prince harry an raf pilot, did he fly apache attack. Contact us raf regiment association official website. I had the proud honour to serve with these guys for a period of time. Sep 15, 2010 with the countdown clock for an afghanistan deployment nearing zero, members of the 15th squadron, raf regiment were determined to demonstrate their combat proficiencies to the raf regiment force commander, and the airmen from the 100th security forces squadron served in the place of the u. Specialists in ground combat operations, the raf regiment contributes to the defence of raf airfields in the uk and overseas, forward air controlling, ceremonial duties and support to special forces operations. Raf regiment facs with the air land integration cell alic guide a typhoon fighter onto a ground target during an exercise.

The combined squadron deployed to afghanistan for a 6 month tour of duty in august 2007, before 26 sqns formal disbandment and marchoff in march 2008 from raf waddington, its home of the previous 10 years. The raf regiment is a specialist corps founded by royal warrant in 1942. Six operational flying squadrons and nine raf regiment squadrons have been awarded the highest honour of battle honour with emblazonment. The raf regiment provide tacps and facs to british army units. See more ideas about regiment, raf, royal air force. The raf regiment is so pants i just dont know where to begin. The number of uk troops killed in afghanistan now stands at 93 two servicemen from the raf regiment were killed in a roadside blast in southern afghanistan, according to the ministry of defence.

Raf regiment conducts first joint patrols in afghanistan gov. Rocknet, the headquarters of the raf regiment network. Tisha bate carry a patient into an raf chinook as part of a mass casualty training scenario sept. Members of ii squadron, raf regiment with an raf merlin helicopter landing during operations in afghanistan, 2012 in january 1992 the squadron moved to the airport camp in belize providing the capability of holding it until the arrival of reinforcements. Raf regiment books raf regiment association official. The pair died during the explosion in kandahar province on. See more ideas about military humor, military quotes and military.

Six operational flying squadrons and nine royal air force regiment squadrons were awarded the highest honour of a battle honour with the. All funding comes from generous donations by members of the public and the on site shop. Raf regiment tacpfacs are part of the joint fires cell within support company, special forces support group. Battle honours have been awarded to 32 operational flying squadrons and nine raf regiment squadrons for their service during operations in afghanistan during the period 7 october 2001 to 31 december 2014. Aug 14, 2017 these fascinating images show the men and women who served in the royal airforce in india and burma during world war ii, taken by an raf corporal and uncovered by his daughter. War 1, ii, iraq 20039 and the current operations in afghanistan is something that will hopefully. The role of the raf regiment, as i understand it, is the guarding of raf fixed installations. Scanning youtube on a rainy lazy sunday afternoon one day, as one does, and looking at the various videos about the various allied forces in iraq and afghanistan, i came across several concerning british forces in general, and the raf regiment in particular.

The taliban gave safe haven to alqaeda in afghanistan, which allowed terrorists to plan and carry out attacks around the world. I cannot for the life of me see how they, as a function, fit in to the current scheme of things. Jul 10, 2018 he marked this at the 100year anniversary of the raf on july 10 by wearing a no 1 raf uniform, with raf regiment shoulder flashes. An updated short history of the raf regiment from 1942 to 1982 with a brief account of the approach to the problems of airfield defence in the royal air force from 1918 until the formation of its own defence corps in 1942. Senior aircraftman christopher bridge from c flight, 51 squadron royal air force regiment, killed in kandahar province, southern afghanistan on the morning. The rafs role in the third afghan war 29 july 2019 by harry raffal, historian in collections division in 1919, amir amanullah khan, having only recently become afghan amir and sensing an opportunity to affirm his authority and exploit british weakness after the first world war, fomented a revolt in the northwest provinces of british. Aug 12, 2017 during ww2 the raf regiment distinguished themselves on several occasions defending vital forwards airstrips and radar sites against attacks by the japanese. Aug 30, 2007 meanwhile, the ministry of defence said a gunner from 51 squadron, raf regiment, and a civilian interpreter had been killed in kandahar province. He was a member of 27 sqn raf regt, based at raf honington. With the countdown clock for an afghanistan deployment nearing zero, members of the 15th squadron, raf regiment were determined to demonstrate their combat proficiencies to the raf regiment force commander, and the airmen from the 100th security forces squadron served in the place of the u.

Operation herrick is the codename under which all british. The raf s role in the third afghan war 29 july 2019 by harry raffal, historian in collections division in 1919, amir amanullah khan, having only recently become afghan amir and sensing an opportunity to affirm his authority and exploit british weakness after the first world war, fomented a revolt in the northwest provinces of british. After undergoing many expansions and contractions no. Contact us raf regiment association official website home. The royal air force regiment is the airfield defence corps of the united kingdoms raf. May 04, 2009 yes the raf regt has toured afghanistan and many various other countries but the sad truth is that they do spend all their time defending and patrolling air bases.

Leaving aside those injured, seriously or otherwise, five raf regiment gunners were killed in iraq one in a firefight, three, including a member of the raauxaf, in a single mortar strike, and one in a road traffic incident and five were killed in afghanistan one due to hostile fire, four due to ieds, including one 51 year old member of the. Battle honour afghanistan 20012014 royal air force. Raf squadrons receive battle honours from her majesty the. The royal air force regiment uses a variety of vehicles including pinzgauer vectors. I am sure you know what they get up to from watching all the coverage on television. This page provides information and regular updates for those interested in joining the raf regiment. The infantry is the basic building block of the army as has the front line role in the army. After successful completion of his trainee gunner course, undertaken at raf honington, he was posted to 51 squadron raf regiment at raf lossiemouth on 18 november 2005. The heritage centre is the main exhibition area to display and preserve the story of the regiments history. Welcome to the official shop for the raf regiment heritage centre. Raf no 1 force protection fp wing commander mick smeath said the squadrons primary role when it gets to camp bastion is the protection of royal air force aircraft and other aircraft. The royal air force regiment raf regiment is part of the royal air force and functions as a specialist corps founded by royal warrant in 1942. Raf opens combat roles to women amid concern from senior. What the raf is still doing in afghanistan as a helicopter.

Its mission is protection of raf bases from ground attack. The raf regiment is a highlyspecialised force with responsibility for providing force protection to enable and support air operations. The heritage centre receives no government funding and is run entirely by volunteers. The raf regiment and the infantry are really quite different. One of the raf regiments roles is to protect aircraft leaving camp bastion as british forces bring their role to a close in afghanistan. Published in 1952 by the saint catherine press ltd. Aug 29, 2008 yeah ok, the raf regiment training isnt as long or anywhere near as hard as paras or rm but you have got to give it to them, they are still doing their part. What i would say is the raf reg, from my personal experience, is for walts. The raf regiment also prepares nonforce protection specialists for the rigours of operations. Raf regiment books raf regiment association official website. There has been a total of 15 deaths in the raf, afghanistan. Sac christopher bridge, aged 20, from sheffield joined the royal air force on 12 june 2005. A gunner of 58 squadron raf regiment conducting a routine patrol near to camp bastion in afghanistan.

Two raf personnel are among five people killed in a helicopter crash in afghanistan the puma mk2 helicopter had been landing at a nato hq in the capital kabul the ministry of defence says it. Raf recruitment raf regiment gunner royal air force. Anyone who has read anything about the afghanistan campaign will be familiar with the major forces taking part. History of the royal air force regiment 1st ed by kingsley m. From 2006 the squadron had a ground defence role and served in afghanistan and iraq. Foreword by air commodore r c moore, mbe, raf, commandant general, raf regiment. A brief history of the raf regiment 19421960 by air vice marshall j. Ii squadron raf regiment, a parachutecapable field squadron, has been deployed in afghanistan since october 2011 and will continue to serve until may this year when they hand over to 51 squadron. The gunners then amalgamated with those of sister squadron, 15 sqn raf regiment to create a field squadron. Oct 12, 2010 there has been a total of 15 deaths in the raf, afghanistan. Raf servicemen in burma and india during world war ii. Aug 31, 2009 raf regiment will get in contact with the taliban often enough its just the other infantry units push out to take more ground away from the taliban, where as the raf regiment are patrolling and making sure that the bases are safe which in my eyes is more of a chalenge i would much rather protect your own teritory than going in to others, making sure that the base is safe from enemy so that. The regiment flight was conducting its last training scenarios before deploying to afghanistan.

Examples of such tasks are non combatant evacuation operations neo, recovery of downed aircrew joint personnel recovery jpr, and indepth defence of airfields by way of. We get a fair few exraf regiment who later decide to join the royal marines, but extremely few. A reporter from the sun newspaper on patrol with 63 squadron afghanistan low res video but still good 2009 video. A 74yearold veteran of the parachute regiment and former member of the red devils. During ww2 the raf regiment distinguished themselves on several occasions defending vital forwards airstrips and radar sites against attacks by the japanese. On 08 july 2016, the mod announced that all ground close combat roles rac, infantry, royal marines and the raf regiment would be opened to women by 2018 british army, 2016. Taliban leader and raf gunner killed in afghanistan world. The royal air force regiment uses a variety of vehicles including pinzgauer vectors and wmiks to externally protect kandahar airfield. In addition to the award to nos ii,1, 63, 15, 51, 27 and 34 sqns raf regiment, the battle honour has also been awarded to the, now disbanded, nos 58 and 3 sqns raf regiment per ardua. The pair died during the explosion in kandahar province on sunday april at 1848 local time, the mod said.

Taliban leader and raf gunner killed in afghanistan. Military aviation raf regiment there have been some incredible stories of women under fire in iraq and afghanistan with medals for gallantry to. Do the raf regiment get into contact with taliban in afghanistan. They are probably on patrol in and around kandahar. Raf regiment troops often out ran army units to take control of german and italian airbas. Sep 01, 2017 the main role of the 2,000member raf regiment, which sustained casualties in afghanistan, is to patrol and protect raf bases and airfields. The royal air force regiment raf regiment is part of the royal air force and. Harry instead served with the british army for ten years where. A royal air force regiment airman has been killed by gunfire in afghanistan, the mod confirms. Apr 14, 2008 the number of uk troops killed in afghanistan now stands at 93 two servicemen from the raf regiment were killed in a roadside blast in southern afghanistan, according to the ministry of defence. Hope u all like it and remember keep supporting our lads who are doing a great job out there music is ozzy osbourne. Rocknet, the headquarters of the raf regiment network view. Oct 25, 2014 these pictures are of the raf regimant, currently and affectionately nick named rock apes. It is a unit with a long history having its origin on 22 december 1921, when number 1 armoured car company raf was formed at heliopolis in egypt.

Security forces airmen help prep raf regiment for afghanistan tour members of the royal air force regiment and tech. But the raf regiment guys were the real unsung heroes during our det. Their job is to protect airfields by stagging on thats it. Its principal purpose is to counter our adversaries across a wide spectrum of threats, wherever and whenever necessary. Nov 23, 2011 the role of the raf regiment, as i understand it, is the guarding of raf fixed installations. Raf regiment books khaki and blue the early ground defence of the raf in ww2 by colonel ronald sherbrookewalker td dl. These fascinating images show the men and women who served in the royal airforce in india and burma during world war ii, taken by an raf corporal and uncovered by his daughter. The raf regiment, along with the raf police, provide essential force protection for the strategicallyimportant camp bastion and the local area.