RAF

American

Or R.A.F.

Royal Air Force.

RAF British

/ ræf /

abbreviation

Royal Air Force

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RAF Cultural

Abbreviation for the British Royal Air Force.

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"Extra resources come in at that point where something as important as RAF Fylingdales is threatened by wildfire because it's literally in the middle of a moor, it's very vulnerable," she said.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

The protests took place following proposals to convert RAF Barnham in Suffolk, a former military base, into asylum seeker accommodation.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Jermy has previously called on the Home Office to end "secrecy and confusion" around plans to house more asylum seekers in former military barracks – including at RAF Barnham near Thetford.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

Ryan met his wife Kelly, a logistics mover, when they were both in the RAF, aged 19.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

He needs to get his w/op to send an RAF plane to take pictures for Moon Squadron approval.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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