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David Madden (inset) was interviewed for a new documentary about the Freckleton Air Disaster, where he watched most of his classmates get killed 80 years ago.

'I ran through a burning doorway as my classmates got killed'

HMS Agamemnon, a new Royal Navy submarine, being launched from the BAE Systems dockyard in Barrow.

Striking new Royal Navy submarine sails for the first time

ECRS Mk2 radar testing

New electonic warfare radar takes to the skies above Lancashire

Recommendations to update the Samlesbury Enterprise Zone in Lancashire could see new business opportunities and more sustainable travel. Credit: Image from a BDP planning report at Ribble Valley Council.

New businesses & sustainable travel could coming to Samlesbury

Reece Fowler has been jailed for five years for running a red light and killing a BAE Systems engineer

Man jailed for running a red light and killing BAE Systems engineer

This weekend’s Blackpool Air Show is hoped to be first of many shows the Lancaster Bomber will appear

Lancaster Bomber set to return to the skies at Blackpool Air Show

I joined BAE Systems at the Farnborough Air Show and it was amazing!

Gaza protest at BAE.

These are the scenes at Gaza protests at BAE Sytems sites

Top Gear meets Top Gun: YouTube series The Fighter Show heads to Lancs

Typhoon DA2 takes off from Warton Aerodrome for its first UK test flight on April 6, 1994

30 years of Typhoon: "We knew it would blow everyone’s socks off!"

BAE Systems plant at Warton is a big pull for people starting off in their careers

Two places in Lancashire among the best in UK to kickstart a career

Protesters block the entrance to BAE Systems in Samlesbury in protest to the production of fighter jets which they say are being used by Israel against Palestinians in Gaza

Rush hour traffic at standstill as Gaza protesters block BAE Systems

The mysterious object was captured on camera as residents filmed the blaze in Mill Lane, Warton - next to BAE - at 6.30am on November 18, 2022

WATCH: UFO spotted during Lancs house fire

BAE recruiting for 2,700 apprenticeship roles

BAE Systems recruiting for 2,700 apprenticeship roles

BAE Systems is set to hire more than 1,500 new apprentices and graduates in the North West of England (Credit: Google)

More than 1,500 jobs available at BAE Systems in the North West

BAE Systems apprentices design trophies for Lancashire Tourism Awards

Apprentices at BAE systems are set to have the opportunity to craft the trophies for the Lancashire Tourism awards 2024. 

Jack Marshall

The Streetlife Trust in Blackpool, which helps vulnerable young people, will receive £9,300 from BAE Systems this winter.

Homeless charity recieves boost from one of Lancs biggest employers

BAE Systems is set to hire more than 1,500 new apprentices and graduates in the North West of England (Credit: Google)

BAE Systems to creates than 500 jobs in Lancashire for apprentices and graduates

Lancashire scoops £870m RAF radar contract

Lancashire's largest employer set to hold recruitment event this week

Lancashire's largest employer set to hold recruitment event this week

Arriving in Caen (l-r):Chaperone Steven Rathbone, Rachael Gordon (BAE Systems), Ken Benbow, Stuart Taylor, David Holmes (BAE Systems) and Colonel David Waters.

VIP treatment for WW2 veterans Stuart, 100, and Ken, 97

Charles Woodburn, chief executive of BAE Systems, pictured with the full-sized mock-up of the 6th Generation combat aircraft, the Tempest at Warton.

BAE Systems boss speaks out about company's future

All of this year's winners!

These were the scenes at the Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards 2023

A large plane was spotted flying low over Longton

Residents baffled after low flying-plane spotted circling Longton

The air traffic control tower at Blackpool Airport

Blackpool Airport investment in high-tech flight navigation systems

SAS helicopters touched down on the roof of Blackpool Sixth Form College as part of a training exercise on Monday night (March 7). Picture by Simon Fogg

SAS helicopters touch down on roof of Blackpool Sixth Form College

BAE Systems

BAE Systems: This is how well Lancashire's aerospace giant performed in 2022

Revenue is up, but profits are slightly down for BAE Systems, latest finances reveal.

Catherine Musgrove

The pair of F-35s were spotted (and heard!) as they rumbled through the skies above Lancashire on Tuesday (February 7)

F35 fighter jets roar through Lancashire's skies

The Lancashire Post Apprenticeship Awards are sponsored by BAE Systems

How to apply to the Lancashire Post Apprenticeship Awards

Apprentices and graduates will be taken on to work on the new Tempest fighter in Lancashire.

BAE Systems in Lancashire to offer 575 new trainee jobs

An artist’s impressions of how the aircraft could look

Jobs available at BAE Systems in Preston, Samlesbury and Warton

The futuristic Tempest aircraft.

Delight as fighter aircraft contract extension offers jobs boost

Trials of the new technology are ongoing.

Robots and other technology set to play key role in future of aerospace industry

The first of the Warton made Typhoons has been handed over to Qatar. Here the aircraft is seen in its Qatari coulours

First of the football World Cup aircraft handed over to Qatar

Nathan Collins of Republic of Ireland battles for possession with Ahmed Alaaeldin of Qatar during the International Friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Qatar. Typhoons built in Lancashire will provide air security during this winter's World Cup in Qatar

Lancashire built jets set to patrol over this year’s World Cup

The Red Arrows are heading to Blackpool

Everything you need to know about the Red Arrows and Blackpool Air Show

Ian Muldowney, Chief Operating Officer, BAE Systems - Air

Lancashire’s aerospace sector is set to enjoy ‘exciting times’

The awards ceremony for the BIBAs

BIBAs sponsor hails once in a generation opportunity for young people

The Eurofighter on display

Typhoon continues to fly high

The design of the eVTOL aircraft that Embraer and BAE Systems are to work on

BAE Systems takes step forward with futuristic hover aircraft partnership

Defence secretary Ben Wallace who has given the go-ahead for a flying prototype aircraft to demonstrate the new 6th generation Future Combat Air System

Flying prototype of new combat aircraft gets go-ahead from Government

Abi Stansfield at WorldSkills UK

WorldSkills 2022: Lancs engineer set for Shanghai showdown at ‘skills Olympics’

BAE Systems Apprentice Charlie Griffiths

Lancashire aerospace giant ranked in top ten for apprenticeships

Lee Geraghty from AFC Fylde Veteran Support

BAE Systems swoops in to support veterans’ charity in Lancashire

Hollywood legend Tom Cruise poses with a full sized replica of BAE Systems Typhoon at the premier of Top Gun Maverick in London

Lancashire combat jet stars on red carpet with Hollywood superstar Tom cruise

Ribble valley MP Nigel Evans met BAE apprentices at Westminster

Aerospace apprentices from Lancashire get Parliamentary welcome from county MP

Inside the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at Samlesbury

Lancashire’s hi-tech hub wins regional inspirational development award

The finals of the Skills Olympics in 2019

Lancashire duo chosen for UK team in ‘Skills Olympics’

Charles Woodburn, Chief Executive Officer of BAE Systems, pictured with the full-sized mock-ip of the 6th Generation combat aircraft, the Tempest at Warton.

BAE Systems aims for strong position

Lancaster University is teaming up with BAE Systems to research the sustainable technology of tomorrow

Major Fylde employer teams up with university to drive technology of tomorrow

BAE Systems aerospace engineers will work on maintenance of RAF Hawk trainer aircraft thanks to a new £590m contract

Lancashire aerospace engineers flying high after £590m Hawk trainer contract

Khadijah Ismail (left)

Lancashire engineer on transforming a Nepalese village and female empowerment

BAE Systems' factory of the future

Lancashire defence giant BAE Systems sees £488m sales rise in a 'strong' year's ...

Hundreds of people have reported a huge 'rumble' that shook houses in Blackpool and across the Fylde Coast today (Tuesday, February 15)

Experts confirm cause of mystery 'tremor' and 'boom' that shook buildings today

Young people at BAE Systems' Academy for Skills and Knowledge centre at Samlesbury

BAE Systems' apprentices want work close to home, study finds