The RAF Coningsby Journal Issue 6 2011

BBMF 400 in 4

Boston Slog Results Coningsby Remembers The Fallen

THE GREEN Edition  ISSUE 6 2011 onetoone   CONTENTS ISSUE 6 2011 onetoone 

Stn Cdr’s Foreword • Gp Capt Sammy Sampson

Squadron news

XI Sqn 06 29(R) Sqn 08

Charity

BBMF 400 In 4 – Over £80K Raised 10 Thrift Shop 14 Harvest Festival 14 The Stroke Association 15 SSAFA Big Brew Up 15

SPort

Boston Slog 16 Rum Dance 18 International Defence Rugby 0 Nordic Eagle 

people & achievements

Padre’s Piece   Remembering The Fallen 26 s this edition of is littered with tales of Scouts 8 onetoone hits your charity events, community BonfireN ight 0 doorstep 2011 will activities, sports and 17 Sqn Air Cadets 0 be close to its end leadership events, youth RAFA Volunteers Visit The Stn 0 Aand what a year it has been!! activities and of course Lincolnshire V Force 1 The year started slowly as hosting visits to showcase the combination of the worst the excellence that resides winter weather in recent history on our station. Editorial & Distribution Team Editor’s Foreword • Sqn Ldr Gareth Howells and some very demanding The ability and capacity overseas deployments tested of everyone at RAF us to the limits of our capacity Coningsby to ebb and flow due to be posted in January, so far raised over £80,000 for the web address is listed on as a station. with these very different this will be my last edition as good causes, including the the opposite page. This is to What followed from demands, to give so much Editor. Therefore, I would like to Jon Egging Trust; the report on complement the hard copy March to September was a inside and outside of the express my thanks to all those the 24th annual Boston Slog rather than be a substitute frantic period of operational workplace, never ceases who have contributed to the which saw many runners and for it and should enable our deployments to conduct to amaze me - thank you Editor Publishers magazine over the last year, riders race a 28 mile round trip personnel deployed overseas operations over Libya and to everyone: family friends, Sqn Ldr Gareth Howells Lance Publishing Ltd, the distribution team, deputy – not for the faint hearted; and to keep in touch with station the much anticipated safe Service, civilian and industry 1st Floor, Tailby House, Bath Road, editors, publishers, and not least perhaps most importantly the life during any time away. return of Number 7 FP Wing colleagues alike for helping Deputy Editor Kettering NN16 8NL. of all, those who have taken the article which the front cover The new editor will be Fg Off Fiona Taylor Tel: 01536 512624 from Afghanistan. to make it happen. time to submit articles, providing reflects, detailing some of the Squadron Leader Ian Heath, OC Fax: 01536 515481 And as the articles in I am extremely proud of the lifeblood which sustains remembrance activities which Force Development Squadron, Distribution Email: [email protected] this edition will show, the your achievements during Lead: Sgt Keith Park (LS) www.lancepublishing.co.uk the magazine and allows us to took place in and around 01526 347939. In order to meet last part of the year has 2011 and as we enter the Deputy Lead: Cpl Gareth Thomas (LS) inform and record on life around Coningsby this year. the publishing deadline for demonstrated our ability festive period, I do hope Distribution Team: View Onetoone online at one of the Royal Air Force’s As I reflect back on my time Issue 1 in 2012, articles should to rapidly return to a life of that you make the most SAC Alison Calderwood (LS) www.onetooneonline.co.uk premiere stations. Please keep as Editor, I feel that I have ideally be sent to CON-FDS-OC ‘relative’ normality! I cannot of the opportunity to take SAC Liam Hopcroft (LS) the articles coming! upheld the traditions of helping by 16th January. Alternative express how impressed I am some well earned rest and SAC Iain Skelton (LS) Design In this edition, we have a create a quality, interesting e-mail addresses for submission SAC Paul White (LS) Danyella James with the manner in which, to celebrate what has been range of articles but my own and informative journal of are CON-GMB-121 Editor and post Libyan operations, a memorable year. My Printed By Advertising personal favourites include: Station life and I feel privileged the deputy editor, CON-FES- everyone has re-focussed heartfelt wishes to you all Lance Print Ltd Jo Marchant elcome to the sixth the report on the BBMF 400 to have had the opportunity SEF-OC. The address for postal their efforts towards doing for a happy and relaxing Tel: 01480 492183 Lance Publishing Ltd, and final edition miles in 4 days cycle ride to do so. We have also worked submissions is: OC Force as much as possible outside Christmas and a safe and 1st Floor, Tailby House, Bath Road, of onetoone for which took place together with the publishers to produce Development Squadron, RAF the workplace; this edition successful 2012. Kettering NN16 8NL 2011. As I am with the Red Arrows and has an online version as well now; Coningsby, LN4 4SY. Tel: (01536) 526674 W  XI SQN UPDATE ISSUE 6 2011 onetoone 

lot of the Sqn be losing our only Qualified Whilst a demanding course, I Finney’s Garage Langrick Road, have been working Flying Instructor, Flt Lt Matt understand that the participants Coningsby, Classic Car Maintenance Lincs LN4 4RU towards upgrades Johnstone; he’s heading off took solace in the fact that their • MOT £35 t: 01526 342665 either to pairs on an overseas exchange. weekends were their own and m: 07908477569 • Competitive rates on tyres Aleaders or from pairs to four We’re sure that he’ll have a they could do with them as they [email protected] • Small body repairs n ship leaders. This should help great time and we all hope pleased (read in to that: Dubai, undertaken in our new to balance out the Sqn when that he’ll be putting us up on Meeting Mama Mia and a fair up-to-date spray booth people start to move on. It a regular basis as we would amount of cash spent). Suffice to • Classic and kit car friendly should also allow the structure all like to come over and visit say, they appear to have had a • Full diagnosis service of the Sqn to ultimately (nudge, nudge Johno!). good time! available Feel free to ring for a quote maintain intact when we lose Perhaps though, the biggest Looking forward, the Christmas • Courtesy Car available a fair amount of our longer impact will be felt by losing period should provide a few social • Follow us on Facebook at standing members. Of those one of the most influential and gatherings to enable us catch up Facebook.com/finneysgarage to be moving on, Flt Lt’s respected figures on XI Sqn, WO with one another having been www.finneysgarage.co.uk

Sq Sonny Roe and Kev Broder will Sam McMillan. It will be a great sent various places across the be moving on to 29(R) Sqn to loss to see him go as he’s done so globe for so much of the year. start the Qualified Weapons much to help the Sqn get where What’s more, it will give us a Instructor Course. A year of it is today but we understand that chance to give a little back to the D&M T WING hard work, but hopefully very he has to move on at some point. partners and families who have rewarding flying, awaits them. So it is with much sadness that we stood by us whilst we were off Best of luck goes to resident say thank you, goodbye, and the doing what it is that we do. Next Mobile towbar fitting service Irishman Flt Lt Graham Cooke best of luck with the future! year brings with it a detachment Witter, Brink, & PCT Towbars supplied and fitted XI XI who has left us to become Adding to the Sqn though, Flt to Oman for Ex MAGIC CARPET. It Van Ply lining and extra seat fitting. an instructor on 29(R) Sqn Lt Adam Crickmore has joined provides the Sqn with a chance Service discount available and best wishes go to Flt Lt us fresh faced from the OCU. to get involved with some larger Now that the focus Tel: 01529 306670 Mobile: 07740 683867 Seymour who will now be He’s been met by the dream first scale combined air operations, has moved from Email [email protected] wearing the green and white week having been sent straight as well as a chance for newer Unit 3, Pride Court, Sleaford Enterprise Park, Op ELLAMY, XI Sqn badges of doom as StanEval out to the UAE to recover aircraft members to get some exposure Sleaford NG34 8GL has been using the (Standards and Evaluation) from a recent exercise. Welcome in the air to ground environment Web dandmtowing.co.uk last few months Flying. Flt Lt Jim Peterson has Crickers, we hope that you make with potential for some, if not all, to reflect and recently returned from a stint it back soon! pilots to get to drop high explosive regenerate. We in the Falklands but will also be As well as day to day munitions on their range. will also be saying heading North as he crosses operations at home, we have And so, it is here that we must goodbye to a the airfield to join 17 Test and also recently sent a further 3 leave you! We look forward to sizeable portion of Evaluation Sqn (TES). We’re pilots out to the UAE for ATLC, telling you all about what we’ve the Sqn over the expecting the TES’s output a 6 week multi-national large been up to later in the New Year. coming months, as to go up exponentially when force exercise which saw pilots Until then, have a very merry well as welcoming he gets there – good luck learn how to plan, supervise, fly Christmas and a happy new year new members in AJB Motors Jim! Furthermore, we’ll also and debrief complex scenarios. from XI Sqn! to the fold. Member of the Good Garage Scheme • General Servicing J J and repairs TYRES EXHAUSTS J J • Clutches SERVICING BRAKES supplied J PERFORMANCE PARTS and fitted J POLISHES J OILS • MoT J ONE STOP MOTORIST SHOP Preparation • Air conditioning SERVICING FOR £55 recharging and Servicing PLUS PARTS Electronic fault diagnosis OPEN MON - SAT 9 - 6 using the latest software for ABS, Airbag and Engine SUNDAY 10 - 5 Management faults NORTHGATE, SLEAFORD 01529 415550 For further information please telephone: CANWICK HILL, LINCOLN 01526 354 333 or 07979 942 952 The Old Mill Business Park, 01522 533665 Roughton Moor, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6YQ  29(R) SQN UPDATE ISSUE 6 2011 onetoone  29(R) SQN Peebles & Hilton OPTOMETRISTS

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WOODHALL SPA Monday - Friday: 1.30 - 2.30pm drop in the RAF Coningsby Officers’ Mess on October 14. The CONINGSBY Monday - Friday: 3.30 - 4.30pm drop in Squadron welcomed our Saturday: 11.00am - 12.00 noon drop in new OC A, Sqn Ldr Ewen 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE PLEASE TELEPHONE HORNCASTLE 522236 or 523365 Robertson and OC MSF, Sqn Ldr Phil Poole. We also dined in Flt Lt Ian Broatch, Flt PICTURED: left to right Sqn Ldr Andy Tagg; Flt Lt Rob Sampson; Grp Capt Simon Blake; Flt Lt Shane Harrison Lt Nick Hill, Flt Lt Jamie Norris, Flt Lt Mark Pocock and Flt Lt Alex October was he squadron engineers 9-14, 29(R) hosted Grp Capt Vaughan. On a more sombre another busy have also been busy Simon Blake and Sqn Ldr Andrew note, we said our goodbyes to month for this month. In addition Tagg, from Central Flying School our Executive Officer, Sqn Ldr the engineers, to normal flying (CFS). The command invited the John Miekle. We wish him the Toperations, 29(R) provided 45 CFS representatives to evaluate best in his future endeavours pilots and operations personnel to support the ATLC instructor standardization. During and thank him for his service staff of 29(R) exercise that took place at their stay, the CFS representatives and leadership. Squadron. We Al Dahfra air base, UAE. The attended ground school lectures, No doubt November will be bid farewell engineering team included completed two simulator sorties another busy month for 29(R) as to the pilots personnel from all aircraft and flew the aircraft on a CONVEX we continue to deliver the task. of OPCON5. trades and was lead by Flt Lt profile sortie with a QPI in the rear The graduates Cat Ward, FS Paul Maddock cockpit. The CFS representatives Lt Heath Hoppes, USN are; Sqn Ldr and FS Steve Angel. Upon provided valuable feed back to Gordon Lovett completion of ATLC, members the instructors and gave 29(R) a (3 sqn), Major of the team will proceed to solid endorsement on instructional Doug Miller Dubai, where they will support standardization. USMC, Flt Lt Ed the Typhoon display at the It was not all work for the Morris (6 sqn) Dubai Air show. month; social events included a and Flt Lt Jamie During the week of October stag dining in/out night hosted by Norris (29 sqn). Refresher course 8, consisting of Air Cdre Gav Parker and Wg Cdr Richard Wells, also completed training. 10 CHARITY ISSUE 6 2011 onetoone 11

she would not be assisting with With everyone gathering applications. The ride took us on the wall by the sea front through Leominster, Bromyard for some team photos, Sqn and Worcester and finished Ldr Dunc Mason took the to a very warm welcome in opportunity to publicly thank Stratford Upon Avon, where both the riders and the they were treated to beer and support team for all the hard recovery shakes, which it turns work which had made the out don’t mix well! More cold week so successful, and to baths were administered and announce that we had thus far then the doctor and physio reached a total of £75,000. The had their work cut out with a entire team were treated to plethora of aches, pains and food and refreshments in the ailments. Riding from dawn till Energy Centre, where some dusk worked up an appetite final words of thanks were said and a lot of food needed to and general back patting took be taken on board to re fuel place. After that, all the kit was the riders for the subsequent sorted and we slowly made our battle of britain days. Around 6 to 8 thousand appreciated, allowing us to course, and this time two of our way back to Lincolnshire with calories were being burnt by quickly move through all the guest riders collided resulting in most people falling asleep each rider! built up areas and junctions a nasty leg injury. This was soon straight away! memorial flight On day 3 the team were with no delays at all! Finishing patched up and he was able to Although the ride is over joined by ten riders from The the allocated route in the continue, however, there was an there is still more to be Blades Aerobatic Team as daylight available would extra crash to mark the final day! done. We’ve yet to have the ride crossed their home have been impossible without Luke, Jon Egging’s brother had a a Grand Total of all the On the 11th of October 2011, a Day one of the Jon Egging and replaced with howls of county of Northamptonshire them. It looked as though fall just a mile from the finish line, donations made; they are combined team of 22 cyclists from Coast to Coast Challenge discomfort when they were sat there would be a crash per but thankfully he was not hurt. still coming into us. You the Royal Air Force’s Battle of bought with it no less than 12 in the ice bath shortly after! It day as one of the BBMF team The closer we got to Lowestoft can still donate by going Britain Memorial Flight and The Red punctures courtesy of an ill- was noted that the physio, Flt fell in a brave, but ultimately the more people there were on to www.400in4.co.uk to Arrows Display Team set off to cycle timed hedge trimmer along Lt Ellen Slungaart, had a smile flawed attempt to remove a the streets, stood outside their support our charities. At across the UK, at its widest point, a Welsh country road, and of satisfaction at this point…. jacket whilst still on the move houses cheering us on to the the moment we are well in just 4 days. The route began at St. one stumble over the handle The puncture count on at some speed!! finish. We stopped a mile from past £80,000 but would like David’s Head in Wales and finished bars because of a steep hill Day Two of the challenge The final day. Some sets of the coast to get the obligatory to be closer to £100,000 in Lowestoft, Suffolk, covering followed by a 90 degree bend hit the 24-tyre mark plus a legs were really feeling the strain ‘team by a sign’ photo, finishing when we stop collecting approximately 100 miles per day. The at the bottom! The 1st day’s second unfortunate “over but good morale at embarking as we began and then were at Christmas. Anything you project originally aimed to raise route was physically the most the handlebars and into the on the final ‘big push’ meant lead through Lowestoft with can donate is going to very £50,000 to support both the Royal demanding, but arguably hedge” moment for one of the whole team set off from the police bikes holding the worthy causes! Air Force Association and Fly2help, the most scenic, with an the guest riders. A slightly Cambridge on a high, eager traffic, people honking their Our thanks go to our a leading UK aviation charity. arduous hill climb through the shorter journey (only 97 miles) to reach the end! Although the horns and shouting words of sponsors, particularly Merida Brecon Beacons commencing meant spirits were high as Blades had left, there were still a encouragement from their Bicycles, BAESystems, Rolls f t e r t h e t r a g i c recover a sense of self-worth at the 80 mile point after the team left the hotel early number of guest riders with us. windows. As we reached the Royce and ICAP and also d e a t h o f R e d and need a life-boost by stops at Haverford West and after a hearty helping of The route took us to Newmarket, entrance to the Orbis Energy outside agencies such as A r r o w s p i l o t F l t allowing them to experience Carmarthen. All 22 cyclists breakfast and chamois cream Bury St Edmunds, Diss and Centre, we were presented with the Police Forces across the L t J o n E g g i n g the fun and love of flying. completed the first 104 miles, application. Chamois cream as well as a number of Beccles and some fantastic a huge crowd of supporters and country and the personnel Ain August, it was decided The Jon Egging Trust will finishing in Brecon, very tired is used to prevent chaffing in, other guest riders, taking scenery between. There had press with a thunderous round from RAF Coningsby who that anything raised over give disadvantaged young but with a smile of their face. well, delicate areas, and the the number of cyclists up to be the obligatory crash of of applause! supported us throughout. £50,000 would go to a people the opportunity to This was promptly wiped off physio made it very clear that towards 40. The day’s route trust set up in his name by achieve their potential through included a stop at Southam his wife, Emma, who rode gaining access to a variety of College in Warwickshire, the in his place. inspirational activities and former school of Flt Lt Jon Money raised for the experiencing the thrill of flight. Egging where the cyclists met RAF Association provides Fund raising for the event all the pupils and staff and support to serving and ex-RAF started even before the RAF were treated to mountains personnel and their families BBMF’s flying display season of tea and cake to keep to ensure that their sacrifice had begun. Each rider was them going. It then went to does not end in suffering, tasked with raising at least Daventry, Northampton and poverty or loneliness. Fly2help £500 and further money was Bedford before rolling into is an aviation based charity raised throughout the season Cambridge. Police outriders’ that supports people facing at air shows and other public were brought in for the built life-limiting and chronic events nationwide. The public up areas of the ride to assure illnesses; families who have could also donate via the safety of such a big group of suffered some form of tragedy website, and their generosity riders and their skills in turning and those who are working to was astounding. red lights to green were much 12 ISSUE 6 2011 onetoone 13 Woodlands Nursery

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increase my mileage and try to share the experience of ‘NEW TO YOU’ THRIFT SHOP PROCEEDS by 78 year old ex boxer Terry new events. His passing has running along side him. I was Allan who has numerous years of 3 HALF MARATHONS had a profound affect on me left flabbergasted when a child HELP 7 LOCAL CHARITIES boxing experience under his belt. and I am sad every day for the said she had written about me He coaches children of all ages times I have lost with him. In at school as an inspirational The ‘New to You’ from 7 years old through to senior IN 3 WEEKENDS an attempt to turn his loss in to citizen for what I was doing for Thrift Shop is level. This year they have three Lou Henderson wearing her 3 Half Marathon Medals. something positive, I decided The Stroke Association. located beside the boxers who are representing the to try a new challenge and set Friends, family and members RAF Coningsby club in amateur competitions; this myself a goal of running 3 half of Sleaford Town Runners have main gate on donation will enable the club to buy marathons in 3 consecutive supported me throughout the Old Boston new equipment to help develop weekends in memory of Bob journey and I can not thank Road. It is run their members’ skills, as well as and to raise more funds for The them enough for all they and managed by personal protection equipment. Stroke Association. have done cheering me on, volunteers from Doris Banham Dog Sanctuary In 3 weeks I completed the travelling up and down the both RAF and the – situated at Coningsby kennels, Basingstoke Half Marathon, country and helping me tend local civilian is where an essential life saving the Perkins Great Eastern to the many blisters I have community. It is rescue service is provided for Half Marathon and the Spires gained on my runs! a high quality unclaimed dogs in dog pounds. and Steeples Challenge. Bob was a huge cross country second hand St Barnabas Hospice – is The journey was emotional, fan and whilst I have felt he was shop that sells to one international and several youngsters. Lincolnshire’s leading independent running the Basingstoke half with me throughout this entire unwanted items local charities. Each selected This donation will enable hospice committed to providing Three years ago the health benefits and the on the hottest day in October, challenge, I am in no doubt and raises money organisation received a sum of the group to buy equipment the highest standard of medical my Grandma achievements of running. In gaining a personal best at that he was laughing at me as primarily for £300 on behalf of the committee like footballs and team bibs, and nursing care for patients had a stroke. April 2011 I joined Sleaford the Perkins Great Eastern and I stumbled along the Spires and local charities which was presented by Group basketballs and nets. living with a life threatening illness. My family and I Town Running Club and undertaking the challenge of Steeples trail over the stiles and and causes. Captain Sampson in the Clinton Northcotes Heavy Horse Centre Last year they supported and were all deeply despite my previous success uneven ground in a mostly cross fields and through the many Park Community Centre on – is located near Spilsby. Run by cared for 2,000 patients and their affected by our I was back to the beginning, country challenge of the Spires farm gates. veryone is welcome to Wednesday 9 November 2011. volunteers, it relies entirely on families across the county. Their experiences and learning how to run, build up and Steeples. I am still not at peace browse for a bargain The following organisations donations to exist. They provide a care is free to all and relies on I decided to do stamina and mileage. I have been shocked by the with Bob’s passing, but my or bring along their have received funds this year: home for unwanted horses and voluntary donations to ensure they some fundraising In May of this year my impact that this challenge has challenge has been a great unwanted goods such Coningsby Football Club – has ponies and care for them in their can continue to provide all their for The Stroke Father-in-Law, Bob Henderson had, not only on me but on way to instil positive feelings Eas: clean and fashionable been established for over 60 years old age. services. died after having 3 strokes in 3 others too; like the man I ran the towards his memory and in Association. adult, children and baby and field three men’s teams in Boston Girl Guides – have How can you make a weeks. Bob had a huge impact Perkins Great Eastern with, who raising in excess of £700 I know clothes, prams, books, DVDs, the Boston and District Saturday been supporting a charity called difference? You can help by on my life and was very much a had previously suffered a stroke I am going a small way to help toys and household items League and the Lincoln Sunday Watering Roots. The group have donating things such as clothing, ran the Great South and Father figure to me. In his youth which caused him to lose all use others who are impacted by to be sold on your behalf. League. They achieved Football raised enough money to send a toys and household items to be Great North runs without he had been a keen runner of the left-hand side of his body. such a debilitating illness. Twenty percent of money Associated Chartered Standard guide leader and five girl guides sold at the Thrift Shop, purchasing a great deal of training, and had always supported my He had to relearn to walk and generated by sales is retained Status back in 2010 and this out to Busembatia, a rural town items at the Thrift Shop or finding that I really enjoyed efforts and encouraged me to run. It was a huge inspiration By Lou Henderson and donated to charities; donation will afford the club to in Uganda with a population becoming a Committee Member I eighty percent is paid back send two new team managers to of around 10,000. The Watering / Volunteer. to the customer who provided attend a coaching course and first Roots mission statement is: “to Points of contact are the the goods for sale. aid course. encourage leadership through Officer In Charge: Flying Officer SSAFA Big Brew Up! Annually, the ‘New to You’ Coningsby All Sports – is a love, for learning.” The girl guides Cassy Gray, the Chairman: Chief The Big Brew to meet up over a good old on offer - raising a grand total of Committee hold a meeting to newly formed club for young have been asked to collect items Technician Paul Pattinson or the Up is the SSAFA fashioned cuppa. £314! discuss which charities and causes people aged between 5 and to take with them to help support Manageress: Miss Lesley Steele. flagship event! Always keen to be ahead of SSAFA in-service Vice Chair, have requested help in the form of 19 from Coningsby and the the work of the charity, including: the game, SSAFA representatives Sergeant Neil Blackwell said: a cash donation. Organisations surrounding area. They meet colouring pens and pencils; sport Opening times: t takes place every October and volunteers at RAF Coningsby “We would like to thank everyone that aid or benefit the local every Friday at the Allan Barker equipment; board games; craft Tuesday & Thursday in destinations all over the staged this year’s event on 29 Sep who supported the ‘Big Brew’. community are invited to apply. recreational ground to take part in equipment and baby toys as not all 10:00 – 12:00 world and aims to raise 11. Personnel from all over station He added: “The donations This year the Committee various sporting activities with an of them are available in Uganda. Tuesday 18.30 – 20.00 money for this worthwhile gathered at the Station church received will provide support decided that proceeds from the aim of encouraging fair play and Terry Allan’s Boxing Club – is School Holidays Tuesday charityI whilst also encouraging in order to enjoy the tea, coffee, for serving personnel and their sale of goods would be donated good communication between a local boxing club which is run 18.30 – 20.00 families, friends and colleagues bacon/sausage baps and cakes families locally.”

The Church of tation personnel Station personnel and ISS regain their independence and If you are interested in HARVEST the Holy Spirit at and local residents Defence staff. self-respect. When a person is were welcomed to a Public opinion shows that at their lowest ebb, the charity advertising in this magazine Royal Air Force please call Jo on Coningsby opened service conducted there is a negative stigma is there to offer shelter, food, Sby Padre (Flight Lieutenant) attached to homelessness. warmth and companionship SERVICE its doors for a AND FOOD Harvest Service Jessie Holland and Padre Mr The Nomad Trust aims to raise together with guidance and 01536 526674 on Sunday 25 Sandy Gall who preached awareness of the severity of this support. Working with some of or email COLLECTION September 2011. the lesson. problem. the most vulnerable people Donations of food and In Lincoln, The Nomad Trust in society, The Nomad Trust is toiletries for the Nomad Trust were works towards helping homeless providing more than just a roof [email protected]

donated by the Congregation; people from all walks of life to over people’s heads. ISS Defence staff with donated items for the Nomad Trust. 16 sport ISSUE 6 2011 onetoone 17

medical cover for the event. The event was a huge success on two fronts; the RUSSELL GREEN excellent weather allowed Residential Care Home for the Elderly for some impressive times 11 Stanhope Avenue, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6SP from an increased number of Security – noun – the state of being participants. More importantly, free from danger or threat initial estimates suggest that we Are you worried about intrusion, trespass or burglary? have raised in excess of £1000 Is antisocial behaviour or conflict a concern? for two life changing charities. The EnforcementGroup are specialist security professionals and we can help. Clearly the organisation of an event of this nature requires Security is a very personal thing. We all like to feel safe. We all like our premises to be safe. If we’re holding an significant planning and event, we want it to go smoothly and safely. coordination; as such I would At the EnforcementGroup we understand this. like to thank all those members of We provide bespoke security solutions to provide you LS and the Station who gave up and your premises with the protection you need. their time for this worthy cause. Our security services include:- K9 Services – Guarddogs give an additional Particular acknowledgment Set in the beautiful village of Woodhall Spa. With a layer of security must be given to the efforts of Close Protection – Providing the reassurance of OC BSW Wg Cdr Brayshaw starts the event on behalf of the Stn Cdr short level walk to all the village amenities a personal bodyguard SAC Coxon who assured the 24 hour care provided by professionally trained staff Door Supervisors – Ensuring your event goes safely and smoothly success of the event through his Manned Guarding – Security guarding tailored to meet your requirements diligent organization. This year’s A Home Care Service is also available Key Holding - We hold the keys to your peace of mind event complete, planning will taking the same standard of care and Event Security - Ensure your event runs safely and smoothly commitment out into the local community Car Park Management - Passionate about parking Slogging Again! soon get underway for next year’s Slog; as it will be the 25th EnforcementGroup is a associated company of The Boston Slog consists of four events running simultaneously: For more detailed information visit our website at NASDU, membership number C/0198 anniversary of the event it is sure Call us now on 01636 681249 - Freephone 0845 528 0468 The Iron Man – A 14-mile cycle from RAF Coningsby to Boston and a 14-mile run back. to attract a strong field, albeit it www.russellgreencarehome.co.uk Or email us with any questions at [email protected] The Cycleman – A 28-mile cycle from RAF Coningsby to Boston and back again. is clear that hard training will be Telephone: 01526 352879 The Cycle – A 14-mile cycle from Boston to RAF Coningsby. Reassurance from the security experts required to wrestle the Iron Man The Fun Run – A 14-mile jog from Boston to RAF Coningsby. crown from our new Iron Lady, OC SEF!

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members of the Pure Grit: 3 miles to go having limped for nearly 8 miles RAF Coningsby Ocommunity punish themselves on the Annual Boston Slog. The Boston Slog is organised by members of the Logistics Squadron Charities Committee with the aim of raising funds for worthy charities; this year those Participants with the Mayor of Boston, Councillor Mary Wright charities were Cancer Research UK and the British Heart the remaining competitors on the course; SAC Robinson of Foundation. Now in its 24th began to flood the alleyways LS blitzed the field completing year, the event held a field of 52 of Boston. After a quick spruce the 14 miles in a time of 1:22:27, The Winners: competitors featuring several up the competitors readied winning the “fun” run in the hardcore veterans determined themselves for the 1300hrs fastest time ever recorded! He The Iron Man – Flying Officer to improve on their previous start for the return leg back was closely followed by OC SEF, Fiona Taylor (RAF Coningsby) year’s times. to Coningsby. The Mayor of Fg Off Fi Taylor who, at her first – 2hr 26min 18sec. The first leg of the event Boston, Councillor Mary Wright attempt, became the first lady from Coningsby was started kindly agreed to start the race to win the Iron Man event in an The Cycleman – Mr Chris by OC BSW at 1100hrs and and after a quick photo with impressive time of 2:26:18. O’Rourke (BAE) – 1hr 17min saw competitor’s cycle off in the Mayor, the runners joined At the back of the field, in 52sec. the direction of the Boston the cyclists in the race back the best traditions of the RAF, Stump. The pace of the to base. competitors showed grit and The Cycle – Leading Aircraftman competitors was surprising to A toot of the air horn by the determination to complete Thomas (RAF Marham) – 55min some, particularly to me, as I mayor saw the cyclists set off the course despite injuries 14sec. almost missed their arrival at at a blistering pace with Mr and fatigue. They were closely the Stump due to traffic! The O’Rourke winning the Cycleman followed for the last 5 miles by the The Fun Run – Senior first competitor completed the event for the 6th occasion in Ambulance from Lincolnshire Aircraftman Anthony Robinson 14 miles in just over 37 minutes an overall time of 1:17:52. By Emergency Medical Response, (RAF Coningsby) – 1hr 22min and very shortly afterwards 1400hrs only runners remained who kindly agreed to provide 27sec. 18 SPORT ISSUE 6 2011 onetoone 19

Some teams were able to step how original eh?) that was under to a chilly night under the stars team ‘stitching’ each other up up to the challenge and were pressure to allow inspections of of Otterburnia. Despite no real and telling tales of their exploits able to easily find their way alleged weapons caches. This food and a bit of ‘wrong grid faff’ during the course: Especially Rum Dance across the vast dry training area, wasn’t too welcomed by the (I hold my hands up to that one one anonymous member of however, the weather did it’s ‘Local’ populous and led to the – even SEREO’s make mistakes….. Backlash 53 who managed to 06/11 9th – 16th best to give the ‘Four seasons teams being subjected to an sometimes?) and the thought of convince his team mates that he in a day’ routine and soaked ‘AMBUSH’ forcing them to Evade SAS troopers stalking the area was a ‘POW’ before collapsing in all involved! Having all made it in enemy territory. all teams settled down and fits of laughter….This is a tale that Sep 2011 safely back to the control point The evasion phase saw the prepared for the next events. will live on for many Rum Dance’s it seemed that someone had teams move across the ground After a morning of lying to come I am sure. ‘carelessly’ misplaced all the trying to avoid detection from not around (the boring bit of evasion All in all this was an excellent student Bergen’s which forced only the exercise staff but also training) the radios crackled chance for the students to see them to address the priorities of from other forces operating in into life with what the students what happens when the job survival….Luckily for them the the area. For some of the teams thought was another minibus goes wrong and the equipment/ unit SERE instructors were there, this wasn’t a major issue as the ride back to the staff base. mechanisms required to ensure poised and ready to teach those ‘lay here and wait’ principal was How wrong they were when the that, no matter how bad it seems, skills that very morning!!! tested to the full – yes Backlash yellow Sea King of Sierra Romeo there are ways of looking after After a day of lessons, hacking 51 we are talking about you! 131 whirled into view. .Each team yourself and getting yourself back and bashing wooden shelters This included 22 SAS, 3 Para carried a number of signalling home in one piece! On behalf of and having no provisions other and the Royal Netherlands devices and used them with all the staff I would like to say a than what they had in their Marine Corps, well, that’s what great effect to indicate the pick big thanks to the many people pockets plus a few choice items the teams thought were out up point and jumped aboard who came together, often at of Survival Equipment thrown there! A favourite phrase of all for a low level trip back to the short notice, to ensure we made in for good measure, all teams SERE instructors is ‘Dislocation staff HQ. For some this was their Rum Dance 06/11 an event managed to get a fire started of Expectation’ and was used to first ever trip in a Sea King and to remember. Special thanks only to have to put them out and the full that day!!! A special night proved to be an enjoyable end also goes to ALL students who, take part in a night navigation time meeting was arranged to a ‘very different’ few days. through hard work and a sense exercise. This tested the teams to between the teams and ‘Re- Many thanks to 202 A Flt SAR at of humour, pushed themselves the max as the unfamiliar ground Supply agents’ which included RAF Boulmer for that one. and kept smiling to the end. proved a little hard going for a sniper team and simulated This ended the team’s If this sounds like something some teams! It is surprising that a Special Forces and highlighted participation in the ex with you would like to be part of, or is small night navigation task can how difficult it can be to operate the exception of the ‘debrief’ something your colleagues have seem such an enormous task in enemy territory, at night and session held in ‘The Percy Arms’ taken part in and would like to when the lights go out!!!? when under pressure. For some in Otterburn village. During the do it yourself, then keep an eye Over the next two days the callsigns the abrupt voice of debriefing awards were given on the notices for September teams built aids to location SHOOTER 07 on the radio was for best student, worst student next year and you too could be and learned techniques to aid enough to pick up the pace and best team. They were also on the end of the next radio call recovery from behind enemy across the ground, especially backed up with fines for sending only this time who knows who Imagine the Backlash 52, this is Various ranks were put through teams and given various tasks lines! This was a good thing when food was on the menu and teams to the wrong grids, the extraction team is………… green radio Sierra Romeo Golf simulated survival scenarios including navigating using map, as soon enough the teams you hadn’t had any for a while always being on the phone ..’Hammer 01 Alpha, this is Jolly that you had 1 3 1 … … … … B a c k l a s h that required them to ‘fend’ compass and taking OSGB 8 were subjected to a ‘Warning’ – No names…..Backlash 53!!!! and the key fine of asking too 17 standby for recovery….’ seen for the 52, Sierra Romeo 131, for themselves by addressing figure grids, building various notice that put the teams into After the night time contacts many questions….especially “standby to mark location for the priorities of survival in a shelters, filtering their own water a simulated NATO mission in a the teams evaded to the final as he was an instructor! An Sgt Daz Bumby, Dep SEREO first time 5 days ago came extraction…..” permissive environment. supply and, the primeval loving neutral country (Otterburnia – lay up points and settled down excellent evening saw every X7946 to life? Imagine The students were spilt into 3 part of the ex, starting a fire! the voice at If you could imagine you the other end had been on the ‘Run’ across was calling Otterburn range for the last 24 your call hours: Evaded a hunter force, sign? Imagine evaded foreign enemy soldiers, a that this time sniper team and the beaten the you were glad weather then this is the radio call you’d paid you had been waiting for…….. attention at you were going home……….and the recovery it wasn’t in a minibus, this was a brief?... real deal helicopter extraction. 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to prepare for the unknown Services Rugby Union (ASRU) in SPORTS AND REMEDIAL PNGDF, and to help reduce the the quarter finals. After reviewing swelling that had grown in SAC how ASRU had performed in MASSAGE THERAPY Josh Mcnally’s already oversized previous fixtures, the RAFRU squad legs. The Gym facilities at RAAF were expecting a similar strength • Muscle Injuries Glenbrook were of a good team to that of the NZDF… so • Back Problems standard and keenly utilised by the training paddock was main • Neck and Shoulder aches & pains our Coningsby representatives: location for the week. • Deep Tissue Massage for Pain Prevention Enforced by our very own PTI, Cpl Fresh from a breather after Dave Hankinson. some tough preparations the Mark Wilcox (trained by the London School of Sports Massage) The high intensity Rugby RAFRU lads travelled into the Kirkby on Bain LN10 6YT (near Coningsby) training combined with heart of Sydney for what could commitment to train in their own possibly be their last fixture 07720 558356 time meant our RAFRU squad should they lose. The game were well prepared for whatever proved just as difficult as that PNGDF had to offer. PNGDF had against NZDF, however, this time some very strong characters they were up to the standard. and quick runners; however, The ASRU squad were quick, but Richard Sivill Gallery when faced against a high the RAFRU players dug deep and inc Tattershall Engraving tempo, eager RAFRU squad had were only 13-0 down at half time. Full framing service. Large selection of open and nothing to offer. The RAFRU squad Such a vast improvement after limited edition prints including aviation prints. International Defence managed to defeat PNGDF 73-0 the NZDF fixture gave the RAFRU Passport ID Photos taken. with our Coningsby lads having lads a glimmer of hope, that Full Engraving Service - strong influence on the result they could reach that semi-final Trophies, Hip Flasks, Tankards Rugby Union World Cup Australia throughout the match. stage and travel to New Zealand. engraved to your specification Following a big win, came a Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be, the Squadron Crests etc. After years of were to be held in Australia Defence Force (PNGDF) two never done before. On arrival four day turnaround before the ASRU squad managed to keep Ideal leaving gifts planning, 2011 along with the quarter finals, unknown teams as far as the RAF in Australia the lads transited next fixture vs NZDF. Although all the same standard of Rugby up Quick Turnaround saw the opening with the winners of each quarter- were concerned. to their accommodation which the team assumed this would for the entire eighty minutes where 4 High Street, Tattershall. year of the final travelling to New Zealand The Coningsby lads began would be home for the next be a much greater challenge, our Royal Air Force lads could 01526 345388 International for the semis and the grand their travels down to Brize few weeks; Royal Australian Air the RAFRU squad had an air of not. Another defeat, although it Defence final. Due to the growing success Norton on Sunday 25 Sep. The Force Glenbrook, the equivalent confidence about them after their was less than that to NZDF and Rugby Union of the RAFRU their goal was to suspense of the trip made of RAF High Wycombe. With huge defeat of PNGDF; this was this time they managed to get 5 World Cup. reach the semi-final stages, for much conversation with only a short turn around from reflected in a few days of very high points on the scoreboard. thus getting the opportunity to so many unknowns to be arrival to playing the first fixture intensity training. However, this The improvements made MCDJ MOBILE DISCO he International travel to New Zealand and be discovered. First on the list was the training began. Each day was to be a very different game. between the NZDF fixture and Defence Rugby part of the World Cup pre-cursor being issued uniformed ‘Stash’ began with a double serving of The RAFRU players were eager to ASRU were a reflection on the ENTERTAINMENT Competition (IDRC) games. The draw was made and for the length of the trip. Then breakfast, followed by a hard front up to the ‘Haka’, another first high quality training and efforts was created to the RAFRU’s pool was made up came the long flight to Kuala training session, lunch, then an for most, then hopefully perform that the whole squad put in Trun in cohesion with the of… New Zealand Defence Force Lumpar and on to Australia afternoon training session. The as well as they did in the previous whilst taking part in the IDRC. ANY EVENT World Cup, therefore take (NZDF) and Papua New Guinea which many of the squad had sessions had to be hard in order fixture. The NZDF squad were very However, it also highlighted some place wherever the World strong, from Prop to Full Back they individual areas for development ANY VENUE Cup venue is. Luckily for seemed huge and had the speed which was another reason for the select few, this year to back it up. The RAFRU squad taking part in the event. The ANY NUMBER it was held in Australia were now in a competition against target for the RAFRU squad and and New Zealand. Three a high standard squad, much management team was always www.mcdjs.co.uk Tel: 07939 459454 RAF Coningsby Personnel like the Army at Inter-Services. This directed towards improving, then [email protected] had the honour of being resulted in a 52-0 loss, a big hit for competing in the Inter-Services selected to represent the the RAF lads. April 2012. The IDRC experience Royal Air Force in the IDRC: The eye opening fixture combined with personal training Cpl Dave Hankinson (PEd against NZDF showed our RAFRU and some pre-IS fixtures should Flight), SAC Josh McNally and Coningsby representatives ensure the squad have the best Ruskington Boarding (AEF) and SAC Richy Craig just what kind of standard of opportunities to compete. This (GEF). competition they were to face event was a fantastic experience Kennels & Cattery 12 other International and that they were ‘off the mark’ for the Coningsby lads; Dave, Pet shop for all your animal’s requirements Forces teams were entered somewhat at the moment. Josh and Richy and they will all Poplar House, Fen Road, Ruskington, Lincolnshire, NG34 9TH into the competition and with However, the win against PNGDF now be training hard to represent Tel: 01526 833977 Email: [email protected] teams such as New Zealand meant that they had a quarter- the Coningsby Panthers Rugby • Puppies and kittens • Daily exercise in Defence Force (NZDF) and the final to compete in and hopefully Union squad and to ensure they specially catered for large fenced field British Army in the mix; it was a get their game back on track. are prepared for the IS 2012. . • New purpose built • Special diets catered for kennel block • Guinea pigs and rabbits nervous wait to hear who the With a little longer to prepare for • Heated kennels with are boarded RAFRU squad must play in the this fixture, the squad were told Cpl Dave Hankinson individual runs • Caring, professional and • Daily grooming and handling knowledgeable staff group stages. 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the car-park to be a hut full of of our camp. Ten metres further bunks some 500metres distance windward, a second wall would through deep snow. Cosy! encourage spindrift to tumble Ex Nordic Eagle 2011 With adequate training and build-up between the walls completed the next day, the rather than on the tents. Great To the unwitting, NORDIC EAGLE represents following morning we set off in if the wind doesn’t change the chance to travel to a foreign land and stowed under the cover of the our groups. Had we packed so significantly overnight! On our ski across beautiful snow-scapes, sampling seemingly tiny plastic sledges much that we would struggle to second night under canvas a little of the local beer here and there. (paulk) handed out to each pair. haul it? Had we discarded one we awoke often just for a few There was little time for any too many items that would make minutes and would bash off any re-think or re-pack, and think- our situation so much harder spindrift from inside. By 3am on; we had to man-handle all to endure? This was certainly a though, the tent had become from the markers to experience So, for the sceptics and that we packed no less than 4 dilemma for me over the past 24 solid walled but didn’t seem just how awkward it is to navigate the unwitting what were my times each way through every hours and as I discovered, that to be under threat of collapse. by dead reckoning alone. In high points of the journey? change of transport in and out of everyone else’s. We slept on, to discover that by practice, doing this accurately Well, visually, it would be the of country, besides hauling it It seems that the trick is to day break we were still in near requires a slick routine with enchanting sight of a massive through the snow. Between each take only items that you can darkness and carefully dug our excellent voice commands ring of mountains hugging a pair we hauled 4 hold-alls, 2 pairs envisage will serve to perform at way to the surface. All but the and a great deal of faith from cobalt blue glacier on the sunny of skis, and some 40Kg of loaded least two functions in terms of top few centimetres of the tents the group in their navigator. morning of day 4. Second the paulk. Check-in and baggage comfort or safety. I subsequently were entombed. Quite a sight Otherwise, speed would drop to inviting warmth of the hut that collection were a matter of found many more uses for some to witness! a snail’s pace. we reached on the night before patience and reserve…. and In sunnier conditions, and the chance to dry out our much amusement for inquisitive occasionally we would hear sodden kit. Such a shame that o the sceptic, NORDIC unsupported for six days across and avalanche hazards in a on-lookers. the spooky “whuuumph” sound we didn’t have enough time EAGLE touts the the bewildering mountains of series of briefings. Next, forming Our first night in Sweden as the snow-pack collapsed to deviate and climb into the unhinged masochist central Sweden in winter; a groups of 6 we were each was by a beautifully crafted somewhere around us. Our glacier. Another year maybe? to spend long days journey to test one’s nerve, paired-off with one of our group. outdoor activity centre miles from training: Movement Across This article was never going to Tpulling twice their body-weight patience and reserves when With whom would I be sharing anywhere. I re-iterate “by”. My Hazardous Terrain, Terrain be about the itinerary, as often uphill against an abrasive things aren’t going as well as the 6-day trek, sleeping an inch expectations of this exercise were Assessment and Avalanche they are. What this article hopes ice-blast in constantly wet expected; but most of all, to from, cooking with, organising that luxury would come as a well- Recovery combined with our to convey is that the experiences clothing, eating boil-in-the- discover just how comfortably all of our kit and admin together earned bonus rather than the transponders gave us the skills one can gain on this kind of bag rations, and building one can take refuge in a home and generally looking out one norm. I wasn’t to be disappointed. and awareness to make our way exercise develops the mind their own shelter each made entirely out of stuff that another for when the proverbial Our shelter was pointed out from without incident. and body to cope with hardship evening, including outside falls from the sky. hit the fan? My name-sake as it On our last evening under the and austerity; to be an effective loo. Enticed? So! What were the experiences turned out, another Russ. stars we planned to reach an part of, or leader of a team and To me it offered a number worthy of note? At the assembly Kitting-out was a trip down area prone to drifting snow and achieve goals that at first glance of challenges: The puzzle of point, meeting the other memory lane, reminding me build a snow-cave for our respite. may seem impossible. These condensing a room-full of kit into volunteers meant a number of of the stores hangar in the first Having previously built half a are qualities that you can gain half the volume of a shopping 1st impressions to take in and days of recruitment. Issued with dozen emergency shelters and through experiences like Nordic trolley; the opportunity to quickly give out. Soon after; we were armfuls of unfamiliar equipment items than I ever considered. Hauling our packed paulks caves only to spend but-a-few Eagle. They translate directly to bond with a small group working rapidly assimilating knowledge and clothing to be rapidly The most amusing (or horrifying uphill proved an excellent minutes admiring them before the way one conducts oneself together to journey safely and on weather, snow conditions checked, sized, bartered and whichever way you take it) was work-out, especially facing the moving on, I was adamant that in everyday life, at work or with using an empty fuel bottle as oncoming elements. Often we I would fight for the chance family and friends. Imagine both a convenient latrine and hot would double-up on steeper to finally sleep in this one. The after a long hard day at work, “water” bottle. It offered precious terrain, trying not to interfere with group dug furiously for a few your manager asks your team recovery for my snow soaked each other’s cadence whilst hours crafting a home on the fly, to stay-on and complete a task mitten liners as well as something side-by-side. Steeper descents architects and labourers rolled that will eat into your own time. to cuddle-up to in my bivvy sac. It were amusing if not intimidating; into one. By dusk and by now You have probably noted the also saved me from two changes so much so that the whole group hot, tired and hungry, it was clear ones who mutter and complain. of outer clothing and the ensuing would stop briefly to witness an that we were short of space for You will definitely note those faff in a confined space in order individual or a pair wrestling with 6 people. To my relief two of the who rise to the challenge and to walk through an ice-blizzard to a run-away load the equivalent group quickly volunteered to often emerge still high spirited visit our dug-out loo. Bonus! I’m weight of a man! The ensuing erect a tent, saving me the worry - exactly the qualities that the thankful that my bivvy partner laughter quickly dissolved earlier of being evicted Big Brother style. Armed Forces and leaders of wasn’t sensitive to this and that feelings of exhaustion. Our home was not only beautiful industry foster and prosper he trusted me to make a good Navigating in this area was in candle-light, it was functional from. Those who consistently seal around the bottle-neck! made relatively easy by way with plenty of headroom for achieve are rewarded, not In order to protect our tents, markers, although at times the a change and surprisingly, only by recognition, but by we were instructed to dig out conditions were such that the 3 degrees above zero, quite the self confidence they are and flatten an area just big next marker, just 25 paces away comfortable relatively speaking. empowered with. enough for 4 tent footprints. The on average, was often out of In the night my thermometer spoil of snow-blocks were used sight from the last. In less windy recorded a drop to 0C, quickly Chief Technician Russ to build a u-shaded metre high yet near white-out conditions we rising within 10 minutes of getting Wilson-Dakin wall around the windward side took the opportunity to deviate up to 3C again. Ext 6651 24 PADRE’S PIECE ISSUE 6 2011 onetoone 25 PADRE’S PIECE YOU’RE ALL INDIVIDUALS… On a recent break in Yorkshire we had a great time visiting some of that county’s well loved tourist attractions, from the excellent Black Sheep Brewery in Masham (for the uninitiated that’s pronounced Massam) to the Creamery in Hawes where you can buy 101 different cheeses, anything you want from smoky to chilli, as long as it’s Wensleydale.

ne notable day ‘Brian’. The dialogue goes something like: trip saw us in the Brian: You’re All Individuals! historic town of Crowd (as one): “We’re All Individuals!” Whitby, well known Brian: You’re All Different! Ofor its Abbey, Whalebone Arch Crowd (as one): “Yes. We are all different!” and for its reputation as serving Lone voice: I’m Not the best fish and chips in the country. Whitby of course is also famous for its link with The people we saw in Whitby into something. Like an open Bram Stoker’s Dracula and dressed in black were desperately book, you watched me grow from the associated Goth culture. crying out ‘We’re all individuals’ conception to birth; all the stages Each year the town holds two though to the rest of us they were, of my life were spread out before Goth Weekend festivals where together, ‘Goths’. Most of us have you, the days of my life all prepared people travel from all over the the need and desire to belong to before I’d even lived one day. God globe to take part. On the day a ‘bigger’ group, be it RAF or Goth, knows each one of us, personally, of our visit the Goth community while still retaining our individual intimately, individually, and it is in was definitely out in force.Now identity. My question to you is how Him that we find a true sense of who black Victorian attire was the norm do you identify yourself? The Bible we really are. for many of the Goths, with bustles says this in Psalm 139: You know PS Never mind Whitby, the best and whalebone corsets much exactly how I was made, bit by bit, fish and chips in Yorkshire can be in evidence, but far from being how I was sculpted from nothing found in Pickering… a uniformly dressed group, there was a wide gamut of styles, from oneonline.co.uk Victorian to neo-punk, and colours, STATION CHRISTMAS SERVICES from black, through purples to deep reds and greens and, surprise, Sunday 4th December 10 a.m. Christingle Family Service

surprise, cream. There were even Thursday 15th December 4 p.m. Station Carol Service – Outside to a couple of ‘Jack Sparrow’ pirates SHQ – Mince Pies and Mulled Wine thrown in for good measure… Far Sunday 18th December 10 a.m. Family Carols in the Church from being uniform there was great Saturday 24th December 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Midnight Service diversity in clothing and style. Sunday 25th December 10 a.m. Christmas Day Family Service As I thought about what I’d seen I was reminded of a scene Bring a present to show the Padre! from Monty Pythons, ‘Life of Brian’. The assembled crowd are being encouraged to express their individuality by the lead character,

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g Cdr James cupcakes did not stretch far wreath at Boston. Other towns War. It is an opportunity for us to Brayshaw (OC across the 300 strong gathering. and villages were also supported reflect on the sacrifices made by Base Support Armistice Day saw the entire by station personnel with Wg Cdr those who have fought for our Wing) laid a station fall silent for two minutes Brooker (OC Eng) laying a wreath freedom and the quality of life WWreath on behalf of Station and Remembrance Sunday at Woodhall Spa and Chf Tech we enjoy. We not only remember Personnel and the congregation saw RAF Coningsby personnel Hughs acting as Parade Marshal those who contributed to the two were invited to place their supporting parades in Boston and Wg Cdr Wells (OC XI Sqn) world wars but also to the 12,000 own crosses of remembrance and Coningsby. The Station laying the wreath at East Kirkby. British Servicemen and Women within the garden. There was Commander, Group Caption The United Kingdom has who have been killed or injured an outstanding turn out to Sampson, laid a wreath in observed Remembrance Day on active service since 1945. the opening of the Memorial Coningsby and Wg Cdr Al and the Two Minutes Silence Garden and the 50 home-baked Seymour (OC 29(R) Sqn) laid the since the end of the First World We Will Remember Them

Remembrance Sunday & the opening of RAF Coningsby Memorial Garden On Monday 7 Nov 2011, personnel from Royal Air Force Coningsby joined with members of the local community to open a Memorial Garden at the Church of Holy Spirit. 28 PEOPLE AND ACHIEVEMENTS ISSUE 6 2011 onetoone 29

hilst our Group been open to girls since 1976! 2nd Coningbsy does not have The Scout numbers of our an Explorer Unit Group are only limited by the to cover from amount of “uniformed” Leaders & Tattershall ageW 14 – 18, Scouts can join the in each Section, which can Sleaford or Horncastle Explorer, be supported by “Occasional and as part of their Young Leader Helpers” and “Young Leader”… SUPPORT OUR Scout Group Training play an active role in the However, like any organisation, Beaver and Cub Section of their there are a variety of roles, which local Group. can help the Group grow and The Scout Association offers provide even better Scouting, everyday adventure and activity such as fundraisers, gardeners, to almost 400,000 young people activities support, First Aid SERVICEMEN across the UK, and the Movement instructors and adults with any is the largest co-educational skills which can be used to support youth organisation in the world, the Programme. The Group has with over 28 million members been active with Young People Just Desserts Silver Street, WE MAKE OUR OWN ICE-CREAM Coningsby in 216 countries and territories. taking part in hikes, badge 01526 342 122 & CAKES ON THE PREMISES In the UK Scouting is organised work, camping, and trips; such • Family run business through The Scout Association as Disney on Ice and Scout HQ, • Open 7 days a week and has a clear purpose “To help the home of Scouting; “Gilwell (9-4 weekdays, 9-4.30 weekends) Wishing all our customers a very Opening Hours: young people achieve their full Park” in London…The Cubs are • Disabled access and toilets happy Christmas and a prosperous 8am to 4pm Mon-Sat New Year! physical, intellectual, social and going to Gartree kitchen to work Closed: spiritual potential as individuals, on their “Chefs” badge and the 01526 352445 Why not let us help with your party food? 23rd Dec - 4th Jan 2012 as responsible citizens and as Scouts will start preparing for members of their local, national their “Winter Camp” in January Cherries Pamper Yourself...... and international community” at “Gilwell”… Hair and Beauty Salon J.W.L. PERKINS & SON At Cherries Hair & Beauty Established 1920 and as such, our Scout Group Due to the age of the hut, the 75 High Street, Coningsby, we offer a wide range of Lincs LN4 4RB well known product brands works hard to ensure we achieve Group has started the “Wigwam” Tel: 01526 344414 including P.J.B Newsagent, Stationer, this! Even if we can’t solve all the appeal for a new hut and now • Dermalogica face & body treatments • Jessica manicures and Clock Repairs pedicures • Fakebake spray tans • Biosculpture gel nails Bookseller problems in the world, we can help need to get plans drafted and • Hollywood lashes • Hot stones massage • Indian Head massage 116 West Street • Hopi ear candles • special occasion and bridal make up and also to make it a better place. Scouting expected costs identified so we clean and easy waxing systems Boston, Lincs makes a positive contribution to can move this project forward; All our staff are fully trained on these products Greeting Card Specialist We are also excited to introduce our new make up range Mii PE21 8QZ society by helping young people any guidance or offers are more Cosmetics, a newly designed mineral range based on all best sellers, Telephone: 01205 361555 come in and learn how we can apply the mineral to suit your needs. 7 Market Place, Horncastle develop as active members of the than welcome! We do need your Tel: 523291 community: “They are self reliant, help to grow and move forward,

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enjoyed by all participants. RAFA On the ceremonial front the ‘Cold War’ oral histories. Coningsby cadets have been in the public Branches Lincolnshire’s bases that were eye, parading with and hosting involved in these operations WWII veterans at the Arnhem Visit RAF include: Air Cadets Memorial Parade in Woodhall Spa: A great opportunity for RAF Coningsby exchanging experiences and Coningsby RAF Scampton 17 (Coningsby) Thirty seven Sqn ATC became Throughout the summer stories. They also supported RAF Waddington many of the cadets had the the SSAFA Big Brew event in Royal Air Forces RAF Hemswell a squadron in its Association (RAFA) own right on 19 opportunity to experience gliding Horncastle, raising money and RAF Coleby Grange and flying at RAF Syerston and awareness for the Servicemen’s members from local RAF Bardney Jun 11 and since branches visited then has gone RAF Cranwell, with one cadet charity. During the August Bank RAF Caistor qualifying as a solo glider pilot Holiday weekend cadets from RAF Coningsby on RAF Ludford Magna from strength 12 October 11. to strength, with at the end of August. The cadets 17(Coningsby) Sqn raised funds RAF Dunholme Lodge new recruits have been able to hone their for the ATC and BBMF/Red Arrows uring their visit they RAF North Coates streaming in. shooting skills on the 25m range cycle event by taking part in a were given a tour RAF Woodhall Spa The Sqn has been at RAF Coningsby at least once sponsored cycle event from 1073 of a Tornado GR4 RAF Barkston Heath. affiliated to a month, firing the No.8 .22 bolt (Skegness) Sqn to Beckingham of 41(R) TES, and a action rifle and the L98 5.56mm training area, completing 57 Dbriefing from 7 FP Wing. They In addition they are also 17(R) Sqn who The V- Force in Lincolnshire have gone to cadet rifle. The L98 is an exact miles. also received an update on hoping to capture V-Force great lengths copy of the L85 rifle used by the As this goes to print, the recent operations, including Falklands Campaign oral to help the UK armed forces but is limited to Sqn prepares for the annual the Station’s activity in support Aviation he recording of oral 2012 will be the 60th histories, mainly connected cadets become semi-automatic firing only. This Remembrance Day Parade. This of Op ELLAMY. The visitors were Heritage histories is a significant Anniversary of the formation of with operations from RAF established at activity is always well supported year the Sqn standard bearer from the Boston, Coningsby, Lincolnshire part of AHL’s remit for the RAF’s V-Force and in October Waddington in 1982. RAF Coningsby. by the cadets and many have will be Sgt Connor Ellis. Mablethorpe and Spalding (AHL) is seeking their aviation heritage next year it will be 50 years after Anyone willing to assist the qualified for the Sqn and Corps The Sqn is always looking to RAFA branches, all of which Tprogramme: Funded by an the Cuban Missile Crisis. 2012 AHL officers in these matters assistance to marksmanship badges. recruit new cadets, uniformed are supported by staff from RAF help establish award of £436,000 from the will also mark 30 years since the is requested to make contact o date 17(Coningsby) Many of the cadets have been adults, civilian instructors and Coningsby acting as Liaison contact with Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Falklands Campaign, where a with: Sqn cadets have working towards completing civilian committee members. If Officers. former V-Force Several interviews from massive force of Victor tankers enjoyed a variety of course work on aviation topics you would like more information The Station RAFA team are personnel the World War II era have supported the Vulcan bombers Phil Bonner: Phil activities. In August ranging from ‘Principles of Flight’ please contact the Sqn CO, Flt looking for new members to help who served in already been recorded as from Lincolnshire with their Black aviationheritagelincolnshire. Tthey attended their first to ‘Radio and Radar Principles’ Lt Phil Ellis, on 07891065350 or support local branches, raise part of the “Shouting The Buck missions. com (for the Cuban Missile Crisis Lincolnshire Summer Camp at RAF Halton in order to progress through for civilian committee matters, funds and promote the work of in the early Odds” project, with some AHL officers are currently themed events) in Buckinghamshire, where the ATC ranks. Nevertheless, Yvonne Bates on 01526 343236. RAFA, which includes funding the 1960s and then being available via links planning to run some Cuban they went to the RAF museum they have also found time to ‘Storybook Wings’ and ‘Miles more again in the from their website at www. Missile Crisis themed events in David Harrigan: David@ at Hendon, played inter- complete field training, covering Minutes’ campaigns for serving early 1980s. aviationheritagelincolnshire. Oct 2012 and are trying to identify aviationheritagelincolnshire. squadron Sport, took part camouflage and concealment, RAF personnel. If you are interested com V-Force (Thor and Bloodhound) com (for the Cold War & V- in personal development navigation and various outdoor in joining the team please contact The AHL team is now moving personnel who were serving Force Falklands Campaign oral activities and visited the based leadership exercises the OIC or Secretary. their attention to the post World in Lincolnshire at the time. AHL histories) Puma and Merlin Squadrons culminating in a practical War II era of the Cold War and the officers are also trying to identify at RAF Benson. The autumn ‘Greens Camp’ held at Thorpe OIC RAFA: Flt Lt Micklewright Valiant, Victor and Vulcan crews V-Force, Thor and Bloodhound Or via post at: Aviation Heritage camp saw cadets visiting Camp in Tattershall Thorpe. – Ext 7459 Secretary: SAC Harvey of the V-Bomber squadrons of the personnel from this time to see Lincolnshire PO BOX 3 Kesteven RAF High Wycombe. The weekend was thoroughly – Ext 7247 V-Force. if they are willing to record their Street Sleaford Lincs NG34 7EF

nder supervision of boys were invited to perform and glow sticks, totalled £1,200; this RAF Coningsby the Acting Station the duty as they have both amount will go towards the cost of Commander, Wing recently won Coningsby and putting on an event next year. Commander Paul Tattershall Town Council Youth OIC of the event, Fg Off Fiona Station Bonfire UGodfrey, the Bonfire and Achievement Awards: Josh Taylor said: “On behalf of the Firework display were started won the Junior Achievement organisers, I would like to thank all Fireworks lit up the evening sky at RAF by Josh Brewster (11) and Award and Gareth won the who attended and all the Station Coningsby on Thursday 3 November 2011, when Station Personnel, their families Gareth Bates (18). The Senior Achievement Award. personnel who supported the and local residents were treated to Catering staff were on hand to event. Special thanks must be given a traditional Bonfire Night event. serve soup, burgers, hot-dogs and to Sergeant ‘Bomber’ Tate and his drinks. team for the firework display itself and Coningsby and Horncastle Air to the generous sponsorship given Cadets assisted by controlling the by Turners Facilities Management crowd line and collecting cash and Selex Galileo: without their input donations, which, in addition to this year’s Fireworks display would profits from the sale of sparklers not have been possible!” 32 ISSUE 6 2011 onetoone 33

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– Editorial submitted for RAF Publications RT Ownership Scheme new route into affordable home deposit of 5% or more and the fees it’s worth noting that it also funds other

E ownership, exclusively for members associated with buying a home? Can you low cost home ownerships schemes A of the armed forces, could be raise a mortgage for at least half the price that armed forces personnel could your chance to get some help onto the of a home? And do you have the ability be eligible for. These are grouped property ladder by reducing the size of to sustain home ownership in the longer under the banner of HomeBuy. mortgage and deposit that you need. term? These are the MOD’s basic eligibility requirements and if you can answer yes to Like AFHOS, Homebuy Direct is an equity The Armed Forces Home Ownership these questions, and provided the value loan scheme which offers a loan of up to Scheme (AFHOS) is being run by Swaythling of the home you want to buy is under 30% of the value of the property on selected

PROP Housing Society, following a partnership £300,000, then AFHOS could be for you. new build properties. The 30% loan is

between the Homes and Communities provided by the HCA and the developer Agency and the Ministry of Defence. It offers The Homes and Communities Agency selling the home. You may have heard that

e eligible service personnel the opportunity (HCA) is the Government’s national housing the main HomeBuy Direct programme is to buy a home on the open market with the and regeneration body, helping local ending shortly, but there will still be many help of an equity loan of up to £75,000. At councils to create thriving communities HomeBuy Direct homes available for sale a time when house prices remain too high across England; places where people on selected new developments which have for many first time buyers, and mortgages want to live, in a home they can afford. received the HCA’s Kickstart support. can be difficult to access, the equity loan can help reduce the need for a large Last year the Agency’s investment started New Build HomeBuy is a shared ownership deposit. To qualify for the interest free loan or completed 120,000 new and affordable scheme, which means that you buy a you must be unable to afford the full price of homes. That’s well over half the number share of a new home with a conventional a home on the open market. The mortgage of homes under construction in England mortgage and pay a low rent on the and any cash contribution must cover a during that period, and in particular the other part of the home. First time Buyers minimum of 50% of the purchase price. HCA’s programme to kickstart housing can start by buying a share of between developments that had stalled due to the 25% and 75% and can ‘staircase’ up to Generally, there are no fees to pay on worst market downturn for generations has full ownership by buying further shares the equity loan, while you remain a been widely credited with giving invaluable when they can afford to do so. regular serving member of the Armed support to the country’s house building Forces. When you choose to repay the industry which had been particularly hard hit. All in all AFHOS and the other home loan, the amount you repay is based ownership products funded by the Agency on your home’s current value and the Affordable housing for rent and sale is offer a step up onto the property ladder in a percentage contribution provided at the an important part of the HCA’s work, so way which is sustainable for you, the buyer. lincolnshir point of buying. Subject to eligibility AFHOS owners can transfer their equity loan to a new property if they need to For more information on HomeBuy visit: For more information on AFHOS and move to another area of the country. www.homesandcommunities.co.uk/home_buy.htm to check your eligibility visit: And to apply for a Homebuy Home, contact Fantastic New Homes In your local Area! www.afhos.co.uk or call Swaythling So, do you have between 4 - 6 years your nearest Local Homebuy Agent: www. Housing Society on 0800 028 1980. continuous service? Do you have access homesandcommunities.co.uk/homebuy_agents.htm to savings or sufficient funds to pay a 34 ISSUE 6 2011 onetoone 35

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