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132 AVIATION SUPPLY
SQUADRON RLC As the world tries to regain to a state of normality after lockdown, 132 Squadron have undergone a busy and eventful period.
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he Squadron has continued to support the flying requirements of 1 Aviation Brigade Combat Team (1 Avn BCT), providing first class logistical support to deployments and exercises, both at home and abroad, whilst continuing to carry out its own internal training.
the recovery of all remaining aviation equipment support assets held under the control of 29 Flight AAC. These assets have continuously provided medevac assistance to all exercising troop within BATUS training area for the past 50 years. The drawdown of capability saw the removal of all existing airframes from BATUS (Gazelle) for redeployment to NI. Some 1,300 items remained on Station awaiting the confirmation that 29 Flight would remain dormant due to the limitations of training brought on by the ongoing
Bn Cricket Match. discuss the differences and similarities between Army and civilian sector leadership. A great day was enjoyed by all.
Pte Koroibanuve Coastline charity walk for SSAFA.
Ex PINION OMAN freight processing. Most recently, members of the Squadron deployed on Ex PINION OMAN in support of 1 Avn BCT in Oman. This was a great opportunity for the team, after such a restricted movement period due to COVID. Despite the difficulties caused by the ongoing pandemic, all personnel who deployed arrived safely and in good spirits. The detachment is now fully settled into the Ex and delivering in support of all flying activity. During Jul 21, a three-man team from 132 Squadron deployed to BATUS, Canada, to commence
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SSM Fisher Race to the Stones ultramarathon . COVID pandemic. It was 132 Squadron’s responsibility to provide professional logistic support, ensuring that all MOD assets were accounted for, while also consulting with the Delivery Team to enable their relocation. The team worked incredibly hard to complete the task and are a true credit to the Sqn. Aug 21 saw the soldiers from the Sqn
Sqn leadership day. design and run a very successful two-day leadership package. External speakers from DHL, Mauldon’s Brewery and Plant Futures also attended the event to discuss the leadership challenges and requirements within their civilian workplaces. This allowed the soldiers to
Looking forward, Ex CLOCKWORK is a large-scale aviation exercise taking place in Norway at the start of 2022. Although the exercise is still several months away work has already begun to make sure the Sqn is prepared well in advance in order to deploy soldiers onto their cold weather survival courses. No doubt it will a challenging but rewarding exercise. It’s not all work though! An unseasonably hot day at the end of September saw the inaugural Battalion Officers and Seniors versus Juniors cricket match. A hard-won battle, with the match finishing on 92 runs each after 100 balls. A ‘Super Over’ was required to determine the true victors of the match which saw the Juniors winning the afternoon by bowling out the RSM. Some other great achievements that personnel from the Sqn participated in include the London Marathon, the ‘Race to the Stones’ 100km ultra marathon and a walk around the Norfolk and Suffolk coastline, which is some 200miles all in aid of raising money for SSAFA.
