RAF Wittering News

Royal Air Force Wittering said thank you to its personnel and their loved ones on Thursday as the Cambridgeshire Station held its annual Families’ Day.

A regular, and fun, feature in the calendar of most RAF Stations, Families Day’ is an opportunity for hardworking personnel to relax and enjoy themselves for an afternoon with their families, spouses and partners.

Wing Commander Jez Case is the Station Commander at RAF Wittering. He said: “There is a very real link between life at home and life at work. So today we are saying thank you, not only to our whole force, but to their families and loved ones for everything they give to the Defence of our country.”

Thursday’s cooler, but still pleasantly warm, temperatures allowed hundreds to come out and enjoy the attractions and flying displays. Families’ day wouldn’t be families’ day without an array of food stalls and Thursday was no exception, with hot and cold treats to suit almost very palate.

In addition to the attractions on the ground, there was a fine flying display from an RAF Grob Tutor, flown by Flight Lieutenant David John Gibbs of No 16 Squadron.

Flt Lt Gibbs said: “I’m delighted to be displaying for the home team at RAF Wittering. The station has given great support during the workup for the display, and I’m pleased so many people got an opportunity to witness the end result.”

Children of all ages had plenty to keep them occupied with an inflatable “It’s a Knockout”, archery, reptiles and creepy crawlies. Families’ Day was accompanied by selection of rousing and familiar tunes, expertly played by the Band of the RAF College Cranwell.

Wing Commander Case said: “Firstly I would like to thank our project officer, Flt Lt Scott and all the volunteers for all their hard work in making today such a success. They have done a great job, and you could tell from the smiles and laughter that everybody who came really enjoyed themselves, it was a pleasure to see.”