Royal Air Force

The Royal Air Force (often abbreviated to RAF) is the air force branch of the UK Armed Forces.

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Air force - UK Armed Forces

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The RAF is the oldest independent air force in the world, formed on April 1, 1918. The RAF has taken a significant role in British military history, playing a large part in World War II, and more recently in conflicts in Iraq. With a fleet of 942 aircraft and a manpower of 53,400, the RAF is one of the largest air forces in the world. It is also one of the world's most technologically advanced air forces.

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April 1 - 1918 - World War II - Iraq

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Its last known surviving founder member is the World War I veteran Henry Allingham.

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World War I - Henry Allingham

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