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International Women’s Day is an annual celebration taking place on the 8th March, dedicated to recognising the achievements of women all around the world and bringing attention to the topic of gender parity and women’s rights. We’re taking a moment to reflect on how the roles of women in the British Air Force have changed over the years and show our appreciation of their contribution and bravery in service. Women have always been an integral part of the RAF, but until the mid 90s, they stoo

If you have an aviation enthusiast in your life who loves planes and the Red Arrows then look no further! With only a few days left until Valentine's Day here is the perfect gift guide for Aviation Enthusiasts. Shop anything in our Valentines Day category and choose ‘Next Day’ at checkout to receive those items in time for Valentines Day. We have compiled the perfect selection of gifts. Click on any of the products below to shop them for Valentines Day. We also have 10% off everything

Getting the opportunity to take photos of iconic jets is always an amazing experience. Last night we ventured to RAF Cosford for a Threshold.Aero event to take photos of a pair of Jaguars and Tornados GR.4s. This was our first time taking part in one of these evening photo shoots and there was a great turnout for the event with 80 photographers and their tripods arriving at RAF Cosford.RAF Cosford is known for its iconic air shows that draw crowds of more than 50,000 people each year. The base i

A Red Arrows Recap The Red Arrows have had an amazing and busy 2019. Not only have they put on a series of aerobatic displays, iconic flypasts and inspiring ground activities across the summer, they additionally went on a major 11-week tour of North America in August! At Air Force Gift Shop, we’re taking a moment to reflect and celebrate the skills of the team and share with you our favourite images and highlights from the past year. Western Hawk ‘19 Tour The tour was the biggest-ever vis

We wanted to make your Christmas shopping a bit easier this year by creating this Gift Guide for men who love planes! There are some great options which would be perfect for the boyfriend, brother, father or son. We have included the top-selling items on our website all at a range of different price points that have been loved by many customers over the past year. So here are our top gift choices for men who love planes!OFFICIAL RAF RED ARROWS SOCKS We’re starting off the list with the la