SPORTS the Official Magazine of RAF Halton Summer 2019

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1 Mainpoint SpringSTATION 2017 SNIPPETS | COMMUNITY AND CHARITY | SPORTS ASTON CLINTON BEER FESTIVAL 8 – 2nd to 4th AUGUST 2019 WouldWould youyou like toto playplay The ACBF team have always managed to get hold of the best cask and keg beers in the country and this year will be no exception. The beer roster will cater for traditional and cricketcricket atat thethe weekend?weekend? contemporary tastes alike and everything in between. A good selection of Cider and Perry will also be available and Kimble Cricket Club is a friendly, “Craftyard” will be present with their artisan Gin bar. Of Kimble Cricket Club is a friendly, course, it wouldn’t be ACBF if there wasn’t Prosecco and locallocal club club withwith aa historyhistory ofof RAF personnel Pimm’s on tap as well! playingplaying veryvery successfullysuccessfully for us. There will be an amazing line up of musical acts. The most prominent of these being “Love Distraction” theWe UK’s are always Welooking are for always new players looking to play for innew one players of our foremost Human League tribute act, who will openWe theare always looking for new players to play in one of our festival on Friday 2nd August supported by firm ACBFtwo league teams on Saturdays or friendlies on Sunday. two league teams on Saturdaysto play or in friendlies one of onour Sunday. favourites “Soulmates”. two league teams on Saturdays Our outdoor nets are on Wednesday evenings from 6pm The “Saturday Sessions” takes on a rockier edgeOur with outdoor nets are on orWednesday friendliesWould eveningsonyou Sunday. like from to 6pmplay classic Pub Rock headliners “The Dirty Dog Band”. Several acts play throughout the day including Grunge specialists Our outdoorcricket nets are at onthe Wednesday weekend? “Stonegarden”, local lads “Vandavils” and Punk/New WaveIf you are interested, please visitevenings our website: kimblecricketclub.co.uk,from 6pm stalwarts “Dogmattics”. email [email protected] you are interested, please visit ouror Kimblephone website: Bob Cricketkimblecricketclub.co.uk, Whitehead Club on is07786 a friendly, 854531. email [email protected] orlocal phone club Bob with Whitehead a history ofon RAF07786Would personnel 854531. you like to play Sunday will be time to chill with sassy sounds from the 60’s playing very successfully for us. and Motown with the amazing “The Estrellas”. A soulful trio cricket at the weekend? who are sure to bring the festival to a smooth conclusion. We are always looking for new players to play in one of our two league teams on Saturdays or friendlies on Sunday. Kids won’t miss out either with face painting, poetry and lots Kimble Cricket Club is a friendly, of other activities on site as usual. Our outdoor nets are on Wednesday evenings from 6pm local club with a history of RAF personnel Top notch food concessions finalise the line up for what If you are interested, please visit our website: kimblecricketclub.co.uk,playing very successfully for us. promises the be the best ACBF yet! email [email protected] or phone Bob Whitehead on 07786 854531. We are always looking for new players to play in one of our two league teams on Saturdays or friendlies on Sunday.

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Editorial Team Station Commander’s Foreword

Editor Sqn Ldr Matthew Hopton Group Captain K P Wilson OBE MA RAF Tel: 01296 656123 One Team, Training People for Defence Deputy Editors Eleanor Tomlin Chris Connolly AS WE HEAD they met and the hard work TOWARDS SUMMER, that is being carried out on a Picture Editor daily basis. Kate Rutherford I’M SURE THAT I AM NOT ALONE IN Our Annual Reception was Distribution HOPING THAT THE held on 1st May and was Courtesy of the Central Registry our opportunity to show and Fire Section WARM WEATHER our appreciation to our ARRIVES SOONER Photography Support local community for their Kate Rutherford & Luka Waycott RATHER THAN LATER. continued support of RAF Tel: 01296 656117 Halton. A wide variety of e have a lot of people came, including Contact Us: events planned the Lord Lieutenant of [email protected] over the next Buckinghamshire, Sir Henry few months – Aubrey-Fletcher, members of Wour Station Families’ Day, Jazz the county, local and parish with an all-ranks dinner for On The Lawn and Heritage councils, the High Sheriff, those civilians, contractors Day, to name but a few – and local Mayors, charity workers, and Service personnel who Publishing Team I hope to see as many of you teachers, local businesses and work here, demonstrating there as possible, as well as Published Station Commanders from our that we really are a Whole the sun! Lance Print Limited, 1st Floor, local units. It was with great Force unit. Tailby House, Bath Road, Kettering, pride that I was able to not The last few months have Northants, NN16 8NL only thank them, but take the I know that everyone who seen RAF Halton host a Tel: 01536 334222 opportunity to inform them attended the dinner had a number of visits, including Email: [email protected] of how much we deliver in truly fantastic evening and we Earl Howe, Lady Hillier and Visit: www.lanceprint.co.uk support of Defence. raised a large amount for the Director Resources. We were RAF Benevolent Fund. Please also privileged to host Air Advertising We are now in our Centenary do get involved over this next Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Ken year. For 100 years, RAF Halton year and support the various Hillier in his final graduation Tel: 01536 334225 has been an important station events and community parade as our Chief of the Air Email: [email protected] for the Royal Air Force. Indeed, projects that are happening Staff. I received very positive Lord Trenchard stated that to mark this special year. feedback from all of our Design RAF Halton (and Cranwell) visitors; I know that they were Lance Print Ltd would be the making or the I hope that you all manage all really impressed with the Amanda Robinson marring of it. It was fitting to get away this summer and RAF Halton personnel that Tel: 01536 334226 to mark the start of this year take a well-earned break. Email: [email protected]

Printed Lance Print Ltd, 29/30 Stapledon Road, Orton Southgate, Contents Summer 2019 Peterborough, PE2 6TD Tel: 01733 390564 STATION SNIPPETS 19 CAS Takes The SPORTS Email: [email protected] Campion Salute Visit: www.lanceprint.co.uk 05 WOs' & Sgts' Mess 19 Centenary Dinner 24 RAF Halton Football 06 RAF Halton Gets 20 Padres' Piece 24 Jiu Jitsu Success A Spring Clean 24 PMS Net CO's 07 Officers' Mess Calendar COMMUNITY & CHARITY Cup Success 09 Earl Howe Visits 25 RAF Sport Conference: Disclaimer: RAF Halton 21 Buckets Of Support 'Inspire Safely' This publication is copyright Lance Print Limited and may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form in 10 Armed Forces 22 Scouting About 26 Buck's Broncos Try whole or in part without prior written permission of Day Launch RAF Halton For Rugby Success Lance Print Limited. While every care has been taken during the preparation of this magazine, Lance Print 12 Annual Reception 22 Your Mental Health Limited cannot be held responsible for accuracy 13 JIAG: From Helsinki 22 RAFA Fun Day of the information herein or for any consequence arising from it. Views Expressed in this publication To Belgrade 23 SATTs Support are not necessarily those of the Royal Air Force or the 14 Graduation Round Up Wendover Schools Ministry of Defence. All images © Crown Copyright INTRODUCTORY unless otherwise stated. 18 All Eyes On Exercise 23 All Smiles For Blue Warrior Lady Hillier's Visit 27 Meet the Exec

4 Mainpoint Summer 2019 WOs' & Sgts' Mess From The Editor Functions 2019 EDITOR'S FOREWORD Outdoor Cinema Night – Exchange Drinks @ Sgts’ “Alone we can do so which have occurred over Bohemian Rhapsody Mess little; together we can the past few months. As 10 Jul 11 Dec do so much.” the Station Commander mentions, many high-profile All Ranks' Summer Party - All Ranks’ New Year’s Eve he above quote, visitors have witnessed the TCC Party attributed to US excellent work going on 12 Jul 31 Dec author and political at Halton. Alongside this, activist Helen Station personnel have been Battle of Britain Dinner Other events will be TKeller, neatly summaries involved in community 6 Sep advertised on the Mess the benefits of working projects, international Noticeboard, Sharepoint as a team. Teamwork has engagement, plus sporting Octoberfest and RAF Halton website. been vital in RAF Halton’s successes - including the 12 Oct Unless otherwise advertised, successes since 1918, most recent CO’s Cup event Wednesday night is particularly in the training of which brought the Whole Comedy Night @ HHOM Members' Night, including the newest entrants into the Force together. 16 Oct the Envelope Draw. Royal Air Force. The Mainpoint Team may Remembrance Dinner Unless otherwise advertised, Today, civilians and be small but work tirelessly 8 Nov Friday evening is ‘Happy contractors work alongside and enthusiastically to help Hour’ with the bar open Service personnel to deliver deliver the magazine. Thank Post Remembrance Parade from 1700. Whilst every Halton’s mission. Over the you to Chris, Eleanor and Curry - All Ranks effort is made to ensure past few weeks, I’ve had the Kate for all of your invaluable 10 Nov the accuracy of the above pleasure to work with, play help and support. If you’d information, details may sport with, and dine with like to join the team, or write Christmas Draw/Ball change at short notice due Whole Force colleagues. It an article on what you’ve 7 Dec to unforeseen circumstances. didn’t matter that we worked been up to, please get in different sections, or that in touch. WO Hammond Head of Ents: 6840 we’d never met before, we all had one thing in common – I hope that you, whether RAF Halton. you are a member of the Whole Force or wider RAF This edition of Mainpoint Halton Family, enjoy this once again covers a wide issue of Mainpoint. variety of the many activities Ed

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Mainpoint Summer 2019 5 Station Snippets RAF HALTON GETS A SPRING CLEAN

AF Halton staff were of the 957,377 bags of litter out in force to give the collected nationally. Station a spring clean on 18th April 2019. Group Captain Wilson added: RServing personnel, civilian “With Officers, Airmen, staff and Servicemen Awaiting Contractors and Civil Servants Trade Training were picking up all taking time out of what I litter and tidying areas of the know are very busy jobs to be Station as part of RAF Halton’s a part of this very worthwhile commitment to maintaining cause, this important the environment. event further reinforces our Whole Force ethos and Station Commander, Group demonstrates great pride in Captain Katherine Wilson, our RAF Halton community.” who joined her personnel on the litter pick, said: “The RAF Halton Station Clean-Up Day is part of the ‘Great British Spring Clean’ initiative and I was delighted and proud of the number of people that turned up to support.”

Across the country over 17,000 clean-ups were held, with RAF Halton contributing just a few

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Gordon’s School, West End, Woking, Surrey GU24 9PT Telephone: 01276 858084 Website: www.gordons.school Station Snippets EARL HOWE VISITS RAF HALTON he Right Honourable meet Instructors and sample Earl Howe, Deputy some of the interactive Leader of the House training methods which are of Lords and Minister used to deliver lessons on Tof State for Defence, met a variety of subjects. After members of Training Wing learning about how the when he visited RAF Halton to newest entrants into the gain an insight into the RAF RAF are trained, Earl Howe and, in particular, the Station’s headed to Airmen’s Command mission and output. Squadron to find out how Airmen are developed in order After an initial meeting with to prepare them for their roles the Station Commander, at a higher rank. Group Captain Katherine Wilson, Earl Howe visited Witnessing a demonstration of Recruit Training Squadron, a training serial, again using where members of staff technology, it was clear that discussed the Squadron’s Earl Howe was impressed important role in preparing by the work RAF Halton’s Phase 1 Recruits at the very personnel are doing to train start of their military careers. RAF personnel to be the best Earl Howe was also able to they can be.

Mainpoint Summer 2019 9 Station Snippets ARMED FORCES DAY LAUNCH

ing Commander to commemorate the service Ian Hough, of men and women in the accompanied British Armed Forces. by Station This event launched Wpersonnel, represented RAF the release of tickets for Halton at the launch of this Buckinghamshire’s first free year’s Buckinghamshire and to attend Armed Forces Day Milton Keynes Armed Forces celebration at Wycombe Air Day. Held in the Town Hall Park on 29th June 2019. Auditorium at the Wycombe Swan Theatre, the launch was SAC Daryl Tippings from hosted by the Lord Lieutenant Personnel Services Flight of Buckinghamshire, Sir Henry said: “It was a real privilege Aubrey-Fletcher. to represent the Station at this event and meet local Armed Forces Day in the dignitaries and colleagues United Kingdom is an annual from all 3 Services who work event celebrated in late June in the local area.”

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Registered Charity No. 1119499 Station Snippets ANNUAL RECEPTION AT RAF HALTON AF Halton’s Station Air Force on the previous day, Commander, Group the ceremonial display was Captain Katherine thoroughly enjoyed by all. Wilson, hosted the RStation’s Annual Reception at Halton House Officers’ Mess on 1st May 2019.

The evening was attended by the Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, who was among other community leaders from the county. Guests from all walks of life, including local and national charities, sports and youth leaders, and business people mixed with Station personnel prior to watching a Sunset Ceremony from the patio of Halton House.

The event was an opportunity for RAF Halton to thank people for their support over the past year, and to continue to foster relationships, particularly as RAF Halton enters its Centenary year.

Group Captain Wilson warmly welcomed the guests and thanked them for their continued support to the Station, saying: “Our Annual Reception is an opportunity for us to thank you, the members of our local community, for the support and friendship we receive.”

She continued, “It is important that we give something to our local community and I am proud of the engagement my team have had with various charities and community projects. In 2018 we carried out numerous local projects and I know that our Service men and women Awaiting Trade Training are particularly active, and I am grateful for all of their efforts as well.”

After a drinks reception, guests were invited to watch a Sunset Ceremony. With music by the Halton Voluntary Band and a Parade formed of Airmen and Airwomen who had graduated into the Royal

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oyal Air Force The Exercise enables the College Cranwell Recruits to practice the Commandant, Air skills developed during Commodore Peter Initial Force Protection RSquires, visited RAF Halton Training using realistic and and Bramley Training Area to demanding scenarios. gain a deeper understanding of the Station’s mission. After 2 days of Field Craft lessons (entailing caring Air Commodore Squires, who for themselves in the field), is Officer Commanding all Methods of Movement, Phase 1 Training in the Royal Reaction to Effective Enemy Air Force, was particularly Fire and Basic Patrolling Skills, interested in the Initial Force Recruits are expected to be Protection Training (IFPT) self-sufficient, operating phase of the 10-week Basic from the contents of their Recruit Training Course. Bergen whilst living under shelter sheets and cooking He also looked at how and eating Operational Phase 1 Instructors are Ration Packs. selected, plus how they are inducted into their new The Exercise lasts 36 hours roles. The Commandant and is focused around a witnessed the high calibre fictional Main Operating Instructors at work, finding Base. The Recruits have to out about their development deal with various realistic and progression in the scenarios they may encounter instructing environment. at any base, home or abroad, demonstrating the Phase 1 Recruits deploy Force Protection skills they to Bramley Training Area have learnt. in Hampshire after 3 weeks of Force Protection Officer Commanding IFPT, training at RAF Halton. Flight Lieutenant Tom RAF Regiment Instructors Beddow, said: “Exercise BLUE help the Recruits learn the WARRIOR is a great way for new military skills, which the Recruits to show the include first aid, Chemical Instructors all of the many Biological, Radiological and skills and drills which they Nuclear (CBRN) training, have gained over their weapon handling and live time with the IFPT staff. firing lessons. Considering almost all of the Recruits will never have In week 7 of the Phase 1’s experienced anything like this 10-week course, the Recruits before, it is great to see them deploy to Bramley in order overcome the challenges to conduct a Confirmation they face, something which of Practical Training called is testament to the excellent Exercise BLUE WARRIOR. RAF Regiment Instructors.”

18 Mainpoint Summer 2019 Station Snippets CAS TAKES CENTENARY DINNER THE CAMPION SALUTE SEES WHOLE FORCE CELEBRATIONS

ampion Intake and wished them well in graduated from their Phase 2 training. He Recruit Training also thanked the families Squadron under and friends present for Cthe watchful eye of the their continued support Reviewing Officer, Air Chief over the last 10 weeks and Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier. onward into their Phase The Chief of the Air Staff, 2 training and beyond. performing the role for the last time before he retires this The Queen’s Colour was summer, joined the packed Paraded by 4 personnel stands full of family members from Logistics and Supply and friends to witness the Training Squadron. The Parade of those at the very Colour Bearer was Flying start of their RAF careers. Officer Edward Law, with Colour Warrant Officer Simon The Recruits marched to Davy and Colour Escorts, music played by The Band Sergeants Scott Gasser of the Royal Air Force and Victoria Stewart. Regiment, under the baton of Bandmaster Warrant Officer Flying Officer Law said: ervice personnel, those present heard tales Cragg, and a Typhoon from 29 “I was honoured to Parade Civil Servants, of RAF Halton over the 100 Squadron at RAF Coningsby the Queen’s Colour for RAF Contractors and years, however the Station’s flew over to the delight Halton for the Graduation friends of RAF Halton training mission was a of all assembled, with the Parade of Campion Intake. Sjoined together for a special common thread since the Parade bathed in sunshine. This is a particular privilege dinner to celebrate and Station became RAF Halton. as the Colour Party is entirely commemorate the inception From the 86 graduating drawn from Logistics and of RAF Halton in 1919. An auction and raffle Recruits, 8 were presented Supply Training Squadron, raised over £2,500 for the with trophies and awards including Warrant Officer In the grand surroundings of RAF Benevolent Fund, and by Air Chief Marshal Hillier, Simon Davy who is soon Halton House Officers’ Mess, the evening was a great who praised Campion Intake to be retiring from the RAF diners were entertained opportunity for everyone for the impressive Parade after 35 years of service.” by the Halton Military to celebrate this significant Wives Choir and a small milestone together. A big ensemble from the RAF thank you must go to Wing Halton Voluntary Band. Commander Hone and the committee who worked Joined by Air-Vice tirelessly to pull together Marshal James, Air Officer such a successful event which Commanding 22 Group, was enjoyed by everyone.

Mainpoint Summer 2019 19 Station Snippets PADRES' PIECE

AF Halton recently being at Halton for a few bid farewell to Senior weeks, so leaving my wife Padre, Reverend and two children, especially (Wing Commander) over Christmas, was difficult RDavid Richardson, as Padre – but it was rewarding Harrison was licenced by in many other ways.” the Chaplain-in-Chief in a special service at RAF Halton. The Station Commander, Group Captain Wilson, Reverend (Wing Commander) presented the medal and David Richardson also received clasp to Reverend Richardson the Operational Service Medal during a private ceremony at for Operation SHADER, after Halton House Officers’ Mess his deployment between with Station Executives and December 2015 and April 2016, his wife, Ruth, which was during a very intensive period a very special occasion. Force One Air Conditioning is a Buckinghamshire based of operations against Daesh. company with over 30 years experience in providing a complete Reverend Richardson has solution for commercial & domestic air conditioning applications Padre Richardson spent moved to take up the using the latest technology and Experienced Qualified Engineers. a significant amount of role of Staff Chaplain to OUR SERVICES INCLUDE time travelling, mostly in the Chaplain-in-Chief and • 5% VAT on Domestic Installations Northern Iraq, with training Archdeacon for the Royal • Competitive Pricing teams supporting Iraqi Air Force, The Venerable • Energy Saving Systems and Peshmerga Forces. (Air Vice-Marshal) John Ellis, • Qualified Experienced Engineers As a result, he is the first who visited RAF Halton to Tel: 01296 393932 Fax: 01296 399338 UK Chaplain to qualify for licence Reverend (Flight [email protected] the medal with clasp, a Lieutenant) Caroline Harrison. 17 Albert Street, Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 1LY superb achievement both www.forceoneaircon.co.uk professionally and personally. New Senior Padre, Reverend (Wing Commander) Ashley Reverend Richardson said: Mitchell, Padre Mike “It was inspiring; being out Harrison and the Station KS G LF on the ground and seeing Commander were also in COACHING personnel training, it was attendance to share in this great to be a part of that. memorable milestone in I was deployed after only Padre Harrison’s career. All aspects of golf tuition available on the range and on course. 25% off first lesson. Quote HALTON RAF

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Jewellery designed and produced to your specifications, or choose uring March Sergeant Marie Griffiths led from our extensive range of new, 2019, RAF Halton a small team on an early supported the RAF morning start to London secondhand and antique pieces. Benevolent Fund at Bridge Station, thanks to Dtwo bucket collection events, Network Rail's generosity. raising over £900. The team consisted of Corporal ‘Hilly’ Hill and Corporal ‘Boothy’ Booth, Sergeant Sarah Perkes Sergeant Owen Clarke, volunteered at the Odeon Sergeant Clair Watson, Chief Cinema in Aylesbury for a Technician ‘Swinny’ Swinscoe bucket collection to celebrate and Warrant Officer Mark 75 years of the Great Escape. Notts. The bucket collection The pair enjoyed a full raised a staggering £863. screening of the classic Great Escape film, including Sergeant Griffiths, who is the commentary from Dan Snow Station Champion for the and entertainment from the RAF Benevolent Fund, said: Servicing of Rolex, Tag, Omega, Raymond Weil, D-Day Darlings. Following “If anybody wishes to assist Gucci etc. Batteries fitted and waterproof the screening they continued in raising awareness or funds with the bucket collection for the RAF Benevolent Fund, testing carried out on the premises. and raised almost £100. please contact me.” Top prices paid in cash for antique and modern jewellery, watches (especially Rolex), coins, gold, silver, platinum and scrap precious metals. Part exchange available.

Mainpoint Summer 2019 Mainpoint Summer 2019 21 Community and Charity SCOUTING ABOUT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH NETWORK AT RAF HALTON What is it? a community around RAF HALTON The Defence Mental Health events and initiatives. Network (DMHN) works in partnership with leaders DMHN RAF Halton across Defence to improve Nominated Station the working environment by Representatives promoting a co-ordinated WO Andrew Cashmore: and collaborative approach Andrew.Cashmore646@ to mental health, advocating mod.gov.uk an inclusive culture which Padre Mike Hall: Michael. reduces the inequalities in [email protected] mental health. The Representative’s Role What it aims to do? • Relay information to the • Ensure Representation: RAF Halton Network Your voice matters, and from the Defence Mental so do those of your Health Network. colleagues, families • Collect feedback and veterans. on mental health • Promote Communication: initiatives and policy. Gives you a way to find • Pass Station views AF Halton welcomed There were many amazed out what’s going on with and issues to the Scouts from 5th High faces as they learnt about mental health in Defence. RAF Mental Health Wycombe Scout how the House was built, • Encourage Collaboration: Network committee. Group as part of the and plenty of excitement Work together to • Help RAF Halton RStation’s commitment to on hearing about Halton share ideas and build strengthen its network. engage with local groups. House’s use in many television programmes and films. The aim of the visit was to enable the 20 young people The Scouts then proceeded to to gain an understanding the James McCudden Flight on the history of Halton Heritage Centre and the RAFA Fun Day House and RAF Halton. Trenchard Museum, where Halton House expert Trixie Curator Francis Hanford and Brabner gave the Scouts volunteers helped the Scouts 20th July 2019 - 1200hrs onwards a tour of the impressive to learn all about RAF Halton Rothschild mansion. and flying. RAF Halton RAFA Social Club by the Airfield Come and join us for an action-packed day, with lots of fun for everyone.

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Food Stall Play Your Cards Right Bar open until 2300 Military First Responders Coconut Shy Force Protection Flight Stand Face paints by Colour Grand Raffle Me Happy Tombola Story time with Usborne Books Stalls Cakes, Popcorn and Candy Floss Daytime Entertainment Competitions and Games Music from ‘HIRED BAND’ Beat the Goalie DJ Pete Ashmore

22 Mainpoint Summer 2019 Community and Charity SATTS SUPPORT WENDOVER SCHOOLS ALL SMILES FOR LADY HILLIER’S VISIT Corporal Lewis Jacks

group of Servicemen be set up in time for lessons AF Halton was proud programmes on offer at RAF Awaiting Trade to take place outside in the to welcome Lady Halton, as well as the Chiltern Training, known summer. The work involved a Hillier, wife of The Club, where she gained as SATTs, from the lot of heavy lifting, including Chief of the Air Staff, an understanding of the ARecruit Training Squadron’s a particularly tricky Wendy Rto gain an understanding of Junior and All Ranks facilities Airmen’s Development Flight house move! the welfare provision and on Unit. (ADF), recently provided community facilities available support to the John Hampden After lunch, the SATTs to Station personnel and A visit to the Chaplaincy School and Wendover Church returned to help Wendover their families. Centre allowed for a welcome of England Junior School. Junior School with more cup of tea whilst discussing ground maintenance. The Lady Hillier began her visit broader welfare provision The support was organised school children had painted a by meeting with the Service across the Unit, before by Aircraftman Pedersen, wall in the summer which was Families Accommodation heading to the Station Youth a SATT awaiting his trade starting to look weathered, so Team, followed by a trip to the Club to learn about the plan training to become a Non- the SATTs waterproofed it to recently opened Servicemen to move the Youth Club into Commissioned Controller, as ensure it remains for future Awaiting Trade Training a new facility with a larger part of the ADF mission to generations to see. A separate (SATTs) Welfare Facility, which outdoor area, therefore empower and improve the group of SATTs spent the time was reported in the last benefitting the Beavers, Cubs, SATTs' management skills in filling in a pond and creating edition of Mainpoint. Brownies and Scouts. between Phase 1 and 2. a seating area for the students to use during break times. At the Trinity Community Last, but by no means least, The group started by clearing Centre, Lady Hillier was able Lady Hillier dropped into the overgrown areas of the The visit was a big success to relax over a bite to eat Spring Nursery to witness, playground and sawing up and helped create new and meet parents in the first-hand, the support that pallets ready for disposal. learning environments for the Soft Play and Airplay park, Service Families receive They also helped rearrange school children of Wendover discussing a wide range of regarding childcare provision. the playground to allow a to enjoy – a hugely satisfying matters from deployment to Overall, the day was a big new outdoor learning area to experience for the SATTs. accommodation and much success and Lady Hillier more. After lunch, Lady Hiller particularly enjoyed meeting visited the Youth Activity many of the people who work Centre, where she was given hard to support others across an outline of the school the RAF Halton Family in a holiday and youth activity wide variety of roles.

Mainpoint Summer 2019 23 Sport RAF HALTON JIU JITSU SUCCESS FOOTBALL FOR SAC SMITH

enior Aircraftman Alex and setting an outstanding Smith secured a place example to follow. on the podium at this year’s Brazilian Jiu In addition to helping train AF Halton FC began season; Senior Aircraftman SJitsu British Open. A gruelling Recruits develop essential the 2018/2019 Scott Stone also deployed to day of fights saw Alex, part military skills, Alex also season with a defeat the Falklands which meant of the Initial Force Protection volunteers at the local at Northolt. Despite the squad was severely Flight, take home the silver Roger Grave Academy, Ra good pre-season and depleted for the run in. medal. This success came teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu plenty of promise, the team just weeks after winning to youngsters. were second best against Despite this, RAF Halton still double gold at the 2019 RAF a very good Northolt XI. managed to reach the semi- Martial Arts Championships. Senior Aircraftman Smith Fortunately, this was only a final of the RAF Cup, where said: “Training for the British blip and the team recovered they faced a tough RAF It was this fighting spirit Open was both fun and hard to record some very Brize Norton side. In a well that also saw Alex, an RAF work. I’m looking forward to promising results in a run contested match, with both Regiment Gunner and the several more competitions which saw them undefeated sides having opportunities RAF’s leading purple belt, this year, including the British until the Christmas break. to win the game, it was Brize recently named as the RAF Nationals, the English Open, who made the break through Martial Arts Association’s and the annual Inter-Services League standings were which turned out to be the 2019 Competitor of the this July, where I hope to encouraging and the team deciding goal of the game. Year, a highly-sought retain the purple belt heavy swept all before them, which accolade that celebrates an and open weight titles against culminated in them sitting RAF Halton also made it to exceptional martial spirit the Army and the Navy.” second in the league table. the League Cup final, once again against RAF Brize Built on a solid defence, Norton. Halton changed opposing teams found their tactics in an attempt it very difficult to record to catch out the opposition. PMS NET CO’S CUP SUCCESS anything in the goals against Initially this caught their he latest round of the lots of fun was had amidst a column, and the players at opponents by surprise and if CO’s Cup took place competitive spirit. Initial Force the other end of the pitch Halton were more clinical in in the Finlay Gym Protection Training could were managing to create and front of goal then the game on 23rd May. Nine not overcome the Recruit score chances for RAF Halton. could have ended differently. Tteams took part in a netball- Training Squadron team, However the strength of basketball fused competition, who were suitably dressed in An away trip to St Athan in Brize showed through and with Personnel Management netball outfits, in the 3rd-4th the RAF Cup resulted in a they ended the game as Squadron (PMS) scoring a rare play-off, however it was PMS 3-0 victory for Halton, which comfortable 3-0 winners. yet well-deserved victory. who secured a last-minute meant the team would point to secure top spot progress to the quarter-final Although RAF Halton As competitors, many over the Station Execs; Wing stages of the competition. finished the season without playing netball for the Commander Tonkin presented any trophies, the spirit of first time, grappled with the shield on behalf of the Heading into the second the team proved they can the competition rules of Station Commander. half of the season, Halton match the bigger stations where they could and were hit with several injuries in the RAF London League. couldn’t be on the court, As ever, a big thank you that proved to be costly, RAF Halton football team sharp-shooting was definitely must go to the PEd staff (and with Sergeant Chris Clayton, gained a lot of respect from the order of business. Whilst supporting PTI netballers who Sergeant Ash Lloyd and their opponents this season enthusiasm was more evident refereed the matches) for Corporal Chris Goodwin all and will look to further this than skill for novice players, making the event possible. ruled out for the rest of the progress next season.

24 Mainpoint Summer 2019 Sport RAF SPORT CONFERENCE: ‘INSPIRE SAFELY’ Miss Julie Malla n 25th and Sport Federation (who British Legion, who also and the RAF Central Fund (on 26th April, the support RAF Sport through support RAF Cycling, Hockey, the individual and association annual RAF Sport professional services such as Mountaineering and Triathlon. grants processes). Conference saw a financial management, impact Orange of sports associations and income generation, Day 2 consisted of 6 different The workshop sessions were gather at RAF Halton for the charitable governance and workshops delivered by the separated by a presentation ‘Inspire Safely’ event. The legal assistance) and the RAF Directorate of RAF Sport (on from our keynote speaker, tone was well-set from the Central Fund (who support strategy and safety), RAF Joanna Adams, Chief outset, with 40 of the 49 sport RAF sport, primarily via the Sports Federation and Active Executive of England Netball, associations represented Sports Lottery). (on storytelling/social media) who talked about the from SAC to 1*, all ready to preparations which resulted discuss how we continue to in the England team’s historic improve our management of gold at the Commonwealth sport to develop operational Games in 2018. capability and personal development, while have This was a truly inspirational a great time – safely. piece, discussing how England Netball are working to bring different female groups from all backgrounds together through their programme ‘Back to Netball’. This focuses on encouraging greater social female engagement within communities, offers mental health support, and Day 1 was opened by Air has tried and succeeded in Officer Commanding 22 Group, Air Vice-Marshal James, It was great to see the Head of RAF Sport, who cohesive approach in support highlighted how much we of RAF Sport. Outside the celebrated RAF100 through auditorium, the Conference sport. Events included the was supported by the Royal RAF showcase at the 2018 FA British Legion, RAF Active, Cup Final and the Centenary Gilmour Sports Clothing, Baton Relay, which travelled the Aeromedical Evacuation across the UK and overseas, Control Centre from Tactical ending its journey at the Medical Wing, Gullivers Sport RAF100 Parade on The Mall, Travels and Classic Miniatures. and involved a huge variety of associations. Day 1 ended with an excellent supper in Halton Air Vice-Marshal James and House Officers’ Mess, kindly the Director of RAF Sports, sponsored by the Royal Air Commodore La Forte, recalled successes from the reducing female gang-related past year. This included a crime in some areas. Her heroic win for the Rugby presentation was incredibly Union Mens’ team at the Inter- well received by the audience Services, and the excellence and offered a good insight for of our Elite Athletes - the the associations on how to latest being a RAF Regiment encourage participation and Gunner selected to represent engagement. The Conference Jamaican Bobsleigh full time. was closed by the Director of RAF Sport, who thanked all for Having captured the their attendance and for all audience’s attention, it that they do for sport within was down to business the RAF. Thanks are also given with an update on policy to the team at RAF Halton for and sponsorship, with their invaluable support for presentations by the RAF this event and for RAF Sport.

Mainpoint Summer 2019 25 Sport BUCKS BRONCOS TRY FOR RUGBY SUCCESS AF Halton recently Odiham to be crowned the quality of play across the multiple tries to lead 36-0 at hosted several high- 2019 champions. Benson 2 games. half-time. profile, end of season dominated the first half, going Rugby Union matches. into the break 17-6 up. Clearly The RAF Halton rugby pitches The second half was a more RThe hosts were involved in energised by the half-time were also graced by the competitive affair, although the Warrington Morris Shield, team talk, Odiham looked a talents of the RAF Academy the final score-line of 44-7, as the Bucks Broncos (made different team in the second XV when they took on a Royal the biggest margin of victory up of personnel from RAF half, scoring freely to win Navy President’s XV. The in the history of this match Halton, RAF High Wycombe 33-17. A jubilant RAF Odiham light blue side showed great and the first win for the RAF in and RAF Northolt) took on team were presented with the skill and flair to repeatedly 5 years, was testament to the RAF Brize Norton. RAF Rugby Cup by Air Marshal penetrate the Navy’s RAF Academy XV’s superiority Osborn, who commented on defensive lines, running in on the day. The Broncos took a narrow lead into half-time and were If anyone would like to get ahead 20-8 with 10 minutes involved with rugby on of the match to go. However Station, please contact WO a spirited fight-back from Rick Hannah on 6810 to find Brize levelled the scores with out more. just a couple of minutes to go. Only seconds remained on the referee’s watch when Bucks Broncos won a penalty that was calmly converted to give the Broncos a second Shield victory in 3 years, much to the enjoyment of the home crowd.

In the RAF Cup Final, RAF Benson took on RAF

26 Mainpoint Summer 2019 Introductory MEET THE EXEC We find out more about the Station Executives at RAF Halton – asking the questions which probably won’t come up in your Monday morning meetings.

DESCRIBE YOURSELF WHO WOULD YOU INVITE IN 3 WORDS: Consistent, TO YOUR IDEAL DINNER fair and approachable. PARTY? Robert Runcie (a previous Archbishop of Canterbury), Nigel HOBBIES AND PASTIMES: Pargetter (from The Archers) and Season Ticket Holder at Derby General Franco (Spanish general County – family time is precious. and politician).

TALENT/SKILL WHICH FAVOURITE QUOTE: PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW “Most things resolve ABOUT YOU? I’ve made over themselves over time.” 100 appearances for the RAF and Combined Services at Cricket. QUICK FIRE FAVOURITES Film: Brief Encounter with Trevor WARRANT OFFICER WHO WOULD YOU INVITE PADRE ASHLEY MITCHELL Howard and Celia Johnson – a IAN GILES – STATION TO YOUR IDEAL DINNER – SENIOR CHAPLAIN timeless story of lost opportunity. WARRANT OFFICER PARTY? Michael Bublé – to Recently arrived as the new Book: ‘A Pair of Silver Wings’ by The Station Warrant Officer, keep my wife happy. Senior Chaplain, the Padre’s James Holland known as the SWO, is role is to provide pastoral Musical artist/band: Anthony responsible for advising the FAVOURITE QUOTE: and spiritual support to the Strong – an English jazz singer, Station Commander on matters “Village idiot!” Whole Force at RAF Halton. pianist and songwriter relating to the welfare, discipline Song: Come Fly With Me and morale of all Airmen and QUICK FIRE FAVOURITES ABOUT YOU Food/Meal: Italian Airwomen on the Station. By Film: The Dam Busters HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN Holiday destination: The appointment, the SWO is the Book: A Million Bullets: The IN THE MILITARY? 21 years Bordeaux coast senior Warrant Officer on Station. Real Story of the British Army in Car: Volvo V60 – ‘Sturdy, modest Afghanistan by James Fergusson BEST JOB YOU’VE DONE? and reliable’ ABOUT YOU Musical artist/band: The Jam Chaplain to the Joint Helicopter TV Show/Boxset: I’ve just HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN Song: That’s Entertainment Force in Afghanistan. finished season 2 of The Crown IN THE MILITARY? 36 years. (by The Jam) Sport: Cardiff for rugby Middlesex IF YOU WEREN’T IN THE for cricket BEST JOB YOU’VE DONE? MILITARY, YOU’D BE: Subject at school: History Being on the Queen’s A Vicar in North Yorkshire. Colour Squadron. EITHER/OR BEST PIECE ADVICE Tea or coffee? Both IF YOU WEREN’T IN THE Food/Meal: Anything YOU’VE EVER BEEN GIVEN? X-Factor or Strictly? Are MILITARY, YOU’D BE: Mexican or Spanish Don’t send ‘that’ email until they on the wireless? I’d be a lost soul – this is Holiday destination: Ibiza tomorrow morning. Night-in or Night-out? Night in the only job for me. Car: Hyundai Veloster Early bird or night TV Show / Boxset: DESCRIBE YOURSELF owl? Early bird BEST PIECE ADVICE YOU’VE Game of Thrones IN 3 WORDS: Sturdy, Star Wars or Star Trek? EVER BEEN GIVEN? Everybody Sport: The mighty Rams Modest and Reliable. Something more down to earth has something to contribute, – Derby County FC Cat or dog? Dog that’s what being part of a Subject at school: Sport! HOBBIES AND PASTIMES: Theatre or cinema? Both team is about; a sense of Walking long distance paths. Batman or Spiderman? belonging, valuing your people. EITHER/OR Tintin – far more cultured Tea or coffee? Coffee TALENT/SKILL WHICH X-Factor or Strictly? I can’t PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW swear in this article… ABOUT YOU? Stilt walking in Night-in or Night-out? You my youth, as part of a circus. still can’t beat a good night out Early bird or night owl? Both – when I can get it (sleep, that is)! Star Wars or Star Trek? Star Trek Cat or dog? Dog Theatre or cinema? Theatre Batman or Spiderman? Spiderman

Mainpoint Summer 2019 27 Puzzle CAN YOU SPOT THE 10 DIFFERENCES?

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The young soldier replied: "Thank you very much, Sir!"

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Visit rafbf.org or call 0300 102 1919 and tell us if you know any RAF veterans or their families.

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