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Find the RAF Regiment Association Branch Closest to You
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Join The RAF Regiment Association
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In Memory of Those Who Have Left Us
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The RAF Regiment Association is proud to remember those past and present who have served in its ranks.
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RAF Regiment Association Announcements
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| Parcels to Operationally Deployed Units in Iraq and Afghanistan - Wednesday, October 08, 2008We have just been in receipt of a message from the Regimental Secretary. He has had a request for us to stop being so generous in sending so many goodies to the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Because of the overwhelming response from people like ourselves who support the lads over there, the amount of transport aircraft space has been overwhelmed with mail; some 140000 pieces of it. All of these have to be checked for contraband and politically sensitive items and then posted on to the troops. This causes delays in getting personal letters through to individuals. More importantly, it delays the air freight of operational items which contribute significantly to the operational effectiveness and safety of the troops So the BFPO would like you to desist sending stuff out unless it is addressed to a specific individual, especially in the run up to Xmas. If you wish to make a contribution you can make a donations may be made direct to Forces' charities, such as UK4U Thanks!, the RAF Benevolent Fund, the British Legion, Poppyscotland, SSAFA and Help4Heroes or, indeed, the RAF Regt Fund. You may even encourage your local branch to put on some rockape beer for the troops on their return from operations. Please pass this on to all members and acquaintances.
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| Thanksgiving Service for SACs Livingstone and Thompson, KIA, of 3 Sqn RAF Regt (Date Updated) - Thursday, September 25, 2008
A Service of Thanksgiving will be held to commemorate the lives of SAC Gnrs Livingstone and Thompson of 3 Sqn RAF Regt and 504 Sqn RAuxAF respectively, who were Killed in Action in Afghanistan on 13 Apr 08.
It will be held on Tuesday 25 Nov 08 (not Thursday 27th as in some earlier announcements) at Peterborough Cathedral, between 1430-1530.
Further details will be announced by the Sqn shortly.
Maximum Corps attendance will be encouraged.
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| HRH Prince Harry - Appointment as Honorary Air Commandant of RAF Honington - Thursday, September 25, 2008
HM The Queen (our Air Commodore in Chief) has graciously approved the appointment of HRH Prince Harry as Honorary Air Commandant (HACmdt) of RAF Honington.
Note that the title is not Honorary Air Commodore, since he is a serving officer, like his elder brother, HRH Prince William, who has also been appointed HACmdt of RAF Coningsby. T
he chosen title confers no rank, thus allowing the Prince to use his current serving rank during visits, should he wish to do so.
This is a signal honour for the Station and yet more evidence of Honington's relevance, operational focus and profile. More details will be published in due course.
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| Operational Awards to members of the RAF Regiment - Thursday, June 05, 2008Operational Awards List No 30 published on 7th March 2008 read more ...
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United Kingdom National Defence Association (UKNDA)
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The United Kingdom National Defence Association (UKNDA) purpose is:
To campaign for SUFFICIENT, APPROPRIATE and FULLY FUNDED ARMED FORCES that the Nation needs to defend effectively our Country, its people, their security and vital interests at home and worldwide.
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From the Chairman of the RAF Regiment Association
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Group Captain Steven Brereton Martin CBE RAF (Ret’d) National Chairman
 The RAF Regiment Association offers a warm welcome to all members of the RAF Regiment, whether still serving or long-since retired.
As you will see from this website, the RAF Regiment Association has a number of Branches where members can meet and socialise with friends, old and new, to share and extend the fellowship of service. If you cannot, or prefer not to, join a Branch, you can hold individual membership of the RAF Regiment Association by joining the HQ Roll. Either way, you will be made very welcome.
We were all members of a unique and respected fighting force and it is right that we should continue to share in the pride of our service as Rock Apes.
Per Ardua
Steven Brereton Martin
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Find Out More About The History of The RAF Regiment
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Calling all WWII veterans and specifically in the war against Germany
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THE RAF REGIMENT IN THE WAR AGAINST GERMANY & ITALY 1942-46
Dr Nigel Warwick is the historian who wrote the book: Constant Vigilance: The RAF Regiment in the Burma Campaign. He is seeking information from those veterans of World War 2 to inform future volumes of the Corps History.
To enable Dr Warwick to make contact with appropriate people for follow-up communications, interviews etc. he would like our veterans involved in World War 2 and specifically in the war against Germany to complete a questionnaire, which can be downloaded by clicking this link.
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read this PDF document, you can download Adobe Reader here
This material will be used in the preparation of further volumes of the history of the RAF Regiment in the Second World War. An important aspect of gathering material for a book of this kind is to obtain personal accounts from those who actually served in the Regiment during these campaigns. Historical documents such as the Operations Record Book (Form 540) and official reports will be used to provide a solid structure to the book, however, personal stories and views of those involved on the ground provide a further and vital dimension.
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Buy Your Regimental Cufflinks Here to Support The RAF Regiment Museum
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A new range of quality Silver-Gilt RAF Regiment Cufflinks is now available.
Made by Collins & Sons, the Crown Jewellers, they are in Sterling Silver but 'Dead Gilt & Burnished', which means they are hard gold plated. They have a chain link fitting with an engravable oval disc. The Special Introductory Price is £47.50 a pair, plus £4.50 P&P Ins (Special Delivery).
A 9ct Gold version will also be available on Special Order (Price On Application, but sit down before asking). Those requiring further details should contact the Wing Commander M R Hooker RAF (Retd), RAF Regiment Secretary at RAF Honington 01359 23 7824.
Download an Order Form Here for RAF Regiment Cufflinks
RAF Regiment Blazer Buttons.
The RAF Regiment Museum is proud to sponsor, and offer for sale, a unique set of RAF Regiment Blazer Buttons. Manufactured exclusively for the Corps, the buttons are made by none other than G E Collins and Sons Ltd, Crown Jewellers. The finish of the buttons is known as 'Dead Gilt & Burnished', which means they are gilded in a matt finish and the highlights are then polished by hand to give a bright polished finish; hence there are two differing contrasts on the button. Available in sets of 6 large and 8 cuff buttons; the earlier 6 6 sets are no longer supplied. Magnificently boxed, the button sets may be ordered direct from the Museum. All profits from the sale will go towards the Museum Refurbishment Project.
Download an Order Form Here for RAF Regiment Blazer Buttons
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Copyright of Photographs on this Site
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Many of the photographs used on this website have Crown Copyright and are reproduced courtesy of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), RAF Regiment Squadrons, RAF Regiment Association and individuals. Reproduction of these images may only be done for personal use and not for any commercial purpose. Reproduction of these images in other publications is only allowed with the written authority of the appropriate MOD representative via the National Secretary of the RAF Regiment Association.
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Appeal for Historical Photographs - Humber Armoured Cars
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Appeal for Historical Photographs - Humber Armoured Cars
There is a need for photographs (for the forthcoming RAF Regiment-sponsored RAF Armoured Cars history book) of Humber Armoured Cars as used by 1 Armoured Car Company in the latter stages of the North African Campaign (late 1942-43). They are not to be confused with the Humber Light Reconnaissance Vehicles (modified Humber cars) used by II Sqn RAF Regiment Iraq post World War II after the GMC Otter vehicles were disposed of. If anyone has such copies, the Regiment Secretary would appreciate their loan for copying. They will of course be returned and attributed in the book.
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The RAF Regiment Through The Years
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Find Out More About The RAF Regiment Today
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Keep Up To Date With RAF Regiment Events
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MOD Videos of II Squadron RAF Regiment in Iraq
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II Squadron RAF Regiment are featured on the RAF Careers website which tells the story of II Sqn's deployment to OP TELLIC (Iraq). Find our more and look at the videos.
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Operation BANNER (Northern Ireland) Commemoration - 10 SEP 08
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The Ministry of Defence is holding an official service to honour members of the UK Forces and civil servants who lost their lives or were injured in Northern Ireland. It will also pay tribute to over 300,000 personnel who served in the Province on Operation Banner, the official title for military operations in Northern Ireland, between 1969 and 2007. There are 2,000 tickets available for people to attend the event, which is being held on Wed 10 Sep 08 at St Paul's Cathedral, London.
The Service will be an opportunity to give thanks to the many servicemen, women and civil servants who served in Northern Ireland and to remember those who gave their lives helping to bring stability to the Province over 38 years.
Tickets are available for the Commemorative Service for Armed Forces veterans of Operation Banner, including MOD civilians, and the families and friends of those who lost their lives. Download an application form here
The closing date for applications is Wed 13 Aug 08. Tickets will be issued to successful applicants by 27 August 2008. Each applicant will receive a ticket and one for their guest as required.
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RAF Regiment Commemorative Painting - 'THE BATTLE OF AL WAKI - 2007'
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RAF Regiment Commemorative Painting - 'THE BATTLE OF AL WAKI - 2007'
You will no doubt be aware of the ferocious firefight involving No1 Squadron RAF Regiment and Iraqi militant forces in Al Waki Market, Basra, in July 2007. Sadly, LAC Martin Beard was Killed in Action, but the Corps acquitted itself magnificently despite overwhelming odds. The action was, of course, recognized subsequently by the award of a Military Cross to Corporal David Hayden and a Mention in Despatches to Senior Aircraftman Ben Wharton. The Commandant General has agreed that this notable engagement should be commemorated and recorded for future generations of the Corps. We have duly approached Mr Stuart Brown, an outstanding artist who specializes in military subjects and is best known for his Special Forces subjects. He has also undertaken commissions for the Jordanian Royal Family.
His high quality, dynamic style promises us a truly impressive piece of fine art of which we can all be proud. Indeed, even the preliminary sketches provided by Mr Brown are quite superb. The total cost for the oil painting and some 600 limited-edition prints, will be around £7,750; the prints will of course provide a subsequent source of revenue for the RAF Regiment Fund. To secure the sum required to commission the piece, I ask you, on behalf of the Commandant General, to consider making personal contributions. Cheques may be made payable to 'RAF Regiment Fund', and sent to: Al Waki Painting, c/o The RAF Regiment Secretary, RAF Honington, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1EE.
We have an opportunity to acquire a fitting and dynamic commemoration, of outstanding quality, that will pay tribute not only to this specific engagement, but to all the members of our Corps who continue to serve their country so magnificently and with such regularity on operations. We do hope that you will feel able to support this exciting and worthwhile project.
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