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In celebration of RAF 100 this video takes a look at the life of a senior member of staff within the RAF based in Cyprus - Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of British Forces Cyprus Polly Perkins. The video profile covers her career thus far and what it means to be a woman of seniority in the armed forces today.
Yangon, Mar 16 (EFE / EPA).- (Camera: Stringer) Myanmar's military junta has intensified repression against protesters who reject the February 1 coup and the security forces have killed at least 94 civilians in the last two days.FOOTAGE OF THE FUNERAL OF ONE OF THE PROTESTERS DECEASED DURING THE PROTESTS AGAINST THE MILITARY IN YANGON
RAF Puma helicopters arrive in Scotland to help in the COVID-19 crisis. Britain reported a record daily coronavirus toll of 381 on Tuesday, more than double the number of nationwide deaths posted in the previous 24 hours. IMAGES
"2018 marks the 100th anniversary of Britain’s Royal Air Force. To celebrate this historical landmark, a very important limited edition commemorative has just been released. Specially struck to commemorate the RAF’s centenary year, the brand new limited edition Spitfire Gold-Plated Commemorative Ingot is a fitting tribute to arguably the most famous fighter aircraft of all time. A masterpiece of aerodynamic engineering, the Spitfire truly deserves its place as one of the finest and most revered fighter aircraft of the Second World War. Officially licensed with the RAF, the Supermarine Spitfire Gold-Plated Ingot is available exclusively from The Westminster Collection. The reverse features a stunning full colour image of the iconic aircraft. On the obverse, the RAF’s motto “Per Ardua ad Astra”, translated as ""Through Adversity to the Stars"", has been meticulously engraved to the highest finish."
"This is not a major ground combat operation" says spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State, Colonel Steve Warren, regarding the recent announcement to deploy a new force of special operations troops. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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