Flight Lieutenant Smith from RAF Brize Norton has been awarded the Carmen’s Royal Air Force Cup for 2024.
The Carmen’s Royal Air Force Cup, founded by the Worshipful Company of Carmen in 2001 recognises the greatest contribution by any officer to operational logistics during the previous year.
Flight Lieutenant Smith attended Plaisterers’ Hall in London in February at the Worshipful Company of Carmen’s annual Defence Awards Dinner, and was presented the Cup by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal.
Working in multiple high tempo operational roles, Flight Lieutenant Smith handled several high-priority tasks whilst continuing to balance day-to-day running of Passenger Planning at RAF Brize Norton, working extended hours, and showing exemplary dedication to the success of operations. In her current role as Officer Commanding Air Cargo, Flight Lieutenant Smith improved working procedures and oversaw large projects, enhancing the working lives of her team.
Flight Lieutenant Smith said:
“I can’t believe I was even considered for an award, let alone win it! My team and I have worked incredibly hard over the past year to create something truly special; my thanks go out to them all.
"It means so much to me to have the honour of accepting this award on behalf of the teams I’ve had the pleasure to work with. The evening of the award ceremony itself was surreal. Having dinner on a top table, in London, with the Princess Royal is something I’ll certainly remember for a long time after I have retired from service”
Flight Lieutenant Smith
RAF Brize Norton
