RAF Waddington @RAFWaddington

The RAF’s hub of UK Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft and systems.

 Lincoln, England
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Joined February 2017
💥 RAF Waddington Fireworks Night 💥 Last night we held our annual fireworks display, lighting up the skies above RAF Waddington for an unforgettable evening. 🎆
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Last week, RAF Waddington were honoured to host 20 Liverymen from the Worshipful Company of Farmers, celebrating the strong bond between the RAF Waddington and the Livery. 🌾✈️  #WeAreWaddo #WorshipfulCompanyofFarmers
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🎃 Happy Halloween from RAF Waddington! 👻 Our talented photographers were up early to capture these spook-tacular images of the RC-135W Rivet Joint and Protector RG MK 1 (MQ-9B) at sunrise- complete with a touch of Halloween magic. 🦇✈️ #HappyHalloween #RAFWaddington
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RAF Waddington were honoured to host Members of the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme this week. MPs gained insight into our people, operations, and the vital role we play in Defence.
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🎆 Noise Notice! 🎆 There will be a short firework display scheduled at 1830 on 5th Nov 25. If you are at home in the local area, we hope you enjoy the show! 😍 This is a closed RAF Waddington event.
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FIELD WARRIOR | CO’s Cup Challenge 💪 Last week, RAF Waddington personnel took part in Field Warrior, a CO’s Cup event that included weighted runs, jerry can carries, sandbag lifts, and Land Rover pulls. Strength, endurance, and teamwork on full display by everyone.
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This week, RAF Waddington and RAF Coningsby took part in the Great Lincolnshire Exhibition, showcasing innovation, technology and teamwork. Featuring Storm Shroud, Protector, Gladiator, Typhoon and the Red Arrows, driving the Next Generation RAF. ✈️
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Happy International Chefs Day from RAF Waddington! A huge thank you to our amazing catering team for keeping us fuelled and mission-ready every day. Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated! 👏✨ . . . . #InternationalChefsDay #raf #WeAreWaddo
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Today, RAF Waddington personnel attended a service marking 50 years since the 9 Sqn Vulcan crash over Żabbar (14 Oct 1975). A commemorative stone was later dedicated at the IBCC in honour of those lost. #WeAreWaddo #RAFWaddington #RoyalAirForce
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RAF Waddington was honoured to welcome HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, our Honorary Air Commodore, to mark the retirement of the MQ-9 Reaper after 18 years of service. Operated by XIII Sqn, it’s now succeeded by the next-gen MQ-9B Protector. #WeAreWaddo #ISTAR #RoyalAirForce
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🌙📷 Dark Mode: Activated – #CobraWarrior takes the night. In this reel, @RCAFOperations Hercules & F-18s fly night sorties alongside RAF and @NATO partners. Precision, discipline & trust in the dark prove readiness. #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO
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✈️ @aircadets visit Ex #COBRAWARRIOR at RAF Waddington! Met partner nation pilots from around the🌎and impressed with RAFAC spirit 💪 Gp Capt Holland praised Sgt Wilkinson for outstanding service 👏 Air Cadets = NATO’s next generation 💥 @RoyalAirForce @NATO
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Ever wondered what a C-130 Herc pilot sees over RAF Waddington? 👀✈️ Right now 🇨🇦 RCAF CC-130H is fueling @NATO jets in Ex #COBRAWARRIOR, keeping them mission-ready to beat the simulated enemy. 💪P.S. The Herc is legendary— but we sped up the footage!😉 #RAF #RCAF #cobrawarrior
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✈️💥 Precision. Power. Partnership. As #CobraWarrior 25-2 progresses, more NATO assets integrate & cooperate alongside key allies. AAR tankers from @RAFMildenhall keep 🇺🇸 USAFE F-35s & F-15s from @48FighterWing RAF Lakenheath mission-ready. #NATO #AirPower #StrongerTogether
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✈️🇨🇦 Members of the @RCAF_ARC, currently stationed at RAF Waddington for #CobraWarrior 25-2, visited the International Bomber Command Centre to honour Canada–UK bonds while training in high-end warfighting and COMAO tactics. 🌺 #RAFWaddington #RCAF #Remembrance
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🇬🇧 RAF Waddington joined commemorations at Lincoln Cathedral this weekend to honour the heroes of the Battle of Britain. We remember the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of “The Few” who defended our skies in 1940. 🕊️ #BattleOfBritain #RAF #LestWeForget
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✈️💡 Air-to-Air Refuelling: connecting at 100s of mph, 1000s of ft, even in the dark 🌌 During #COBRAWARRIOR, RAF tankers refuel UK & NATO jets, boosting reach, power & partnership 💪🌍 #StrongerTogether
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🚨 Exercise #CobraWarrior is live! 🚨 Led by 11 Group & 92 Sqn at RAF Waddington, this NATO training brings allies together to boost interoperability + airpower across a complex air environment. ✈️🌍 UK RAF stations nationwide are making it happen. Stay tuned. #AirPower #RAF
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RAF Waddington retweeted
BFBS Forces News
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Jul 7
The Red Arrows (@rafredarrows) took #Silverstone to new heights at the British GP🇬🇧✈️🏁 Don't miss the epic cockpit view over the iconic track!🎥🔥

Red Arrows Soar Over Silverstone in Epic British GP Flypast ✈️🏁

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RAF Waddington retweeted
Royal Air Force
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Jun 27
Congratulations Boss! The whole of the Royal Air Force is delighted for Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton upon the announcement of his appointment as the new Chief of Defence Staff, with effect from September 2025. Find out more here: gov.uk/government/news/air-c…
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