Hand over of command

Sqn Ldr Jay

We wish Sqn Ldr Algar all the best in his new role in NATO developing Force Protection Policy and Plans, and welcome Sqn Ldr Summerfield back to RAF Honington for the third time!

Summerfield’s very first posting in 2009 was as a flight commander on II Squadron RAF Regiment, previously based at RAF Honington. In 2016, Summerfield again returned to RAF Honington as SO3 Operations for the Force Protection Force, overseeing the enduring commitments of the RAF Regiment, whilst resourcing contingency tasks. In Jan 2018, Summerfield was posted to 1 Squadron RAF Regiment as the Deputy Squadron Commander. In Jan 2020 Summerfield was promoted to the rank of Squadron Leader and posted into the role of SO2 Strategic Plans

Airport on the east coast. A team in Al Wadi Seidna Airbase worked alongside 40 Commando Royal Marines to secure an inner cordon to protect aircraft and provided force protection for Engineers undertaking runway repairs.

The compassion and care provided by 1 Squadron has been noted and commended. OC A Flt 1 Squadron RAF Regiment has been within the Air Force Protection Staff still here at RAF Honington. impressed by the commitment of our Gunners, their soft skills, and their ability to complete any task with the utmost professionalism. We have demonstrated our tenacity and ability to react quickly to ever-evolving situations, with the deployed troops performing an outstanding job. You are all a credit to the squadron.

Summerfield is a keen sportsman, with a particular focus on football and maintaining a high level of fitness. In recent years he has been competing in Hyrox and raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Society. He has become well known for his physically gruelling challenges, the most recent being 12 hours of chest to ground burpees.

Sqn Ldr Algar said: “I wish 1 Squadron RAF Regiment and my successor Liam, all the very best for the future. I would also like to thank every individual on the Squadron for their support and for making my role as Officer Commanding 1 Squadron RAF Regiment the highlight of my career”.

Arkish Surrish – Swift and Sudden