Defence Minister outlines progress on building a Better Defence Estate

July 25, 2018 — RAF Families Federation

Good progress is being made on the MOD’s plans for more modern and efficient military bases, Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood has told Parliament. In a statement to MPs, Mr Ellwood confirmed that the MOD has already disposed of nine sites and has advanced its plans for the release of other sites which have been identified for sale… More information

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Royal Navy pilot flying RAF Typhoon

November 20, 2013 — RAF Families Federation

TYPHOONLt Ollie Pocock has become the first Royal Navy pilot to serve on a front line RAF Typhoon Sqn. Lt Pocock, 25, from Bristol joined No 6 Sqn based at RAF Leuchars and is currently flying sorties as part of a syllabus enabling him to… More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

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New longer Basic training course now includes Force Development.

June 25, 2013 — RAF Families Federation

Basic trainingRAF recruits have graduated from the new, longer, Basic Recruit Training Course (BRTC) at RAF Halton. The graduating recruits were the first to begin the new extended training course which… More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

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