Royal Air Force 2025 | Aircraft Fleet

The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the British Armed Forces and one of the oldest independent air forces in the world, established on April 1, 1918. Known for its pivotal role in major conflicts—especially the Battle of Britain during World War II—the RAF has a long legacy of innovation, air defense, and global reach.Headquartered at RAF High Wycombe, the service operates from numerous bases across the UK, including RAF Marham, RAF Coningsby, and RAF Lossiemouth. Its modern fleet includes F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters, Typhoon FGR4 multirole fighters, Voyager tankers, A400M Atlas and C-17 Globemaster III transports, along with advanced ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance) aircraft and helicopters.