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RAF Brize Norton counting down to Christmas

Here we take a closer look at how RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire prepares for the festive season.

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RAF transfers critically-ill patient to specialist unit

Last night members of 30 Squadron at RAF Brize Norton, operating C-130 Hercules aircraft, were called upon to assist the NHS with the transfer of a patient from Glasgow to London using a specialist air transportable capability.

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RAF Akrotiri supporting operations in Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

It is the halfway point between RAF Brize Norton and Camp Bastion, and getting troops from A to B (Akrotiri to Bastion) is one of the crucial roles fulfilled by personnel at the RAF’s base in Cyprus.

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RAF Brize Norton resumes repatriation duties

By Sharon Black

RAF Brize Norton yesterday hosted its first repatriation since taking over responsibility from RAF Lyneham for receiving repatriation flights.

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New repatriation centre at RAF Brize Norton

By Sharon Black

The MOD has completed work on a brand new centre at RAF Brize Norton for the families of servicemen and women killed on operations when they are repatriated.

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Repatriation ceremonies to be relocated

By Sharon Black

Repatriation ceremonies for those killed in operational theatres will move to RAF Brize Norton by 1 September 2011 the Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has announced today.