Remembrance 2023

Remembrance weekend saw RAF Cosford personnel attend various Remembrance parades across Shropshire and the West Midlands. 

In Wolverhampton, ceremonial drill of the rifle being lowered to respect the fallen during the Remembrance parade on Sunday 12th November 2023

RAF Cosford personnel march down Albrighton streets for Remembrance ceremony on 12th November 2023

Starting the weekend with the stations Remembrance outside Station Headquarters on Friday 10th November 2023, where RAF Cosford personnel came together to hold a ceremony to remember those who have fought before us for our nation and made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom that we enjoy today. 

RAF Cosford general overview of the Remembrance parade outside of SHQ on Friday 10th November 2023

Chief Technician James Buckley, member of RAF Cosford's Voluntary band sounded the bugle call of the last post.  

Sunday 12th November saw our personnel deploy to a number of local communities to parade in Remembrance Ceremonies.

RAF Cosford personnel on parade in the pouring rain at Wolverhampton Remembrance Parade

Group Captain Cameron Gibb attended the Albrighton Ceremony and Wing Commander Penelope Brady laid our wreath of poppies in Wolverhampton. 

Group Captain Cameron Gibb taking the salute at Albrighton Remembrance Parade.

Wing Commander Penelope Brady lays a wreath at Wolverhampton Remembrance parade

 

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