83 Expeditionary Air Group, the RAF’s HQ in the Middle East, has won an Air & Space Power Association award.
In announcing the award, the Air and Space Power Association described 83 EAG as "the RAF’s operational HQ that controls the Expeditionary Air Wings in the Middle East and is a prime example of the UK’s delivery of world class air power."
This award was accepted on behalf of 83 EAG by Group Captain Diggle, who until recently was Deputy Air Component Commander (Middle East) and Officer Commanding 83 Expeditionary Air Group.
The Air and Space Power Association criteria for the award states, the award is given annually to “the RAF, Fleet Air Arm, or Army Air Corps individual, team, unit or formation that has, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, made a significant and demonstrable contribution to improving the understanding of the importance, relevance and utility of Air and Space Power to the United Kingdom.”
“I am delighted that the Air and Space Power Association has recognised the excellent work of all those who have deployed to the Middle East to form 83 EAG or the subordinate units. This award recognised the outstanding work that they continue to do at this difficult time.”
Group Captain Hannah Bishop
Deputy Air Component Commander (Middle East) and Officer Commanding 83 Expeditionary Air Group
