51º North Issue 3 2022 by Lance Media Group

Issue 3 2022

The Magazine of RAF Brize Norton

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Ex Cretan Palm ...............................................................................................06 A400M Atlas Crews complete unpaved runway training ...............................................................................................08 47 Sqn renews their historic flag ...............................................................................................09 RAF C-130 conduct low flying formation training ...............................................................................................10

Community Support ..................................................................................................22

TEAM 4626 Sqn change of Command ...............................................................................................13 Padres’ Peace ...............................................................................................15 Falcons’ Focus ...............................................................................................16 TacATC ...............................................................................................18 Port DAWG ...............................................................................................20 622 Sqn visits HMS Mersey ...............................................................................................21

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MESSAGE FROM STN CDR

EDITOR’S FOREWORD

My last foreword for 51° North.

he Station’s mission is to “Prepare for and deliver global Air Mobility operations”; something we do globally, 24/7. Brize really does deliver, no matter what. The unexpected, temporary closure of the runway last summer demonstrated our flexibility. Aircraft were dispersed, repair plans drawn up and then delivered. We delivered Operation PITTING, evacuating 15,000 entitled persons from Afghanistan in fewer than 3 weeks. The Station didn’t stop, supporting those deployed and processing arrivals; not a single sortie was lost to engineering issues and 165 missions were flown in the largest airlift since Berlin. Our current focus is on supporting operations in Ukraine, again no one at Brize has missed a beat, getting the job done at a relentless tempo. Our vision for “A Next Generation Air Mobility base” is ensuring we plan for the future. Our digital work means we are leading Virtual Reality delivery pan-RAF; we have set up a Tech and Innovation Cell, are running a 5G trial and are the first to set up a Data Domain team. Our focus on Sustainability has supported initiatives from reducing the amount of single use plastic to a world-leading bio-processing project. The Everyone Matters and Pride initiatives are ensuring we have a workplace we are proud of and that everyone who works here feels valued. The final strand of our strategy is platform optimisation. Led by Air Wing, it has driven development of our platforms through numerous initiatives. My reflections wouldn’t be complete without mentioning infrastructure. The estate is large and much of it is coming to the end of its life. We have secured funding for numerous improvements over the next few years and have a plan spanning the next 20. I certainly hope the

We have just enjoyed one of the biggest celebrations of all time … how did you spend the Platinum Jubilee weekend?

base looks different when I visit in years to come! The support to our own and the wider community has been outstanding. The award of the Firmin Sword to the Station for 2019 and 2021 highlights the breathtaking array of activity from charity fundraising to STEM and other youth initiatives, and increasing the support available to Service families. Covid has, inevitably, made itself felt throughout. Whilst it has affected us all, our compliance with restrictions kept our cases low and our output undiminished. Above all, when I look back on my tour, the stand-out element has been you, the people that make Brize, Brize. Delivering on operations, volunteering in the community, striving to improve our workplace, ensuring the dignified return of deceased service personnel from operations, hosting dignitaries, sporting success or the outstanding support we receive from our families - simply, brilliant! All that remains is for me to thank you all for your support. I have no doubt you will welcome my successor, Gp Capt Claire O’Grady, as the Station continues to “Transire Confidenter.”

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ith another bumper issue, there is something for everyone in this edition and I do hope you all enjoy reading about our people, their successes, and the work we all do here on Station. RAF Brize really is a Station that never sleeps. This edition will be one of the last to be printed as we look to lower our carbon footprint and move to digital editions; you will, however, still be able to read about all our latest news stories and successes as before, just on different platforms. Keep up to date with all RAF Brize Norton News by visiting: https://www.raf.mod.uk/ourorganisation/stations/raf-brizenorton/news/ www.facebook.com/rafbrizenorton www.facbook.com/rafbrizenorton/ communitysupport Going digital means our magazine will be available any time, any place, any where for you all to enjoy. I do hope you had a fantastic time with family and friends during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations and had the chance to recharge your batteries over the extended bank holiday break. I look forward to sharing all the latest news from RAF Brize Norton; we are going green and keeping it on the screen – till next time … Anita – MCO Editor 51 Degrees North 5

EX CRETAN PALM Royal Air Force Personnel join international Commemorations of The Battle of Crete.

oyal Air Force personnel from 30 and 33 Squadrons RAF have joined the British Ambassador to Greece for a commemoration event of the World War Two Battle of Crete. The British-led event at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Suda Bay, Crete, is one of a series of events being held over the anniversary period of the battle fought from the 20 May 1941 until the final evacuation of the island by Allied troops following the German invasion on the 1 June 1941. The British Ceremony at the Suda Bay CWGC Cemetery included a flypast by a 30 Squadron A400M Atlas flying from the Squadron’s current home base of RAF Brize Norton, in tribute to all personnel lost in the battle. 30 Sqn personnel will be remembering, in particular, their 30 Squadron members who were killed during the initial fighting and capture of Malame Airfield by German Parachute forces on the 20 and 21 May 1941. A memorial to those lost is maintained at Malame which was also visited by the Squadron personnel during their visit to Crete.

The Officer Commanding 30 Squadron, Wing Commander Stuart Patton, said: “Ceremonies such as today’s are so important to the Squadron as it gives us the opportunity to reflect and remember those Squadron members who have served before us, to remember their exploits and in some cases their ultimate sacrifice, that created the heritage that we are so proud of today.” Alongside the British-led event, a number of formal ceremonies were held that culminated in a service at Maleme airfield on the evening of Sunday 22 May that included flying displays by the Hellenic Air Force. Representatives from Australia, Canada, Germany, Greece, India, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom were in attendance to pay respects to all those that fell here.

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A400M Atlas Crews Complete Unpaved Runway Training

n 25 April 22, XXIV Squadron instructors successfully trained the first front line Atlas crews in unpaved runway operations, operating from Geronimo Temporary Landing Zone in Louisiana, USA. Pilots from 30 and 70 Squadron were able to capitalise on the excellent training facilities at the Fort Polk Joint Readiness Training Centre as part of Exercise TENAX PUMA; this allowed pilots and crewman to hone a vital operational skillset. This success forms part of a wider Air Mobility Force exercise that will see Atlas crews operate alongside C-17 crews of 99 Squadrons in a week focused towards shared learning and capability development.

Officer Commanding No 30 Squadron, Wg Cdr Stu Patton, said: “This is a very exciting period for the Atlas Force. I am hugely grateful to XXIV Squadron, who have worked at pace to prepare our crews for this Exercise, and to train our team today. The ability to operate from unpaved surfaces is a vital component of Tactical air mobility, allowing us far greater freedom to deliver joint effects across the battlespace at the time and place of our choosing.”

Amongst the first to qualify today was Flt Lt Steve Reilly, who said: “This has been a fantastic opportunity for Atlas and a very exciting day for me personally. Having taken part in the 2017 Caribbean disaster relief mission, Operation RUMAN, I can see clearly how important it is to be able to operate from degraded or unprepared surfaces. I am looking forward to putting these new skills into practice as our operational and Exercise commitments expand later this year.”

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47 Squadron Renews Their Historic Flag

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47 Squadron at RAF Brize Norton recently renewed its historic tricolour flag in a short ceremony outside its headquarters.

7 Squadron is the only RAF Squadron to fly its own special flag which commemorates the period when it took part in operations in Southern Russia in 1919. The Squadron was temporarily reformed as “A” Squadron and provided air support to the White Russian Army in its battle with Bolshevik forces. “A” Squadron was a volunteer unit and operated under its own flag in place of the Royal Air Force ensign; its aircrew served with distinction during this campaign. The Squadron designation was agreed in Parliament as the best way to avoid entanglement in the ongoing Russian civil war and the flag has proudly flown outside 47 Squadron ever since. Squadron members wear a tricolour patch on their working uniforms to remember this period of their unit’s history.

Officer Commanding 47 Squadron, Wing Commander James Sjoberg, said:

“The famous 47 Squadron flag is a proud part of our history and a symbol that links our members from across the decades. When the flag outside our headquarters became worn, we were pleased to commission a bright new one from a UK company, and to remind ourselves of the remarkable story of “A” Squadron in 1919.”

The ceremony was attended by the Station Commander, Gp Capt Emily Flynn, Commander Air Wing, Gp Capt Simon Blackwell, and the Station Warrant Officer, Master Aircrew Brian Kayll.

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RAF C-130Js Conduct Low Flying Formation Training Two Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft based at RAF Brize Norton, have conducted a low level formation training sortie across the South West of England.

he aircraft, after departing Brize Norton, first practiced low level flying near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The pair then climbed before Practising close-formation airdrop procedures over land. With the sun setting, the aircraft flew out over the Bristol Channel where the pilots from 47 and 24 Squadrons conducted simulated formation airdrop training for operations in support of maritime forces.

“Closure speeds and distance are incredibly hard to judge at night as you simply don’t have the same visual references as day. On a dark night even with night vision devices attached to our helmets it can be almost impossible to make out the other aircraft in any real detail, so we need to be exact in knowing what we’re seeing and interpreting that into safe and accurate flying to accomplish the mission”.

“It’s really important to remember that if and when the C-130 is called to perform a maritime airdrop for real, lives will likely be at stake. ‘Train hard, fight easy’ as the saying goes really does hold weight here, we must be ready to deliver whenever and wherever we are called upon”.

Picking up the story, pilot Flight Lieutenant Robert Manson who was flying one of the aircraft said: “The finesse required to fly these large aircraft in such close proximity is a special skill that requires regular practice. When you add night time into the equation it becomes even more essential to rehearse and refine these skills even further”.

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4626 Squadron Change of Command

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The 1st of April saw a change of command of 4626 (County of Wiltshire) Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force.

fter four years in command Wing Commander Graham Banks has handed over to Wing Commander Lorraine “Lorrie” Lawton. Wg Cdr Lawton has been part of the Squadron for 25 years and until now, served as the Squadron’s Senior Nursing Officer. Wg Cdr Banks will stay with the Squadron to support a number of projects that are nearing completion before retiring on 1st September. Wg Cdr Lawton said: “Wg Cdr Banks has given a total of 46 years in uniform to both Regular and Reserve forces, and I thank him for his service with the RAF and to his Country. I am incredibly humbled and honoured to be offered the command of 4626 Squadron. I look forward to the next 4 years with this incredible squadron”.

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Wg Cdr Banks said: “Given her extensive service, her knowledge of our personnel and our business, I am very confident that I am leaving the Squadron in safe hands”. After leaving the RAF after 37 years’ regular service, Wg Cdr Banks started his Reserves career with the Squadron nearly nine years ago, serving firstly as the Executive Officer before promotion and taking charge. “Command is a privilege, and it has been the highlight of my Service career. It has been made so very easy by the incredible, talented and committed people who serve on the Squadron. Their support to me has been immense”.

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Padres’ Peace

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On 30th April 1945, Spitfires of No. 601 Squadron, took off from the Bellaria Landing Ground in Italy on a strafing reconnaissance mission.

lying Officer Arnold George Raymond Hallas was flying as callsign Mustard 4 in Spitfire NH 231. Whilst looking for enemy transport, the formation was fired upon from enemy positions. As they turned away, Flying Officer Hallas transmitted that he had been hit in the engine and that its temperature was rising and was then flickering around 110 degrees. He was then at 4,000 feet and took the decision to bale out. He was given instructions on how to slow his airspeed but did not respond; it was believed that he had disconnected his radio lead in readiness for bailing out. His aircraft finally rolled to port and entered its final dive towards the ground. On 29th April 2022, 77 years after his death, a diverse group comprising a Padre, a bugler, representatives of the Royal Air Force, the British Ambassador to Italy and local Italian dignitaries, buried the remains of Flying Officer Hallas in a Commonwealth War Grave cemetery just outside Padova, Italy. What links these two occasions is a small but dedicated organisation which you may or may not realise has links to the past as well as present. The Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), an organisation funded by the MOD, is the first port of call for military personnel and families of those on Ops. It operates a repatriation service 24 hours and day, 365 days a year, for deployed military personnel who need

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to return home should a compassionate situation arise. If you or your loved one has ever deployed, you should already know about this organisation. However, JCCC wear a few hats, one of which is less well known about and that is the work of ‘The War Detectives’. This group, the nickname coming from a recent documentary on ITV following their work entitled: “Long Lost Families: Long Lost Soldiers”, follows their work as they seek to identify the remains of a WW1 soldier discovered when present day building work unearthed human remains and military paraphernalia. It is a tearjerker of a story in which the team use modern day methods at their disposal such as DNA testing and scouring databases, to try to link the remains with a named soldier and that individual with any living relatives. This work is happening behind the scenes even as you read this and JCCC have numerous open cases where they are trying to find names for the Fallen, to link them to families, and to give them a dignified, military burial. The story of Flying Officer Hallas is rather extraordinary because you may not realise that military cemeteries are not just places of past memorialisation but active places in which we still carry out burials and blessings in the present day. Whether the individual is named or not, or indeed whether we are burying full or partial remains, the treatment is the same. A ceremony with the utmost dignity and respect is afforded, accompanied by a padre of the

Armed Service in which they served, a bugler and a bearer party made up of current serving personnel. Very often locals will also attend and the country in which the remains are laid to rest will, more often than not, send along civic and military representatives and even school children, to pay their respects. The burial at Padova was particularly special because Hallas’ remains had been identified and therefore the ceremony was attended by distant family members who had made the journey from several different countries to lay their relative to rest. Though too frail to attend in person, Arnold’s 92-year-old sister wrote a moving account of her late brother which was read out. The knowledge that he had finally been laid to rest brought untold comfort to her and to the extended family members who continue to carry the story of their relative. We don’t generally like to think or talk about death in our culture. It’s still one of those subjects that people tend to push under the rug a bit. But I thought you might find it interesting to know that such work is being carried by organisations behind the scenes to ensure that, regardless of the circumstances or time frame, those who have died in service of their country do not go forgotten and are buried with the dignity deserving of someone who has paid the ultimate sacrifice. Padre Rebekah Cannon

FALCONS’ FOCUS From gaining their Public Display Authority to Launch Day to Truck Fest to Balmoral Show, it’s been all go for the RAF Falcons as their 2022 season got underway.

ith shows already under their belt, the 2022 season is certainly ramping up and their latest display at Balmoral Show in Northern Ireland, certainly proved a winner with the crowds. Despite the winds and poor weather, RAF Falcons displayed in front of crowds exceeding 100, 000. For 1st Year RAF Falcon Sergeant Owen Collins, this was one of many large events he will attend over the coming season: “Due to the weather conditions over the 4 days, we only managed 2 displays but both were amazing. With a break in the weather, we managed to perform our full display, exiting the aircraft at 7,000ft and showcasing all elements of our display. As we got closer to the ground it was a real buzz as you could hear the crowds cheering us on. The interaction was epic afterwards; there was swarms of children who wanted photos taken, brochures signed and took a real interest in the parachute system itself. A fantastic event; I’m really looking forward to the rest of the season.”

With a busy schedule ahead of them which will see the RAF Falcons display across the UK and Overseas, Flight Lieutenant Stuart Philpott, Officer Commanding said:

with them afterwards.” Keep your eyes to the skies and you might just catch the prestigious red, white and blue canopies of the RAF’s Parachute Display Team.

“It’s great to be back post COVID. With almost all restrictions now lifted we will be at the forefront of many events during our 2022 season. It is always an honour to display to crowds and interact

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TacATC

Last week the Tactical ATC (TacATC) team undertook their refresher Force Protection (FP) skills training package - Ex SHEPHERD STRIKE – on the Pembrey Ranges in Carmarthenshire.

perational commitments and then COVID19 had caused the cancellation of exercises in this series since 2018 and the format of the 2022 Exercise was tailored to get the training back up running with focused Training Objectives (TOs). Ex SHEPHERD STRIKE 22 was designed to facilitate theory and practical green/FP skills and was delivered by RAF Regt FP personnel from 19 Sqn (RAF Boulmer) to whom TacATC belong. The TOs complimented the operational courses delivered by both RAF Honington and DSTO; the team undertook weapons handling training and senior personnel had time to share/reflect on their own operational experiences during discussions with junior members. A number of restraints meant that aspects of the training were

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hampered, however, the basic TOs were able to be delivered. The intention is to develop the Exercise content next year with wider participation from other units with which TacATC interact, thus bringing a more realistic approach to an austere training platform. A fortnight ago, the TacOps Terminal team, the Battle Management (BM) Force’s follow-on capability to TacATC, conducted week 2 of their annual training at Brize Norton. Led by TacATC, the team undertook the training required to become Temporary Landing Zone Safety Officers (TLZSO). A mix of Air Traffic Controllers and TG7 Personnel from across FLUs, they hold an R3 status and can be deployed to compliment or take over from TacATC and are scalable in their deploy ability. TLZSOs are authorised to operate Operational Battle TLZs where TacATC are unable to provide support due to time and reach constraints. The course consists of theory and practical training with a live control element. TacOps Personnel with TLZSO qualifications are able to bolster TacATC’s global footprint

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allowing a greater flexibility in how the BM Force can respond to and support UK and Overseas operations and crew TLZ training. This team will complete their training during a

validation exercise at Kendrew Barracks at the end of April during which, under the overwatch of TacATC instructors, they will operate a week-long TLZ.

PORT DAWG 4624 Sqn Movers compete with their USAF counterparts.

ORT DAWG is a nickname for USAF Aerial Porters (AP), these are equivalent to our RAF Logistics – Movers. 4624 Sqn (County of Oxford) Movements Sqn have been actively involved with our United States Air Force Air Reserve Component (USAF ARC) AP since 2017. An RAF team attended the Bi-Annual PORT DAWG Competition held at Dobbins ARB in Georgia in April 2019 where they competed in a number of stands which included Engine Running Offloads, Halvorsen Course and Effective restraint to name a few. Fast forward to 2022 and 4624 Sqn had organised a team of Competitors and Umpires. The team had started their training in November 2021; this training had included participation in the 1 AMW AMC Ex AGILE PIRATE which involved 2 weeks of living in field conditions during which they gained their Engine Running Offload / Onload Qualification. Sadly, due to Covid 19 restrictions and US DoD financial restrictions, PORT DAWG 22 was cancelled. This was disappointing, especially considering that the team had sacrificed so much of their own time. A “Plan B” was then submitted to the Sqn Hierarchy; this gained A4 approval and Ex WINGED COMPASS 22 was born. The aim was to gain a greater appreciation of USAFRC AP Training at the Transportation Proficiency Centre (TPC), Dobbins AFRB. They would then complete some collaborative

training and live exposure working alongside 41st APS at Keesler AFB. Following a large amount of planning and paperwork submissions to various departments in both the UK and the US, the team found themselves leaving RAF Brize Norton bound for Heathrow at 0330L on Sunday 17 April 22. First on the schedule was 10 days at the TPC at Dobbins ARB. The role of this facility is to train AP Reservists from 35 USAF AP Sqns - a force numbering approx. 11,000 personnel; in comparison, 1 UK Movements Sqn has 175 Personnel. The team gained appreciation of both the USAF ARC training and procedures and was given an insight into their Logistics IT systems and their operations for load planning and passenger and cargo reservations. The team were also given an insight into the Vertical Pallet Stack system which will enable the USAF to increase its Cargo carrying efficiency on flights. Having enjoyed the hospitality of TPC and Dobbins ARB, the team headed south to Keesler AFB - a 400-mile road trip. The next 5 days saw the team complete a visit to Camp Shelby to look at Security Force training including the opportunity to fire the M16 Rifle on the DCCT, complete a vehicle convey of the Virtual Battle Space Simulation and meet IED Mike, who instructs on IED composition and recognition.

At Keesler AFB the team worked alongside the 41st APS; tasking included Cargo Operations and physical aircraft loading of the Hurricane Hunter C130J’s bound for St Croix in the US Virgin Islands. The team also competed in a mini PORT DAWG competition which included Vehicle CB, Halvorsen Cargo upload, Chaining and a Forklift course with a jug of water balancing on the pallet. A joint 41st and 4624 team won. Having enjoyed great hospitality at Keesler AFB, the team headed to New Orleans where, following a quick trip to the Mississippi River and Bourbon Street, they boarded a 0600 flight to NewarkNew York. This was the start of the Through Life Development (TLD) part of the trip during which the team members spent 30 hours in New York, visiting various locations including Ground Zero and the USS Intrepid Sea & Air Museum. Col Reggie Trujillo, Commander 403rd Mission Support Group, has been the driving force behind 4624 Sqn attending the PORT DAWG competition and the collaborative Training. Col T had completed an exchange tour at JADTEU at RAF Brize Norton as a USAF Captain between 1999 – 2001. This was achieved and whilst these trips are retention positive. The problems our counterparts are facing are not too different from our own. The bonds that have been made with both TPC and 41ST APS will remain, and we look forward to hosting both Units in 2023.

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622 Sqn Visits HMS Mersey

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On the 25th March, Wing Commander James, Master Aircrew Taylor and Corporal Court visited HMS MERSEY at Portsmouth following an agreement made last year between the Officer Commanding HMS and Officer Commanding 622 Sqn to affiliate their two units.

his was the inaugural meeting and was aimed at enhancing awareness of the roles undertaken by members of the two units and building the relationships between the two Services.

HMS Mersey is a River Class Offshore Patrol Vessel; it is one of four operated by the Royal Navy. Her primary role is to carry out Fishery Protection tasking within UK waters and up to 200nm off the coast. Working with the Maritime Management Organisation, the crew ensure that fishing boats and trawlers adhere to UK and EU fishery regulations and quotas. The vessel is highly manoeuvrable and versatile; she can turn rapidly and can come to a complete stop in 276 yards (or 43 seconds) from travelling at 21 knots. These capabilities are extremely useful when she is working in inshore waters and in close proximity to other vessels such as when she is being utilised to escort other nations’ military vessels through UK waters. 622 Sqn were hosted and given capability demonstrations and a talk by the ships company. Wg Cdr James said: “The association will ensure that both units will gain an insight into each other’s areas of responsibility.” The Ship’s company will visit Brize Norton later this summer for a reciprocal visit. This will include a brief on the RAF Air Mobility Force and the use of RAF Reserves as well as testing the flying skills of the Company of HMS MERSEY. BRIZE NORTON ISSUE 3 2022

COMMUNITY SUPPORT THE FABULOUS BRIZE NORTON MILITARY WIVES CHOIR

2022 marks the 10th anniversary of the Military Wives Choirs with Brize Norton Military Wives Choir forming right at the beginning in 2012. Our first rehearsal held in one of our members’ living room. Over the years we have gone from strength to strength! We now rehearse in Carterton Town Hall on Monday nights. We are absolutely loving our new venue, it’s a great place to sing and we have been made to feel so welcome. The support that the organisation has provided to our members through our choirs has been lifechanging. For some of our members, choir night can be the only night they have to socialise, have some time to relax and spend time with their choir family. Life is not easy sometimes,

and having a safe space where your adopted family can support you, whilst having a hobby that you love (and often eating cake) is so important to all of us We are always looking for new members and if you would like to come and sing with us, we would love to have you. We don’t hold auditions or new member nights, you just need to have a military connection to be able to join but if you send us a message at brizenorton@ militarywiveschoirs.org we can see if you are eligible to come and join in. You won’t regret it! By Marie Lornie, Choir Lead @ Brize Norton Military Wives Choir

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COMMUNITY

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD

pril 2022 marked the first Month of the Military Child across the UK and flew by in a whirl of activity for the RAF Brize Norton Community Support team. Some highlights included: • An assembly at Gateway School delivered by Jess, our CDO, and the amazing Service Pupil Ambassador from Carterton Community College. • The RAF Falcons Launch with military children attending from 7 of our local schools. • Our big family disco!

NEW TO RAF BRIZE NORTON? WELCOME WEDNESDAY IS FOR YOU!

On the first Wednesday of every month Community Support and the HIVE will be running a ‘New Arrivals’ briefing in the onStation Community Support Centre from 0930-1000hrs followed by a pop-up at Costa in Carterton from 1700-1800.

AIRPLAY CORNER

Norton Airplay team run a programme of weekly sessions for ages 5-18 which are open to military and civilian children and young people. For more info on Ben Club and Airplay please contact Ayleila.Parry@oneymca.org

real highlight for Airplay in May was partnering with Oxfordshire Mind to deliver 4 sessions focused on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing. Across the four weeks the lovely staff from Oxfordshire Mind supported our young people as they learned about emotions, the benefits of exercise, healthy eating and coping skills.

To keep up to date on what’s happening with RAF Brize Norton Community Support and HIVE, you’ll find both on Facebook - @ rafbzncommunitysupport and @ rafbrizenortonhive – or you can sign up for the Community Support email distribution list: BZN-COMMUNITY@MOD.gov.uk

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MILITARY MINDS

CHARITY

When RAF Reservist Cpl Hayley Court from 622 Squadron at Brize Norton launched her fund-raising efforts last year to raise funds for Combat Stress, she did not expect it to raise so much.

ayley, together with friends from the Military , set up Healing Military Minds and they have raised over £35,000.

However, the most spectacular and ambitious event planned for 2022 is a red carpet, glitzy ball to be held at the De Vere Cotswold Water Park Hotel, at South Cerney, on Friday 30th September.

An exemplary and proud RAF Reservist and businessperson, Hayley dedicates all her energy to this cause. Combat Stress is one of the UK’s leading charities for veterans’ mental health.

“With an event such as this to organise, together with my friends from the military, we are already heavily involved in the planning of the Ball. We are selling tickets for £80 per person, with tables of ten available. There will be a red-carpet reception and drink on arrival, followed by a delicious three course dinner. Of course, we will have dancing with live music, and hope to have a celebrity or two offering their services to entertain our audience. There will be a coach from RAF Brize Norton to the Venue and back.

“The charity is close to my heart,” says Hayley. “Many friends and veterans rely on support from them, helping to guide them through their mental health challenges and I simply had to take action and get involved.” One of the fundraising ideas was to get a group of people to climb Mount Snowdon which is a 1,085m ascent. We were joined by the Station Commander, the SWO, and the Mayor of Carterton. Our climb pushed the total over the £35,000 mark. Hayley has many other events planned to include a mass Boss pieing.

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If there are any local companies who would like to sponsor us or provide prizes for our fund-raising raffle, that would be wonderful.” Simply visit @healingmilitaryminds on Facebook to offer support, sponsorship or auction prizes.

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ADVENTURE & SPORT

SAC Rob Atkinson and SAC Mark Middleton from JADTEU Air Portability section form the RAF’s only sidecar team.

his niche sport has British and World championships and is most recognisable at the worldfamous Isle of Man TT races.

The driver, Rob, is positioned kneeling over the top of the engine with his hands near the front wheel, while the ‘passenger’ Mark moves about the platform at the rear transferring his weight from left to right according to the corner to stop the machine from tipping over at high speed and forward or back to gain traction for the front or rear tyres. The two must work together to be a successful team. Rob and Mark are currently competing in the British Championship and are leading their class Championship after winning all 4 events so far. The season sees them compete across Great Britain from Brands Hatch in Kent to Anglesey and Knockhill in Scotland to name a few.

150 mph and 0-60mph in just over 3 seconds. Rob and Mark have been competing together for almost 4 years with Rob having prior experience. With the help of Title sponsors Artic Facilities Management, Atlantic Aviation Group Defence Services and the Royal Air Force Motorsports Association, the team are on track to bring home the British Cup class championship this season after finishing 2nd and 3rd in the preceding 2 seasons. The team also have their eyes on the Isle of Man TT in 2023 to take on the ultimate physical and mental challenge in motorcycle racing.

This is no ordinary Wallace and Gromit sidecar. The bike or ‘outfit’ is a bespoke chassis; there are a few manufacturers, but most parts cannot be bought off the shelf. The engine is a 600cc Yamaha R6 engine capable of speeds of up to

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PEd Flight The RAF BZN PEd Flt fitness suite has been refurbished! We have several new pieces of cardiovascular equipment, new plate loaded machines, cables, and free weights! Get down to see what all the hype is about!

analysers that are used to inspire and motivate people to lead a healthier life, Healing Military Minds and Tough Enough to Care, organisations which focus on dealing with combat stress and helping men feel comfortable talking about their emotions respectively. White Cat Training, a company that offers mental health and wellbeing training, also participated.

Whilst using Myzone, a different colour will be displayed on the user’s display. Each colour represents a different heart rate zone:

Class spotlight: CV club The CV (cardiovascular) class takes place at 0700hrs on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays and at 0630 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This class takes place in the Station gymnasium main hall and will keep you at a low to moderate heart rate. Expect to be either running, spinning, rowing, or performing bodyweight exercises.

The yellow and red zones come into play with high intensity physical activity and cardio workouts. Whether you’re running, performing plyometric movements, taking a spin class or interval training, pushing yourself into these zones will burn more calories and earn more

Myzone is coming to RAF Brize Norton. RAF Brize Norton PEd Flt has secured funding to install the Myzone ‘ultimate club experience’. The Fitness suite, Spin Studio, Sports hall and fitness studio will all have Myzone receivers linked to big screens that will show your effort levels during the workout. Myzone transforms group training sessions, adding a competitive edge with live workout data our members can see on the big screen. Health and Wellbeing Day May 22 This year the Health and Wellbeing Day was scheduled to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week. With over 30 stands, a wide variety of companies and charities displayed in and around the sports hall, promoting the benefits and assistance they can offer to help our people. In addition, wellbeing presentations ran every hour and these included a talk from the charity ‘It’s Ok Not to Be Ok’ (#IOKN2BOK) and from other inspiring individuals who raised awareness and provided a lived experience to those who attended. The stands were split into two categories: Health and Wellbeing. For health, the PEd Flt were leading from the front entrance with advice on diet, nutrition, and exercise; visitors could ride on static bikes that powered food blenders to produce a well-earned healthy treat. Other stands included In Body, specialising in body composition

“Myzone is an innovative, wearable heart rate monitor system. The group fitness technology and wearable fitness trackers are perfect for individuals.” Essentially Myzone is a wearable fitness tracker and online social platform that shows and rewards EFFORT when you work out. Using the Myzone app, users can visually see which exercise zone they are working in during a workout.

The grey, blue, and green zones are best suited to warmups, low intensity movements, meditation, and cool downs. These zones are also vital to determining your ability to recover during more intense workouts.

Myzone Effort Points

The MZ-3 HR monitor currently retails at £130, however, the PEd Flt have a limited number available at a discounted price of £30. If you are interested in purchasing one of these trackers, please come down to the PEd Flt, or contact FS Banks or Cpl Floyd on: andrew.banks199@mod.gov. uk / Taylor.Floyd101@mod.Gov.uk The World Health Organisation recommends that healthy adults perform a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity cardiorespiratory exercise per week (and more for improved fitness benefits). This equates to 1300 MYZONE Effort Points (MEPs) per month. The PEd Flt will be running monthly competitions for people who achieve the required 1300 MEPs per month. Anyone surpassing this target will be put into a prize draw where you can win a £50 voucher. Additionally, wings, squadrons, flights, sections, friends or family can set up separate challenges to get people moving more. We may even do a ‘beat the PTI’s’!!!

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Many people already use Myzone, however, if you want to be part of our new fitness community make sure your account is registered to RAF BRIZE NORTON. To do this you must contact Myzone Customer Care and submit a ticket to switch to a new facility ID. Please have the following information ready when submitting a ticket: • • • •

The e-mail used for your Myzone account Belt ID# Quote facility code RAFUK008 – RAF Brize Norton New PEd Flt timetable

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** Classes **

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Supple Warrior: 12:00-13:00 on Mondays and Wednesdays. Thursdays at 17:00-18:00. (Upstairs in the gymnasium studios.) Lunch circuits: 12:00-13:00 on Monday – Thursday. 11:00 on Fridays. (In the Station gymnasium, main hall.) Spin: 12:00-13:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 17:30-18:30, Monday – Friday. (Upstairs in the gymnasium studios.) CV Club: 0700hrs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and at 0630 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. (In the Station gymnasium, main hall.)

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