RAF JETS ARRIVE IN OMAN FOR MAJOR DESERT EXERCISE – UK MOD © Crown copyright 2022

13.06.2023

This image shows an RAF Typhoon taking off from Thumrait at the start of Ex MAGIC CARPET 2021. RAF Typhoon jets and a Voyager air-to-air refueller arrived at Thumrait Air Base, Oman, this week to prepare for Exercise MAGIC CARPET, an annual bilateral exercise with the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO). The Typhoons, (II(AC) Sqn RAF Lossiemouth and 12 Sqn RAF Coningsby) and a Voyager (RAF Brize Norton) with over 300 RAF support personnel arrived safely and are now preparing for the two-week exercise in southern Oman. The Royal Air Force will be working with the Royal Air Force of Oman to deliver challenging training to RAF and Omani pilots, comprising of air-to-ground missions and air-to-air refuelling of aircraft. The exercise strengthens the RAF’s role as a key partner for Oman, demonstrates its ability to deploy world class capabilities and deliver high quality training opportunities. This bilateral, multi-domain exercise, while not unique, provides further evidence of the United Kingdom’s integrated approach to defence and foreign policy and the UK’s enduring commitment to working with Oman and Gulf partners on promoting regional security and stability.


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