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:''This is an article about the now-defunct '''Royal Air Force branch of the [[British Armed Forces]]'''. For the independent military unit, see [[Royal Air Force (militia)]]'' | :''This is an article about the now-defunct '''Royal Air Force branch of the [[British Armed Forces]]'''. For the independent military unit, see [[Royal Air Force (militia)]]'' | ||
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| − | + | '''Royal Air Force''' ('''RAF''') was a mobile branch of the [[British Armed Forces]]. | |
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==The New RAF== | ==The New RAF== | ||
| − | The RAF was again reformed in June, the RAF stayed much the same with most changes to the command structure with now a Commander in Chief and two possible Commanding Officers. The two squadrons of the RAF were ditched and merged, removing the need for lower staff. [[Octavian Ratstrangler]] continued as Commander in Chief after the reforms, choosing to take on ''Lord Matthew Russell'' as his Executive Officer. Later, | + | The RAF was again reformed in June, the RAF stayed much the same with most changes to the command structure with now a Commander in Chief and two possible Commanding Officers. The two squadrons of the RAF were ditched and merged, removing the need for lower staff. [[Octavian Ratstrangler]] continued as Commander in Chief after the reforms, choosing to take on ''Lord Matthew Russell'' as his Executive Officer. Later, Octavian Ratstrangler stepped down from command allowed ''Lord Matthew Russell'' to take over as Commander in Chief alongside [[GermanStar258]] as his Executive Officer. |
===Command Structure=== | ===Command Structure=== | ||
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**'''Commanding Officer:''' Group Captain ''Lord Matthew Russell'' | **'''Commanding Officer:''' Group Captain ''Lord Matthew Russell'' | ||
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| + | In mid 2012, additional re-structure of the RAF was done: | ||
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| + | ! style=background:#D4F0FF|[[File:RAF.png|30px]] Royal Air Force | ||
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| + | |align="center" style=background:#F9FDFF|Hellfire Falcons | ||
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| + | |align="center" style=background:#F9FDFF|Skybolt Kestrels | ||
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| + | |align="center" style=background:#F9FDFF|Tomahawk Buzzards | ||
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==History of the RAF== | ==History of the RAF== | ||
===January Reforms=== | ===January Reforms=== | ||
| − | The RAF was reactivated on the 27th January 2011 after the [[British Armed Forces]] underwent major structural reforms, which brought into effect a tri-service organization of the RAF, [[Royal Navy]] and [[British Army]] as separate branches, in addition to the [[United Kingdom Special Forces]]. | + | The RAF was reactivated on the 27th January 2011 after the [[British Armed Forces]] underwent major structural reforms, which brought into effect a tri-service organization of the RAF, [[Royal Navy]] and [[British Army]] as separate branches, in addition to the [[United Kingdom Special Forces]]. RAF become comprised of two squadrons. |
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===Past=== | ===Past=== | ||
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* Air Vice Marshal [[Mini Munch]] | * Air Vice Marshal [[Mini Munch]] | ||
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==Links & References== | ==Links & References== | ||
*[http://www.erepublik.com/en/main/group-show/587 Royal Air Force Military Unit] | *[http://www.erepublik.com/en/main/group-show/587 Royal Air Force Military Unit] | ||
*[http://egov4you.info/group/view/465 Military Information] | *[http://egov4you.info/group/view/465 Military Information] | ||
| + | *[[Military_Decorations,_Medals_and_Insignia_of_the_British_Armed_Forces#Ranks_.26_Branches:_Current_and_Historical|RAF ranks]] | ||
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Revision as of 11:31, 10 December 2015
- This is an article about the now-defunct Royal Air Force branch of the British Armed Forces. For the independent military unit, see Royal Air Force (militia)
The Royal Air Force
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Royal Air Force (RAF) was a mobile branch of the British Armed Forces.
The New RAF
The RAF was again reformed in June, the RAF stayed much the same with most changes to the command structure with now a Commander in Chief and two possible Commanding Officers. The two squadrons of the RAF were ditched and merged, removing the need for lower staff. Octavian Ratstrangler continued as Commander in Chief after the reforms, choosing to take on Lord Matthew Russell as his Executive Officer. Later, Octavian Ratstrangler stepped down from command allowed Lord Matthew Russell to take over as Commander in Chief alongside GermanStar258 as his Executive Officer.
Command Structure
- Commander-in-Chief Air Command: Air Vice Marshal Mini Munch
- Commanding Officer: Group Captain Garth Lidlington
- Commanding Officer: Group Captain Harrington McTwizzletashe
- Commanding Officer: Group Captain Lord Matthew Russell
Last known unit structure
In mid 2012, additional re-structure of the RAF was done:
| 30px Royal Air Force |
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| Hellfire Falcons |
| Skybolt Kestrels |
| Tomahawk Buzzards |
History of the RAF
January Reforms
The RAF was reactivated on the 27th January 2011 after the British Armed Forces underwent major structural reforms, which brought into effect a tri-service organization of the RAF, Royal Navy and British Army as separate branches, in addition to the United Kingdom Special Forces. RAF become comprised of two squadrons.
Past
The original RAF was formed in July '09 to provide a middle branch between the Navy and Paras. Once previous soldiers graduated from the Royal Guard or Royal Navy, the RAF helped train them to progress to the Paratroopers. However, it was later merged into the Paras for ineffectiveness.
Past Commanders-in-Chief
- MRAF Scipio The Great
- MRAF Dan Fallows
- Air Vice Marshal Tlawson2310
- Air Vice Marshal Octavian Ratstrangler (7 Feb )
- Air Vice Marshal Lord Matthew Russell
- Air Vice Marshal Mini Munch
