Audax plane and pilots in an airfield

RAF Timeline

RAF History Timeline

RAF Roundel We are pleased to reintroduce the Royal Air Force Timeline to explain some of our aviation history. This will illustrate the significant part the Service has played in the development of aircraft as we know them today. Over the next few months, and years, the history section will be totally refreshed and we welcome your comments to make this a meaningful channel. 
 

"As we drew nearer I saw a cathedral like a crown on the head of a city. In its white walls every window glinted in the sun. Lincoln! Of such places is England made."

Sergeant Don Charlwood - "No Moon Tonight"
Navigator
61 Squadron, Lancasters

Photographs uses to illustrate the timeline are from the Air Historical Branch Collection and remain Crown Copyright images as does the text.
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The Timeline is dedicated to those men and women of the Royal Air Force who have selflessly devoted their lives to their Country.

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