It is 100 years since 1918 when the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service merged to create the RAF
Several engagements were carried out by Her Majesty the Queen and other members of the Royal Family to celebrate the centenary of the RAF. In 1918, the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service came together to form the RAF.
On the occasion, the Queen was joined by senior royals on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a fly-past which marked the largest concentration of military aircraft in recent memory, including WWII planes.
At the centenary service, attended by over 2,000 people, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, addressed the congregation and said the RAF has in its first 100 years been a decisive factor in serving the country, as well as being key in protecting democracy and freedom.
With an RAF ensign draped over the high altar behind him in the abbey, Mr Welby also highlighted how members of his own family have served and been killed in the RAF.
Air-Vice Marshal Gerry Mayhew, the air officer commanding No 1 group and the senior responsible officer for the flypast, said the day is the 'centrepiece' of the RAF's 100th year.
No comments:
Post a Comment