RAF Regiment 8th Anniversary

RAF Regiment 80th Anniversary

On Thursday 20 Jan 22, Force Protection Training Flight (FPTF) in conjunction with FS Dye, 3FP Wg and Flt Lt Horsfield from the Air Land Integration Cell hosted Wg Cdr(Retd) Tim Jones as part of the RAF Regiment and RAF Armoured Car Companies 80/100 commemorations.

Wg Cdr(Retd) Tim Jones recorded a podcast that recited the historic and contemporary RAF Regiment operational commitments and the unique nature of our missions and operational environments focussed on the RAF Regiments contribution to the Dhofar rebellion. He also spoke about his time as an RAF Regiment officer and his award of the Sultan of Oman’s Distinguished Service Medal for Gallantry during the Dhofar campaign of which, he was the sole RAF Regiment recipient of that honour.

A fascinating insight into his time on Operations that had a very similar tone to our own recent deployments whereby it appears there are changes of kit and equipment but essentially the people, their attitude and comradery survives the test of time. Tim had also served at RAF High Wycombe during his time in the RAF Regiment in various staff officer roles when it was then known as Headquarters Strike Command.

It was an absolute pleasure to host Wg Cdr(Retd) Tim Jones and the podcast will be available in the Autumn. Tim will also be unveiling a newly commissioned “Salah” painting at RAF Honington later in the year at the next Salah Flight phase 2 Graduation.