For Blades and former Red Arrow pilot Kirsty Murphy the 30th anniversary of the end of the Gulf War marks a more personal milestone. It was that day she finally knew her father Flt Lt Robbie Stewart, who had gone missing just two days into the conflict, was coming home.
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To mark the Air Training Corps 80th anniversary, we want to hear from you with your highlights from your time as an Air Cadet.
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We want to reassure members of the RAF Family that we are working hard to continue to meet their needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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We are the proud guardians of the Bomber Command Memorial in London which honours the 55,573 Bomber Command crew who lost their lives in World War Two.
Our Airplay programme supports children and young people growing up on RAF stations across the UK.
Listen to the second series of our All Stations podcast which takes you through the history of the Battle of Britain in commemoration of the 80th anniversary.
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