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THE RAF CONINGSBY JOURNAL

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Stn Cdr’s Foreword Group Captain Matt Peterson OBE MA BSc RAF

IT IS WITH GREAT PLEASURE THAT I OPEN THIS SPRING EDITION OF 121.

t also seems entirely apt that the welcome return of colour wrought by spring flowers also heralds a degree of optimism that we are over the worst of COVID-19; however, dark clouds over eastern Europe have given the Station both cause for great concern and a galvanising sense of unity and purpose over the last month. Indeed, I could not be more proud of both our management and recovery from COVID, which has not been without utter tragedy for the Station, but I am equally proud of the way we have collectively faced-up to one of the most challenging circumstances faced by UK Defence, and importantly NATO, since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Whilst there will undoubtedly be more trials to come, as part of the RAF Combat Air Force, we will remain at the very forefront of the UK’s holistic response and I could think of no finer team to confront this weighty challenge. Therefore, for what we have already achieved, and along with the rest of the RAF leadership, every one of RAF Coningsby’s incredible and dedicated Whole Force team has my utmost admiration. It is therefore all the more impressive that despite the

constraints of COVID, and the crisis in Ukraine, the Station has continued to deliver across the most unbelievable breadth of activity. As you will read in this edition our superbly effective deployed operations, exceptionally high-profile exercises, ground-breaking capability advancements and invaluable community and charitable support, it is the matchless talent of everyone at RAF Coningsby that has shone all the brighter despite the gloom of winter and current events. However, it is these remarkable achievements and our collective ability to realise the grossly disproportionate value we can offer that gives me the greatest confidence we will continue to deliver excellence despite the uncertainty and tragic events unfolding in Europe. Furthermore, it is, as our motto suggests, loyalty that binds us, and it is this characteristic, along with the extraordinary dedication of everyone on Station, that will see us through the challenges ahead. I hope you enjoy reading about the magnificent achievements of everyone at RAF Coningsby over the last quarter and I look forward to a similarly productive quarter to come.

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FEATURES Fire Safety 17 EAW 21 JET 22 RAF Coningsby Charities Committee Movember Event 23 LGBTQ 24 RAF Ultra Running Ever Considered Doing An Ultra Run? 27

SQUADRON NEWS 3(F) Sqn XI(F) Sqn 41 Sqn 12 Sqn BBMF

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Editor’s Foreword Flt Lt Holly Holt

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IN THIS EDITION OF THE ONETOONE MAGAZINE YOU WILL SEE THAT WHOLE FORCE PERSONNEL HAVE COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT MULTIPLE CHARITIES, INCLUDING GIVING BACK TO OUR VETERANS.

thers have taken the opportunity to provide education on brilliant topics, including STEM projects with six different schools. Now that it seems we are over the worst of the pandemic, many from across Stn have also had the chance to develop their skills through participating in multiple exercises across the world, including the Middle East and America.

The onetoone magazine continues to play its part in reducing the environmental impact of publication, we hope to encourage more people to read the magazine online, available at www.onetooneonline.co.uk For now, whether you are reading an actual real-life copy or reading it on the internet, please enjoy. Flt Lt Holly Holt

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3(F) SQN

THE THIRD SHALL BE FIRST 3(F) SQUADRON CLAIMS THE FIRST EVER RAF TYPHOON OPERATIONAL AIRTO-AIR ENGAGEMENT! LT DANIELLE WELCH RN

(F) Squadron has recently returned from a successful deployment on Operation SHADER, the UK’s contribution to deter and defeat Daesh in Iraq and Syria. It was the Sqn’s fourth deployment on Op SHADER, conducting day and night operational sorties. One of the defining moments of the deployment was the air-to-air engagement by a 3(F) Sqn pilot of a hostile drone which was posing a threat to Coalition forces. This is the first time a British

military aircraft has engaged an enemy aircraft since the Falklands conflict over 40 years ago. It was also the first RAF air-to-air missile firing of

Op SHADER, which has been ongoing since 2014. Whilst away 3(F) Sqn exercised Agile Combat Employment (ACE) with a detachment of Typhoons operating from an air base in Middle East. ACE is the ability to operate from alternative air bases in order to disperse and quickly manoeuvre throughout a theatre. It expands the number of bases from which sqns can generate combat sorties. The exercise involved a small ground presence of support

crew to provide services such as aircraft refuelling, arming, and engineering. This now paves the way for larger scale ACE exercises, developing

a useful capability for the Typhoon force. Since returning to the UK, the focus has been on taking leave and spending time with family and friends. However, 3(F) Sqn is due to deploy overseas again so there will be a short but intense period of work up to ensure both aircrew and engineers are back at the top of their game. 3(F) Squadron Memorial This year 3(F) Sqn, the RAF’s most senior fast jet squadron, will be celebrating its 110 year anniversary. There are events planned to

mark the occasion and the 3(F) Sqn Association is planning to create a Sqn memorial. Our sqn doesn’t yet have a permanent memorial to represent and remember those that have served since its creation in 1911. To rectify this, a memorial fund has been created to pay for the design and inscription of an appropriate monument, as well as its ongoing maintenance. While the location for the memorial is yet to be confirmed, the most likely site will be the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

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XI(F) SQN

PLENTY OF CHANGES AT XI(F) SQN AND AN EXCITING YEAR AHEAD!

FLT LT JACK BOSWORTH

ince the last article in OnetoOne, XI(F) Sqn have been busy preparing for what will be a full year ahead, continuing their commitment to QRA and training of new and existing personnel in preparation for Op SHADER. To help guide the Sqn and keep the JP’s in check, new year appointments were made for flight commanders and deputies. Sqn Ldr Mark Lawson now formally takes over as XO with a baptism of fire! Sqn Ldr Ed Thomas has moved to OC A Flight and Major Mark ‘Volt’ Venturino, our resident USAF exchange Officer, becomes OC B Flight. The new year has also seen multiple arrivals at XI(F) Sqn. To begin, the Sqn welcomed their new Qualified Weapons Instructor (QWI), Flt Lt Phil Dawe. Having survived the rigours of the QWI Course (QWIC), ‘P Diddy’

as he is affectionately known, is demanding that everyone lives up to his high standards and not just in their ability to rap! Keeping the Execs and QWI busy, the JP cadre saw 2 new arrivals, Flt Lts Paul Atkin and Mike Hems; they are obviously ecstatic to join the finest fighter sqn in the RAF (Mike co-wrote this, obviously keen to get smartie points from the start, he will go far). Both Paul and Mike are looking forward to commencing their combat ready work up in preparation for Op SHADER. However, with the coming of new, inevitably we have also said adieu to those moving to pastures

new. Sqn Ldrs Hart and Gould have departed the Sqn for Typhoon Force Headquarters and OC QWIC respectively. The Sqn wishes everyone who has moved on every success in their new roles and thanks them for their commitment to XI(F) Sqn during their time here. Looking ahead, XI(F) Sqn remain ready to react to any demands made of them, whilst preparing for upcoming deployment commitments later in 2022. The Sqn engineers continue to work tirelessly to ensure we have jets on the line each day, taking care of faults - not pilot induced I hasten to add. Our ops and support staff continue to studiously manage the flying programme – our sincere thanks to Sam and Harrie for a job well done! Finally, the pilots have been training hard to ensure they are ready for any eventuality and

continue to remain resolute for our primary mission. World events highlight the challenges and complexities of our role but also our flexibility to adapt and this is ultimately what is required of a Frontline Fighter Sqn. It is also worth mentioning the continued support and understanding of the other sqns and units on Station, with a particular vote of thanks from all at XI(F) Sqn to Flt Sgt “Scrumpy” Moody and his team for their flexibility and understanding despite felling like “mushrooms” at times (you know what I mean Scrumpy!!). Until the next time! Aquilis Mike and Boz Flight Lieutenants Mike Hems and Jack Bosworth

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1 Sqn headed out to China Lake, California, to test the Litening V which is a new standard of targeting pod, being integrated onto the aircraft as a successor to the current Litening III. It is being introduced to provide improved sensors and an enhanced capability for the pilot to conduct advanced search and tracking. After 2 years of developmental and operational testing, 41 Test and Evaluation Sqn has given the Litening V pod the green light for its suitability for use by front line pilots. 41 Sqn has also been testing Forward Looking InfraRed (FLIR) and Infra-Red Search and Track (IRST ) capabilities. IRST is an exciting capability that allows for the detection and tracking of aircraft that may be difficult to track using other sensors. In January and February 2022, 41 Sqn were busy conducting ground testing and flight trials using the new MIDS equipment (Multifunction Information Distribution System) which is used by Typhoon to participate in

Link 16 - a military tactical data link network used by NATO and other permitted nations. Successful roll-out will provide more capability to the Front Line. Congratulations to Cpl Samantha Halliwell, who has since left the RAF after 15 years of service to peruse a career within the Police force and SAC Johnny Glover who has been promoted to Cpl and posted to RAF Marham! We would like to welcome our newest member the squadron, SAC Liam Parkin. Who brings with him a lot of football knowledge and experience from RAF Boulmer. 41 Sqn have recently returned from Ex RED FLAG. A multinational, multiservice training event which represents the highest level of training and offers the highest level of integration experience, outside of war. RED FLAG is a way to season younger pilots and an experience to operate alongside other large forces. 41 Sqn operates RED FLAG to test and validate newer components of the Typhoon in a heavily contested environment.

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t was an unusual end to 12 Squadron’s year in 2021. Alongside the annual Exercise to Qatar, the Squadron also received an invitation from the Royal Omani Air Force to, together with Lossiemouth’s II(AC) Sqn, take part in Exercise MAGIC CARPET 21. Underneath the hot Omani sun, 12 Sqn had the task of providing ‘red air’, whilst II(AC) Sqn carried out live weapons work. It proved a highly challenging tasking for both air and ground crew alike. A tight flying window created an intense flying shift for those that were required to operate on the line during the day, but an equally difficult working schedule for those working late into the evening. Despite the challenges, the Sqn were still able to generate the aircraft for the next flying day whilst also maintaining serviceability and keeping an eye on the future engagement coming up in Qatar. The ability of 12 Sqn’s engineers was stretched towards the end of the exercise, and their professionalism and dedication came to fruition whilst recovering an aircraft in a highly intense 24-hour period, with spares arriving just hours before it was due to depart for Qatar. There was opportunity for downtime though, with some personnel being able to get away to try some sea fishing (with a range of success!), culminating in an end of Det function which consisted of a BBQ, cooked expertly by the mobile catering unit. Various quiz nights were also put on and a karaoke night, featuring some questionable singing

at times – this all aided in making MAGIC CARPET a great experience for all participants. From the remoteness of Oman to the city setting of Doha, Qatar; 12 Sqn moved on to their more familiar setting and Exercise FOX DEFENDER. Some of the key achievements included working alongside Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, and the Sqn’s first ‘hot pit’- whereby an aircraft is refuelled with engines running. For the first time, 12 Sqn deployed with their Qatari Engineers that had been in training throughout the year. A welcome addition, not only for their hard work, but also in showing the Sqn their city that they know so well. Unlike the previous year’s Covid affected Exercise, this year’s Exercise provided a much bigger opportunity for all personnel to get out and about and explore what the city had to offer. Alongside this, a football and rugby tournament was hosted at Al-Udeid, a social highlight which allowed 12 Sqn’s personnel to mix with host nation and American counterparts. Additionally, some personnel managed to get out to watch some of the Arab Cup being hosted in the city, attend the local food festival, and enjoy the desert with camel rides and sand bashing. With the privilege of participating in Qatar’s National Day fly past complete, it was mission ‘Get home for Christmas’. This mission was achieved, bringing 12 Sqn into the New Year, where more big challenges will await the Sqn.

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STEMULATING YOUNG MINDS ON FRIDAY THE 4TH OF FEBRUARY RAF CONINGSBY STEM TEAM DELIVERED THE SINGLE LARGEST EVENT EVER UNDERTAKEN BY ITS STEM AMBASSADORS. FS DAVE PARKINSON

ollowing on from last year’s highly successful Eagles’ Nest aircraft design challenge delivered to Warren Road Primary School in Orpington, we were asked to deliver the same event but this time to 1500 students simultaneously across six schools. Aimed at raising the profile of STEM across all six schools the event unfolded throughout the day. Six ambassadors delivered short briefs on their specialisations and how they would be judging the incorporation of these into the final designs. These ranged from aerodynamics, avionics, renewable energies through to survival equipment, ensuring that a wide spectrum of STEM careers available in the Royal Air Force (RAF) were showcased. Resources with aircraft and sub-components were given to the children so that they could balance cost against capability. A video of the Typhoon Display routine was shown to all the schools so they could see the capabilities of current RAF aircraft. This was followed by the “Mystery STEM Guest” who joined a specially arranged virtual assembly. Flt Lt Sainty, the 2021 Typhoon Display Pilot was asked to bring along three items of equipment that he then showed one at a time to the children who then

attempted to guess what he does at RAF Coningsby. When they realised who he was they had lots and lots of questions - mainly about how fast the Typhoon can fly. In the afternoon each school selected one design to present back to the Stn Ambassadors who were joined by special guest judge Wing Commander Macartney, the Chief Air Engineer at RAF Coningsby. Describing it as “one of the highlights” of her tour here, she was incredibly impressed by the remarkable ideas and presentations. The winning design was called “Water Ruby” by pupils from Hayes Primary School, Bromley, and it aimed to place a forest into space, it was designed to run on hydrogen extracted from water. It collected the fuel when landing on water stored in tanks on aqua skis. Some of the other entries included a smokeless engine air vehicle that rescued endangered animals and a huge space village that had a cow on the wing to make milk for your cereal. If you would like to know more about getting involved with the team or would like to join us, please email AIR-CON-STEM@ mod.gov.uk. We always need more ambassadors to help us continue to deliver amazing events in both locally and nationally.

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THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL FLIGHT FOR CHRISTMAS 2020, BBMF MADE HAMPERS FOR SOME OF THE VETERANS WE KNOW WELL, WANTING THEM TO KNOW WE WERE THINKING OF THEM EVEN THOUGH WE HADN’T BEEN ABLE TO SEE THEM DUE TO COVID.

e were keen to do the same for Christmas 2021 and in fact, added several more veterans to the list. Local firms donated towards the contents and the remaining costs were covered by the Memorial Flight Club. Members of the Flight were recognised in the New Year’s Honours List with an MBE for Sqn Ldr Mark Discombe (OC BBMF until last October) and an AOC 1 Gp’s Team Commendation for the BBMF Engineering Support Cell. Flt Lt Andrew Preece received a Green Endorsement (the highest safety award) for safely landing one of the Mark XIX Spitfires (PM631) at Carlisle following a fuel tank

leak (having Avgas around your feet would be enough to panic most people!). Talking of Flt Lt Preece, he is approaching the end of his regular RAF service, so Flt Lt Giles Croft will be shadowing him before taking over as the BBMF Operations Officer at the end of the season. Engineering continues apace to ready the aircraft for the coming season, and the engineers are also undertaking their first ‘major’ maintenance for some years, rather than sending the aircraft to a contractor. This takes many hours, involving completely stripping the aircraft (in this case Spitfire PM631) down to its component parts, inspecting them and

Spitfire PM631 undergoing major maintenance

making good any defects before reassembly. This is expected to take around 18 months. With so much engineering going on and the prospect of a very busy 2022, we have managed to parachute in a second JEngO for one ‘turn of the wheel’ – welcome to Flt Lt Chris Sale. The Chipmunks have been flying all winter to keep the fighter pilots current and the first of the WWII aircraft to fly this year – Mark II Spitfire P7350 – had a successful post-maintenance air test on 13 January. Here’s looking forward to the 2022 Display Season!

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RAF Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) & Signallers from the ALI Cell deployed on Exercise MAGIC CARPET in Oman. Ex MAGIC CARPET afforded JTACs an opportunity to prepare and train with II (AC) Sqn from RAF Lossiemouth, utilising theatre specific tactics, techniques and procedures ( TTPs) as part of II Sqn’s build up to deployment for Operation SHADER. It allowed JTACs exceptional training opportunity afforded from the ability to deliver a full ground scenario to II Sqn aircrew. ALI Cell JTACs were present for the full aircrew briefing and debriefing cycle preparing pilots for future ops. The Tactical Air Control Party ( TACP) then re-deployed with ALI Cell Training Officer, Flt Lt Joseph Sentance to Qatar supporting 12 Sqn and assisting with the training of Qatari JTACs on Exercise FOX DEFENDER. It was a valuable opportunity to pass on tactics for integrating land and air in Close Air Support (CAS) missions, utilising live munitions on specialist training areas. It was SAC Watkins’ first time deploying with the ALI Cell overseas and he said: “It was a great experience. Exchanging TTPs

THE AIR LAND INTEGRATION (ALI) CELL HAS CONTINUED ITS SUBSTANTIAL OPERATIONAL AND EXERCISE OUTPUT THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC SUPPORTING FRONTLINE SQUADRONS HERE AT RAF CONINGSBY AS WELL AS THE SQNS OF RAF LOSSIEMOUTH AND RAF MAHRAM, BOTH AT HOME AND OVERSEAS. with our colleagues allowed us to understand one and other’s methods for employing CAS. Knowing the differences in how we do business gave us valuable insight for working with the Qatari pilots.” Elsewhere, in the arid landscape surrounding Kirtland AFB in New Mexico, 6 members of TACP 1 from the ALI Cell, took part in Exercise COALITION VIRTUAL FLAG (Ex CVF). This exercise offered a unique opportunity to plan and execute simulated CAS missions alongside the UK’s partners in both a tactical & operational level exercise. JTACs and signallers were of paramount importance in the integration of air, land, space, cyber, and maritime assets all within a huge purpose-built simulated environment. As an annual, bespoke, fiveeyes coalition exercise, the aim of Ex CVF is to enhance interoperability of partner nations through a series of increasingly difficult scenarios. This provided an excellent training platform for teams to both plan and conduct air operations in a multinational dimension against peer-on-peer and peer-nearpeer threats with colleagues from the USMC, US Army and

USAF in addition to personnel from the Royal Canadian and Royal Australian Air Force. The ALI Cell is continuing its output this year with

multiple exercises in the USA, Oman, France and Germany, supporting aircraft across the RAF to deliver air operations for the MoD.

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We believe that every student whatever their background has the right to flourish, to achieve and to succeed and everything undertaken by Horncastle Education Trust should have this ambition at its heart. A 1:1 Teaching Assistants is required at each school to support pupils with learning difficulties. Experience and training in autism is a particular area we are seeking to develop further. The posts are for 30hrs per week, term time only. These contracts are linked to pupils with EHCP and is therefore temporary until the students leave our schools. Please contact either school for further information. Headteacher – Mr Paul Bargh

Frithville – 01205 750291

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The Support Staff Application Form can be found online www.horncastleeducationtrust.org. Send your completed form along with a covering letter telling us about your experience and the skills you could bring to our Trust. Applications can be made in writing or by email to: Frithville Primary School – louise.moy@frithville.lincs.sch.uk. Frithville Primary School, West Fen Drainside, Frithville, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 7EX New York Primary School – lisa.hawkins@newyork.lincs.sch.uk. New York Primary School Langrick Road, New York, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 4XH

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At both Frithville and New York Primary Schools we know that children learn best when they are happy and secure. We work hard to create a safe, caring and nurturing environment which encourages the children, but also the staff and to thrive as a community. In December 2018 both Primary Schools converted to academies and became part of the Horncastle Education Trust, along with Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School and Banovallum School. We have a Local Governing Body over the two schools comprising of local authority representatives, teaching staff, parents and community governors from both schools. Both schools are improving schools and were graded as “Good” in our last Ofsted inspections in February and March 2017. We believe that every child has an entitlement to a broad and balanced education. We are inclusive schools, which means that we receive children from all cultures and faiths and with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. We are committed to enabling all our children to achieve high standards of attainment and to reach their potential whatever their abilities. The aim is to make the curriculum as child centred as possible, making learning stimulating and fun. We understand that all children are different, and we try to find out how each child learns best. We believe the quality of learning is a direct result of the quality of teaching and constantly strive to improve. We have a commitment to working in partnership with parents, families and carers, and the wider school community. Our schools are community, and we are developing a network of support for our families based here at the school. We are mindful of the future and aim to prepare our children for the challenges of life yet to come. As well as equipping them with basic skills, we endeavour to develop in their personal qualities such as creativity, resourcefulness, independence and adaptability to enable them to become happy, successful and self-sufficient citizens of the 21st Century.

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EAW

121 EXPEDITIONARY AIR WING (EAW) IS RAF CONINGSBY’S CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT PJHQ SHOULD IT BE REQUIRED TO DEPLOY AT SHORT NOTICE.

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he EAW attended Ex AGILE EAGLE in November 2021 and conducted a scenario-based command post exercise. This exercise incorporated elements from across all A1-9 functions against and assessed them against NATO standards. The EAW achieved an excellent grading from the OTC and were certified as combat ready. An effort well achieved and well sought after. The training for the exercise commenced in the summer with the team having completed the online foundation package and group sessions with hypothetical scenarios. This brought the team to work cohesively and to understand the strengths we possessed and areas we should spend effort on improving.

We met weekly in the run up to the exercise and held scenario briefs to ensure all were read in. We pulled in other members on station to give feedback on where we could improve. Once we arrived at RAF Leeming, we were working in tents within a Rubb hangar with deployed IT communications equipment to simulate a HQ. The EAW quickly settled into the layout and identified a battle rhythm which was adjusted as required throughout the exercise. The EAW was split into the NATO pillars: Command, Ops, Logs and FP. Each pillar worked within their new chain of command adapting from the traditional A1-9 functions. The EAW worked on a primary tasking of providing QRA for the exercise which

included day-to-day and priority tasks whilst working alongside various injects and responding dynamically. After the walk through a crash exercise on day one, we had to work through increasing threat levels and protective dress categories throughout the week. Increasingly malicious packages were discovered including a UXO which meant we had to ‘bug out’ to our alternative HQ. Increasing threat from protestor groups cutting wires in the perimeter fence meant our drills regarding security had to be paramount. The EAW ensured communication was effective and everyone knew what was going on. Each pillar had its own respective injects throughout the week, however many

were integrated across pillars to ensure all members of the EAW were involved one way or another. The first half of the week we were mentored by the NATO force evaluators in the nuances of NATO reports. In typical comms style, the communications network fell down a few times, but it stretched our response and resilience and the battle rhythm remained largely unaffected. Cross pillar communication was high and the EAW worked effectively to ensure we could all get tasking completed on time. The week was good with morale high throughout, much was learnt and many came away with a new perspective and a way of working.

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TAKE ON THE TON! 25th and 26th June sees the return of the 100km JET10 Relay; we’re asking teams of ten (or fewer, if you think you’ve got more miles in your legs!) to take on a 10x10km relay in a way that best embodies JET’s ethos of ‘overcoming adversity’. Last year saw some

SADDLE UP! We couldn’t sign off without a nod to our fabulous cycling sportive, JETRide, which is back with a bang in 2022. This year’s event starts from RAF College Cranwell on 25th September and sees the introduction of a beginners’ distance of 30 miles. Thank you to everyone at RAF Coningsby who supports the Jon Egging Trust; we look forward to seeing many

incredible challenges laid down, including pulling armoured vehicles, pushing aeroplanes and even a team who competed onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth. We can’t wait to see what teams come up with this year! To sign up, or to find out more info, please visit joneggingtrust. org.uk/events.

There are also 60 and 100 mile routes for those who love a challenge, and this year we’re also introducing a remote entry option which will be particularly popular with those who are deployed, overseas or operating outside Lincolnshire. familiar faces - and some new ones too we hope - at our events and Blue Skies sessions this year.

ON YOUR MARKS, JET SET… It’s been a busy 12 months for the Jon Egging Trust team in Lincolnshire and 2022 is shaping up to be even busier. As ever, we’re on the hunt for willing athletes and volunteers, so if you’re looking for something a little different to get involved in, please read on. GIVING BACK Was there someone in your life who helped you believe in yourself and encouraged you to follow your dreams? That’s exactly what our inspiring JET volunteers do for our young students. This year, we’re once again delivering our flagship Blue Skies programmes at RAF Coningsby, to students from Barnes Wallis Academy. Our sessions focus on teamwork,

communication, leadership and aspiration. If you’d like to volunteer to get involved in supporting and inspiring our students, many of whom are very underconfident and lacking in self-belief when they join Blue Skies, then we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Lincolnshire’s Youth Programmes Manager, Nicola Ingamells, on nicola.ingamells@ joneggingtrust.org.uk

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RAF CONINGSBY CHARITIES COMMITTEE

MOVEMBER EVENT

In November 2021, Whole Force personnel from RAF Coningsby participated in Movember fundraising for awareness of men’s mental health and suicide prevention, prostate and testicular cancer.

s well as the numerous individuals obtaining sponsorship from family, friends and colleagues, additional Station events also took place towards this aim. As part of the Road Safety Week, MT organised a car wash and vehicle safety check, they used this event as a fundraiser towards Movember. The Catering Flight / ESS provided 50 cakes that were served alongside beverages whilst customer’s vehicles were cleaned and checked. The Stn Cdr, along with other customers, remarked how they tasted as amazing as they looked! Thanks to WO Edwards, Mel Chaney, Cpl Cairns & their team for providing and decorating the cakes, with donations of £200 received. On 29th Sgt Jess Storrie conducted a cupcake sale in the Officers’ Mess. Having spent the previous day slaving over the oven, her Biscoff, lemon, red velvet, chocolate, vanilla and dairy-free cakes were snapped up eagerly by those visiting the mess. Jess was assisted by Sgt Wetton and Cpl Henderson from ATC, both of whom are not on the committee but offered their valuable time. Following this, judging for the best moustache was conducted under the watchful and authoritative eye of the SWO with the 2021 winner being Fg Off Yazdan Chowdhury, who received the prize of a facial grooming kit. These combined events, plus individual sponsorship has thus far raised £720. Thanks to all who partook, contributed and assisted towards this worthwhile cause in its 18th year.

MOVING FORWARD, THE CHARITIES COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP! After the curtailment of events in 2020 due to the world pandemic, the committee with a new OiC started to ramp up their activities from Q2 of 2021. There are going to be four main planned events for 2022, details which will be advertised throughout. One of the committee’s objectives is to record the accumulated fundraising of the unit, either as individuals or sec / Wg events. We’re aware that there may be the belief that by declaring

sponsorship, a percentage of this must be ‘donated’ to the cttee for onward transmission to Stn supported charities. This is not true; your sponsorship can be donated in full to your

chosen cause. In order for us to achieve our objectives and provide a fulfilling list of events, we need more Whole Force personnel to join the committee in a variety of roles.

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P are prescribed hormones by their doctors to bring their bodies into alignment with their gender identity. Some undergo surgery as well. But not all transgender people can or will take those steps, and a transgender identity is not dependent upon physical appearance or medical procedures. QUEER - An adjective used by some people whose sexual orientation is not exclusively heterosexual. Typically, for those who identify as queer, the terms lesbian, gay, and bisexual are perceived to be too limiting and/or fraught with cultural connotations they feel don’t apply to them. Some people may use queer, or genderqueer, to describe their gender identity and/or gender expression. Once considered a pejorative term, queer has been reclaimed by some LGBTQ people to describe themselves; however, it is not a universally accepted term even within the LGBTQ community. QUESTIONING - Sometimes, when the Q is seen at the end of LGBT, it can also mean questioning. This term describes someone who is questioning their sexual orientation or gender

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PRIDE? Pride commemorates the Stonewall riots, which began in the early hours of June 28, 1969, after police raided the Stonewall Inn bar in New York City’s Greenwich Village neighbourhood. This event galvanized the gay community and sparked greater political activism Early Gay Pride events (often called Freedom Day or Gay Liberation Day) were often sparsely attended and encountered protests, particularly because of the outlandish costumes that some marchers wore. 1978 what is perhaps the most-recognized symbol of Gay Pride made its debut at the San Francisco event: the rainbow flag. In the 1960’s preceding decades were not welcoming times for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Americans. For instance, solicitation of same-sex relations was illegal in New York City. For such reasons, LGBT individuals flocked to gay bars and clubs, places of refuge where they could express themselves openly and socialize without worry. However, the New York State Liquor Authority penalized and shut down establishments that served alcohol to known or suspected LGBT individuals, arguing that the mere gathering of homosexuals was “disorderly.”

Thanks to activists’ efforts, these regulations were overturned in 1966, and LGBT patrons could then be served alcohol. But engaging in gay behavior in public (holding hands, kissing or dancing with someone of the same sex) was still illegal, so police harassment of gay bars continued.

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RAF ULTRA RUNNING EVER CONSIDERED DOING AN ULTRA RUN? Ultra running has increased exponentially over the last 10 years and the RAF are looking into the sport, with the aim of having it formally recognised by the UK Armed Forces Sports Board.

or anyone that has never heard of ultra running or would like to know more, then continue reading and if it sparks an interest, please contact the undersigned. Many readers may be thinking, what is ultra running? Strictly speaking, an ultra run is anything longer than a marathon (26.2 miles or 42.1 km). However, most ultra runs start at the 50 km (31 miles) distance and can go up to 100’s of km over multiple days and multiple terrains. The most common distances being 50km, 100km and 100 miles. Having spoken to several people about my own ultra running experience, I quite often get comments such as: ‘there is no way I could run that far’, ‘you are mad’ or ‘you must be superhuman’. Well, some of us may be mad but we are certainly not superhuman and very few ultra runners ‘run’ the whole route. In fact, the average pace for an ultra runner across all age groups is around 14.30 min/mile1. Depending on how long you

have at rest stops, this is almost walking pace. Of course, there are individuals that go a lot faster and that is the great thing about ultra running there is an event for all abilities. Sqn Ldr Alfred Hall talks about why he decided to take on an ultra run this year. He stated: “I’d seen ultra runners and events but just thought they were an absolute flogging and not for me with my dodgy knees! A few years ago, I started parkrun and met people there who seemed like me and they explained more about it. At parkrun, I manage 8-minute mile pace, but they do their ultras at 14-15 minute mile pace. I’ve tried that a few times and now really enjoy the pace, which I manage by jogging a section and then walking. Lockdown really helped and I noticed how much more I was enjoying being out at a slower pace”. The health benefits of exercise are well documented and include improved physiological and psychological effects. But what makes ultra

running different? As someone that has completed a variety of ultra events over the last 20 years (most recently being the 100km Thames Path Challenge last year), the biggest drive for me is the exhilaration I feel when I go over the finish line after being on my feet for over 15 hours. I personally don’t care about my time, it is the psychological challenge of finishing the event that attracts me – being able to push my body through the tiredness of the previous miles. The other plus is that I can eat chocolate without feeling guilty! The average person burns between 314-391 calories per hour at a brisk walking pace of 3.5mph and 606-755 calories per hour running at 5mph 3. So, for a 50km (31mile) event, that equates to around 2,800–3,500 and 3,700-4,600 calories respectively! All shapes, sizes and levels of fitness participate in ultra runs and with the right training you too can complete one. To put this into perspective, 544 people competed in the

100km Thames Path Challenge I did last year; the first person came in at 09 hours 57 mins and the last person in 36 hours 14 mins. An ultra run is also a good way of raising money for charity. Last year’s Thames Path Challenge raised nearly £1.5 million! An ultra run is a challenging event, it wouldn’t be worth doing it if it wasn’t, but it is one that can give you an immense sense of achievement when you finish it, whatever your ability. If ultra running is something you would consider trying or you have any further questions, then please contact the undersigned. Contact details: Sgt Caroline MaynardBurrows. Caroline.maynardburrows393@mod.gov.uk Cpl Thomas Phillips. Thomas.phillips113@mod. gov.uk

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