RAF Wittering (@raf_wittering) 's Twitter Profile
RAF Wittering

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This is the official Twitter account of Royal Air Force Wittering.

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Royal Air Force (@royalairforce) 's Twitter Profile Photo

RAF personnel protect our skies 365 days a year, & the Christmas period is no exception. 🎄 RAF Chef, Cpl Cordiner, tells us what it’s like being deployed abroad over the festive season, how food helps keep morale up, & shares his Christmas message for his loved ones back home.

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Congratulations to personnel from RAF Wittering and Support force who received awards in the New Year Honours List 2024. See link for details: facebook.com/photo?fbid=768…

Congratulations to personnel from RAF Wittering and Support force who received awards in the New Year Honours List 2024. 
See link for details: facebook.com/photo?fbid=768…
Royal Air Force (@royalairforce) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our newest 60 Second Update, from RAF Wittering, explores: 🚩 Ex Red Flag, where RAF aircraft fly to America for the largest air-warfare exercise in the world. 🚁 A C-17 transporting a Royal Navy Merlin MK4 home in time for Christmas. 🧑‍🍳 RAF chef’s triumph at Ex Joint Caterer.

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🚛 7 Vehicles 😎 10 Drivers 📆 17 Days 🌍 3748 Miles through 7 Countries That’s what it takes 2MT from RAF Wittering to support Typhoons on #OpBiloxi, the NATO Enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania. #NATO75 #SteadfastDefender24 #DeterandDefend #StrongerTogether

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RAF personnel are in Poland to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape; the remarkable story of a multinational group of aviators that worked together to escape the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp. The music is provided by RAF Music. Per Ardua.

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2 Mechanical Transport Squadron, 5001 Squadron Engineers & 1 Expeditionary Logistics Squadron joined Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace for Exercise Energise Volfa, distributing over 500,000L of aviation fuel with their Tactical Aviation Refueller. ⛽ RAF Wittering More 👉 ow.ly/MshX50R9pXE

2 Mechanical Transport Squadron, 5001 Squadron Engineers &amp; 1 Expeditionary Logistics Squadron joined <a href="/Armee_de_lair/">Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace</a> for Exercise Energise Volfa, distributing over 500,000L of aviation fuel with their Tactical Aviation Refueller. ⛽

<a href="/RAF_Wittering/">RAF Wittering</a>

More 👉 ow.ly/MshX50R9pXE
RAF Benevolent Fund (@rafbf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🏆 Congratulations to the Airplay team at RAF Wittering for taking home the first award of the night, ‘Airplay Project of the Year’ at this year’s RAF Benevolent Fund Awards. This award is once again kindly sponsored by @ProludicUK. #RAFBFAwards

🏆 Congratulations to the Airplay team at <a href="/RAF_Wittering/">RAF Wittering</a> for taking home the first award of the night, ‘Airplay Project of the Year’ at this year’s RAF Benevolent Fund Awards. 

This award is once again kindly sponsored by @ProludicUK.

#RAFBFAwards
RAF Families Federation (@raf_ff) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We were delighted to support RAF Wittering Community Garden Project by purchasing the plants and solar lights. The Community Garden is a great asset for service personnel!

We were delighted to support <a href="/RAF_Wittering/">RAF Wittering</a> Community Garden Project by purchasing the plants and solar lights. 

The Community Garden is a great asset for service personnel!
Tutor Display (@raftutordisplay) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Meet the team! The 2024 RAF Tutor Display pilot is Flt Lt Bob Dewes. Bob flew VC-10 and the SAR Sea King operationally. During his QFI course in 2001, Bob won the Bulldog Trophy for his aerobatic skills. #noordinaryjob #raf #rafdisplay #royalairforce #tutordisplay

Meet the team!

The 2024 RAF Tutor Display pilot is Flt Lt Bob Dewes. Bob flew VC-10 and the SAR Sea King operationally.

During his QFI course in 2001, Bob won the Bulldog Trophy for his aerobatic skills. 

#noordinaryjob #raf #rafdisplay #royalairforce #tutordisplay
Royal Air Force (@royalairforce) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, Portsmouth hosted the #DDay80 UK National Commemorative Event, where thousands came together to honour those that fought for our freedom. 🕊️ The event featured breathtaking flypasts from RAF Display Teams & stirring performances by RAF Music 🔗 ow.ly/QbGb50S9SBz

Today, Portsmouth hosted the #DDay80 UK National Commemorative Event, where thousands came together to honour those that fought for our freedom. 🕊️

The event featured breathtaking flypasts from RAF Display Teams &amp; stirring performances by <a href="/RAFMusic/">RAF Music</a>

🔗 ow.ly/QbGb50S9SBz
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A vigil has been held at the @cwgc Bayeux War Cemetery in France to remember all the allied personnel who died during the Normandy invasion 80 years ago. Personnel from King’s Colour Squadron performed ceremonial guard duties throughout the night. #DDay80 #DDay

A vigil has been held at the @cwgc Bayeux War Cemetery in France to remember all the allied personnel who died during the Normandy invasion 80 years ago.

Personnel from <a href="/kingscolour_sqn/">King’s Colour Squadron</a> performed ceremonial guard duties throughout the night.

#DDay80 #DDay
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Congratulations to all personnel associated with the Royal Air Force who have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List this year. For details of all RAF Whole Force recipients, visit 🔗 ow.ly/eaUx50SiPWZ

Congratulations to all personnel associated with the Royal Air Force who have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List this year. 

For details of all RAF Whole Force recipients, visit 🔗 ow.ly/eaUx50SiPWZ
RAF Wittering (@raf_wittering) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It is with great sadness that RAF Wittering announces the death of Air Specialist (Class 1) Shaun Thomas. AS1 Thomas died on Thursday 8th August 2024. He was a member of 3 Mobile Catering Squadron (3MCS). Full statement and tributes: facebook.com/royalairforcew…

It is with great sadness that RAF Wittering announces the death of Air Specialist (Class 1) Shaun Thomas. 
AS1 Thomas died on Thursday 8th August 2024. He was a member of 3 Mobile Catering Squadron (3MCS).
Full statement and tributes: facebook.com/royalairforcew…
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RAF Wittering personnel commemorated the Battle of Britain with a parade in Stamford on Sunday. Click on link for full story. raf.mod.uk/our-organisati…

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The Autumn issue of the Wittering View is now available. Featuring stories about Ex AUXILIUM FORT, the Station’s Boxing Night, the revamped Golden Lion Pub, our SSAFA volunteers plus lots more. Check it out and subscribe for free at rafmags.co.uk

The Autumn issue of the Wittering View is now available.
Featuring stories about Ex AUXILIUM FORT, the Station’s Boxing Night, the revamped Golden Lion Pub, our SSAFA volunteers plus lots more.
Check it out and subscribe for free at rafmags.co.uk
ACM Sir Rich Knighton (@chiefofairstaff) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At an unprecedented event at the Tower of London today, four Reserve Squadrons received Standards as part of the 100th anniversary of RAuxAF. Congratulations 501, 504, 603, and 607 Squadrons!

At an unprecedented event at the Tower of London today, four Reserve Squadrons received Standards as part of the 100th anniversary of RAuxAF. 

Congratulations 501, 504, 603, and 607 Squadrons!
RAF Wittering (@raf_wittering) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Season's greetings from all at RAF Wittering! We'd like to wish our personnel, their families and our local community a very Merry Christmas. Especially thinking of those deployed and on duty keeping us safe during the festive season - thank you. #RAFWittering #MerryChristmas

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HRH THE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH met personnel and their families during a visit to RAF Wittering last week. Clink on link for full story: raf.mod.uk/our-organisati…

HRH THE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH met personnel and their families during a visit to RAF Wittering last week.
Clink on link for full story:
raf.mod.uk/our-organisati…
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HRH THE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH met personnel and their families during a visit to RAF Wittering last week. #royalairforce #rafwittering

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The Royal Air Force has trialled the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil to support current capabilities. The trial, called Project ESTER, took place at RAF Wittering and was conducted by Support Force squadrons. #royalairforce #rafglobalenablement raf.mod.uk/our-organisati…

The Royal Air Force has trialled the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil to support current capabilities.
The trial,  called Project ESTER, took place at RAF Wittering and was conducted by Support Force squadrons. #royalairforce #rafglobalenablement 
raf.mod.uk/our-organisati…