Longstanding relationship
RAF Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, said the discovery of RAAF Baltimore FW282 highlighted the longstanding relationship between the RAF and the Royal Australian and Royal New Zealand Air Forces.
“It’s an honour to acknowledge the bravery of the multinational crew. This was a generation who embodied the importance of service and comradeship.Their efforts were the base on which the RAF continues to maintain the security of the UK at home and abroad,” Air Chief Marshal Knighton said.
“Their sense of duty inspires future generations of all of our Air Forces.”