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ACM ItsGaffa KBE - CAS RAF

@itsgaffa

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Chief of the Air Staff, Royal Air Force.

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calendar_today28-12-2020 10:43:33

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I'd like to extend my thanks to Commandant RAF Regiment, Liam Shepard tonight as he announces his intentions to resign from his role. Liam has served the RAF for an extended period of time, supporting RAFR operations. I am grateful for his efforts. All the best, Liam!

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I am able to affirm the RAF will conduct a flypast in London to mark the King's Birthday, shortly after the Trooping of the Colour takes place. I have authorised the use of a range of aircraft making their debut to RAF service. The flypast will be the largest in RAF history.

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Introducing the E-7 Wedgetail will empower global air power with enhanced intelligence suites. I'm proud to debut it into RAF service alongside Poseidon, Rivet Joint, Reaper drone and Shadow aircraft. Furthering our ability to gather intelligence and giving us a global advantage

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I made a visit overseas to Malaysia this week, where I greeted airmen from the RMAF. Forming bonds overseas means we can work jointly to achieve the common goal of delivering combat air power. Tentera Udara MYSverse

I made a visit overseas to Malaysia this week, where I greeted airmen from the RMAF. Forming bonds overseas means we can work jointly to achieve the common goal of delivering combat air power.
 <a href="/MYSverse_TU/">Tentera Udara MYSverse</a>
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Today, 617 Squadrons F-35Bs took part in an Air to Air Refueling Exercise alongside 70's Squadrons Voyagers, showcasing the versatility and capabilities of the Lighting Force. Find your role in No.1 Group Today: discord.gg/WTd9ZjanGS

Today, 617 Squadrons F-35Bs took part in an Air to Air Refueling Exercise alongside 70's Squadrons Voyagers, showcasing the versatility and capabilities of the Lighting Force.

Find your role in No.1 Group Today: discord.gg/WTd9ZjanGS
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I'm well over my first 3 months as CAS now, since then I have actioned significant changes to the RAF. I do my best to be transparent with the work I do with my troops, as well as the public. Since I've not given an update in a while, here are some things I've been up to...

I'm well over my first 3 months as CAS now, since then I have actioned significant changes to the RAF. I do my best to be transparent with the work I do with my troops, as well as the public. Since I've not given an update in a while, here are some things I've been up to...
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We are proud to announce the formal launch of the Catalyst Group. Catalyst supports global defence, hosting a secure network for communication and collaboration of our armed forces, globally. Global defence needs integration. Defence needs Catalyst.

We are proud to announce the formal launch of the Catalyst Group.

Catalyst supports global defence, hosting a secure network for communication and collaboration of our armed forces, globally.

Global defence needs integration.
Defence needs Catalyst.
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In attendance were the Chiefs of Staff, representing all branches of the Armed Forces: General Ismail Wellesley, Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Federal Dechart, First Sea Lord General Globe, Chief of the General Staff Air Chief Marshal ItsGaffa, Chief of the Air Staff

In attendance were the Chiefs of Staff, representing all branches of the Armed Forces:

General Ismail Wellesley, Chief of Defence Staff
Admiral Federal Dechart,  First Sea Lord
General Globe, Chief of the General Staff
Air Chief Marshal ItsGaffa, Chief of the Air Staff
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I took the opportunity to visit my pilots from both groups recently, to grasp an idea on what it is they are up to. I saw Chinooks from No.2 Group ROBLOX deliver cargo drops onto a ship in the Indian Ocean. I also saw Typhoons from No.1 Group RAF engage in Air-to-ground operations!

I took the opportunity to visit my pilots from both groups recently, to grasp an idea on what it is they are up to. 

I saw Chinooks from <a href="/CorpsRaf/">No.2 Group ROBLOX</a> deliver cargo drops onto a ship in the Indian Ocean. 

I also saw Typhoons from <a href="/No1Group_RBLX/">No.1 Group RAF</a> engage in Air-to-ground operations!
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Massive congratulations to the members of the RAF earning their 2025 Jubilee Medal within the last week. Some notable RAF recipients include: GP CAPT AaronGLydford - AOC No.2 GP CAPT MitsuhaMi_yamizu - AOC No.1 Flt Lt AtaraValencia - OC 617. Sqn Ldr XboxFormula1 - OC 33.

Massive congratulations to the members of the RAF earning their 2025 Jubilee Medal within the last week. 

Some notable RAF recipients include:

GP CAPT AaronGLydford - AOC No.2
GP CAPT MitsuhaMi_yamizu - AOC No.1
Flt Lt AtaraValencia - OC 617.
Sqn Ldr XboxFormula1 - OC 33.
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Yesterday, I stood alongside Louis at Caernarfon Castle as he was invested as the Prince of Wales. The RAF holds it's bond with The newly invested PoW close to it's core, and I am grateful to have stood by him on such an occasion.

Yesterday, I stood alongside <a href="/LouisWellesley/">Louis</a> at Caernarfon Castle as he was invested as the Prince of Wales.

The RAF holds it's bond with The newly invested PoW close to it's core, and I am grateful to have stood by him on such an occasion.
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Today, I delivered a statement regarding the re-deployment of military aircraft within Northern Ireland. Find it attached below. I have authorised the use of combat air power to defend British interests in the area and establish critical air superiority. docs.google.com/document/d/1-5…

Today, I delivered a statement regarding the re-deployment of military aircraft within Northern Ireland. Find it attached below.

I have authorised the use of combat air power to defend British interests in the area and establish critical air superiority.

docs.google.com/document/d/1-5…
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"In a case like this, it comes down to how we coordinate personnel and equipment. I have chosen a proactive approach: demonstrate strength before it is challenged. I hereby declare that a significant military operation is underway in Northern Ireland."

"In a case like this, it comes down to how we coordinate personnel and equipment. I have chosen a proactive approach: demonstrate strength before it is challenged.

I hereby declare that a significant military operation is underway in Northern Ireland."
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I've flown back to London briefly today to meet with His Majesty The King at Buckingham Palace. This was a fantastic opportunity to update him on current standings in the RAF, in the UK and abroad.

I've flown back to London briefly today to meet with His Majesty The King at Buckingham Palace. This was a fantastic opportunity to update him on current standings in the RAF, in the UK and abroad.