RAF squadron travels half way around world to participate in RF-Alaska
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Royal Air Force Flight Sgt. Mark Oakman, a member of the No. 47 Squadron from Brize Norton Station, United Kingdom, communicates with a U.K. C-130 Hercules during Red Flag-Alaska 11-3 Aug. 22. The 47th traveled from the U.K. with 56 members of the RAF to participate in RF-Alaska. While here, they will work on enhancing their skills in cargo-air drops, electronic warfare, assault-strip landings and more. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Gross)