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Royal Air Force

noun

the air force of the United KingdomAbbreviation: RAF

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Words nearby Royal Air Force

Roxburgh, Roxburghshire, Roy, royal, Royal Academy, Royal Air Force, Royal Air Force List, Royal and Ancient Club, Royal Anne, royal antler, royal assent
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Cultural definitions for Royal Air Force

Royal Air Force

The British air force, most famous for its performance in the Battle of Britain and other campaigns of World War II. Known as the RAF.

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