Royal Air Force Music Services was recently awarded the Strike Command Efficiency Trophy at the annual Global Enablement (GE) Conference. The award builds on the traditions and service of Strike Command (1968-2007) and recognises the GE Force/Wing which has consistently performed to the highest standard and demonstrated the ethos of GE.
Here are just some of the 654 engagements and countries RAF Music has had the privilege of performing in over the last 12 months: Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Belfast International Tattoo, Gibraltar, Public Duties (Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle), Lord Mayor’s Show, Festival of Remembrance, National Act of Remembrance, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Norwegian Military Tattoo, His Majesty The King’s Birthday in Cyprus, FA Cup Final, RAuxAF100 Parade, His Majesty The King’s Birthday in Thailand, Music Man Project, D-Day 80th, Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, PRIDE, Bruges International Tattoo and many more.
Principal Director of Music (RAF), Wing Commander (Wg Cdr) Murray was presented with the trophy by Commander Global Enablement, Air Commodore (Air Cdre) Thompson at the GE Conference held on board HMS Warrior. The Royal Air Force Salon Orchestra provided musical support for the occasion.
"Every year Commander Global Enablement awards the Strike Command Efficiency Trophy to the GE Unit which has demonstrated exceptional commitment and Service. I am proud to announce that this year, the Musicians and Enablers of Royal Air Force Music have been recognised for their dedication, skill and hard work and are awarded the Trophy. The Royal Air Force Music team exemplify excellence and elevate the spirit of the Royal Air Force through the huge number of performances they conduct across the globe supporting both the Royal Air Force and UK Defence."
Air Commodore Thompson
Commander Global Enablement
When presenting the trophy to Wg Cdr Murray, Air Cdre Thompson closed his speech with, “What a team we have!”
