A Bomber Command Memorial, honouring the 55,573 airmen from Bomber Command who lost their lives in WW II is to be built in the north west corner of Green Park, adjacent to Piccadilly, London. Andrew Robathan said: "I am delighted. I am very much looking forward to seeing this unveiled as a well-deserved tribute to the aircrew who sacrificed so much...See full details
Liam Fox, has announced a contract award for 14 new Chinook helicopters on the front line in Afghanistan. ACM Sir Stephen Dalton, Chief of the Air Staff, said: "Chinook is an exceptionally capable helicopter that in the hands of the very skilful RAF crews has proved itself time and again in many operational theatres and is the backbone of the Royal Air Force's helicopter fleet. This procurement will cement the role of the RAFs...See full details
Personnel who occupy Service Family Accommodation (SFA) and Substitute Service Family Accommodation (SSFA) under a Service Licence to Occupy agreement (known as a Licence to Occupy) are not classed as a tenant and, therefore, STANDARD HOME INSURANCE POLICIES DO NOT COVER the potential liability. With effect from 1 Aug 11 new TSAR guidelines are in place...More information »
Repatriation ceremonies for those killed in operational theatres will move to RAF Brize Norton by 1 Sep 11.The relocation of the repatriation ceremonies follows the decision to cease flying operations at Lyneham by 30 Sep 11. Dr Liam Fox said, "I am certain that RAF Brize Norton will maintain the standard of solemnity, dignity and respect to our Service personnel killed on operations as shown by the personnel at RAF Lyneham...More information »
The RAF Families Federation received a complaint that a Hire Car Company has refused a car to a customer because they only had a BFPO address. The DVLA confirm that they now issue driving licences with a BFPO address on them and that this circumstance should not now arise...More information »
Service housing and accommodation is under scrutiny, not only the current housing stock but more particularly, what the housing provision should be in the future for both family and single living accommodation. The Future Accommodation Project Team is looking at this as one of the work strands of the New Employment Model study ongoing at MoD. The FAP Team is working to tight deadlines and the RAF FF staff are due to provide them with an interim report in September. RAF FF Chairman, Dawn McCafferty, said, "Army and RN families have responded in huge numbers to their respective surveys and clearly wish to influence the debate. Hopefully, RAF families feel the same way and wish to contribute their views and ensure that the ‘light blue’ voice is heard loud and clear during these discussions. Please help us TODAY by completing our survey on Future Housing. Click on the blue computer icon above. Your views are very important. With thanks...See full details
