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Summer 2024
From the Editor…
Flt Lt D.J. Hopkinson
Here is the Summer 2024 edition of Insight magazine and we are pleased that it has been accompanied by some glorious weather, unprecedented in fact!
This edition of the Station Magazine sees the usual variety of articles from Padre Tim’s interpretation of what Agile Combat Employment (A.C.E) means to him and the Chaplaincy Team, to a Q&A with Air Commodore Simon Harper, Director of Grants, Services and Programmes at the RAF Benevolent Fund.
We are also pleased to share with you articles from 51 Sqn, hard at work on Ex SPARTAN WARRIOR and capitalising on the opportunity to take part in some well-earned Adventurous Training in the White Mountains of Crete.
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The Chief of the Air Staff presented his CAS Commendation to Number
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51 Squadron celebrated the 10-year anniversary
Q&A with Simon Harper –RAF Benevolent Fund
Project success at RAF Waddington
Gp Capt Dominic Holland
As RAF Waddington arrives in a very welcome hot summer, I am acutely aware that August will be a particularly busy time for everyone, with children on school holidays and many taking leave where able.
August also welcomes the publication of the Summer 2024 edition of the Station Magazine and, despite the demands of the period, RAF Waddington clearly remains as operationally focussed and active as ever. I am incredibly grateful for the hard work of all those who support Waddington and help our wider community.
This was perhaps best highlighted in the presenting of a CAS Commendation to 51 Sqn by the Chief of the Air Staff on his recent visit to RAF Waddington. A very welldeserved Commendation presented to 51 Sqn in order to recognise their exceptional efforts on Operations over the last two years. It makes me very proud to see one of the units at our Station
Greetings once again from Area 51.
Wbeing recognised so highly for the work that they do and I am also proud that RAF Waddington as a wider station is able to support them as they continue to deliver on Operations day in day out.
Alongside this work I am also pleased to see an article in this Edition of the magazine celebrating the success of The RAF Waddington Cyber Information Systems (CIS) Resilience project.
I was delighted to be able to meet with key representatives from Digital Support Flight (DSF) and the Waddington Development Team (WDT) to officially mark the opening of this new piece of critical infrastructure and to thank them for all of their hard work.
I will close on that note and wish you all a fantastic summer. For those with leave and holidays planned enjoy your rest, it is well earned. Once again, thank you all for the unwavering support that you give to RAF Waddington.
ith a deployment and much preparation prior to over 150 Squadron members and Individual Augmentees from RAF Waddington and further afield deploying, there was little time for 51 Sqn to get out and about. Nevertheless, there were still a few notable events.
Pollington Reunion
On Sunday 12th May 2024, 51 Squadron took part in the annual Pollington Airfield Memorial Garden Reunion. This annual ceremony commemorates those members of 51 Squadron and 150 Squadron who sadly lost their lives throughout the Second World War as well as former service personnel. One of the participants, Sgt Steven Wallace, explains more: ‘The day started off with a service at St. John the Baptist Church in Pollington. Squadron members marched in the
Squadron Standard and took part in the Church service. After the service it was then off to the Pollington Airfield Memorial Garden which is located at the site of the former Headquarters of RAF Snaith. 51 Squadron marched in the standard, observed a 2-minute silence, then laid wreaths in memory of those squadron members who had lost their lives.
51 Squadron members then attended the re-opening ceremony of the RAF Snaith Museum, which is located at the former WAAF site Number 1, in Pollington. The Museum team have done excellent work in researching the history of RAF Snaith as well as preserving and restoring relics from the Second World War. It was an absolute pleasure for all members of the squadron to visit the museum. Whilst there, they learned more about the heritage and personal stories from the relatives of those who took part in some of the most dangerous bombing missions of the Second World war.
The average age of Bomber Command aircrew who lost their lives in WWII was 23 and a staggering 687 service personnel from 51 Squadron and 322 service personnel from 150
Squadron, had lost their lives by April 1945. It is important that we do not forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice, so that we may enjoy the freedoms that we have today.’
Ex SPARTAN WARRIOR
During February, 51 Squadron took part in a fully synthetic exercise, Spartan Warrior. The exercise, which is run several times a year by the United States Air Force from Ramstein in Germany, brings together multiple NATO partner countries to take part in a large-scale conflict scenario. This iteration of the exercise included German, Estonian, US and UK Air and ground forces and participants from the Norwegian Navy. The aim of the exercise is to test junior command and control elements from across NATO in a multi-national environment, helping individuals get to grips
with commanding unfamiliar equipment and capabilities. It is an excellent opportunity to increase awareness across NATO allies of the capabilities of 51 Squadron and Rivet Joint, and to solidify our network of working relationships. It also gave the less experienced crew members a chance to explore the RJ capability in a tactical environment and hone skills which cannot be easily replicated outside of the synthetic environment.
Swift and Sure
51 SQN MEDIA & COMMS TEAM
Sgt Robin Hugill
51 SQUADRON HISTORY CORNER
In May 1974, the Squadron received their first Nimrod R1 aircraft and by the end of 1975 had completed the phasing out of the Canberra and Comet. 1975 had always been the planned end of service date for the Comet and planning for its replacement had been taking place from around 1962. Of all the options considered, it was to be a conversion of the Maritime Nimrod that was selected as that was the best option. Interestingly one of the other aircraft being considered had been the USAF design for a modified KC-135 which would become the RC-135 –eventually the Rivet Joint. Due to the high levels of secrecy surrounding the Nimrod R1, the airframe was built as an empty shell to be delivered to RAF Wyton where it would then be fitted out with the mission systems. Throughout the Cold War, the R1’s role continued to be described as “RADAR calibration”.
In April 1995, after 32 years at RAF Wyton, 51 Sqn moved to RAF Waddington, as part of the intention of the RAF to co-locate the majority of its Intelligence Surveillance Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) force. Just one month after arriving at RAF Waddington, the Squadron suffered a shock when airframe XW666 was forced to ditch in the Moray Firth. The aircraft had been at RAF Kinloss for routine major
servicing and was conducting an air test flight. Thirty-five minutes into the flight, after a test of the anti-icing system, the fire warning light of number 4 engine came on. While conducting the Fire Drill Procedures, the warning light for the number 3 engine also illuminated. On looking out of the Starboard Over-wing Hatch, FS Steve Hart confirmed that the aircraft was indeed on fire, with panels falling from the starboard wing. At this point, the captain - Flt Lt Art Stacey, who had intended to divert to Lossiemouth, elected instead, to try and ditch the aircraft in the Moray Firth, as it was unclear whether the structural integrity of the wing would hold, and whether control could be maintained.
Despite the lack of flaps, which were not functional due to a hydraulic failure associated with the fire, Flt Lt Stacey was able to make a controlled ditching on the sea. There were varying degrees of injury to the crew including wounds, broken bones, spinal compression fractures and a perforated eardrum. Despite this, all 7 crew members survived and were rescued just minutes after the ditching as a Sea King was already airborne following the initial Mayday Call.
The impact of the ditching caused the fuselage to break into two pieces, which eventually sank. At the subsequent board of inquiry, it was judged that the fire could have completely burnt through the controls
within minutes, or even that the whole wing could have detached from the fuselage. Flt Lt Stacey was commended for his decision by the board of enquiry who commented that every member of the crew owe their lives to his judgement and ability at the controls. A stored MR2 was later refitted to become an R1 and so XV249 joined 51 Sqn as 666’s replacement.
During the Nimrod era, 51 Squadron took part in a number of major conflicts, including: the Cold War, The Falklands, Gulf War 1 and 2, the Balkans, and Afghanistan.
Swift and Sure 51 SQN MEDIA & COMMS TEAM Sgt Robin Hugill
A.C.E.?
Earlier this year when I arrived as a new Padre, the new buzzword around station was something called ‘ACE’.
Googling the acronym produced results from social care; Adverse Childhood Experience. From the world of management theory; Analyse, Compose, Evaluate. In the medical realm; Acute Care Episode. In literary terms; Answer, Cite, Explain. In a military context an ‘Ace’ is a skilful fighter pilot credited with five or more instances of shooting down an enemy aircraft. However, it wasn’t long before emails and documents landed in my inbox instructing the Chaplaincy Team to prepare for Agile Combat Employment.
In a nutshell ACE is about our whole force strategic approach on station for being on a war footing. It’s about being prepared for unknown war assignments, being ready for what could come next. At present we contend with the uncertainty of not knowing the exact date when ACE Eval will happen. We don’t know what form it will take, what injects will be thrown in or how significantly it will impact our operational effectiveness. Ultimately, ACE Eval is a test of our individual and collective ability to be ready for what comes next.
In my role as a Padre I have been reflecting on ACE, not merely through the scope of Agile Combat Employment, but rather the lens of the personal strategies we may or may not have in place that prepare us for the ‘injects’ that life can sometimes throw at us. It could be the death of a loved one, the breakdown of a relationship, failing an
important test or exam, the inability to conceive a child, a diagnosis of a terminal illness or life limiting medical condition. The possibilities are endless and as Padres we have the privilege of walking alongside service personnel and their families through these difficult life experiences.
The dictionary defines preparation as, ‘the action or process of making something ready in advance’.
In our ACE Eval preparations, we have been busy getting our kit lists in order. We have been adhering to the necessary stratagems that will enable us to be ready for when the day comes. However, not all of life’s challenges can be overcome with the contents of a large standard issue black holdall placed in readiness under our desks.
As a person of faith, my relationship with God and the underlying belief that ultimately, he has a purpose and plan for my life, provides a deep sense of security when facing an uncertain future. Put plainly, I may not know what the future holds, but I know who holds my future. For me it is this core principle which provides the emotional, mental and spiritual resilience that prepares me for life’s uncertainties that lay ahead. In life it doesn’t serve us well to wait until that unknown future event happens, by then it’s too late. As with ACE, it’s the preparation of strategies, plans and procedures we put in place beforehand that will make the difference.
Padre Tim
If you would like to further develop your own personal resilience strategies, then please do engage with Chaplaincy. Either by signing up for one of the courses we facilitate around this topic or by making a face to face appointment with one of the Padres; WAD-ChaplaincyTeam@mod.gov.uk
Samaria
Operational deployments can be challenging for aircrew, ground crew and support staff, working long hours often dealing with body clock changes.
Consequently, managing fatigue becomes normal business.
Thankfully, on a recent 51 Sqn deployment to Crete in May, 15 personnel were able to grasp the opportunity to conduct some Adventurous Training in the White Mountains.
The Samaria Gorge National Park proved the ideal location to work as a team and complete a challenging
mountainous hiking route.
Starting the walk near Omalos at an altitude of 1200 metres (above the height of most British hills) a winding mountain trail descended steeply through switchbacks to the abandoned settlement of Samaria. Cool temperatures gradually increased during the descent while the team took in breathtaking views across rugged mountain peaks and gorges. A dense perfume of pine and wild sage filled the air while the trail criss-crossed
the crystal clear waters of a tumbling mountain stream. Goats, sheep, buzzards, and wide-winged carrion crows were a constant sight with a spectacular geological backdrop of folds and faults in the rocks. The second half of the route was a more gradual descent, with the gorge narrowing to 3 metres in places.
Capably led by Sqn Ldr Ade Pickup (ISTAR STANEVAL) and FS Steve Gannan, the
team completed the route in 5 hours arriving in the isolated village of Agia Roumeli. Surrounded by mountains with no roads out of the village, a picturesque 40 minute ferry-ride to the nearby town of Sougia was the only route out. This was followed by a slightly nervewracking 45 minute bus ride along narrow mountain roads to return to the start of the hike. All-in-all, a thoroughly challenging but rewarding day was had by all.
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The Chief of the Air Staff
presented his CAS Commendation
to Number 51 Squadron
The Chief of the Air Staff presented his CAS Commendation to Number 51 Squadron at RAF Waddington on 17 June 2024 to recognise their exceptional efforts on operations over the last two years.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton presented the commendation to Wing Commander Keith Bissett, Officer Commanding 51 Squadron, at a gathering of around 700 people from across RAF Waddington. The commendation recognised
not only the efforts of the Squadron from home, but also the deployments in support of Operation SHADER, Strategic Reconnaissance Operations, and the operations that the people of 51 Squadron support globally through the Rivet Joint cocrewing arrangement.
ACM Knighton said
“The determination and professionalism demonstrated by every member of 51 Squadron has been exceptional. The Squadron could not have been more operational, nor more effective, than it has been since the start of 2022.”
Air Commodore Nick Paton, the ISTAR Force Commander said:
“The people of 51 Squadron have been impeccable in stepping up and crewing their operational missions. The value of the Rivet Joint’s collect is such that the Squadron almost exclusively flys on operations whether from RAF Waddington or when deployed overseas. The efforts of all the engineers and aircrew on 51 Squadron have been consistently high, due to the what the aircraft and crews deliver: information and intelligence, in near-real time, to commanders at all levels.”
Following the presentation Wing Commander Keith Bissett, Officer Commanding 51 Squadron said:
“51 Squadron has been at the forefront of the UK Strategic Reconnaissance Operations delivering critical electronic surveillance products to commanders, allies, and partners. Every member of 51 Squadron has been exceptional and I could not be more proud of our team.”
51 Squadron celebrated the 10-year anniversary
Number 51 Squadron celebrated the 10-year anniversary of RC-135 Rivet Joint operations during the first week of June.
51 Squadron first flew ZZ664, its first RC-135 of three delivered by Big Safari, on 23 May 2014 and the operational commitments since that first mission have continued. The first missions of the UK Rivet Joint were in support of national and NATO operational requirements in Europe before the Squadron deployed to the Middle East in support of Operations HERRICK and SHADER.
The 10-year anniversary was a rare opportunity to gather over 250 people from the Squadron, along with our partners and supporting areas, to celebrate the last 10 years of operations and look forward to the next 10 years of operations. 51 Squadron’s RC-135 Rivet Joint is always in high demand due to the fidelity of its electronic surveillance capabilities as well as the exploitation which is possible on board by its specialist crews. This means that the Squadron flys operational missions several times a week either from its home base, at RAF Waddington, or from deployed locations from around the world. Now, after 10 years of operational service in the RAF,
the UK Rivet Joint has primarily been patrolling eastern Europe, across the Barents Sea, Baltic Region, Finland, Romania, and the Black Sea, as well as the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
During the celebrations three awards were presented: Engineer of the Year –SEngO’s Award – Awarded to Cpl Eliot Beddows. This award is presented to the engineer who has shown resolve and determination in delivering results over the last 12 months.
Warfighter of the Year - Sponsored by L3 Harris –Awarded to CT Glyn West. This award is presented to the individual who has demonstrated the biggest commitment to furthering the operational impact and achievements of 51 Squadron by fostering a Warfighting ethos and approach to their role during the previous year.
The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers Master’s Certificate (Aviator of the Year Award) – Awarded to Sgt Phil Howle. This award is presented to the individual who has shown
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Wing Commander Keith Bissett, Officer Commanding Number 51 Squadron said,
“I am fortunate to be OC 51 Squadron during a period of unprecedented demand and build on the work of so many great people ahead of me. 51 Squadron has been at the forefront of operations throughout its long and illustrious history but in its recent history it often found at, or ahead, of the leading edge of a conflict looking for information to inform commanders. The Rivet Joint enterprise cuts across the RAF and USAF and seeks to deliver world class, battle-winning, electronic surveillance capability to support theatre and national requirements. We do that through real time analysis by exceptional people on board the RC-135 but also working in conjunction with those off the aircraft like our hard-working engineers and specialist intelligence analysts. It is great to lead this team doing what it does.”
unwavering commitment
drive towards delivering first class results for the Squadron in their role, whether in the air or on the ground.
Q&A with Simon Harper –RAF Benevolent Fund
Air Commodore Simon Harper, Director of Grants, Services and Programmes at the RAF Benevolent Fund served for 34 years in the RAF, including as Station Commander at RAF Halton.
Upon leaving the RAF, Simon assumed the volunteer reserve position as Regional Air Officer for the Southeast of England.
Simon has experienced firsthand some of the challenges that military life can present for serving personnel and their families, having raised two sons throughout his career with his wife Carolyn. We spoke to Simon about the ways the Fund can be there to support those serving during difficult times.
From your experience, what are some of the posing challenges serving RAF personnel and their families may face?
Due to the transient nature of military life, RAF families are often required to relocate to different bases and locations frequently, sometimes at short notice. My family was no different and I know how disruptive this can be particularly to children’s education.
Deployments can also place significant strain on families
with the absence of a partner or parent for extended periods often leading to emotional and practical challenges for the family left behind. Assignments can also lead to feelings of isolation especially when moving far from family and friends. Building new support networks in unfamiliar locations can be difficult, as well as finding suitable childcare and ensuring educational stability for children and that is why the Fund has invested over £40 Million supporting children and young people over the last 20 years.
What emotional support does the RAF Benevolent Fund provide for serving personnel and their families to help overcome these challenges?
At the Fund, we offer a variety of financial, practical and emotional assistance for serving personnel and their families. This includes grants to help with financial difficulty, access to mental wellbeing support, and practical support such as Airplay youth clubs. In 2023, we reached over 40,000 members of the RAF Family.
To support emotional wellbeing, we offer a free membership to Headspace for serving RAF personnel, Reservists, their partners, and any members of the RAF Family who are currently using our listening and counselling service, that supports and enhances mental wellbeing, also have the option of this free service.
communication becomes a necessary skill.
Our online Building Stronger Families platform is tailored specifically for RAF personnel and their families, which aims to equip you and your family with effective communication tools and skills to help develop and maintain meaningful relationships.
Headspace is a 'gym membership for the mind' providing access to guided mindfulness exercises, delivered straight to your phone or browser, in bite-sized 10-minute sessions. You can choose different exercises that focus on specific areas such as sport, health or happiness.
Mindfulness has been shown to have a positive impact on mood and mental wellbeing –increasing levels of happiness and reducing levels of stress, anxiety and depression – as well as improving health, relationships and sleep quality.
How can serving life affect communication within families?
The demands and unique challenges of serving life can often put a strain on families, and so learning to improve
Each topic has been designed with support for relationships and families of the RAF in mind and includes useful self-help reflection tasks, videos and information on areas including resolving conflict, family life and parenting, communication and being a couple.
The platform also aims to provide couples with the opportunity to explore the impact deployments and extended periods of absence may have on the family unit and help devise ways for you and your family to manage this impact effectively.
What advice can you give to families who may need a break from everyday life? We recognise that every family is different and that most do superbly well managing daily stresses and strains.
Of course, there are times when a break can provide important benefits that contribute to overall health and wellbeing. Taking a break allows you to rest and recharge, reducing the risk of burnout and improving overall health. It can provide a chance to temporarily escape any stresses of duty including deployments, training exercises and demanding schedules. It also allows the perfect opportunity to reconnect with loved ones. This helps to strengthen relationships and provides important emotional support and improves mood – all crucial for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
We offer a selection of wellbeing breaks for those experiencing pressures or challenges who could benefit from a break away. As part of the RAF’s partnership with Parkdean Resorts, the Fund is now able to jointly offer an expanded range of breaks across a wider number of locations countrywide. These are subsidised by us to make more affordable for serving families in need.
The Fund’s very own holiday home, the Folly, in the seaside town of Bridlington is also available for welfare breaks for serving RAF personnel and RAF veterans all year round.
How can you overcome strains on personal relationships in the military?
Ultimately, maintaining a healthy relationship in the military requires commitment, patience and resilience. I think it also requires the ability to adapt easily and be
flexible to each other’s needs and changing schedules. It’s important to prioritise communication and support for one another, as well as quality time to stay connected, whilst together or apart. I recognise that this is not always easy.
We have partnered with Relate to offer support to couples who may need it. We provide up to six free counselling sessions, with a trained Relate counsellor for RAF personnel, Reservists, veterans and their partners.
Whether married, living together, in a same-sex relationship, separated, divorced or single, our confidential counselling service can be offered either face-to-face, via video call or over the telephone.
How can military life affect RAF children and young people?
In our Growing up in the RAF report, we identified that the main worries of RAF children and young people are deployment and frequent home moves, having to leave friends behind and disrupted education.
Over the last 20 years, we are immensely proud to have provided bespoke support for RAF children and their families, including significant investment in childcare centres, play parks, mental health support and our Airplay programme. Since 2019, we have provided over £5.4M in grants to Airplay services across the stations.
Airplay provides a safe space to develop skills, enjoy a wide range of activities and spend time with other young people in similar situations. It has a hugely positive impact not only on the lives of young
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RAF children, but also their parents who tell me that they are grateful to have a safe, supportive and fun space for their children where they can fully embrace and celebrate being a part of the RAF Family.
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Project success at RAF Waddington
The RAF Waddington Cyber Information Systems (CIS) Resilience project was a largescale £6.5m piece of work requiring the creation of new network connections, upgrades to a maze of underground cables, and the replacement of existing resources across the airbase with modern solutions.
Celebrating the successful completion of this project, RAF Waddington Station Commander Gp Capt Holland, met with key representatives from Digital Support Flight (DSF) and the Waddington Development Team (WDT) to officially mark the opening of new critical infrastructure on-site and thanked all personnel involved.
Gp Capt Holland said: “Over the past two years we have seen excellent collaborative work between service personnel and industry partners, who, through the combined approach, have successfully provided a much -needed overhaul of the Stn Network infrastructure.”
This is a true capability milestone that has been designed to support future projects, assets and capabilities.
OC DSF Flt Lt Nicholas said: "With high levels of professionalism from contractors and the combined approach to customer engagement from WDT and DSF, this project has been completed ahead of time and under budget. ”
Enabling these improvements required a complete replacement of cables and switches across the station, to increase both the performance and security of the network, in compliance with JSP604, ensuring all platforms will benefit from the improvements.
Personnel should already be noticing a significant improvement to network speeds across the site.
RAF Digital Ft Lt Godfrey said: "The support from teams across RAF Waddington have been peerless, delivering an overhaul of network infrastructure to meet station ISTAR information demands and C2 assurance".
WDT Flt Lt Capell said: “Whilst the network outages and CIS resilience remediation activity was undeniably disruptive; the extensive airfield dig work was considerately deconflicted via cross team communication and collaboration, ensuring the continuity of flight operations and multinational exercises”.
With such a diverse network routing, RAF Waddington's network connectivity 'Single Points of Failure' have been remediated.
