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The Regiment is like having a second family

Former Lance Corporal Darren Kamara served in the RAF Regiment for seven years between 2006 and 2013, completing two tours of Afghanistan and one tour of Iraq.

18 February 2017

"It's only afterwards that it really hits you – you nearly got killed there"

In 1942, the RAF Regiment was formed as an integral Corps within the RAF aimed at providing combat support and defence to the RAF bases and overseas operations.

16 February 2017

Comrades for 46 years and counting

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the RAF Regiment and in this guest blog, Bill Espie tells us about his experience in Northern Ireland and the impact that being…

8 February 2017

"The RAF Regiment is a brotherhood"

Steven Brereton Martin has spent 32 years of his life in the Royal Air Force, 29 of them serving with the RAF Regiment.

6 February 2017

"An honour to work alongside the RAF Regiment"

As we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the RAF Regiment, RAF Benevolent Fund Controller Air Vice-Marshal David Murray pays tribute to those who have served, and still…

1 February 2017
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RAF Regiment – 70 proud years

This year is the 70th anniversary of the RAF Regiment, the RAF's specialist unit that defends airfields. In this blog post Flight Lieutenant Andy Costin tells us why he…

1 February 2012