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Alderman Hazel Legge asks for clarity to allay concerns of local residents as RAF is granted permission to train cadets in drone flying at local park. Pic credit: McAuley Multimedia

Permission for RAF cadets to be trained to fly drones at a public park

Red Arrows perfect new display.

Watch: Incredible Red Arrows display is perfected ahead of 2025 season

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I take a cold plunge in my wheelie bin every day - it helps my PTSD

Fred Jennings recently celebrated his 100th birthday at the Ulster Aviation Society. Pic credit: Matt Peters

Ulster Aviation Society celebrates Fred Jennings 100th birthday in style

The cast of Larne Drama Circle's 'Flare Path'

In pictures: Larne Drama Circle declares 'V is for Victory'

The book on ‘Paddy the Pigeon’ has been released by Ancre Somme Association Charity to mark International War Animal Day on February 24. Image: Ancre Somme Association Charity

New children's book outlines Paddy the Pigeon’s wartime efforts

Preparations are underway as the Ulster Aviation Society gets ready to celebrate the 100th birthday of stalwart Fred Jennings. Pic credit: Ulster Aviation Society

Plans for Fred Jenning’s 100th birthday celebrations begin to take flight

The commemorative coins mark the 60th anniversary of the first Red Arrows display

The Royal Mint has just launched some special Red Arrows 50p coins

The five new designs include coins commemorating the Red Arrows, the modern railway and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother

Royal Mint unveils five special coins for 2025

Ben Elephant is once again inviting elves, of all ages, to run or walk with him on Sunday, December 8 in Coleraine. CREDIT JULIE CORBETT

Join in the Elf Run for RAF Benevolent Fund

Plans for a community events space at the historic RAF Dome, Aghanloo, have been submitted to council (pic; Hamilton Architects/ Design and Access Statement)

Plans to repurpose RAF training dome

100-year-old wartime flight mechanic Margaret Robinson who was the RAF’s guest of honour at the North Coast event, Portrush NI International Airshow, on September 8, as she took part in the remembrance ceremony that took place. CREDIT UK MOD Crown Copyright 2024

Airshow welcomes 100-year-old RAF veteran Margaret

There's a huge range of events to enjoy at this weekend's NI International Air Show in Portrush and Portstewart. Credit Air Show

Full flight programme for Air Show

An online fundraiser has been launched to help replace the memorial to Paddy the Pigeon in Carnlough. Photo: Mary Watson

Online appeal launched to replace ‘Paddy the Pigeon’ plaque

The Red Arrows dazzle spectators with their diamond nine aerobatic display across the shores of Belfast Lough

Watch: RAF Red Arrows delight crowds with Armed Forces Day display

The memorial to Paddy the Pigeon at Carnlough harbour was smashed over the weekend. Photo courtesy of Wartime NI

Hopes 'Paddy the Pigeon' plaque will be replaced

The memorial to Paddy the Pigeon at Carnlough harbour was smashed over the weekend. Photo courtesy of Wartime NI

Hopes 'Paddy the Pigeon' plaque will be replaced

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Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

RAF veteran and Ulster Aviation Society volunteer Fred Jennings recently celebrated his 88th birthday. Pic credit: Alan Chowney

Ulster Aviation Society celebrates 99th birthday of stalwart Fred Jennings

Wg Cdr Noel Williams and RAFA Supporters at the celebration event. Photo: Noel Williams

Carrick RAFA branch raises £30,000 for Wings Appeal

Flt Lt Christopher Madden with his mum Olive and sister Louise. Photo submitted

Corporate lawyer commissioned as RAF officer

RAF careers – start yours today. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Fly high with a career in the RAF

In glorious sunshine, 111 adults and 31 children took part in the Ulster 5K and 1.5K Children’s Race held at the Coleraine campus of Ulster University on Saturday 2 September 2023, raising almost £1500 for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

In pictures: RAF Benevolent Fund 5k run

The Red Arrows are set to perform at the Bournemouth Air Festival this weekned

Bournemouth Air Festival - full list of aircraft and timings

The Red Arrows will be performing at the Bournemouth Air Festival Display

Where to see the Red Arrows performing this week - routes and timings

The Red Arrows have a busy weekend of displays, including the Clacton Airshow

Where to see the Red Arrows performing this weekend

Two thrill-seekers have taken the ultimate selfie with the red arrows

Thrill-seekers take ultimate selfie up Blackpool Tower with Red Arrows

A Red Arrow jet has found a new home at Coneygarth Services

Red Arrow jet finds new home at Coneygarth Services

The Red Arrows have two displays this weekend

Where to see the Red Arrows performing this weekend

Here’s everywhere to see the Red Arrows this weekend

Where to see the Red Arrows performing this weekend

The Red Arrows have pulled out of their RAF Fairford Friday display due to poor weather

RAF Fairford bring in extra security ahead of Red Arrows display

The Red Arrows have a packed weekend of air displays across the country

Red Arrows set to perform at Goodwood Festival of Speed

The Trooping of the Colour is set to take place this weekend with an iconic flypast

Everything you need to know about Trooping the Colour flypast

Trooping the Colour takes place on Saturday, June 17

Met Office weather forecast for Trooping the Colour ceremony

Lisburn photographer Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni, captured the RAF Hercules planes during their flypast over the city

Watch as iconic Hercules say goodbye to RAF service in symbolic flypast over NI

Members of the Royal family on Buckingham Palace balcony including the Prince and Princess of Wales. Image: Simon James Smith

Trooping the Colour 2023: Buckingham Palace balcony line-up

The RAF Hercules will take to the skies on Wednesday on a national fly over to mark it’s retirement from service

RAF Hercules to perform flypast over UK - where to watch

The Red Arrows have a packed schedule for June 2023

Where to watch Red Arrows displays in June 2023

The Red Arrows will only fly with eight pilots for displays in 2023

Why the Red Arrows will perform with eight pilots for 2023 displays

Crowds made their way down the Mall and towards Buckingham Palace, to greet to the new King and Queen at the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Shortly after the royal arrival on the balcony, a traditional Red Arrow flyover - which had been scaled back due to weather - brightened the rainy skies over London. (Credit: Getty Images)

Watch: Red Arrows cockpit view of King Charles Coronation Flypast

The Sudanese Junior Doctors Association UK estimate that approximately 74 NHS doctors are trapped in Sudan.

Foreign NHS doctors will not be evacuated from Sudan by UK

The Red Arrows are set to make their appearance during the Coronation flypast in May

Everything you need to know about Coronation flypast