It is with deep regret that we announce the death of RAF Police Corporal Rebecca Hudson, who sadly passed away on Friday 23 May 2025.
Corporal Hudson, 32, was a Military Working Dog Handler based at RAF Coningsby where she was renowned for her warm open nature and bubbly personality which would light up a room.
Brought up in Stourport, Bec joined the Royal Air Force in 2015. After completing her RAF Police training, she was posted to RAF Waddington where she was teamed with Military Working Dog “Ina”. After a short period together, they went on to compete and achieve first place at the station dog trials, earning an excellent certificate and winning best arena. Bec was then posted to RAF Coningsby in 2024 where she was teamed with Military Working Dog “Dax”. Again, Bec achieved first place in the station dog trials earning her a place at the RAF Police UK Military Working Dog Trials for a second time.
Devoted to her dogs and her teammates, she never missed a chance to train her dog or hang out with her friends. A proud home-owner, a gamer and a music lover Bec had been known to enjoy a bit of karaoke! She leaves behind a space that can’t be filled. Genuine to the core, endlessly thoughtful and kind. She had a quiet unassuming strength always nurturing those around her - a loyal friend and a devoted RAF Police Dog Handler her loss is immeasurable and is keenly felt by everyone. Every person and every dog that crossed Bec’s path came away better for it. She left people and dog’s alike feeling more loved, more seen, more at ease.
Bec will be sorely missed, and our thoughts remain with her family at this sad time.
Group Captain Samantha Bunn, Provost Marshal (RAF)/Commander Air Security Force.
"The tragic loss of Cpl Bec Hudson has been profoundly felt by every single member of the RAF Police. This is absolutely testament to her personable nature, professionalism and dedication to her role as an RAF Police Dog Handler. Her absence will be felt for many years to come, not just by the dogs she dedicated so much time to, but the whole of the RAF Police. We have been deprived of a truly special individual who has been taken from us far too soon. Fiat Justitia."
Group Captain Paul O'Grady, Station Commander, RAF Coningsby:
“The devastating loss of Cpl Bec Hudson has had a profound impact on the whole Royal Air Force Coningsby team, most keenly felt in the Military Working Dogs Section. Bec was one of our brightest and best. She undertook her duties as a RAF Police Dog Handler with commitment and professionalism, and with the joy of someone who was passionate about her task. I know that she will be deeply missed, as a valued and experienced colleague, but primarily as a friend. Our thoughts and condolences are with Bec’s family at this very sad time.”
Flight Lieutenant John Davis, Officer Commanding RAF Police, RAF Coningsby:
"I am deeply saddened by the loss of Bec Hudson. She was not only a dedicated professional but also a genuinely kind and compassionate person who brought warmth and positivity to every day at work. Her love for dogs, her strength, and her unwavering support for those around her made her truly special. It’s hard to put into words how much she’ll be missed. She leaves behind an incredible family, and our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time."
