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Learn to become a career pilot – and not pay a penny for training
+VIDEO How would you like to become a pilot, with a full set of ratings, and not have to pay a bean? In fact, they pay you while you’re training … Continued
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L3 to provide bespoke training for RAF pilots
L3 Commercial Aviation has been selected by the Royal Air Force (RAF) to support the training of future RAF multi-engine pilots in a three-year contract. L3 will provide a bespoke … Continued
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Carol Vorderman helps cadet reach for the stars
Honorary Ambassador Group Captain Carol Vorderman flew in to Tayside Aviation to help Cadet Corporal Rebecca Dalgleish raise money for her charity hospice. Rebecca, of 132 (North Berwick) Squadron of … Continued
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First woman to command an RAF fast jet squadron named
A woman who has become the first to command an RAF fast jet squadron is expected to lead bombing missions over Iraq this summer. Wing Commander Nikki Thomas, who took … Continued
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UK takes delivery of first Lightning II fighter jet
The first of the UK’s next generation stealth combat aircraft has today been handed over to the MoD. At a ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond formally … Continued
Canadian air force looks to poach pilots from the RAF
According to a recent report from the Ottawa Citizen, Canada’s air force is turning its attention to Britain and is looking to hire out-of-work military aviators from the UK. One … Continued
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RAF signs eighth Boeing C-17
Boeing has announced that the UK Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement for the acquisition of one C-17 Globemaster III, bringing the Royal Air Force (RAF) fleet of the … Continued
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Military flying careers
All three services offer the chance to fly some fantastic aircraft As a pilot in the military, you might find yourself ferrying troops into combat, carrying out search and rescue … Continued