Night flying and large aircraft activity is expected at Royal Air Force Wittering from 14th – 19th May inclusive, and from 22nd – 26th May inclusive. Pyrotechnics are also likely to be used from 16th – 19th May.
Royal Air Force Wittering is reaching out to its neighbours and the nearby equestrian establishments to inform them of a change to the usual pattern of activity including flying and the use of pyrotechnics. There will be flying and pyrotechnics during the day, with night flying also due to take place.
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Training under different conditions is essential in modern military operations. RAF Wittering is one of several stations where field and flying training can be conducted.
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The opportunity afforded to the engineers and logisticians of RAF Wittering and personnel from other Force Elements to train together, with aircraft, is especially important as the work they do underpins successful Air Operations.
Wing Commander Niki Duncan is the Station Commander at RAF Wittering. She said: “I am deeply conscious that night flying and the use of pyrotechnics can be disturbing however it is an essential part of the training required by RAF aircraft and its personnel to support operations. All military airfields in the UK take their share of training and we continue to do our best to minimise the disruption and disturbance to our neighbours.”
