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RAF Shawbury is excited to announce the launch of our Christmas Carol Concert at St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, on 3rd December, supported by the Band of the RAF Regiment. Sign up is essential at this link: https://t.co/Mkn8daNuVO
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No 1 Flying Training School (FTS) were delighted to help the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) last month, whilst taking a unique opportunity to develop their flying skills. ZSL have conducted annual grey and harbour seal counts in the Greater Thames Estuary since 2013.
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Here ZSL lead-Scientist Hannah McCormick talks about this year’s survey carried out by sea and using a Juno aircraft flown by crews from No 1 Flying Training School. @cabster3560
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Congratulations to Leading Hand Hume who was presented the Jackie Moggridge Spitfire Award last week by HRH The Prince of Wales at #RAFCranwell. The award recognises Leading Hand Hume’s outstanding performance during her #UKMFTS training at No 1 Flying Training School.
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During our Landowners’ and Horse Rider Awareness Day Officer Cadet Williamson from Manchester & Salford Universities Air Squadron produced this video to showcase this important event. For our horse riding community - watch out for news shortly about our Be Seen Be Safer scheme.
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Let us make them famous. These two allegedly are the thugs that who set light to a £100,000 bus, which was completely destroyed. Cc @WestYorksPolice
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19th July, 2004 Flight Lieutenant Kristian Gover, aged 30 from 33 Squadron RAF, who was based at RAF Benson, Oxfordshire, was killed when the RAF Puma helicopter he was aboard, crashed at Basra International Airport, Iraq Lest we Forget this brave man who gave his all 🏴🇬🇧
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After completing 15 months of intense training, these pilots have graduated from @RAF_Shawbury 🎉 It’s the first time the Number One Flying Training School has awarded @RoyalAirForce Wings to trainee pilots from the @IrishAirCorps ✈️ Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/OHG69aj9UA
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No 1 Flying Training School achieves another first! Four helicopter pilot trainees from the Irish Air Corps graduated alongside 23 tri-Service pilots and rearcrew today. They are the first Irish Air Corps pilots to be trained by No 1 FTS. More below: @AscentFlight @cabster3560
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Physical Training Instructor Job Opportunity at RAF Shawbury The Physical Education Flight is recruiting for a Physical Training Instructor Full Time Reserve Service. The details of professional and Service experiences required and the application process can be found below.
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Air Security Force Teams Head to Head on Military Skills @RAF_Shawbury The March and Shoot Competition tests military skills, fitness and shooting, as well as developing resilience and wellbeing of those who keep our Stations safe. Congratulations to the winners - Team Marham!
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Congratulations to Air and Space Operation Specialist Course 14 who have graduated from the Defence College of Air and Space Operations @RAF_Shawbury. We were delighted to welcome UK Space Command Deputy Head Plans, Group Captain Karen Moran MA RAF, as Reviewing Officer
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RAF Shawbury was honoured to receive the Royal Flight for Her Majesty the Queen’s visit to Shropshire today. Service personnel lined the departure route back through the Unit, with families enjoying the opportunity to speak to Queen Camilla and bid her farewell from the County.
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Congratulations to Joint Air Traffic Control Course 463 who have graduated from the Defence College of Air and Space Operations. The Reviewing Officer was the High Sheriff of Shropshire, Mandy Thorne MBE DL. Our best wishes to all the graduates. @hssshropshire
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On #internationalwomensday2024 it was a pleasure to welcome His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire Anna Turner JP to @RAF_Shawbury as our graduation Reviewing Officer. Here is the Lord-Lieutenant with our female graduates. @ShropLieut
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Retweet to join us in celebrating our Ally 🇱🇹 Lithuania on their State Restoration Day! @LitdelNATO 🤝 #WeAreNATO
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Bernard Morgan, an RAF D-Day Veteran, celebrated his 100th Birthday today. It was a privilege for Group Captain Andy Baron, Commandant No 1 Flying Training School, and members of RAF Shawbury, to help him and his family celebrate this very special occasion. @ChiefofAirStaff
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JHC Horse Rider Safety Survey Calling all horse riders! Your experiences and insights are invaluable in helping us enhance safety measures for horse riders across the UK. Participate in the survey using the QR code or at this link: https://t.co/tQOzZYDeoO
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We were proud to support the RNLI in its important work, through a joint training exercise with our 22 Sqn colleagues. The exercise saw Jupiter aircrew and #RNLI volunteers practice their maritime skills by transferring a winchman via the use of a hi-line in the Menai Straits.
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To the friends, families and followers of @RAFShawbury, we hope you enjoy our Christmas video message. @cabster3560 @AscentFlight #NoOrdinaryJob
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