RAF Waddington

The synthetic training delivered was aimed at preparing 8 Sqn and Battlespace Management Force personnel for deployment on the foremost coalition air power exercise in the world.

10 schools from the local area have been at RAF Waddington showcasing their designs in our annual STEM event Project X.

Personnel from 8 Squadron went to Holy Trinity Churchyard, Sunningdale, to tend the grave of Air Commodore Ferdinand West - the first Royal Air Force Victoria Cross recipient.

Engraved paving slabs have been purchased and laid all over the country to commemorate Victoria Cross Winners.

Recently No. 56 Squadron personnel exercised their newly acquired ‘Freedom of the District’ in North Weald, parading through the village in this, the RAF’s Centenary year.

In June the cycling team and support crew commenced their 500 mile, 100 hours cycling challenge, with the aim of visiting 100 current and former RAF Stations.

RAF Waddington has been celebrating the exceptional people that make up the ISTAR Whole Force.

On Sunday 10 June 18, No. 56 Squadron personnel were able to exercise their newly acquired ‘Freedom of the District’ in the village of North Weald.

The RAF Waddington Chaplains recently celebrated RAF100 with a special Station Church Service, followed by a  Church Fete.