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Stuttgart-Stammheim Trials: Unresolved Murders and Systemic Failures of German Justice

Following the 1972 arrests of key RAF members, trials at Stuttgart-Stammheim prison from 1975-1977 and beyond involved high costs, prisoner suicides, and allegations of illegal surveillance, ultimately failing to resolve key murders and resulting in a legacy of unresolved questions and ongoing debat...

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Last Battle of Britain Pilot Dies at 105

John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving RAF pilot from the Battle of Britain, died at 105; his death marks the end of 'The Few,' the 2,900 RAF pilots who fought in the battle, and underscores the importance of preserving their legacy.

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RAF Faces 30% Pilot Shortage Amidst Hiring Scandal and Training Issues

The Royal Air Force (RAF) faces a 30% pilot shortage, prompting them to recruit older candidates and re-open applications after an illegal discriminatory hiring policy was found to favor women and ethnic minorities; technical issues with training aircraft and commitments to train foreign pilots furt...

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Former RAF Terrorist Klette Faces Trial for €2.7 Million in Robberies

Former RAF terrorist Daniela Klette faces trial in Verden, Germany, on March 25th for 13 robberies totaling €2.7 million between 1999-2016, with separate investigations into alleged RAF terrorist activities also underway.

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Former RAF Terrorist Accused of Planning Robberies from Bremen Apartments

Former RAF member Daniela Klette (66) faces charges for allegedly using two Bremen apartments to plan over a dozen robberies between 1999 and 2016, yielding over €2.7 million; accomplices remain at large.

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RAF Pilots and Ground Crew Ready to Abandon Christmas for Emergency Response

RAF Coningsby's Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) team, including two pilots and support staff, maintains a 24/7 readiness to respond to airborne threats, even on Christmas Day, prioritizing UK airspace protection and potentially abandoning holiday celebrations for emergencies.

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Late Evidence Disclosure Hampers Klette's Robbery Trial

Daniela Klette, a former RAF terrorist, faces trial for 13 robberies; her defense criticizes the late delivery of 12 terabytes of evidence by the Federal Prosecutor's Office, hindering adequate preparation.

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Last Battle of Britain Pilot Dies at 105

John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, died at 105; his death marks the end of an era and is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during WWII. His squadron shot down 90 enemy aircraft in 11 days during the Battle of France, and he was shot down four times, bailing ...

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1975 Lorenz Kidnapping: West Germany's Only Terrorist Hostage Exchange

In Berlin-Zehlendorf on February 27, 1975, the Movement 2nd of June kidnapped CDU leader Peter Lorenz, demanding the release of five imprisoned members; this led to their release in exchange for Lorenz, marking the only time West Germany negotiated with terrorists for a hostage.

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Brandenburg Left Party's Controversial Merz-AfD Post Sparks Outrage

The Brandenburg Left party's social media post comparing CDU leader Friedrich Merz to Hanns Martin Schleyer, a victim of the RAF terrorist group, caused widespread outrage and was subsequently deleted, highlighting the tense political climate in Germany.

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RAF Bases: Hotspots of Toxic "Forever Chemical" Pollution

Analysis of Ministry of Defence documents reveals high levels of PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in groundwater near multiple RAF bases in the UK, exceeding safe drinking water levels and raising concerns about potential health risks to personnel and nearby communities.

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RAF Suspect Garweg Accused of Robberies, Expresses Remorse

Burkhard Garweg, a suspected member of the Red Army Faction's third generation, is accused of 13 robberies committed between 1999 and 2016 to fund his 34 years in hiding; while expressing regret for any trauma caused, he defends the RAF as a 'revolutionary counter-movement'.

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