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WHERE WE ARE NOW
ROYAL HERITAGE
FLIGHT
The goals behind establishing the Royal Heritage:
. Reviving the RJAF's heritage and commemorating
that acts of heroism of its pilots throughout the Air
Force's history, as that would boost the morale of
RJAF ranks.
The Royal Heritage Flight was established upon In commemoration of RJAF pilots who fell martyrs
directives by His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn defending the homeland and the Nation.
Al-Hussein on April 1, 2016 to function under the
Royal Jordanian Falcons. . Educating new generations on the deep-rooted
history of military aviation in Jordan.
The Flight consists of the flowing craft:
Hawker Hunter: A British jet-powered fighter The presence of the Royal Heritage Flight in Aqaba
aircraft that was developed by Hawker Siddeley helps promote tourism and investment.
and was in service at the RJAF in the 1960s.
Hawker Hunters of 1958 make took part in many Future plans:
of the air battles fought by the RJAF during There are plans to introduce new vintage aircraft
that era. The first Hawker Hunter was flown in that represent the history of the Royal Jordanian
Jordan in 1961. Air Force. The heritage concept will be enhanced
by the presence of the Air Museum in Aqaba that
Vampire: A British fighter made by de Havilland will attract aviation enthusiasts and add to Aqaba's
that served at the RJAF in 1950s. attractions in the near future.
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