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* Royal Gurkha Rifles- They're from Nepal, a legacy of the British Empire's presence in India. They always carry large knives called kukris and they're very good at their jobs. Do ''not'' mess with a Gurkha. Seen a lot of press coverage recently regarding rather shoddy treatment of retired veterans. Thankfully this was changed thanks a pressure campaign spearheaded by actress Joanna Lumley. She was awarded a Pride of Britain award by the Gurka who saved her father's life.
** In [[The Falklands War]] in 1982, the Argentian conscripts fired back at the British soldiers, but fled instantly when the Gurkhas attacked.
* The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland: Now part of the controversial super-regiment that is the Royal Regiment of Scotland, they have retained their traditions. Wear kilts in their dress uniform and are another regiment you do not want to mess with. Germans during [[World War OneI]] ran away merely hearing them playing their pipes. Recently [[Big Damn Heroes|bailed the SAS out]] of a rather tight spot. Article [http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/campaigns/our_boys/2697977/Briti-troops-rescue-SAS-from-Taliban-hell.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Our+Boys here]
** Well, wouldn't you want to get as far away from a bagpiper as possible?
*** Well... that, and historically, if you hear Bagpipes, it means you're going to get your arse kicked very quickly.
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'''Royal Air Force'''
 
Just called that because it's ''The'' Royal Air Force. Created from the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service just before the end of[[World War OneI]]. Home of [[Biggles]]. Famous for the Battle of Britain. Currently the smallest it has been since the First World War, due to the end of said conflict, as well as the major downsizing shared among the other major powers after the Second World War, and finally at the end of the Cold War; it is one of the largest air forces in the world. Operates at peak roughly 1,100 fixed and rotary-wing craft of all roles. The key attack aircraft of the RAF are the Panavia Tornado (with ground-attack, reconnaissance and fight-bomber versions), the BAE Harrier VTOL aircraft and the Eurofighter Typhoon, operating in the interceptor and air superiority roles, sometimes dabbling in ground-attack. They're also famous for the Red Arrows aerobatics team, who fly red-coloured Hawk trainers.
 
The RAF has had some very famous aircraft throughout its history:
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* ''Sharpe'' involves numerous regiments and battalions of the army during the Napoleonic Wars
* ''[[The Navy Lark]]'' radio sitcom centred on the most incompetent crew in the Royal Navy.
* The fourth season of the [[Britcom]] ''[[Blackadder]]'' puts main character Edmund Blackadder in the trenches during [[World War OneI]]. Once there, here receives the full payload of one [[Upper Class Twit]] ([[Hugh Laurie]]), the Royal Flying Corps led by good old Flashheart, and General Melchett, stupid but ''perilious'', meaning that he is willing to put the lives of millions of his own soldiers in danger with each attack.
{{quote|"Where is this battle plan?"
"We have a battle plan, sir?"
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