Celebrating a 100th anniversary is an amazing achievement, and the history of our Royal Air Force is made up of just that. Amazing achievements, undertaken by amazing people; the pioneers from our formation; those that stood firmly against aerial bombardment; the brave men and women on operations all over the world today; and the future generations who will carry that legacy into our next 100 years. | Royal Air Force

21K views · 975 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

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

PLATINUM JUBILEE: Queen Elizabeth and the royal family gathered to watch Royal Air Force planes fly over Buckingham Palace, 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. | News 6 WKMG / ClickOrlando

15K views · 170 reactions | WATCH: It's definitely not a bird - Royal Australian Air Force planes have put on an impressive show above Adelaide! A C-130J Hercules, two PC-9/A Pilatus and a P-8A Poseidon flew by in formation as part of the lead-up to the Edinburgh Air Show. Join us onboard one TONIGHT in 9 News Adelaide at 4.00pm and 6.00pm. #9News | https://9News.com.au | 9 News Adelaide | Facebook