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From the 56 Do you want more from Insight? 64 Download the Aurasma App from Editor… the App Store/Google Play. Use the app to scan an article/ advert and unlock your interactive Thank you Bremner! magazine today! Search for ‘Lance Publishing’ and follow us! Double tap to view full I would like to begin with participation within the screen or single tap thanking Squadron Leader Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive – to find out more. Bremner for continuing no mean feat! The challenges the development of the and opportunities of working Insight Magazine into within a joint squadron are the excellent product it highlighted through V Sqn’s is today. I am grateful Exercise MAPLE ASSAULT, for the opportunity to an exercise focusing In this issue… continue in the vein on fieldcraft skills and of representing RAF developing junior leadership. Waddington and the local We also have articles community to meet their illustrating the excellent EDITORIAL TEAM: STATION COMMANDER’S NOT A BUSMAN’S HOLIDAY PADRE needs as our customers. work from individuals [email protected] 06 FOREWORD 18 45 receiving commendations Progressing into the in recognition of External Email: Use personal email addresses listed summer months the Station meritorious service. Tel: 01522 720271 (Extension No. 7801) continues to have an Editor: COMMUNITY MATTERS STATION CHARITIES EVENTS TO MARK ARMED extremely busy and focused Looking ahead, outside 06 20 COMMITTEE 50 FORCES DAY schedule: continued support of the busy operational Sqn Ldr Julian Arnall from the Station’s aircraft in tempo, we have the RAF [email protected] support of NATO tasking in Waddington Air Show which Deputy Editors: RAF WADDINGTON’S CHAT SAFE CYBER SECURITY Eastern Europe, in addition will hold some of the world’s Flt Lt Kevin Lee COMMITMENT TO 32 EX MAPLE ASSAULT 53 BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE to providing assistance best display teams and 07 DEPLOYED FAMILIES COMMUNITY POLICING TEAM in Nigeria to help locate individual performances. It [email protected] the missing schoolgirls. also allows RAF Waddington Mrs Marie Isaac Both of these tasks could the pleasure of inviting the not have been predicted, local and wider community [email protected] AIRPLAY YOUTH SUPPORT THE LINCOLN SANTINI RAF WADDINGTON FLIGHT but highlight the high- onto the base to look first- Distribution: 07 AND HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES 34 GRAND PRIX SPORTIVE 56 SAFETY DAY readiness and posture RAF hand at the impressive Sgt Booth Waddington personnel hold. platforms used to project Clearly none of this would Air Power across the world. [email protected] Artwork: S Oliver RAF WADDINGTON PIPES have been possible without OPENING THE DOORS TO EDUCATION AND AND DRUMS SUPPORT the support from families The proactive editorial Photography: 08 THE AIR WARFARE CENTRE 36 RESETTLEMENT DAY 57 REGIMENT GUNNERS and the local community. team welcomes articles or suggestions to continue to Sgt Pugley, Cpl Bibby, SAC Pope, SAC Carruthers, SAC Clarke This month’s magazine has meet the changing needs Advertising by: RAF WADDINGTON a wide variety of articles of the Station and local Jo Marchant 4CHILDREN STATION CENTENARY SERVICE PERSONNEL 42 NURSERY COMMEMORATION DAY including RAF Waddington’s community. If you have 09 RECEIVE COMMENDATIONS 58 any feedback or articles, Tel: 01536 526674 please contact the team at Designed by: WAD-insighteditorialteam@ Emily Robb mod.uk. SSAFA THE ‘BLACK BUCK’ [email protected] 12 43 NARROWBOAT 60 SERVICE BOXING NIGHT Published by: Lance Publishing Ltd, 1st Floor, Tailby House, Bath Road, Kettering, NN16 8NL STAR QUEST PRESS RELEASE V(AC) SQN DEPARTS Tel: 01536 512624 13 44 AFGHANISTAN Fax: 01536 515481 www.lancepublishing.co.uk [email protected] On the cover: Printed by: The magazine is entirely funded by advertising and costs the Station nothing to produce. Insight is not an official publication and, unless otherwise stated, views expressed in this magazine V(AC) Sqn Lance Print Ltd do not necessarily represent MOD, RAF or Station policy. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the permission of the editor or publishers. Advertisements accepted on the understanding that they conform to the British Code of Advertising Practice. Insight is produced by kind permission of the Station Commander, RAF Waddington.

4 INSIGHTMAGAZINE INSIGHTMAGAZINE 5 Community Matters RAF WADDINGTON’S Airplay Youth Station Half way through the year already, Support and Commander’s and what a year it has been so far! Commitment to In early May I was support or the enhancement Holiday Activities delighted to be invited of the moral component of to the Officers’ Mess, RAF the RAF family. Although Foreword... High Wycombe, to take I was the lucky individual Deployed Families If you would like further Welfare Support Team at part in the No 1 Group presented with the award by information about current RAF Waddington is always Annual Awards Dinner. the Air Officer Commanding Throughout a Serviceperson’s career provision or an idea of what pleased to receive feedback No1 Group, Air Vice-Marshal future holiday programmes on existing support available Station Commander To my surprise and delight, Atha, this is most definitely it is now almost commonplace... are for the remainder of to Service families and, Group Captain Richard RAF Waddington was selected an award for the whole of 2014 please contact John of course, constructive Barrow OBE, RAF from all the 1 Group stations the Community and Welfare Ferguson (Community suggestions on how we can for the ‘People Award’ this Support Team at Waddington, ...that Service personnel will ensure that families are aware of Development Officer) on enhance support in future. year. The People Award is who over a sustained period spend time away from home. the support that is available during 01522 722614 or email on presented to the individual or have worked tirelessly to Regardless of whether this periods of Operational Deployment [email protected]. Best wishes, It seems that organisation that has made the support Service families from is part of an Operational or periods of prolonged separation. John Ferguson most significant contribution both this and other units to Deployment or a domestic Consisting of a short presentation As always, please remember Community Development Officer every time to welfare, community the best of their ability. exercise or training course, with an opportunity to ask those that the Community and RAF Waddington family members left behind really important questions, I write for can still experience additional briefings are friendly, informal stresses and strains. and offer a great opportunity to the Station meet other families experiencing Separation through duty is similar pressures and stresses. Magazine we never easy and, coming more frequently than at any time Deployed Families Trips have... in recent history, it can often be a real challenge to Service As part of RAF Waddington’s families. RAF Waddington commitment to its families affected ...increased the determination of 51 continues to place great by deployment or separation operational tempo. Squadron and the Project importance on providing through duty, the Station has Once again another Team. Now efforts can support to families affected by long supported regular days out RAF Waddington focus on preparing for separation through duty. Through and visits to local (and not so Force Element has their future deployment its dedicated Community and local this year) leisure attractions. stepped up to join on operations. Welfare Support Team, RAF The programme for 2014 is the international Waddington continues to provide really exciting with some new effort, with V(Army In parallel with this a range of activities/initiatives locations to visit. All of the trips Cooperation) Squadron operational tempo, I am providing practical support so far this year have been really supporting the continually impressed leading up to, during and after popular and those attending have Nigerian government with the additional the Serviceperson returns home appreciated the opportunity to do in the search for the efforts of our people to from deployment. Regular events something different, particularly kidnapped schoolgirls. support charities and and activities continue to take during the school holidays! local community projects. place at RAF Waddington and The ability of RAF The recent successful at venues within the County If you are currently affected, Waddington to prepare charity boxing night was of Lincolnshire and beyond. or due to be affected by aircraft and personnel a fantastic event, bringing operational deployments or will to deploy at short notice people from across the Families Deployment Briefings be separated through duty for to almost anywhere in Station, and raising an – First Thursday of every month. a minimum of 60 continuous the world takes a level outstanding £4,000 for days during the remainder of of commitment and charity. In addition, Service Personnel deploying 2014, just look at what you will flexibility that reflects the Station Football overseas are well looked after be able to look forward to… extremely positively Team’s efforts against and well prepared prior to on the Unit and the Lincoln City were superb, departure. At RAF Waddington, July – Whitby (and fish & chips) RAF as a whole. This giving the professional we passionately believe that the on the North Yorkshire Railway tasking is a significant players a real run for families of Service personnel effort for V(AC) their money. Once again should also be well looked August – Flamingo Land & Squadron while still this attracted a healthy after and equally well prepared. Drayton Manor Theme Park supporting operations crowd from across the Regardless of the relationship to in Afghanistan. Station and raised more a Serviceperson, whether it is a September – Sudbury Museum With the remaining money for great causes. spouse, mother, father, brother, of Childhood (National Trust) squadrons committed sister or a partner, being prepared, to NATO operations in I am looking forward or at least being aware of the October – Alton Towers Afghanistan or Ukraine, to the Air Show this support that is available, is really Theme Park RAF Waddington is year. I am confident it important. Community Support continuing to project will once again be a Squadron and other key Station November – Cadbury World UK Air Power around fantastic advert for RAF welfare personnel are therefore the world. I was also Waddington, reflecting pleased to be able to offer access December – Sunday Lunch delighted to see the the dedication and to regular deployment briefings including BFBS Christmas Rivet Joint aircraft commitment of all our for Service families affected by Messages & Pantomime Trip fly this week, the personnel. I know many deployment. Deployment briefings culmination of an of your families and take place for Service personnel For further details about any of incredible effort by all friends will enjoy the in the Integrated Welfare Facility the support available to Service involved, highlighting opportunity to see the (HIVE) on the first Thursday of each families affected by operational the commitment and product of your efforts. month, beginning at 09:30. Family deployments or separation members are most welcome to through duty, please contact attend and to stay on after the the RAF Waddington HIVE. briefing for a coffee and informal Tel: 01522 727675 chat with members of the support E-mail: WAD-BSW-PMS- team. Briefings are provided to [email protected]

6 INSIGHTMAGAZINE INSIGHTMAGAZINE 7 Service Personnel Opening the Doors to the RAF WADDINGTON Receive Commendations

Air Warfare Centre Service personnel from RAF Waddington have been awarded the Joint Commander’s Commendation, an award given in recognition of “meritorious Many RAF Waddington personnel drive past the Thomson Building every day, service or true acts of courage whilst deployed on operations overseas”. with its high barbed-wire topped fence, but have no idea what goes on inside. Flight Lieutenant Andrew of trust they put in my This article, and a number that activity is managed by the Planning balanced air-focussed intelligence Robson (31), 8 Squadron, abilities. This ensured that

will follow in future Insight and Coordination Team in the AWC picture for current ops and areas of RAF Waddington, deployed to the training impact I had

magazines, will go some way HQ. The Air Platform Protection TES, interest worldwide to assist PJHQ Afghanistan and immediately on the junior members to metaphorically ‘opening also in the AWC HQ, works alongside planning. They are supported by began improving key working of the USMC Control the door’ on the Air Warfare the other TESs and is responsible for three RAF Reserve Intelligence Sqns. practices. For his outstanding team was maximised, “ Centre (AWC) and to explaining the development, test and evaluation work alongside coalition providing them with what it does for Defence. of Infra-red (IR) and Radio Frequency The Air ES Pillar is based at Digby partners he was described by a solid foundation for (RF) self protection equipment for and provides real and near- his commanders as patient and their future careers. The first point to note is that this is the aircraft of all 3 Services, and is the lead real-time processing and diplomatic; his professionalism, Air Warfare Centre and not the RAF UK organisation for the development dissemination of air-derived determination and humility Warfare Centre; it provides support of defensive countermeasures. intelligence collection, in particular The Defence Electronic Warfare providing access and influence Corporal Wayne Cockerill (38) to all 3 Service Commands and JFC, from the Rivet Joint and Reaper. It Centre is located within the AWC in excess of the norm. from Bridlington is a supplier and reports directly to DCom Ops. The second part of the motto ‘give provides flexible analytical support HQ building. It is responsible for at RAF Waddington and has There are currently around 1250 advice’ is more wide-ranging, and is to meet operational priorities. the development, production and Flight Lieutenant Robson said: been described as an extremely Royal Navy, Army, RAF, coalition delivered by many other dissemination of accurate and effective supplier operating partners, and civilian and contractor parts of the organisation. The AWC’s IO/Cyber staffs provide timely EW Operational Support at a level far exceeding his personnel in the AWC. Around 650 of the RAF lead for cyber conceptual (EWOS) to Defence in the form of I am honoured and rank. Deployed in support of them work in the Thomson Building, Concepts and doctrine staffs in thinking, training and planning. In Mission Dependent Data (MDD), “ humbled in receiving the Mali campaign in 2013, which is the organisation’s HQ. the HQ analyse and evaluate conjunction with 591 Signals Unit EW Information, Doctrine, Training, a Joint Commander’s his role in the management The remainder work at Boscombe new and emerging Air Power staffs they specialise in PSYOPs, Countermeasures advice and various Commendation for my of critical spares ensured the Down, Brize Norton, Coningsby, concepts in conjunction with deception, OPSEC, and a range of other products resulting from the work on operations in ongoing serviceability of the Flt Lt Robson Cranwell, Digby, High Wycombe, coalition partners, together Information Assurance services. fusion of Intelligence, Information Afghanistan. During my deployed aircraft. His character Wyton and in the USA; you’ll find out with the T&E results. They use and Doctrine. As a pivotal Defence tour at 904 Expeditionary and humour, along with his more about them in later articles. their findings to support the asset, the Defence EW Data Base Air Wing I was privileged to personality and infectious is the UK’s authoritative EW data work alongside determined, enthusiasm, encouraged source from which all Defence courageous and hard- many others to approach EW systems are programmed. working personnel from the challenges they faced

all three branches of the with typical British military

The Integrated Mission Support (IMS) British military. I thoroughly humour and pride. Applying Team is the glue that binds all of enjoyed my tour and his skills in areas well away the AWC’s work together. Through learned much from “ from his specialisation he Operational Analysis staffs work IMS, the AWC is able to provide working alongside NATO assimilated a complex supply throughout the AWC and provide accurate, timely and contextual personnel also stationed structure in a foreign country the scientific and technical expertise integrated mission support to the at Kandahar Airfield. in short order, significantly required to develop and enhance joint warfighter. This is based on enhancing the capability tactical and operational platform and impartial warfare evidence which of the UK deployment. organisational performance, and to capitalises on the strength of the Flight Lieutenant Michael provide essential and timely mission collective skills and knowledge across Stayt (38) from Oxfordshire Cpl Cockerill said: support advice to commanders. the organisation. The AWC is able, deployed to Camp Leatherneck therefore, to be the conscience for air as an Airspace Battle Manager. The Air Warfare School, based at warfare and to better enable the war Described by his seniors as an The Operation was

RAF Cranwell, delivers Phase one fighter in current and future conflicts. excellent Flight Commander, “extremely challenging, and three individual training and Flt Lt Stayt devoted a huge and the decisions I had

education to a pan-MOD audience I hope that this article has given you amount of his own time to make left no room for The AWC’s primary mission is development of UK operational of 1400 students annually. It also a better understanding of the wide to mentor the more junior error. I am truly honoured to provide accurate, timely and doctrine. They work alongside provides Suitably Qualified and scope of the AWC’s responsibilities, and inexperienced air to receive this award. It “ contextual Integrated Mission Support 92(R) Sqn personnel who provide Experienced Personnel (SQEP) to noting that it has just scratched the controllers. Throughout his makes me very proud Flt Lt Stayt to front-line commanders and units. front-line sqns with tactics and Force Cdrs and Cdrs of deployable surface. Future articles will provide demanding operational to represent my Trade, Its historic motto is ‘Arma Judicare techniques advice on the effective HQs through courses in Air a more detailed understanding tour Flt Lt Stayt displayed Squadron, and Station. Consilium Dare’ which means: To test employment of all current and future Campaign Planning, Weapons, of the work conducted ‘behind outstanding leadership and the weaponry and give advice, but weapons systems and front-line Electronic Warfare, Space, Targeting, closed doors’ by the various sections as a result of his considerable the modern AWC does much more aircraft; these are evaluated through and Collateral Damage Estimation. to provide these outputs. efforts he has significantly Group Captain Rich Barrow, than that. Let’s explore how these Tactical Leadership Training (TLT), improved the safety of aircraft Station Commander, RAF translate into daily tasks and outputs. Combined Qualified Weapons operating in the airspace Waddington, said: Instructor (CQWI), and Qualified around Bastion Airfield. The first part of the motto, ‘to test the Multi-Engine Tactics Instructor weaponry’, is the main bread and (QMETI) courses run by 92(R) Sqn. Flight Lieutenant Stayt said: I am extremely proud butter of the Test and Evaluation (T&E) “ of all of the recipients Sqns (TES), that are based at MOD The Air Intelligence Centre (AIC) of this most deserved Boscombe Down, RAF Brize Norton, provides AIR’s A2 output. It produces I thoroughly enjoyed award. Each a credit

RAF Coningsby and RAF Waddington, assured, timely and predictive air “this tour of Afghanistan to the Service, they and the Empire Test Pilots School and aviation-focussed operational and the challenges it set a fine example (ETPS) also at MOD Boscombe Down. intelligence support to war fighters, presented me. Working of the dedication They assess new platforms to ensure decision-makers and operational closely with the United and personal pride “ they meet the design specification, risk holders. It works closely with States Marine Corps so often exhibited and test hardware and software the other national and international (USMC) was a fantastic by our servicemen changes to in-service platforms for intelligence agencies and open experience and I was and women. functionality. This wide-ranging T&E source reporting to provide a grateful for the level Cpl Cockerill

8 INSIGHTMAGAZINE INSIGHTMAGAZINE 9 10 INSIGHTMAGAZINE INSIGHTMAGAZINE 11 THANK YOU Rotary Club SSAFA Fibromyalgia Support of Lincoln for organising Group. The support group was Santa’s Sleigh, which visited set up in November 2013 to RAF Waddington at Christmas help serving personnel and their and raised £232.53. families from RAF Waddington who have Fibromyalgia. We Useful Contacts: have quickly expanded and Vanda Ellington & Ali Butler now are able to provide Welcome to SSAFA at RAF Waddington! SSAFA RAF Waddington support for Scampton, Digby, Personal Support Workers Cranwell, & Coningsby, as well Each month we will update you with 01522 727227 / 957717227 as ex-servicemen who have [email protected] stayed within the Lincoln area. lots of exciting news, stories and The group also has members A Night At The Theatre. Hosted who suffer from ME and advice plus lots of pictures from all in the Officers’ Mess on 4th Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, April 2014, a wonderful evening which now all come under our great fundraising activities. was had by all who attended. the same medical umbrella. Guests were entertained by One of the aims of the group the Waddington Voluntary is to raise the profile of the SSAFA does invaluable work 26th July 2014 – Waddington Band and treated to a host illness, which can be invisible locally, often helping service Village Fete Support the local of songs from best-loved to neighbours and work personnel and their families community and join in with a musicals performed by serving colleagues. Fibromyalgia is in difficult and stressful fun-filled day for everyone. and non-serving personnel. a long-term condition that situations. During a time of The support for this evening causes pain all over the upset or worry SSAFA are SSAFA are always grateful was fantastic and overall body and a variety of other here to offer advice, financial to volunteers who provide raised over £3000 for SSAFA. symptoms including fatigue, assistance or just a shoulder help and support to those muscle stiffness, difficulty to cry on. Please do not when they need it most. Lincoln 10K. 15 Runners from sleeping, and problems with hesitate to contact us and If you are considering RAF Waddington, Scampton concentration. However, with see what we can do to help. becoming a volunteer or you and Digby successfully ran the the people who are affected would like some support Lincoln 10k on Sunday 6th having good and bad days and If you are aware of anyone who without the involvement April, raising money through no two people suffering with needs our help or you have of the more formal welfare sponsorship for SSAFA. Well the illness in the same way, it Star Quest Press Release a club or project that might channels, please contact: done and a big Thank You to means that people often feel qualify for financial assistance, all involved for your efforts. isolated and misunderstood. Girls blast off on star quest to mark the Big Brownie Birthday then please get in touch. All RAF Waddington & The group was the idea of money raised by the committee Bracebridge Heath Airmen’s Chapel Memorial June Everley who is grateful remains in the local area and – Tom Maddock Flower Stand. Officially unveiled to SSAFA for helping her; she we are keen to see it put to [email protected] on 3rd April 2014, this memorial says, “Knowing that [she and] The Lincolnshire South County embarked on a cosmic Star Quest good use in our community. 07899100666 stand has been commissioned fellow suffers have somewhere to hold floral tributes in grateful they can go and chat to others adventure to celebrate the 100th birthday of Brownies. Upcoming Events: THANK YOU to RAF Digby for thanks to all Royal Air Force who know and understand 4–5th July 2014 – RAF raising over £87.00 in collection personnel past and present, how they feel helps so much.” Waddington Air Show tins and SSAFA chocolate and particularly those who The group meets on the The 257 girls, all aged Finally they journeyed to A Brownie Star Quest Badge was three events (Boston has Please come along and bar sales and hosting a Mufti have lost their lives in service of first Tuesday of the month seven to ten, and over 72 the future, where they given to all girls attending and already taken place and support our SSAFA stall which Day which raised £394.10! their country. Commissioned from 7–9pm in The Church leaders and helpers joined designed a new uniform, was designed by Georgie and Grantham will follow; currently will be selling lots of NEW by four RAF Stations, Cranwell, of the Resurrection at RAF together Brownies from made chocolate lollies, Maisie from Sutton St James 715 Brownies/Leaders/Helpers branded SSAFA merchandise, THANK YOU to RAF Coningsby, Digby & Waddington, Waddington. For further Bassingham, Branston, and shooting stars, Brownies, who explained that, have been involved in the hosting a raffle and children’s Scampton who raised £30.00 SSAFA is proud to have been information please email Brant Broughton, before ending the day county with Grantham still to

colouring competition. during their Easter Fete. involved in its creation. [email protected] Heighington, Lincoln, with a final get together. take place), are just part of the

Metheringham, Nettleham, The 4 candles on the range of activities, challenges

North Hykeham, Corrine, of 28th Lincoln cake were for the 4 x and exciting opportunities “ “ North Scarle, Saxilby, Brownies, said: 25 years that Brownies open to Brownies. Girls Scothern, Skellingthorpe, “ has been around. take part in a hugely Sleaford, South We enjoyed working varied weekly programme, Hykeham, Waddington, Making the together on this. incorporating everything Washingborough and “ houses was fun from stargazing, world issues Witham St Hughes at and science to abseiling, the Sir Robert Pattinson They were presented with canoeing and zip-wiring. Academy in North – the house that she made a trophy and Easter egg Hykeham to mark The Big has windows and doors added by County Commissioner, For more information about Brownie Birthday with a when she does a good turn – Wendy McCallum, at the The Big Brownie Birthday and space-themed spectacular. all Brownies do a good turn a start of the event at Boston how to join Girlguiding – the day to help someone else and earlier in the month. leading charity for girls and The all-girl celebration on keep their Brownie Promise. Adventures like Star Quest, young women in the UK – go Sunday 30th March saw which is the first of a total of to: www.girlguiding.org.uk. the young stargazers travel County Commissioner, through three time zones in Wendy McCallum, said: the hunt for missing stars, taking part in challenges and enjoying new and exciting What a wonderful adventures en route. “ day seeing all of the Brownies mixing The Star Quest story began together and having with a trip to the past to great fun. They learn more about the 100- experienced lots of year history of the Brownies, different activities that

followed by an Out of this were based on their

World Lunch. In the afternoon, own ideas that were girls chose activity sessions collated earlier in the based in the present day, year. I would like to “ including Skipping, Brownie thank all of the adult Beetle, Hopscotch, Tiaras, volunteers that made Old Uniform, Fans, Rosebud this day possible. Badges and much more.

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16 INSIGHTMAGAZINE INSIGHTMAGAZINE 17 NOT A BUSMAN’S HOLIDAY Busy isn’t always the most effective, and once in a while we need to take time for ourselves and those closest to us, to spend some quality time together, to make space to think, time to reflect. For the May Day holiday a demonstration of bell weekend, a group of ringing. The group were 25 adults and children warmly welcomed by the from The Church of Rector and his parishioners the Resurrection, RAF for the Sunday service, and Waddington, travelled after the service the local to Bradwell Village people served refreshments near Milton Keynes for to us and demonstrated their annual retreat. the art of campanology in the bell tower. The group hired the Youth Hostel for the weekend, During the weekend, the which conveniently stands Retreaters enjoyed activities right next door to Bradwell including prayer, reflection, Parish Church, a 1000-year- games and movies, with old Norman church with crafts for the children, as open bell tower and well as taking time out to spectacular stained glass explore the local area and windows. The church made relax in the beautiful garden. us all very welcome and the children were given Ezra Yates, Chaplains’ Assistant

18 INSIGHTMAGAZINE INSIGHTMAGAZINE 19 Station Charities Committee The Station Charities Committee consists of representatives from all sections across RAF Waddington and representatives of all ranks including civilian personnel. The Station Charities membership. There are several will afford the Scouts shelter Chernobyl Children to the Committee has continued personnel from RAF Waddington and peace of mind for years to Station Charities Enclosure. its efforts in supporting within Kesteven Riding for the come. The Sentries Explorers at the local community over Disabled Association, either as Waddington received a Mess Overall it has been an excellent the last 12 months in both volunteers or parents of riders. tent to assist with their activities. year for supporting local facilitating fundraising communities and charities and, for Station personnel and KIDS Strut Lincoln was also The Station Charities Committee with a generous donation from also in supporting projects among the beneficiaries from has joined up with local the RAF Waddington Air Show within the wider community the Station Charities Committee businesses in supporting the office to this year’s budget, through the distribution of and received funds to purchase a Lincoln Tank Memorial Group there is more in the pipeline. funds received from the RAF disabled access mobile chair lift. that will see the construction of Throughout the last year RAF Waddington Air Show. In the The lift was required to improve a substantial memorial in Lincoln Waddington personnel have year to date the Committee the accessibility of KIDS Strut to celebrate the city’s great raised over £20,000 for charity had £6,000 made available for Lincoln by facilitating the loading engineering history and mark in addition to the monies given them to distribute. However, and unloading of wheelchairs the fact that the very first tank to the local community by the the funding from the last from vehicles at the centre. was constructed in the City of Committee. Since 1995 local Air Show for distribution to Heighington, Branston and Lincoln by William Foster & Co. charities have received £378,700 local charities was £29,000. Washingborough United Football from Station Charities. The club were given funding to In addition to the financial Station Charities Committee shall Sqn Ldr Frazer, OIC Station provide new team coats from the support given to Kesteven Riding continue to support the local Charities, recently visited Under 6s team all the way through for the Disabled Association community and its charities in Kesteven Riding for the Disabled to the Under 16s teams in order and KIDS Strut Lincoln, both line with its constitution. Please Association. During his visit, to provide some respite from the charities were invited to the get in contact with Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Frazer was met by at times inclement Lincolnshire 2013 RAF Waddington Air Show. Frazer (14SQN-XO (Frazer, Mark staff, volunteers and riders of weather. Southrey Village Hall Twenty volunteer staff and Sqn Ldr)) if you are interested the charity who were keen to received finance for a projector disabled children visited the in representing your Sqn/Wg express their gratitude to RAF that will be used for presentations Air Show for the day and were within the committee or if you Waddington for providing the and movie nights, allowing the provided with a day to remember have completed a fundraising funds that enabled them to community to come together. accommodated within the Station event. Additionally, contact Sqn purchase their newest addition The 3rd Sleaford Scouts received Charities Enclosure on the Flight Ldr Frazer or the Secretary, Flt to their stables. “Fronerthig Delyn a new canvas tent to replace the Line. During the upcoming Air Lt Haddock (14SQN-D FLT Pilot Aur”, otherwise known as Del, was existing lightweight tent that Show more representatives of 2 (Haddock, Jean-Paul Flt Lt)) purchased as an additional pony they use. Their new canvas tent local charities will be attending, if you require assistance co- to meet the needs of a growing is larger and more durable and alongside the return of the ordinating a charitable event.

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22 INSIGHTMAGAZINE INSIGHTMAGAZINE 23 First Timers If you would like more Pre School Nursery Education information please Four Winds Wellingore Heath contact the schools For all your child care needs direct and they will Full day/ sessional care from be happy to answer 6 weeks to 5yrs Guide any questions that Open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Pre School hours available There are a wide range of educational services on offer to the you may have. Extra Timers After school families in Lincolnshire, helping parents whose children are and Holiday Club starting school for the first time, those who are transferring Transport to local schools to secondary education and those who are being relocated to RAF Waddington and seeking new schools for their children. Government funded places for 2, 3 & 4 year olds Every child is different and each school is different. With help from For more information 01522 810003 [email protected] the experts you can find the perfect education so that your child www.firsttimerspreschool.co.uk will enjoy their time in school and work to his or her full potential.

Over the next few pages you will see just some of the local nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and universities that are in your catchment area.

“Care and activity have been excellent. We always feel our daughter is in Nurseries extremely capable and safe hands. Thank you.” Education can be provided in a range of settings. You may choose to take your child to pre-school, playgroup, a private nursery or an independent school. Primary Schools Covering ages 4 to 11 these are the key years of a child’s educational and emotional development in preparation for secondary school and where core subjects such as English, Mathematics and Science are learnt. Secondary Schools Secondary school incorporates Key Stages 3 and 4 of the National Curriculum (GCSE) and in most schools leads to the option of sixth form COLEBY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL studies, with a range of options including AS and A levels, plus in some “Where Children Come First” cases the International Baccalaureate. Options in the independent sector include day, weekly boarding and boarding places, with a range of bursaries, “Achievement is good because pupils thoroughly enjoy exhibition places and scholarships available. An increasing amount of state schools are offering boarding places with no tuition fees payable. learning, work hard in lessons and make good progress” Ofsted March 2012 FE Colleges FE Colleges offer an alternative to traditional academic sixth From our pupils: form education, including a range of vocational courses under “There are lots of opportunities and trips; you know the remit of the Learning and Skills Improvement Service. everyone and the staff are always helpful and un- Connexions offer a range of advice and services. derstanding. The trips are fun and the lessons are Special Needs exciting and interesting. Everything is amazing!”

There are a range of specialist schools in both the state and independent “No one gets left out” sectors offering SEN services. These schools have particularly high teacher:pupil ratios and a range of facilities to accommodate pupils’ needs. “I like using the iPads during Animation Club” Certain mainstream independent secondary schools “We share our toys and are kind to our friends and can also offer excellent SEN support. we know big numbers and can count in tens!!!” Higher Education / University Primarily covering universities in the UK under the governing body UCAS To arrange a visit or for further details please contact the school: there are also post 18 opportunities in vocational courses at other specialist HE organisations. Students will typically start considering destinations in the Coleby C of E Primary School, Rectory Road, Lincoln, LN5 0AJ first year of A level study, awaiting offers in the final year. A good deal who Telephone: 01522 810627 / Email: [email protected] do not received preferred offers or obtain the necessary grades for their first choice colleges will go through the clearing process post A level. Visit: www.coleby.lincs.sch.uk

24 INSIGHTMAGAZINE images © shutterstock / Stokkete / Andresr / Kobyakov INSIGHTMAGAZINE 25 St John’s Primary Academy At St Andrew’s Church of England Grantham Road, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln LN4 2LD Primary School we believe in Tel: 01522 530954 • Fax: 01522 537719 enriching all our children’s lives. We are not just a Thinking School, or In Pursuit of Excellence Amongst the 100 top performing Sport School or a Creative School. schools based on sustained St. John’s Primary Academy CARRE’S GRAMMAR SCHOOL We are a school that endeavours to improvement in Level 4+ each is a co-educational day provide the widest of opportunities year from 2009 - 2012 school for children between OPEN DAYS for all our children and supports the ages of 4+ and 11 years. Tuesday 8 July 2014 them in forging the highest of achievements across the Good Church of England It is situated in the pleasant The school will be open to parents and their sons, who are considering breadth of the curriculum. In doing so, we recognise that all Primary School village of Bracebridge Heath admission to the school in Year 7 in September 2015, on Tuesday 8 July children are individuals and we encourage pupils to have a High standards of behaviour 2014. Tours of the school will be conducted by students from 9.15am Small classes, which is three miles south of until 12 noon. There will also be an Open Evening with a presentation very positive self image and to be confident in their learning. high percentage of Teaching the Cathedral City of Lincoln. in the Sports Hall by the Headteacher and students at 6pm. The school Assistants, will be open to look around until 8.30pm. many out of school activities, If you have a child who will shortly be starting Our vision for the school is one where an air of Christian good links school, or have recently moved to the area love underpins, inspires and enriches all. with the community. we would welcome a visit from you. Wednesday 15 October 2014 The school will also be open for visits on Wednesday 15 October 2014. Those who wish to visit during the school day will be welcome from We have well established and supportive links with many RAF Breakfast Club available from OFSTED 2012 - Pupils’ good progress is due to much good and 8am every day some outstanding teaching and the planning of learning tasks that 9.15am until 3.30pm. Tours of the school will be conducted by students families. As a school, we have an experienced member of staff and members of the senior team will be available to discuss admissions. who can provide and offer additional activities specifically meet the needs of all pupils in the class. tailored to meet the needs of our Forces children. You are welcome to attend any or all of these sessions - OPEN DAYS- (appointments are not required) Enquiries and visits Wednesday 8th Oct 2014, 2pm & Thursday 9th Oct 2014, 2pm King Edward Crescent, Woodhall Spa, LN10 67RQ welcome. Carre’s Grammar School, Northgate, Sleaford NG34 7DD Email: [email protected] Contact us by phone on 01522 530954 Telephone: (01529) 302181 Email: [email protected] Web: www.st-andrews-woodhallspa.org.uk 01507 568304 or by e-mail: [email protected] www.stjohnsprimaryacademy.co.uk www.mareham.lincs.sch.uk Headteacher: Mrs L. M. Marcer M.A. Chair of Governors: Mrs S. Manders Charity Commission No. 1049374

We offer prospective A qualified teacher led funded Pre Reception pupils and their Class for 3-4 year olds. A dedicated and caring team of staff committed to your families a quality child’s learning, well-being and making sure educational they all achieve their potential. Curriculum experience for enrichment activities in and out of school. ‘Early Birds’ - before school children aged 3-11 breakfast club from 7.30am years through: A variety of in house after school clubs After School Clubhouse until 6pm Excellent links with the community A “Good School” where “The teaching of pupils’ and All Saint’s Church spiritual, moral, social and cultural development across all year groups is outstanding... The leadership of the Early Years Foundation Stage is very good” Ofsted May 2013

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Community Academy The Robert de Cheney Boarding House is situated in the grounds of The Priory ty Academy, Station Road, Branston, Lincoln, Communi LN4 1LH Academy LSST, an academy in Lincoln which nston Bra is consistently among the top five performing 01522 880440 [email protected] non-selective State schools in the country. It provides a wonderful opportunity for Sixth Converted December 2010 from ‘outstanding’ Form students to develop and flourish, both (OFSTED) high performing specialist school - offers an academically and socially. all round education for students from 11-18. We are • Academy and Sixth Form rated • State-of-the-art Sixth Form science facility, outstanding by Ofsted with research laboratories, a planetarium proud of our record of success in both examination • 99% A-Level pass rate (three subjects) and a debating chamber results and the personal skills and attributes of the and 99% GCSE pass rate • Spectacular sports provision including a 60m (5+ A*-C, including English and Maths) indoor sprint track and a 400m synthetic young people in our care. Parents and Students • 94% first or second choice university success outdoor running track, plus excellent field continually rate the Academy as Outstanding rate in 2013, with 34% of Y13 students athletics facilities obtaining places in the Russell and 1994 in Nationally bench marked surveys. Visits are • Swimming pool, fitness suite, Groups climbing wall, spinning suite, welcomed at any time, please contact the Academy • Modern, home-from-home boarding dance studio and badminton courts 01522 880400 comprising 60 single en-suite study • Stunning residential centre in Normandy bedrooms with internet access • Thriving CCF, DofE and pastoral programmes • Kitchen, dining area and laundry plus a Common Room on each floor for further information or see our website • Designated Sixth Form support and pastoral www.branstonca.lincs.sch.uk staff to ease the transition from school to university, employment and independence

To arrange a visit or to apply for a place in September 2015, contact Mr Chris Liston (Head of Boarding) The Priory Academy LSST, Cross O’Cliff Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN5 8PW Enterprise, Ambition & Success Telephone: 01522 889977 l Email: [email protected] l Visit: www.prioryacademies.co.uk/boarding

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V(Army Cooperation) Squadron is a joint squadron which takes great pride in its Army and Royal Navy elements. Exercise MAPLE ASSAULT has become an annual event, training and testing members of the Squadron in fieldcraft and developing junior leadership through command experience. A burst of GPMG fire heralded to the walls of the farm building. an administrative halt whilst the second section prepared only one survivor making a dash four teams, who then pored over up at the door, before moving The exercise was a great success. the first day of the exercise With GPMG fire suppressing the command appointments for a night reconnaissance of a for safety but swiftly taken down the images. Here their training as through to clear the ground Not only did the troops practise which consisted of a gentle the enemy and keeping them changed. Moving forward down potential ambush site. The first by the cut-off group. Once the imagery analysts combined with floor and open up the main front basic fieldcraft skills, but there revision of basic skills and cowering behind the solid brick a track, the lead section came section gained an attachment dead were searched, the platoon their tactical acumen. Each team door. Another team then passed was also excellent development drills. Several individuals had walls, the assault teams advanced, into contact from the front. With from the Station Photography hastily returned to Sgt Parker, back-briefed the platoon on their through this main door straight in other areas. First aid was tested, trained on the GPMG prior to screened by smoke. The building the lead section taking up fire Section, SAC Carruthers, who took conducted admin, and returned findings about the farm complex upstairs to assault the remaining particularly in the defensive the exercise and they would then shook from the blasts of positions, LCpl Thompson led his detailed photos for future plans. to FOB ARCHER for breakfast. that was to be attacked the enemy. In the meantime, the fire serial where casualties stacked have the privilege of carrying grenades and rapid fire as each section from the rear round the Following the night recce of the next day. As well as highlighting support team had abandoned high. More importantly, JNCOs the weapon and the extra link room was cleared in succession. left flank. Fighting through a ditch proposed ambush site, orders In the afternoon the platoon findings they were encouraged their position, switched their of both Army and RAF gained for the rest of the exercise. filled with a suspicious coloured were conducted at 0300hrs for took up defensive positions in to make suggestions for the GPMGs for rifles, and arrived in valuable command and leadership At the end of the training phase effluent and dense overhanging the whole platoon to conduct and around the farm, but soon attack. An accurate picture of the the farm complex to clear the experience. Significantly, the The rehearsal on day one the platoon established FOB undergrowth the enemy position the ambush, with detailed night came under indirect fire. The farm complex was assessed and minor buildings to the rear of the final attack allowed the imagery progressed swiftly from reaction ARCHER and moved into routine. was soon cleared. With the fire rehearsals conducted in FOB casualties mounted and the the recommendations actively farmhouse. With this complete analysis skills to come into play, to effective enemy fire and The next day saw a succession support section moving up to ARCHER before the long march chain of command began to influenced Capt Moore and Sgt all that remained was for the and forced the analysts to withdrawing from contact, to of platoon advance to contacts. join them, the platoon was again into position. With Sgt Parker break down, with Capt Moore, Parker in their planning. The teams final enemy to be removed from consider how the intelligence they full-on section attacks. There was The first contact came from engaged from the flank. LCpl Reilly controlling the rear group, the the platoon commander, the rehearsed room clearance and upstairs, a process expedited produced could be used by a broad range of experience, from dug-in defensive positions as moved his men up a hedgerow remainder of the platoon laid first to succumb. The enemy silent de-bussing drills before by LCpl Fenwick who those actually conducting those who hadn’t been in the field the platoon patrolled across an to assault the position with up in a linear ambush to wait for assaulted from every direction, reassembling for orders. The fire secured entry to two the assault. In all the since basic training to the few who open field. The section providing LCpl Thompson’s section giving the dawn. As the light grew, the and the platoon responded support team with GPMGs would rooms by physically exercise was have deployed on the ground in covering fire took up position in covering fire. On this occasion figures of the enemy patrol were and fought off every attack. The get into position overlooking taking the doors down, deemed a success, Afghanistan, and this initial training a tree line, whilst the assaulting the enemy moved and LCpl Reilly silhouetted by the rising sun. As picture grew confused as several the farm complex first, before frames and all. When the with much credit day blew out the cobwebs and section commenced a gruelling soon found himself pinned down they crossed the middle of the separate battles broke out on the remaining three teams drove firing had stopped and going to Capt allowed experiences to be passed flanking manoeuvre through a in open ground. LCpl ambush position the GPMGs different sides of the farm. As the forward in Pinzgauers to assault the brass cooled, the Vlietstra who on. Whilst the riflemen practised ditch that turned out to be very Thompson shifted his fire sang out with a sputter, tearing ammunition supply dwindled, the farm. All went to plan, with platoon reformed in masterminded individual skills and working as a long, very wet, and very deep. support position allowing into the unsuspecting the defenders found themselves the GPMGs opening up on all-round defence ready the event. team, the section commanders Gathering his men on the far LCpl Reilly to crawl through enemy. Soon all the surrounded by pools of hot brass. the enemy at the south of the for any counter-attack. got leadership experience. By the side in good cover, Cpl Ratcliffe a hedge and gain cover. enemy were Sgt Parker led the platoon through position dead on H-hour, whilst Only then was endex end of this phase the sections led them forward to assault the This allowed a swift destroyed, with the attack, with medics tending the Pinzgauers sped into position. called, and the had bonded as teams, and any position and immediately form advance and the position casualties and the sections With the first team taking up a clean-up (and early apprehensions had passed an all-round defence for the fire was cleared in clouds of securing the perimeter. They fire position in the undergrowth reattachment as they merrily charged through support section to return to. Cpl smoke. Searching the dead, held firm and the enemy waves to the east, the two remaining of doors) ditches of water to post grenades Swales led his men the same Sgt McManus as enemy subsided. Eventually the all-clear teams moved fast on foot to commenced. and assault enemy positions. route round. No sooner had they decided that now was his was called and permission was enter the complex from the Stepping up a gear the day ended caught up and reorganised the chance to gain revenge given to withdraw. The serial was north. Delayed only by sporadic with a deliberate platoon attack platoon than a second position and a tussle ensued before modelled on the platoon houses gunfire, the two assaulting teams on farm buildings. Sgt Parker led opened fire from several hundred he was dispatched. established in early HERRICK quickly passed north to south, the fire support group with the metres away. This time it was Cpl operations, and this brought home securing the outbuildings then GPMG gunners into position, Swales’ turn to lead the assault, Recovering at FOB ARCHER, the potential reality of operations stacking up ready to assault the whilst Capt Moore took the long using a dense hedgerow to move the platoon once again split to those with less experience. farmhouse itself. Resistance was route round to approach from up close to the enemy before into individual sections for the fierce outside the farmhouse and the flank. With the assaulting charging forward and securing remainder of the day. The first Thoughts now turned to the final the teams were channelled into force still a way off, the enemy their position on what turned out section went forward in the attack. SAC Carruthers returned an enemy-killing area as they opened fire on the fire support. A to be an enormous pile of dung. afternoon to conduct a close- with print-outs of the photographs approached the entrance. Whilst five hundred-yard dash round the With the platoon re-org complete, target reconnaissance of a farm he had taken of the enemy the enemy covering this area were flank, leaping fences and ducking the dung heap was deemed complex suspected of housing position the previous day. The suppressed, the team which had ditches, brought the assault teams the ideal location to conduct the local enemy base, whilst platoon was then divided into approached from the east stacked

32 INSIGHTMAGAZINE 33 The Lincoln Santini Grand Prix Sportive station we were overtaken – it was Leachy and Bish again; seems some Saturday 10 May 2014 saw several members of the RAF Waddington Cycle Club battle the cobbled people had been out playing with metres to the turning, decided to signs! Everyone was in good spirits at go on the verge and try to pass us at and spice things up I tried my best Extra snippet climb up Michaelgate to the cathedral as they took part in the annual Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive. the stop and the short, sharp shower speed; unfortunately Mark couldn’t to crash into the girl in front of me SAC(T) Ben Hubbard & SAC(T) was not going to dampen our spirits. hear the car and pulled out to move who stopped unexpectedly; this Tom Copeland had no road cycling to the back. Luckily the car was able caused a barrage of screeching tyres experience so decided to take As the local sportive, the RAF decided to cycle to the event were for the 60-mile race things were a feeling good going into the first BJ and co. had managed to form to do a bit of off-roading. People behind me but luckily no-one came part in the 30-mile route; both Waddington Cycling Club expecting to be drenched before little more relaxed; everyone was refuel station; he felt even better a new group and hit the 70-mile were starting to get tired and we off. My legs still feeling pretty fresh, managed to finish in the top 10, had had high expectations for a we even got to the start line (never busy taking clothes off and putting as we all did with the array of mark to be faced by Nettleton Hill. were going to have to pull together I quickly sped up the hill before the an excellent experience and hope good turnout at the event and mind, skin is waterproof). C/T Bob them back on for the ever-changing flapjack, cake, Jaffa Cakes, crisps and Legs burning, he managed to lead to get back in a half-decent time; last drop down to the Michaelgate to compete again in the future. certainly didn’t disappoint as Hoskin had decided to sample two weather, until just before we set off anything else you can think of that up the hill to find once again the less than 20 miles to go it was time climb. I had left the group for the 15 members of the club joined bowls of porridge before realising his and the sun came out. I instantly you shouldn’t normally be eating group had broken on the climb. for everyone to start to dig in. The first time; I was determined for us Quotes the 1500 riders who took part. stomach was in knots and couldn’t regretted wearing my rain jacket but on offer. The problem is knowing Quickly getting his cycling partner headwind was relentless and I was to finish together so I waited for us Flt Lt Howard Leach – Had great fun take any food; he would like to offer it was too late; we had had our last how much to eat to recharge your back, the break was on, just over 25 glad to be in a group as we swiftly to regroup before we turned onto on Saturday, can’t believe it stayed dry, Sportives are non-competitive his apologies to the cars following him nervous wees and were ready to go. batteries, or in Alex Knowles’ case, miles to go, all the climbs behind moved past lone cyclists who were the cobbles. What an atmosphere; first time in a sportive. Great teamwork races that cater for everyone from down Canwick Hill, as what porridge The first problem was they would how many Jaffa Cakes to make you them now they were on for a good struggling. I hoped everyone else there were crowds lining the streets, after the feed station to beat the wind. dedicated road cyclists to novice he had eaten departed. Everyone was only let so many go at one time and, sick at the next hill! BJ was feeling time; it was time to grit teeth and from Waddington was in the same cheering the cyclists up the steep, cyclists who just want a challenge. getting kitted to the max expecting as our numbers had swelled with in fine form and had decided on a head for the finish. Bob had spent position; Leachy and Bish later told cobbled hill. I could hold back no Sgt Jim Allen – It was a great Most people fall into two categories: the worst. I set off to meet Sgt Jim other RAF cyclists, we were split in two short stop to tighten his water bottle the last few miles listening to people of a similar story working together in longer. I raised out of my seat and experience, the thought of the those out to complete the course as Allen; it had stopped raining and all groups before we had even started. cage and grab an energy drink and go on about Nettleton Hill and it their group. Some were not quite so went for it; adrenaline flowing I made hill at the end was much worse fast as they can and those who just we needed to decide was which hill I set off with the first group thinking a slab of fruit cake before setting off did not disappoint; accepting the lucky. Alex said it would have been short work of the hill, passing five or than in reality. The cheering want to get around the course! We to climb. Stupidly we decided to go the second group would catch us up, in a group of just three to get away challenge, he managed to overtake good for us all to do the same route six riders en route, nearly burning out crowd was immense! were no different and naturally fell straight through the centre of town which they did about 20 miles later. from the larger pack, hopeful of several people but the legs were and work together, although he still at the top as I could see the finish. It into two groups: the racing snakes and up Michaelgate; one wrong turn catching some faster cyclist to spread starting to know about it. Never ploughed on relentless. As we neared was great to hear the commentator Sgt Matt Cocking - Sportives are who had entered the 100-mile and we found ourselves going up I set off with Jim A, Sqn Ldr Jim the workload. Alex had lost Neil and mind; homeward bound and with Scampton I was feeling pretty good giving a shout-out to RAF great experiences for cyclists of all course and the weekend warriors Steep Hill! Not the best idea before a Sheldon, C/T Thackray, Cpl Mark was working hard cycling when the aid of his trusty GPS no missing and it was hurting to see some of Waddington Cycle Club as I finished. standards; it was great to see everyone who had entered the 60-mile route. cycling race, an even worse idea with Tetchner, SAC Paul Enright and his he punctured; after a quick pump signs were going to stop him from the 100-milers start to fly past us; I help each other, fabulous experience. the cobbles wet through; after a few brother. We had quite varied cycling issue a helpful cyclist got him back completing his first 100-mile sportive. really wanted to up the pace and The finish had to be the highlight of The build-up to the event had been side slips it was decided a quick walk experience; Jim Sheldon had literally on the road and he was underway. get involved in the race to the finish an excellent experience for everyone. SAC(T) Alex Knowles – Really happy indifferent for most of us; not enough was required. What a start to the day! ridden a road bike five times before Everyone recharged after the but Mark and Jim S were running on No matter how much your legs hurt to finish my first sportive in under 6 training had been done by most and and had only been on a couple of Back in the 60-mile group, Flt food station; it was time to set off energy gels and sheer determination on that hill, the support as you were hours, great fun up Michaelgate. due to the differing shift patterns it We arrived at the Start in plenty of training rides before we convinced Lt Leach and Flt Lt Bishop had again and despite the hills we had and Paul’s crank arms had started climbing was phenomenal; you had been hard work trying to get time only to find that the 100-mile him it would be a good idea to managed to get their group back managed to average just under to come loose and he was forced couldn’t help but smile and just give Flt Lt Steven Bishop – Grand the team together. To make things cyclists were all formed up ready borrow a bike and some kit from the to us just as we hit the hills; we were 19mph. I was concerned we had to stop. I told him I would keep the whatever was left in your legs. BJ had day out, great to meet and even more interesting a couple of to go. FS BJ Doherty, SAC(T) Alex gym. I was a little concerned how pretty settled by then so when they only averaged 16mph when myself others going if he could catch up; the a good sprint up the hill to finish in chat with other cyclists. the guys had barely ridden a road Knowles and SAC(T) Neil Wilson were everyone would hold up over 60 went past us it was a bit devastating and Jim A had been out with Jim next time I saw him was at the finish, 5hrs 19mins to take 5th place, which bike before; it was proving to be all primed ready to go whilst Bob miles as we set off at almost 20mph to see a purely mountain biker in Sheldon and it was clear that he was slightly disgruntled but soon smiling is a huge achievement. Bob and Alex Club Info an experience before we had even was busy chatting away oblivious – way above what I was expecting Leachy go past me; but at the same starting to feel the pace, as were as the sense of achievement kicked in. and Neil completed the 100-mile The club will be taking part in a begun and the weather forecast to the fact that the other cyclists he to average. The first 20 miles were time it was clear that my group Paul’s brother and Mark. Leachy, Bish route a bit further back with a climb number of sportives throughout looked like it was going to add to was talking to were all doing the awesome; the sun was out, the wind needed a few stronger cyclists at the and co. naturally moved away from The finish was getting near and up the then slippery cobbles to the the year and we would welcome the challenge. Most of us had the 60-mile course. The rest of us were was behind us, the team was working front, whilst upping the pace was our group – as good luck wishes everyone was starting to turn their finish using all their skills to negotiate cyclists of all abilities to take part. same experience that Friday night; trying to group together ready to set well – the stronger cyclist leading and not an option. We had already lost were exchanged they set off ahead thoughts to the last challenge – a their way to the top. Leachy and Bish Road rides take place 1100 every there was a last minute check of the off whilst the 100-mile riders had all helping the others. We had overtaken John Thackray earlier and the hills of us for the finish. The wind started 12% cobbled climb up Michaelgate. had just finished ahead of our group Tuesday from the gym and road weather just to confirm what we all disappeared on their epic journeys. quite a few and only a couple had were really starting to bite for Jim to really hit so we formed up to do Well I was starting to think about and as we got to the finish in 4 hrs it bikes are available to borrow; so if feared and then we started sorting BJ had battled his way through the come past; things were going well but Sheldon; I was glad we were near some chain gang cycling (taking that until BJ went whizzing past me was great to see everyone had made you want to challenge yourself, get out what clothing to take; most of us Lincoln traffic and was sitting pretty we were due to hit the hills shortly. the first stop so we could regroup a quick lead at the front before shouting to get a move on; fair dos it. Everyone there, whether mountain in shape, do a charity event or just opting to take everything we owned. in a group of 20–30 cyclists storming and the guys could get some more dropping to the back of the group). to him – he had his goal and I had biker, seasoned road cyclists or fancy trying something different along at 25mph; the real race had In the 100-mile race, after dropping fuel onboard. We all knew too well All was going well; with the stronger mine. Taking turns leading the group, complete novices, was smiling then get involved; we will cater for Saturday morning was the usual started – it was a matter of how many half the contents of his jacket, Bob that once we stopped we would cyclists taking a slightly longer lead myself and Jim A entered Lincoln from ear to ear and congratulating all standards and it’s always good to excitement and apprehension getting would hang on with the group and had managed to find a group going be turning into the wind and the it felt like being part of a pro team and the end was in sight; it was just a each other; the sun was shining see some new faces! For information ready for the race; it was throwing how many were willing to do the at a similar pace and, apart from the challenge would begin in earnest. (just a little slower). As we cycled matter of going downhill a bit before and it had been challenging on road cycling at RAF Waddington it down and those of us who had work at the front. Back in the queue constantly changing weather, was Just as we were nearing the food on, a car, unable to wait the 500 the turn up Michaelgate. Just to try but a truly rewarding event. contact Sgt Matt Cocking on Ext 6497.

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42 INSIGHTMAGAZINE INSIGHTMAGAZINE 43 Padre As a daily ‘worshipper’ at the Station Gym, particularly for lunchtime circuit training... of Waddington, ...I now walk into the I always feel privileged and your local supermarket serving the local community. gym expecting the worst grateful for the honesty and sort of news to greet me openness when a person • Fresh Fruit & Vegetables • Cream Cakes as I enter the lobby: chooses to share details of themselves, their feelings, their • Fresh Meat, • Groceries hopes, their dreams, as well as Poultry & Fish • Frozen Foods No hot water today, their doubts and fears, and in • Fresh Dairy Produce • Wines, Beers & Spirits those moments I always take The fault has time to thank them for allowing • Chilled Ready Meals • Newspapers & Magazines me to share some of their most • Lunchtime Snacks • Flowers & House Plants been reported! intimate particulars. This is the • Freshly Baked Bread • Carpet Cleaning privileged position you allow us to share with you, and, as we share those moments, we talk • Home delivery • Glass Loan I have got used to the cold and we walk with you. We join showers but as a chaplain I am you in the good times as well • Cash Dispenser • National Lottery pleased to hear how many men as the bad, the right times as • Celebration Cakes • Extended range now (I can’t speak for the females as well as the wrong, and for those (to order) available you can appreciate) are turning privileged moments I place on to a new-found faith through record our sincere thanks. • Payzone • Free Parking adversity. I have discovered a real link between the temperature The next few months could of the water in the showers and prove to be some of the most Convenient opening hours: the obvious verbal expression challenging and demanding Mon – Fri 8am – 10pm Sat 8am – 9pm Sun 10am – 4pm of faith; the colder the water, months this station has faced Major credit cards accepted. the more I hear real recognition for many decades. As we talk of the Almighty: “OMG! JC!” and walk together through challenging times I am always As a chaplain you would expect reminded of the motto of the Bar Lane, Waddington Lincoln me to highlight the presence of RAF Regiment (God bless them!) 01522 721970 God in all places, at all times, and ‘Per Ardua’. Through adversity in all experiences of life. We don’t we discover the resilience, have to be religious to appreciate strength and faith in ourselves, V(AC) SQN DEPARTS that the human condition is in each other, and in the Service formed of the physical, mental we represent. We don’t have and spiritual dimensions. to wear mudguards on our Chaplains care for everyone, at all shoulders to know that through AFGHANISTAN times, and in all life experiences. adversity we are stronger Just as dogs are not just for together than we are apart. Christmas, so the care of military chaplains in the Armed Forces Yours, as ever, After 6 continual years of basing in Afghanistan, Number V(AC) is not just there for the bad times. We care for all, for life. Padre Kevin squadron, flying the SENTINEL R1 aircraft, departs its ground base in Afghanistan, but still supports operations.

In 2008 V(AC) Squadron Ground Analysts were able to The embedded team in the tough climate of deployed its ASTOR receive data in near real-time spent Christmas packing, Afghanistan. He says: system in support and were tasked in producing cleaning and moving the of Op HERRICK. in-depth intelligence analysis equipment, prior to returning Ground Intelligence products from the aircraft to the UK to spend New It is sad to see us leave

Analysts deployed for wider dissemination into Year with their families. “ Afghanistan, but I into Afghanistan the military community. However, one motivated know we are leaving and the aircraft was and dedicated individual having contributed deployed to locations With the gradual drawdown remained behind ensuring to the success of the “ in the Middle East. of coalition forces and the all equipment was returned ISAF mission and have satellite communications back to the UK safely. helped to make a At its peak, 12 tri-service abilities of the aircraft, it was positive difference. personnel worked at the decided that the ground This was not an easy task ground station at Camp station in Afghanistan due to the intense logistical Bastion, with a further two would cease operating demand the air-bridge was Over a few months all the Liaison Officers at HQs in December 2013. experiencing, complicated equipment was successfully in Kandahar and Camp by some freak adverse packed, moved, prepared, Leatherneck, before moving A surge team of four weather, the likes of which checked, weighed, loaded into the air HQ in Qatar. personnel deployed for had never been experienced and made its way back to a short period to assist at Camp Bastion. RAF Waddington, ending The Camp Bastion ground in the preparation for over 6 years of enduring station was the link between redeployment. This enabled Sgt Mike Cook (43) from ground operations in the aircraft and the HQs, some of the infrastructure to Croydon has seen operational Afghanistan for the Squadron, passing and receiving be prepared and packed, in experience all over the although the air element messages via secure voice order to reduce the workload world, from Iraq to Italy, and of the squadron remains and data transfer. The for the embedded team. is on his 5th detachment operational in theatre.

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48 INSIGHTMAGAZINE INSIGHTMAGAZINE 49 Events to mark Armed Forces Day Veterans’ NKDC has announced Nottinghamshire Air 308220 or email: pauline_ many more. Refreshment two exciting events Ambulance Service). [email protected] stalls & fully licensed taking place this June event. Fun for the whole to commemorate Any veteran of HM Armed Sunday 29th June, family. Bring a picnic Armed Forces Day. Forces who has not 11am – 3pm: Concert blanket. Hosted by Lincs Evening yet received a Veteran on the Green FM’s John Marshall. Friday 27th June, Badge is eligible to 7:30pm – 10pm: Veterans’ apply to be presented On Eastgate Green For further details about Evening Concert with one at this event. (outside the National the events, including ! Centre for Craft & enquiries about pitch In the Council Chamber Call 01529 488490 or Design), Sleaford. hire, call Jade Warren on: at North Kesteven District email cranwellaviation@n- 01529 308268 or email: Council, Sleaford. kesteven.gov.uk FREE open-air concert on community_initiatives@n- the green in association kesteven.gov.uk CONCERT Live 1940s-style If you are not receiving with Lincs FM and the musical performance a Veteran Badge at the Sleaford Standard. Music For media queries call Pip from Miss Sarah Jane. event and would like from The Ruffs, Sleaford Batty on 01529 308167 Tickets £5 (proceeds to purchase tickets, call Concert Band, The Tabby or email: pip_batty@n- to the Lincolnshire & Pauline Collett on: 01529 Road Drummers and kesteven.gov.uk with GUEST PERFORMERS Miss Sarah Jane Miller Magic & GUEST SPEAKERS

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Friday 27th June 2014 7.00 – 10.00pm In the Council Chamber of North Kesteven District Council, Kesteven Street, Sleaford NG34 7EF To purchase tickets call: 01529 308220 50 INSIGHTMAGAZINE INSIGHTMAGAZINE 51 www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/ArmedForcesDay North Kesteven District Council In celebration of Armed Forces Day CHAT SAFE CYBER SECURITY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE Concert on COMMUNITY POLICING TEAM The internet, electronic mail and the World Wide Web provide a lot Hosted by of benefits such as educational opportunities, entertainment and the Lincs FM’s ability to establish communication with different people all over the The Green John Marshall world. It has created a whole “new virtual world” of Cyber Space.

This may lead us to believe 6. Never respond directly to • and monitor your browsing Guidelines for Parents FREE live music & entertainment that it is there to help us and 6. anything you find disturbing • history to ensure that you that it is totally safe. But is 6. – save or print it, log off and • recognise all access points. By taking responsibility for your for the whole family! this really true? In the real 6. tell an appropriate authority. child’s online computer use, Food & world, we have to take care you can reduce any potential of our safety; unfortunately 7. Never discuss work matters risks to their online safety. there are good and not- 7. on your home system. You Drink so-good people in both 7. may breach security and you • Never site computers in an worlds. As individuals we are 7. can never really be sure who • area where it is difficult to Sunday 29 June Stalls responsible for our safety 7. is receiving your information. Who’s talking to your child? • monitor what your child is and that of our children • doing. If possible have the wherever we are, no matter Many young people who surf • computer in a family room. what we are doing. Social Networking the Net consider themselves 11am – 4pm to be Net-wise. Nevertheless, • Establish reasonable guidelines Licensed 7-Point Plan • Only establish and maintain they can be just as vulnerable • for your children on their use • connections with people as people who are not Net- • of the internet and chatrooms. bar 1. Don’t give out personal • you know and trust. Review wise. Many people believe that Eastgate Green 1. details, photographs, or any • your contacts often. giving out personal details to • Get to know their online friends 1. other information that could their new “virtual friends” will • just the same as you would 1. be used to identify you, such • Assume that ANYONE can be alright. We have all seen • know their other friends. National Centre for Craft & Design 1. as information about your • see any information about new reports concerning child Kids’ 1. family, where you live and work. • your activities, personal safety online and have no doubt • Emphasise to your children Sleaford NG34 7DW • life, or professional life heard horrifying stories of what • the importance of making 2. Don’t take other people • that you post and share. can happen if children are not • you aware of any bad language entertainment 2. at face value – they may monitored while online. • or distasteful pictures they 2. not be what they seem. • Ensure that your family • may see while online. • takes similar precautions with Ask yourself this, do you 3. Never arrange to meet • their accounts; their privacy really know who your child • Notify the police of anything 3. someone you’ve only • and sharing settings can is talking to online? • you see which is distasteful or Climbing 3. ever previously met on • expose your personal data. • ask for advice if you are unsure. 3. the internet without telling wall 3. someone you trust where • Avoid posting or tagging • Consider investing in an 3. and when you are meeting. • images of you or your • internet filter programme 3. The first meeting should • family that clearly show your • to block unsuitable sites. 3. always be in a public place. • face. Select pictures taken • at a distance, at an angle, or • Learn how to check the 4. Always stay in public areas • otherwise concealed. Never • internet history to monitor 4. of chatrooms where there • post Smartphone photos • your children’s site usage. 4. are other people around. • and don’t use your face • as a profile photo; instead, For help or advice contact Music from: 5. Don’t open an attachment • use cartoons or avatars. your local neighbourhood 5. or download files unless policing team via ‘101’ or the 5. you know and trust the • Use secure browser RAF Waddington Community The Ruffs 5. person who has sent it. • settings when possible Police team on 01522 727444. Sleaford Concert Band Timber Wolf Seven Ex Jason Ludlam Tabby Drummers Image © Sylvie Bouchard, auremar/shutterstock Image © Sylvie Bouchard,

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A gathering of ex-Royal £3,165 which will enable Air Force Regiment Sean to purchase a Gunners took place specialist mobility device. on Sunday 18 May to DIXON STREET Flight Safety Day support another ex- The cheque was kindly Carpet Centre Gunner who is confined presented by Air Chief Above: 1 of 30 aircraft flying in lands. Right: Flt Lt Rob Parr gives a brief on 8 Sqn Operations. to a wheelchair. Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton GCB, ADC, who is - Domestic - Fitting - Sean Allerton unfortunately Honorary Air Commodore - Commercial Laminates - On Sunday 18 May, the Air Traffic Control Squadron at RAF Waddington hosted 85 suffered quadriplegic to the RAF Regiment. injuries while serving For a local, professional members of the General Aviation community for their yearly flight safety day. in Cyprus and has been With musical support and friendly service raising funds for RAF from the RAF Waddington Thirty light aircraft made that will mean for people flying Sqn and what they can expect chance to see the Aircraft take charities by organising Pipes and Drums a further 2 - 4 Dixon Way, the journey to Waddington in the area. From here the to see when flying in the off with numerous comments “airfield pushes” at £3,415 was raised on the for a day designed to build Guest Speaker for the day, FS ‘JJ’ area. After lunch a last minute on how short a preparation various locations. day, all of which will be Lincoln LN6 7DD relations between those Philpot, spoke to the attendees additional speaker stepped time they had before take off. donated to RAF Charities. Tel: 01522 527669 who fly in the vicinity about Military Ranges on the up from the Air Ambulance; 360 ex-Gunners gathered Mob: 07976 794706 of Lincolnshire and the east coast, covering details such a comprehensive brief from The second visit was to RAF at the Rumours bar in For further information Email: [email protected] controllers that help keep as opening times and heights; them before a chance to visit Waddington’s Air Traffic Control Grantham which is owned please contact Pipe Major them safe. The day enables this brief was really well the aircraft was well received Tower; this for many was the by ex-Gunner Dean Ward Finlay MacGhee at the the pilots to ask questions received with people finding with many showing a high level main highlight. This gave them to present a cheque for Waddington band room. as well as receive briefs on out information they would of respect for the job which a long awaited chance to any changes to rules and otherwise not have access both the pilots and paramedics talk to those who work in the procedures over the last to. Many questions followed selflessly do day in and day out. tower on a daily basis, giving Ruskington Boarding year as well as look to future from enthusiasts who would them an opportunity to see changes. To date this was be keen on seeing operations Visits the equipment used as well as the most successful event from the Ranges and ultimately Following the briefings all the time to ask the controllers Kennels & Cattery held at RAF Waddington. was described as one of the attending were invited to and assistants about how Pet shop for all your animal’s requirements highlights of the day. An a number of visits seeing they operate on a daily basis. Poplar House, Fen Road, Ruskington, Lincolnshire, NG34 9TH Briefings eye-opening brief on Human half go to Air Traffic Control, Whilst in the tower they were After a welcome brief from Factors followed, that from the rest proceeding to visit again split into two groups, Tel: 01526 833977 email: [email protected] the event organiser, Sgt Mike Sqn Ldr Seb Hall a pilot from Helimed, who had just returned with one taken into the Visual Hayes, and the Senior Air Traffic 8 Sqn. After the brief it was from attending an incident in Control Room upstairs and one • Puppies and kittens • Day boarding specially catered for • Special diets catered for Controller Officer, Sqn Ldr Jess remarked that, had that brief Grimsby. The chance to chat to remaining in the Approach • New purpose built Kups, the floor was handed to been delivered before starting the crew and look around the Control Room downstairs. kennel block • Guinea pigs and rabbits Fg Off Liam Cooper to inform to fly, it would have changed aircraft was loved by all, seeing • Heated kennels with are boarded the pilots of the procedures their look on how they mentally the environment within which The day was finished off with individual runs • Caring, professional and • Daily grooming and handling at Waddington and the areas approached a lot of the aspects they work daily; unfortunately a closing brief, with Sqn Ldr knowledgeable staff which fall under Waddington’s of flying. The last brief before the crew was again called out, Kups thanking everyone for • Daily exercise in large remit. This also covered the lunch saw Flt Lt Rob Parr from this time to Rutland, so only their attendance and capping fenced field • OPEN ALL YEAR rebuild of the runway due to 8 Sqn talk to the audience on one group got the chance. off what was a rewarding take place this year and what the up-to-date operations of 8 This also gave the group a and successful day for all. Think Print Lance Print is an established printers based in Huntingdon near Cambridge. At Lance we combine skill, experience & knowledge to provide a complete professional service.

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Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, Honorary Air Commodore to the RAF Regiment, presents www.lanceprint.co.uk The pilot and paramedic crew of Helimed 29 brief attendees. The pilot from Air Ambulance shows inside the back where patients are placed along with the cheque to ex-Gunner Sean Allerton. the equipment. 56 INSIGHTMAGAZINE INSIGHTMAGAZINE 57 THE GREAT WAR CENTENARY COMMEMORATION Easton on the Sponsored by The Royal British Legion, Hi l Easton on the Hill, Collyweston & Duddington Branch Easton on Saturday the 10.30am – August 2 MIDNIGHT 2014 CENTENARY Bringing the past to the present with our day of centenary-themed events and entertainment COMMEMORATION DAY Sponsored by The Royal British Legion, REMEMBRANCE SERVICE Easton on the Hill, Collyweston & Duddington Branch 10.30am Commemoration Service at the Easton on the Hill am Last Post bugle War Memorial – Scouts and Cadets on parade 10.30 performed by Stamford Brass ALL DAY IN THE VILLAGE Village Hall – Wartime Exhibition with tea and cakes COME IN (Saturday AND Sunday) MUSIC BY PERIOD Easton Garford School – Dig-For-Victory produce RUTLAND COSTUME with the Horticultural Society RADIO The Blue Bell – Period Ploughman’s Lunch and packaged snacks, live music, Morris Dancers SEND-OFF SUPPER & DANCE PLUS ■ Tiger Moth fl y-past* ■ military & agricultural ■ ■ WITH THE vehicle and equipment displays side shows pm - street stalls ■ children’s rides ■ craft & food stalls 8 TELSTAR BIG BAND midnight 8-12am Send-off supper & dance with the Telstar Big Band 9pm Hog roast Easton HOG ROAST on Overfl ow car parking at the Exeter Arms, Stamford Road. the Hi l SERVED AT 9PM * Fly-past subject to weather and unavoidable cancellation. Local roads will be closed 0900-1600. Easton on the

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On 6 March 2014, RAF Waddington threw its hat into the ring and held a Service Boxing Night of its own for the first time in four years.

The night saw 8 competitive be allowed to box. (Much to the totally outclassed his Army money that will make a massive bouts between teams amusement of his RAF opponent opponent. This result, much to the difference to the quality of life representing the Royal Air who came in at weight!) amazement of the dumbstruck of their very young daughter Force and the Royal Artillery Army boxer, probably earned Lilyanne who faces immense in front of a boisterous The bouts that stuck in the minds the largest cheer of the evening challenges on a daily basis. 300-strong crowd who were of most people were the opening and capped a fantastic night clearly looking forward to bout, which saw 2 girls from the of sport enjoyed by the whole This night was 7 months in the seeing some much anticipated Royal Artillery give no quarter as Waddington service community. planning and came together carnage unfold in the ring. they proceeded to batter each thanks to the hard work of other for 6 minutes of unrelenting The night successfully raised over numerous individuals in the As the hours ticked down to the action which got the evening off £4,000 (including a generous closing weeks prior to the start of the event, the usual chaos to a thrilling start as the audience gesture from the WO & Sgts’ event. I guess the bar has now resulting from boxers’ weigh-ins roared its approval, whilst the Mess, who kindly donated been set, as we look ahead and medicals ensued. At one final bout of the evening was the their bar profits) for two very to 2015 and organising an point, one of the Army boxers perfect finish. Sgt Hayden MC of worthwhile charitable causes even better evening of Service was so over his weight limit that, RAF Coningsby picked himself up – the Royal British Legion’s boxing. For those of you that in order to fight, his coach had off the canvas in the 1st round of Battleback programme, and volunteered, came along and him running outdoor laps of the his Super-Heavyweight contest the Harley family who live here supported the night, thank you sports pitch for over an hour to to come back in dramatic style at Waddington. The Harleys so much! I hope you’ll be able lose 2 kilos! Only then could he and win a points decision having are incredibly grateful for the to attend next year’s event.

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