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Coningsby Motorcycle Club
Yes that ’s right; I think we’re awesome ! I know it ’s a big call , but I reckon I can back it up. Our members choose to ride machines of transportation that deliberately allow the elements access to […]
41Sqn UPDATE
FLT LT ERIC LOCK – POSSIBLY THE GREATEST BATTLE OF BRITAIN PILOT YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF. Recently, as part of the anniversary of the Battle of Britain, members of 41 Sqn were privileged to attend a memorial to pay their […]
29(R) SQN UPDATE
29(R) Squadron has always played host to a lot of visitors throughout the year. From Rugby World Cup winning captains (did we mention we took Richie McCaw flying?!), to foreign dignitaries and work experience students, regardless of who comes, the […]
3(F) Sqn Is Awesome
Once again, the past few months have been extremely exciting on 3(Fighter) Squadron. Since our return from Malaysia at the end of October 14 our main focus has been the delivery of UK Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) as well as […]
Exercise Luxembourg Wings Remembrance Weekend 2014
On a glorious October morning, 15 personnel from Dept h Support Squadron (DSS) departed RAF Coningsby to attend a ceremonial and engagement event at the Royal Air Force Associations (RAFA Luxembourg Branch) Commemoration weekend 2014. The RAFA has over 400 […]
Cadet Bushcraft Weekend
Thetford Forest 6-7 September 2014. Earlier this year I was approached by FS Paul Fido to ask if I would be interested in leading a bushcraft weekend for the RAF Coningsby (17 Sqn) Air Cadets. A weekend away, living in […]
Reflections on a special year of celebration and commemoration
What’s the difference between… is a good way to start a joke. My personal favourite is: What’s the difference between a RAF Regt Gunner and a soldier? Answer: You can’t dip a RAF Regt Gunner in a boiled egg! So, […]
41(R) TEST AND EVALUATION SQN TAKE P1E(B) ON HIGHRIDER
BOOM! 41(R) TES have just completed Exercise HIGHRIDER! ‘HIGHRIDER’ is the codename given to the Air Warfare Centre flying trials conducted in the USA. On 21 Sep 14, for the second time this year, 41(R) Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES) […]