Suffolk Show

QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE MILITARY PAGEANT

Royal Air Force Honington was delighted to partake in the tri-service military pageant at the Suffolk Show on 1 June in conjunction with HM the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Station personnel joined Suffolk’s Armed Forces from the Royal Navy, Army and United States Air Force, as well as the Emergency Services, Cadet forces, youth organisations and Veterans resulting in a magnificent parade to celebrate the Queen’s 70year reign.

Station Commander Group Captain Dutch Holland said: “In its 85th Year, RAF Honington is privileged to represent the RAF in Suffolk and proud of its long association with the County. We wish Her Majesty the heartfelt congratulations of all personnel at RAF Honington as we help to celebrate this auspicious occasion of her Platinum Jubilee.” Army personnel from 28 Engineer Regiment, currently based at RAF Honington, joined RAF personnel from the Station in support of the wider parade with over 800 personnel at the pageant in front of the Lord Lieutenant Lady Claire, Countess of Euston, and wider military and civic dignitaries.

The parade was led by the RAF Honington Voluntary Band comprising of civilian and military personnel from all backgrounds who come together because of former military musician service or are long-standing members of the local community. Pictured below: Bandmaster Mr Paul Jackson is no stranger to performances such as this from his time as Director of Music for the Band of 150 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps. Mr Jackson said: “It’s an honour to be able to represent RAF Honington and the wider RAF at this special event to celebrate this momentous occasion.”