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47 Squadron's Engineering Competition Entry Leads to £1m Innovation Funding to Boost Military Decarbonisation Drive

On 11 January 2020, the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) announced £1m funding for innovative technology to recycle waste aircraft oils and lubricants – saving the Armed Forces money in waste charges whilst delivering environmentally-friendly by-products in the process.

DASA – on behalf of the Royal Air Force – has awarded contracts to three universities and one engineering firm to develop the new...Continue reading (opens in a new window).

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RAF Reservist Selected to be Member of The Queen's Body Guard

A Royal Air Force Reservist recently performed his first duty as a Yeoman of the Body Guard at an investiture at Buckingham Palace.

Sergeant Matthew Smith (49) is a member of the full-time training team with 2624 Squadron, RAuxAF Regiment (Reserves)...Continue reading (opens in a new window).

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We Celebrate the Successes of Our Own Apprentices During National Apprenticeship Week

Apprentices across the country will be celebrated throughout the 13th annual National Apprenticeship Week. RAF Brize Norton are very proud to have around 300 apprentices over many different trades.

One of the possible trades available on Station is through an Air Movements apprenticeship. Senior Aircraftwoman Sarah...Continue reading (opens in a new window).

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4624 Movements Squadron Hold First Information Day of 2020

On 25 January 2020, 4624 Movements Squadron held their first Information Day of 2020, welcoming 17 members of the public to the Station to find out what being a Reservist Mover is all about.

This invitation is extended approximately every six weeks to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria and is between...Continue reading (opens in a new window).

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Belgian Air Force Train Alongside Royal Air Force

Personnel from the Belgian Air Force have been training at No. XXIV Squadron (No. 24 Squadron), based at Royal Air Force (RAF) Brize Norton, Oxfordshire.

Ahead of Belgium receiving their own Airbus A400M later this year, a Pilot and Loadmaster from the Belgian Air Force have...Continue reading (opens in a new window).

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RAF Brize Norton Launches Drive Against Single Use Plastic

On 14 January 2020, RAF Brize Norton launched its campaign to drastically reduce the Station’s Single Use Plastic (SUP) footprint.

The event was organised to spread awareness and to educate on the harmful effects of plastic waste and to get the support...Continue reading (opens in a new window).

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RAF Brize Norton Officer’s Investiture

Wing Commander Graham Banks, Officer Commanding Number 4626 (County of Wiltshire) Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, based at RAF Brize Norton was, on 12 December 2019, invested into The Order of St John as Member.

Wing Commander Banks served in the RAF for 38 years before transferring to the RAF Reserves, serving...Continue reading (opens in a new window).

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UK Provides Military Assistance in Search for Missing Chilean Air Force Aircraft

An A400M aircraft has been deployed from the Falkland Islands

A Chilean Air Force aircraft went missing on 10 December en route to Antarctica with 17 crew and 21 passengers on board, the aircraft lost contact...Continue reading (opens in a new window).

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4626 Squadron Honours & Awards and New Honorary Air Commodore

By tradition, the 4626 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (RAF Reserves) December Training Weekend sees the Squadron hold its ‘Annual Honours and Awards Ceremony’.

This year the Ceremony was even more significant as the Squadron welcomed its newly appointed Honorary Air Commodore (HAC), Professor Keith Willett...Continue reading (opens in a new window).

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Coworking Hub Opens at RAF Brize Norton

Royal Air Force Brize Brize Norton welcomed Mrs Kate Wigston, the wife of the Chief of the Air Staff, as she officially opened the Coworking Hub.

The Coworking Hub provides a professional space for spouses and partners of those at RAF Brize Norton...Continue reading (opens in a new window).

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4624 Squadron Inspires Youngsters to Follow Their Dreams At 'World of Work' Day

On Tuesday 19th November 2019, members of No. 4624 Squadron attended Oasis Academy Long Cross, a Primary School near Avonmouth for ‘World of Work Day’.

Number 4624 Squadron provides the RAF with its Reserve movements capability, based at RAF Brize Norton...Continue reading (opens in a new window).

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No 47 Squadron Support Operation Market Garden

Exercise Falcon Leap 19 ran for two weeks in September as an exercise in interoperability and to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Operation Market Garden.

The first week allowed participating nations to practice airdrop of stores. Number 47 Squadron supported the second week during...Continue reading (opens in a new window).

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RAF Firefighters Put Through Their Paces During Week Long Exercise

In October 2019, Tactical Air Transport Fire (TAC AT Fire) based at RAF Brize Norton, undertook their intense, bespoke training exercise.

The week-long demanding programme saw the RAF Firefighters work day and night through a range of scenarios designed to test...Continue reading (opens in a new window).

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Change of Command for XXIV Squadron

In late October 2019, Wing Commander Burdett officially handed command of No. XXIV (24) Squadron to Wing Commander McIntyre.

XXIV Squadron was formed in 1915 and in 2013 it became the Air Mobility Operational Conversion Unit for the C130J Hercules, A400M Atlas...Continue reading (opens in a new window).

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4624 Movements Squadron Change Command

On Monday 4 November 2019, Group Captain Bev Peart handed command of 4624 (County of Oxford) Movements Squadron to Wing Commander Rich Evans.

Number 4624 Squadron, formed in 1982, is the RAF Reserves specialist air movements unit, which trains personnel to plan, prepare and handle...Continue reading (opens in a new window).

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II Squadron RAF Regiment Lay Standard to Rest After 29 Years

On Friday 1 November 2019, No II Squadron RAF Regiment based at RAF Brize Norton conducted a laying up ceremony of their second Squadron Standard at St Marys Church in Witney, Oxfordshire.

A poignant service run by The Reverend Ross Meikle, Curate, St Mary’s Church and Padre (Squadron Leader) Paul Stephens...Continue reading (opens in a new window).

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Ten Kilometer Airfield Run in Aid of the RAF Benevolent Fund

On the 31st October, many people across Station braved the cold to take part in a 10k Airfield Run in aid of the RAF Benevolent Fund.

The charity event was organised by Sergeant Kirsty Elm to celebrate the RAF Benevolent Fund centenary...Continue reading (opens in a new window).