The British Royal Air Force was founded at the end of the First World War on April 1st, 1918. During the interwar period, the RAF became the largest air force in the world. Thanks to its excellent aircraft and skilled pilots during the Second World War, the RAF achieved victory in the skies during the Battle of Britain, successfully defending the homeland against Nazi Germany.
One of the Royal Air Force’s most famous aircraft in the second half of the 20th century was the Hawker Siddeley Harrier jet. It was the first aircraft to enter production that featured vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) capabilities. It entered service on April 1st 1969 and served until 2006 after several upgraded modifications.
[h2]The Typhoon Mk Ib and Attacker FB.2 are temporarily available for Golden Eagles! [/h2]
In honor of the RAF’s birthday, the Typhoon Mk IB and Attacker FB.2 are available for 1,930 and 8,020 Golden Eagles respectively.
When: From March 28th (14:00 GMT) until April 2nd (11:00 GMT).
Where: Great Britain > Aviation > Premium vehicles.
About these aircraft
- The Typhoon Mk Ib differs from the Mk Ia model in that it has four 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannons instead of machine guns. It can carry a variety of bombs from 250 lb to 1,000 lb, as well as eight RP-3 rockets.
- The Attacker FB.2 was a carrier-based jet fighter produced by Supermarine in the 1950s. This variant features a more powerful engine and four 20 mm Hispano Mk.V cannons, while its external weaponry includes 500 lb and 1,000 lb bombs and 12 RP-3 rockets.
[h2]The return of the AV-8 and discounts on British and American Harriers![/h2]
When: From March 28th (14:00 GMT) until April 2nd (11:00 GMT).
Where: USA / Great Britain > Aviation > Premium vehicles.
The AV-8A makes a return and is available to purchase for Golden Eagles! There’s a 30% discount on this aircraft during this event, where it costs 6,237 Golden Eagles. When this event finishes, it will stay and cost 8,910 Golden Eagles.
During the same period, you can get the Harrier GR.1 (rank VI) for 6,363 Golden Eagles and the AV-8B Night Attack (rank VII) pack in the Gaijin.net store with a 30% discount!
[h2]AV-8B Night Attack Pack[/h2]
69,99 48,99
- AV-8B Night Attack (Rank VII, USA)
- 2500 Golden Eagles
- Premium account for 20 days
To get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store.
About these aircraft
- The AV-8A (rank VI) is the American designation for the Harrier and was the first American aircraft in the game capable of VTOL. This aircraft can accelerate and climb very quickly, and its wide range of weapons — from rockets and bombs to AIM-9G Sidewinder air-to-air missiles — make it a good all-rounder!
- The Harrier GR.1 (rank VI) was the first Harrier production variant, put into service in 1969. This aircraft can accelerate and climb very quickly, and can carry a wide range of weaponry, from rockets and bombs to the very short-range SRAAM air-to-air missile!
[h2]Get the “RAF Day 2025” decal![/h2]
For the anniversary, you can get this themed decal.
When: From March 31st (10:00 GMT) until April 3rd (11:00 GMT).
Task: Play 3 battles using British aircraft at rank III or higher to receive the “RAF Day 2025” decal!
Additional details:
- Your activity must not be below 70%.
- You can complete the task in random battles, except for Enduring Confrontation missions, [Assault] mode and Helicopter PVE battles.
- Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → RAF Day.
- You can find the decal in the “Holidays” tab in the customization menu.
