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Sir Michael Graydon

"The Gulf War was transformational for the RAF" – Sir Michael Graydon

To mark the 30th anniversary of the end of the Gulf War, Sir Michael Graydon shared his memories of the conflict and discussed its impact on the Royal Air Force as a…

5 April 2021
John Nichol

John Nicol: My experience as a prisoner of war

John Nicol was 27 when he was shot down during the first Gulf War in Iraq in 1991. As a Tornado navigator with the RAF at the time, he was subsequently captured,…

28 February 2021
Kirsty Murphy and dad

My dad was shot down and captured during the Gulf War

For Blades and former Red Arrow pilot Kirsty Murphy the 30th anniversary of the end of the Gulf War marks a more personal milestone.

23 February 2021
Rafbf roundel

Remembering the crew of flight XV179 12 years on

Today marks 12 years since Hercules C130K flight XV179 was shot down over Iraq killing all ten crew.

30 January 2017

Quick response was key to helping Iraqi refugees

When the RAF is called upon to help deliver humanitarian aid, a swift response is essential.

28 April 2015