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Wednesday, 27 November 2013

New bionic legs inspire confidence

Six months after receiving the new prosthetics, patients have been telling their inspirational stories about how their lives have been improved, including being able to play with their children in the garden and even gaining the confidence to dance in public. Some of the 50 personnel who have been... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

The Winter issue of Envoy is now available online

Included in this issue: Run Fast Keep Low, Herc Men, The changing face of Helmand, Light in the Darkness, Take it to the Top!, and much, much more… Click here for online Envoy

RAF crew saves crashed pilots in the Philippines

A RAF C-130 Hercules crew delivering aid in the Philippines have helped save 2 helicopter pilots who crashed into the sea off Manila. Having already completed two... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Celebrating 50 yrs of the Reds - RIAT offer special Pit Day tickets

People planning to attend next summer’s Royal International Air Tattoo on July 12-13 are being invited to make an extra pit stop as part of the RAF’s official celebrations marking the Red Arrows’ 50th display season. Up to 10,000 special... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

RAF begin training on the upgraded Puma Mk2

The RAF has begun training on the Puma Mk2 helicopter following a £260 million upgrade programme. The multi million pound upgrade means the helicopters benefit from new engines which give them 35% more power and... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Tuesday, 26 November 2013

From RAF Lossiemouth, your unit back home...

From RAF Lossiemouth, your unit back home... RAF Lossiemouth is sending individually addressed parcels to all 400 of its personnel out in Afghanistan over the Christmas period. The Stn Cdr, Gp Capt Mark Chappell, has also written a personalised Christmas card to each. Jennese Bailie, a PSF Welfare Clerk, has... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Secure funding for your child's school by TELLING THE HEAD TEACHER!

State Schools, Academies and Free Schools in England, which have Service children in Reception to Year 11, can receive the funding, which is designed to assist the school to provide mainly non-educational support (known as pastoral care) to Service children. The SPP is currently £300 per Service child, paid directly to... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link