This page contains details of the RAF's world-wide operational commitments. Select one of the highlighted areas on the map to see more information.

Iraq

The RAF currently has the following based in and around Iraq to provide support to British forces involved in peace-keeping and stabilisation duties in Iraq:

Afghanistan

Harrier GR7As are currently based in the country, Nimrod aircraft are involved in monitoring shipping in the Gulf whilst Hercules transport aircraft support UK forces in Afghanistan.

Indonesia

Personnel from the UK Mobile Air Movements Squadron (UKMAMS) are in the region to support the on-going Tsunami relief effort.

The Balkans

As part of the on-going United Nations-led duties in Bosnia and Herzegovina there are currently Merlin helicopters based at Banja Luka airport as well as personnel from Tactical Medical and Supply Wings.

Baltics

Members of No 2 Mechanical Transport (2MT) Squadron, theExpeditionary Radar and Airfield Services (ERAS) and Tactical Medical Wing are deployed in support of NATO-lead Air Policing tasks.

Northern Ireland

Permanently based in Northern Ireland to provide support to British troops in the province are No 230 Squadron with Puma helicopters and one RAF Regiment field squadron.

The Falkand Islands

Permanently based at Mount Pleasant airfield in the Falkland Islands are Tornado F3 fighters, Chinook and Sea King helicopters, a VC10 tanker and Hercules transport. RAF ground forces on the islands include a RAF Regiment Rapier air defence squadron.