What is the rank structure of the RAF?
The following web-page RAF rank structure provides an insight to the rank structure of the RAF. I sometimes hear aircraft flying at night. Why do they have to fly in the dark? The RAF must be prepared to fly and fight at all times of day and all conditions. Night flying is an essential and demanding skill that needs to be practised regularly.Do aircraft drop bombs on RAF Spadeadam? Yes but not big ones. Only practice bombs are dropped under strict supervision and regulations.Does RAF Spadeadam support the local community? Yes and in numerous ways. For example, the Station employs many people from the local community. Also, during the summer months the Station supports selected town shows in the region.What does the future hold for RAF Spadeadam? RAF Spadeadam remains a vital facility for the operational training of front-line aircrew and now offers much more than purely Electronic Warfare training. The Multi Activity Contract, provided by SERCo, has just been extended until March 2009.
