RAF personnel around the world pause and lay poppy wreath in memory of those who served to defend our way of life today.
Oman
RAF personnel currently deployed on Exercise MAGIC CARPET at the Air Exercise area in Dhofar Governorate, Oman attended a ceremony with RAF Deputy Commander Operations, Air Marshal Gerry Mayhew CBE.
During a busy exercise programme, the detachment of over 300 personnel took a moment to offer their respects for the sacrifices that fellow soldiers, sailors and airmen have made over the years in keeping Britain safe.
"I am privileged to be with our personnel here in Oman to commemorate Armistice Day. It is hugely important to honour those who have come before us and to recognise the sacrifice not just of those who have served. "
Air Marshal Mayhew
RAF Deputy Commander Operations
"On a busy frontline-focussed force, it is important to stop and reflect on the sacrifice of those who served in the Armed Forces before us. Their bravery and courage in challenging circumstances continues to inspire and deeply influence the mindset of our personnel today."
Detachment Commander and Officer Commanding 2 (Army Cooperation) Squadron
The two-week Exercise strengthens the RAF’s role as a key partner for Oman, demonstrates its ability to deploy world class capabilities and deliver high quality training opportunities.
Ramstein
Military personnel based at Headquarters Allied Air Command at Ramstein Air Base marked Remembrance Day with a multinational parade.
Group Captain Pip Harding paid homage to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, recalling those lost; following readings by Wing Commander Pete Thorbjornsen RAF and Lieutenant Colonel Charleen Coulbeck, Royal Canadian Air Force. Those in attendance paused in silence to remember as the Last Post was performed at 11:00am.
"The Ramstein Community gathered today to remember the courage, devotion to duty, and the self-sacrifice of the men and women in our Armed Forces. We also recall the toil, endurance, and suffering of those not in uniform whose support is so vital to our service people every day."
Group Captain Pip Harding
UK Senior National Representative
The poignant geographic location, with a backdrop of the 30 NATO national flags, and the staffs of many Allied nations present symbolised the strength of unity and opportunity to reflect on how far we have come through history. Following the parade, a multinational team from the headquarters completed a Remembrance Vigil Run carrying NATO flags around the borders of the base.
