Crew View Exercise Broaden Horizon

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We’ve seen Reserves bring their expertise and enthusiasm from a range of trades and professions to extend capability and add value throughout their time here. Their output showed how they can turn their hand quickly and effectively to support operational excellence across the RAF.”

MORE THAN 100 Reservists from across the UK joined regular Air Force teams at Akrotiri for Exercise Broaden Horizon, supporting Defence capabilities at the UK’s forward operating base in Cyprus. Part-time specialists in air operations, logistics, engineering, physical training and catering put their skills to the test during the sixweek drill. RAF News reporter Jane Shepherd spoke to some of the crew involved.

“I’ve enjoyed working in a different environment and getting the chance to be hands-on.”

“It’s been a great opportunity to work alongside regulars in logistics in such a focused and demanding role.”

The feedback with other departments has been very positive. Everybody involved has gained a lot of real-world, deployed experience and it’s given them a flavour of future opportunities.”

It’s been an insightful opportunity to learn from a range of personnel and collate ideas on how to improve their working environment to support their optimum performance.”

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It’s been a good exercise and the opportunity to see how things work at a fully operational base.

“We’ve been working on a diverse range of equipment in a dynamic environment.”

By Tracey Allen