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Last Seen Profiles
Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.
#BattleofBritain
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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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Yesterday, during a night flying sortie whilst delivering rear crew staff training, Flight Lieutenant Sean Leach completed his 8760th hour of flying, which is the equivalent of spending 1 year in the air.
Congratulations Sean on this significant flying milestone!
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Today, RAF Shawbury received a flyover by a formation of 10
@RAFBenson
Puma helicopters as part of a training sortie that incorporated flypasts of notable locations for the Puma Force over the past 50 years.
@RoyalAirForce
#Puma50
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Thursday 2nd December 2021 was the last day in uniform for Flight Lieutenant Douglas Brown.
His
@RoyalAirForce
career as a helicopter pilot has spanned 37 years and 9200 flying hours, of which 3000 were instructional.
Thank you for your Service Flt Lt Brown.
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It is with great regret that Group Captain Chris Mullen, the Station Commander of Royal Air Force Shawbury and Commandant of the Defence Helicopter Flying School confirms the death of Sergeant Scott McConnell.
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It’s lift off for the DHFS Graduation at RAF Shawbury. Many congratulations to the RN, Army and RAF aircrew who graduated today and now move onto their Front-Line aircraft.
(No trainees were harmed in the creation of this (photoshopped) photograph)
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Mr David Smith has shared with us this fantastic photo of yesterdays Tornado flypast. Tweet us with your photos from the flypast, including the hashtag
#farewelltornado
!
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Yesterday whilst some struggled in the snow our aircrew still managed some flying. The wildlife joined them too! Our Photographer Ian Forshaw was on hand to capture these images.
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No 1 FTS Essential Night Flying Training from 6 July for 3 weeks. Our world leading training ensures the best helicopter aircrew reach the front-line. Essential to this training is to fly at night so they can operate in any environment with crews using Night Vision Devices.
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Some of you may have heard the Chinook in the local areal last night. It arrived at RAF Shawbury just before nightfall and our photographer Ian Forshaw was on hand to capture its arrival which we would like to share with you.
@rafodiham
@RAFbenson
#teamchinook
#wokka
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The Patrouille Suisse overhead a No. 1 Flying Training School Juno at the RAF Cosford Airshow
#UKMFTS
@cosfordairshow
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Congratulations to the 4 Pilots and 4 Rearcrew that successfully graduated yesterday from Number 1 Flying Training School, part of the UK Military Flying Training System.
The graduates will now move onto their frontline Operational Conversion Units.
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.
@RoyalAirForce
@RoyalNavy
spectacular Autumn sunset images of visiting Wildcat and Chinook helicopters to
#RAFShawbury
last week
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No.1 Flying Training School, based at RAF Shawbury, will be conducting essential night flying training from Monday 10th May 2021 for approximately 3 weeks. Crews will operate from RAF Shawbury throughout Low Flying Area 9, covering Shropshire and the borders of adjacent counties.
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202 Squadron completed the first live overwater winching sortie from a Jupiter HT1 helicopter yesterday.
The
@RAF_Valley
based squadron is part of No.1 Flying Training School (1 FTS) and is responsible for the delivery of maritime and mountain training.
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RAF Shawbury would like to thank the NHS, key workers and everyone else involved in the fight against COVID-19.
#ClapForOurCarers
#StayHomeSaveLives
#InThisTogether
@NHSuk
@ShropshireStar
@shropshirelive
@BBCShropshire
@bbcmtd
@ITVCentral
@AscentFlight
@compassgroupuk
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The Station Commander, Group Captain Phil Wadlow, and personnel at RAF Shawbury would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2022.
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Chinook helicopters will be at and about
@RAFShawbury
during the next two weeks, partaking in essential training for the front line. While we train high-quality helicopter crews and Air Operations personnel, we also support the ongoing training of front line units and squadrons.
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Juno crews from No.1 Flying Training School at
@RAF_Shawbury
were privileged to lead the
#Coronation
Flypast on Saturday. Unfortunately the low cloud precluded many of the planned aircraft but the helicopters got through.
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New arrivals
@RAF_Shawbury
today as the first of our new training helicopters for UKMFTS training in 2018 arrived.
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After two weeks of training meeting the front line, all at RAF Shawbury wish 18 Sqn the very best for their safe and efficient recovery back to RAF Odiham.
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This weekend personnel from RAF Shawbury have been busy supporting the
@cosfordairshow
. Our Station Photographers captured these images of the Aircraft that were based at RAF Shawbury, to thrill the crowds at
@RAF_Cosford
#cosfordairshow
#shropshire
#Cosford19
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.
@RAFRed10
.
@rafredarrows
.
@RoyalAirForce
Heading home to
#RAFScampton
after departing
@RAF_Shawbury
at 1440 this afternoon
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Local residents may hear the unmistakable sound of the twin-rotor Chinook early this evening as they practice circuits at RAF Shawbury between 6:30 and 7:30 pm.
#teamchinook
RAF Odiham
@RoyalAirForce
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It’s another snowy day across Shropshire!
However, despite the snow, No.1 Flying Training School continue to train and prepare the next generation of helicopter aircrew ready for frontline service in the
@RoyalNavy
,
@ArmyAirCorps
and
@RoyalAirForce
.
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Today we said goodbye to the Royal Jordanian Falcons after hosting them for the RAF Cosford Airshow. Their Extra 330 LX aircraft arrived here in parts and were assembled ready for the Air Show.
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Warrant Officer Shaun Griffin, OC Force Protection Flight, marched off the Station today into retirement after almost 38 years’ service with the RAF Regiment. Best wishes for the future from your friends and colleagues at Shawbury Mr Griffin.
#NoOrdinaryJob
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We thought you might like to see some of the airfield action when helicopters supporting
#Falklands40
popped in for some fuel.
@RAF_Shawbury
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We said goodbye today to the Patrouille Suisse display team after supporting them at RAF Shawbury for the RAF Cosford Air Show.
@patrsuisse
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Congratulations to the 23 tri-Service aircrew that graduated from No.1 Flying Training School, based at RAF Shawbury, on Thursday 9th December.
15 pilots, 6 Weapons System Operators and 2 aircrewman graduated from the UK Military Flying Training System to the frontline.
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On Friday 23 August a total of 22 tri-Service aircrew graduated from the Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS) at RAF Shawbury.
Here is just some of the training that trainees completed while at DHFS.
#UKMFTS
#RAF
#FlyNavy
#ArmyAviation
#Shropshire
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No. 1 Flying Training School Juno helicopters from RAF Shawbury proudly led the King's Birthday Flypast on Saturday. The Royal Family and thousands in the Mall were treated to the full flypast of 70 aircraft.
#UKMFTS
@cabster3560
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On Friday 27th November, Lt Col Jon Dufton AAC formally handed over Command of 9 Regiment Army Air Corps (AAC), part of No.1 Flying Training School, to Lt Col Stewart Pearce AAC.
The handover also marked Lt Col Dufton’s retirement after almost 38 years’ Service in the AAC.
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Yesterday, we held our annual Families Day to thank families of our Whole-Force for their support throughout the year.
We would like to thank everyone who took part in the event and the local community for their support.
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Colonel Tim Peake made his first visit to 9 Regiment Army Air Corps, part of No.1 Flying Training School, after recently being appointed Honorary Colonel of the Regiment
Follow Col Peake as he tours the world-leading training facilities at RAF Shawbury, provided by
@ascentflight
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As the whole nation comes together to mark 75 years since the first Victory in Europe Day. Everyone at RAF Shawbury are proud to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the Greatest Generation.
#ThisIsYourVictory
#VEDay75
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Central Flying School (Helicopter) Squadron based
@RAF_Shawbury
are often tasked to support the Red Arrows during the display season, flying members of the team to events. Red 10, who provides the commentary for the displays is a regular passenger.
#RedArrows
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Rapid Air Land training at RAF Shawbury with an A400M Atlas and members of 1 Battalion Royal Irish Regiment, demonstrated the close integration between the Army and the Royal Air Force. An example of Agile Combat Employment providing a tailored and flexible response.
@HarvSmyth
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202 Squadron, based
@RAF_Valley
is part of No 1 Flying Training School. They recently conducted live winching with the Rhyl RNLI on their all weather and inshore lifeboats. Multiple winching evolutions were carried out including transfers via hi-line exercises.
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Congratulations to the 4 trainee pilots that graduated yesterday from No.1 Flying Training School and were awarded their Flying Badges.
The graduates will now move to their Operational Conversion Units and then onto the frontline.
We wish them good luck in their careers!
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Many congratulations to all the RM, Army and RAF aircrew who graduated from DHFS today. The very best of luck on the next stage of your flying training on your OCUs. Great support from the RAF College Band too.
@AscentFlight
@AirbusintheUK
@RAFBenson
@RNASYeovilton
@ArmyAirCorps
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Chinook helicopters will be at and about RAF Shawbury during the week commencing 6th February. They will be partaking in essential training for the front line. RAF Shawbury, like other Defence bases, also supports the ongoing training of front line units and squadrons.
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Congratulations to the 11 pilots, 6 aircrewman and 6 Weapon System Operators that graduated from No.1 Flying Training School on Thurs 16 Sept.
The Reviewing Officer for the tri-service graduation parade was Air Vice-Marshal Richard Maddison, Air Officer Commanding 22 Group.
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The next period of Night Flying
@RAF_Shawbury
will commence on 25 March 2024 and will continue until 9 May 2024. Flying can normally be anticipated on Monday to Thursday evenings and we appreciate your tolerance of this essential training.
#UKMFTS
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No.1 Flying Training School has achieved the milestone of 50,000 flying hours on its fleet of Juno helicopters.
The fleet is used to train military helicopter aircrew, as part of the UK Military Flying Training System.
More:
@AscentFlight
|
#UKMFTS
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During the next few weeks you may see some different helicopter types operating from
@RAF_Shawbury
. We will be supporting Exercise PINION TITAN building towards Exercise COBRA WARRIOR. Chinook, Wildcat and Apache helicopters deliver Lift, Find and Attack.
@HarvSmyth
@cabster3560
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Congratulations to the latest trainees to graduate from the Defence College of Air and Space Operations.
On Thursday 26 August, 9 trainees graduated from Aerospace Systems Specialist Course 21-1.
We wish the graduates all the very best in their future
@RoyalAirForce
careers.
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@RoyalAirForce
@TyphoonDisplay
@RAFTyphoonTeam
@BAESystemsAir
@Eurofighter_1
#RAFShawbury
#Familesday
2016 on Friday
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Residents near RAF Shawbury woke up to an unusual alarm this morning – a herd of cows! Having been alerted, the RAF Police and MPGS rounded up the suspects with
@WMerciaPolice
stopping traffic to assist the farmer in safely getting them back to the farm.
Happy Moo Year!
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No.1 Flying Training School currently has 2 vacancies available at RAF Shawbury & 1 at
@RAF_Valley
, for Flight Sergeants (WSOp Crewman) to serve as Qualified Helicopter Crewman Instructors (QHCI) on Full Time Reserve Service.
More info on our Facebook :
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No.1 Flying Training School, based at RAF Shawbury, will be conducting essential night flying training from Monday 15th March, for approximately 6 weeks.
Why do we need to train at night? Flt Lt Chris Pepper, a Qualified Helicopter Instructor on Sixty Squadron, explains 👇
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Hi everyone sorry for not uploading these earlier but our photographers Ian Forshaw and Dave Granger captured the arrival of the Polish MiG-29 Fulcrums Yesterday and thought you'd appreciate sight of them.
@cosfordairshow
@RoyalAirForce
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@RAF_Shawbury
welcomed
@ChiefofAirStaff
as the graduation parade Reviewing Officer for Joint Air Traffic Controllers' Course 420, Flight Operations Assistants' Course 1066 and Flight Operations Training Course 53. Congratulations to all of the graduates.
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This evening, Puma helicopters from
@RAFBenson
are expected to be operating in the vicinity of Tern Hill Airfield, a relief landing ground for RAF Shawbury, as part of an essential routine training flight.
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This is the RAF Shawbury Station Photographers dedication to
#RAF100
. Ian Forshaw has titled it Per Ardua Ad Astra after the RAF motto. We hope you like this as we commence the 100th Anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force.
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Listen out on BBC Radio Shropshire from 10:00 for Clare Ashford's interview with Lieutenant Holly Griffiths talking about her helicopter pilot training.
#InternationalWomenDay
#RAFShawbury
#royalnavy
#UKMFTS
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Clear skies in Kleine Brogel for the Sixty Sqn team supporting the Belgium Air Force Air Show.
#UKMFTS
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We’re getting ready for Colonel Tim Peake to drop in the match ball at Shrewsbury Town FC Armed Forces Match Day on Saturday. We hope to see you there.
#astro_timpeake
@ShropCovenant
@shrewsburytown
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Sunglasses and sun hats were the order of the day for our Juno crew at the RAF Cosford Air Show.
#UKMFTS
@cosfordairshow
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Great image of a visiting Chinook this week. Trainees from No 1 Flying Training School can go on to operate this impressive machine.
#raf_odiham
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Happy 107th birthday to Rose. Rose Davies joined the RAF in 1941 as a radar operator and was stationed at RAF Ventnor on the Isle of Wight during the D-Day landings of 6 June 1944. Rose remained in the service until the end of the war.
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Congratulations to Majors Yegon and Kayaa. These newly Qualified Helicopter Instructors graduated on QHI/QHCI Course 396 and recently travelled home to instruct in the Kenya Air Force.
They are the first International Trainees to come through CFS(H) Sqn since the start of MFTS.
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An absolute privilege to meet D-Day veteran Les Stocking at Shrewsbury Town Football Club this evening. An inspiration to all, he received a wonderful standing ovation from the crowd.
@shrewsweb
@PoppyLegion
@ShropCovenant
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No 1 Flying Training School (1 FTS), part of the UK Military Flying Training System, have deployed to the Bückeburg Airshow in Germany. They are the only UK military aircraft participating in a German air show this year.
#UKMFTS
@cabster3560
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