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Search and Rescue Flight marks 9,000th rescue

By Sharon Black

Whilst Team GB were setting records at the London Olympics, the RAF Search and Rescue team of ‘C’ Flight, 22 Squadron, based at RAF Valley, reached their own milestone on ‘Olympic Super Saturday’ by completing the Flight’s 9,000th rescue.

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American honour for RAF officer

By Sharon Black

The Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford was the setting for a medal ceremony of special importance on Monday, when an RAF Air Commodore received a top American honour.

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RAF protecting Camp Bastion

By Sharon Black

Personnel from Number 5 RAF Force Protection Wing, based at RAF Lossiemouth, have now been deployed at Camp Bastion for two months where they have responsibility for providing security at the main British base in Helmand province.

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RAF units to remain at Scampton

By Sharon Black

It has been announced that RAF Scampton is to remain the base for the RAF Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) – also known as the Red Arrows – and the RAF’s Air Surveillance and Control System (ASACS).

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Prince honours RAF children

By Sharon Black

Children of Service personnel from RAF Lossiemouth received a surprise on Saturday when The Duke of York, Honorary Air Commodore of the station, attended a Garden Party in their honour.