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FEATURES Youth ACPV 08 No 17 (Coningsby) Sqn Air Cadets 33 Stn Cdr’s Foreword Coningsby Aviation Heritage Centre 10 RAFA Branch Visit 11 Charity Group Captain Michael Baulkwill Lincoln City FC Visit RAF Coningsby 12 A Year In Pictures 22 Scribbly 100 34 Wittering to Waterloo 35 Survival of the Fitters 36 Squadron news RAFA Brew for a Few 36 3(F) Sqn 14 XI(F) Sqn 16 RAF Reserves 29(R) Sqn 18 Reserves Mobilisation 38 41(R) Sqn 20 Base support wing Ex Joint Caterer 25 Padre’s Pause 26 Engineering & logistics wing

Boston Slog 28 Ex Capitol Patriot 28 Operations Wing BBMF 30

Sport Inter-Stations Badminton Comp 32 As we come to the end of another year here at Coningsby, we can all reflect back on what a productive and impressive year it has been Editorial & Distribution Team Editor’s Foreword • Flight Lieutenant Colette McGinn ISSUE 4 2017 for the whole Station. My final edition as been amazing to work with and editor of onetoone introduced me to the world of and more departures publishing, and of course all of you who have submitted articles, We have all done so much; challenging period and my loom in my life. given it our all and can thoughts are with you over onetoone without you all, we would not safely say it has been one the festive period, the team I am leaving the RAF after a have produced a magazine that of the busiest years we here at Coningsby are here to Editor Publishers fantastic 22 years and my family I’ve been very proud to be part have seen in a very long help so please don’t hesitate Flt Lt Colette McGinn Lance Publishing Ltd, are departing our beautiful of. Finally, my thanks to you the time. Suffice to say our to contact us if you need 1st Floor, Tailby House, Bath Road, homeland for hotter climates. readers; I am pleased to say we support to Operations around assistance. Looking forward Deputy Editor Kettering NN16 8NL. Many changes, but one thing the have surpassed last year’s online the world and at home has to next year, the Royal Air Flt Lt Daisy Tidbury Tel: 01536 512624 RAF has taught me is to embrace readership with nearly 1.5 million been exemplary and I have Force will be celebrating Fax: 01536 515481 change and how to adapt to hits this year already. been deeply impressed with its 100th Anniversary, Distribution Email: [email protected] whatever life throws at us; plus This winter edition’s theme everyone’s commitment, there will be many events Lead: SAC Jason Knight www.lancepublishing.co.uk we have contingency plans B is ‘Giving & Receiving’, apt, with hard work and ability. All of around the Country, suffice Dep: SAC Paul Braley and C in place in case it all goes Christmas soon upon us, but it you, be you Civil Servant, to say Coningsby will be Team: SAC Dean Bruce View onetoone online at horribly wrong! is also something we do all year Contractor, Reserve or at the forefront of those SAC Lewis Wilson www.onetooneonline.co.uk Squadron Leader Ben round in our lives as part of RAF Fulltime Service-Person, can celebrations, providing Design Smy, takes over in the hot seat. Coningsby. You get back what be deeply proud of what personnel, flypasts and Printed By Amanda Robinson I’m sure his enthusiasm and you put in, is something I firmly you have done and that you displays around the United Lance Print Ltd humour will continue to see believe in and our community have delivered exceptional Kingdom, it all promises to be Tel: 01733 390564 Advertising onetoone flourish. would not be a special one if Air Power around the Globe, a wonderful year. Jo Marchant I have many thanks people didn’t make the effort thank you so much. As Lance Publishing Ltd, to give to those who have they do in going that extra mile we approach Christmas, I 1st Floor, Tailby House, Bath Road, assisted me during my tenure. for others to benefit. Please know that many of you will Finally may I wish you all Kettering NN16 8NL The wonderful Dep Ed, our enjoy this edition and have a very have loved ones away from a very Merry Christmas Tel: (01536) 526674 talented photographers, the Merry Christmas. the family, it is always a and a Happy New Year. Email: [email protected] excellent distribution team, Lance Publishers who have Ta’ra for now, Ed. 6 ISSUE 4 2017 7 88 FEATURES ISSUE 4 2017 onetoone 9 Air Combat Power Visit Royal Air Force personnel, equipment and aircraft gathered at RAF Coningsby for the annual Air Combat Power Visit (ACPV) in October.

CPV forms part of the ISTAR HQ said, “We have the following Hurricane Irma, how year-long Advanced potential leaders of our Armed we got out there, how quickly A Command and Staff Forces here, it’s important we were able to operate, and Course, (ACSC) undertaken by that they understand what the ability to get access to UK Armed Forces personnel will be available to them as places where other platforms when they are preparing to future commanders. We are can’t go”. move into senior officer posts. genuinely at the cutting edge One of the few assets Each of the forces has an event of technology, indeed some working in a real-time capacity at which they explain their people are surprised by the at ACPV was No 3 Mobile role, and demonstrate the capabilities we have, and there Catering Squadron. ACPV is an One of the supporting assets from the ISTAR display. equipment available to the is more coming” he continued operational deployment for Joint Commander; ACPV is the “The Reserve event was also the Wittering based caterers. personal experience, “Every RAF’s opportunity to showcase incredibly important, we are The secret to successfully day we receive thanks from its assets and capabilities. recruiting reservists and they converting a piece of grass the people eating here, people A secondary aim of are front and centre in the to a catering facility capable will spontaneously approach ACPV is that of defence ISTAR world”. The landscape of of feeding 600 people at us and tell us how much they engagement, explaining ACPV was naturally dominated lunchtime is, like many aspects have enjoyed their food. The to a wide community of by aircraft including the of cooking, in the preparation. feedback you get from people stakeholders how the RAF future Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Sergeant Liu said, “The first is one of the reasons why this delivers its objectives across the P8A Poseidon, and challenge is to plan the is a popular unit to work on”. the whole spectrum of Wing Commander operational activity whether Jardine, the ACPV Lead said, NEED TO that is in space, in the air, on “ACPV presents a unique the ground, on the sea and opportunity to provide below the sea, and in the personnel from both in- and cyber arena. outside the RAF of Air Power The four-day event began capabilities. Force Elements on the Sunday with a Reserves are represented from across TALK? and Cadets day. Among the the Service and also include Air Cadet Squadrons attending joint enablers in addition to SSAFA Personal Support and Social Work Service on Sunday were 1260 from those in blue suits. Newark and District. Jacob, The engagement provides emotional and practical support one of the cadets said, “It’s achieved throughout the to Regulars, Reserves and their families. been a really inspirational day, event is fundamental to us and Army personnel with the Jupiter helicopter. I’ve learned a lot of new things developing awareness across and I would love to do it again the A400M Atlas transport location, where does the tent the Whole Force at all levels Contact our confidential, independent service on: next year” William said, “I’ve aircraft as the largest and go, is the ground suitable? of seniority, experience and been inside multiple aircraft also featured fighters, ground How will the people flow influence. I commend the and really enjoyed my day ”. attack, training aircraft, and through the facility? Where event to anyone able to make Call 03000 111 723 On Monday the event helicopters, not least will we prepare and cook the the time to attend such that Available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year was visited by VIPs and also of which was the new food?” Nothing demonstrates we can develop ourselves and featured a Force Development Jupiter helicopter. a capability better than the Service for the future”. Email [email protected] aspect. Tuesday and Squadron Leader Matt Our offices are also open Monday-Friday 08.30-17.00 Wednesday were taken up Gower of 230 Squadron said, by the ACSC students. ACPV “We have brought one of our is divided into a number Mk 2 Pumas to ACPV. There of themes Combat Air, Air has been a lot of interest from Mobility, Build the Force, our Navy and Army colleagues. Deploy and Sustain, and ISTAR People are familiar with the (Intelligence, Surveillance, Puma 1, at this event we have Target Acquisition and the opportunity to bring Reconnaissance). people up to speed with the Each of these themes new aircraft; effectively we are had equipment available, but now able to fly twice as far more importantly personnel to with twice as much. engage with the visitors and We have also been provide operational context. discussing our recent Registered as a charity in and Wales Number 210760 in Scotland Number SCO38056 and in Republic of Ireland Number 20006082. Established 1885. S208.0817 Squadron Leader ‘Olly’ deployment to the Caribbean Cadets learning about RAF training aircraft. Olsen, Staff Officer Training to support disaster relief 10 FEATURES ISSUE 4 2017 onetoone 11 Richard Sivill Gallery inc Engraving Full framing service. WANTED Large selection of open RAFA Branch Visit and limited edition prints Coningsby Aviation Heritage Centre including aviation prints. is looking for any images, stories or Passport ID Photos taken. On 4th October the RAF Coningsby’s RAFA committee memorabilia that can be displayed Full Engraving Service - organised their biggest annual station visit to date. ahead of our opening to the public Trophies, Hip Flasks, Tankards engraved to next year. your specification • Squadron Crests etc. ith over 80 RAF • Ideal leaving gifts • Quick Turnaround Veterans and Ex- 4 High Street, Tattershall. W Servicemen/women in attendance from the local 01526 345388 [email protected] RAFA branches including an invitation to the members of RAFA HQ to provide them all with an insight into the life of J.W.L. PERKINS & SON RAF Coningsby personnel and Established 1920 to build a greater relationship between the station and Mosquito. the local community. The group were taken to various o you have any opening date on April 1st Newsagent, Stationer, sections around camp to potential artefacts 2018, then please get in Bookseller get a better look at our D gathering dust in touch. You can contact Sgt daily working lives, these your loft? Maybe even an Andrew Copley or SAC Ryan also included Air Traffic Control, old Phantom magazine in Tomlinson via e-mail at CON- Fire Section, SERE, 41 Test your garage? GMBHERITAGEGROUP@mod. Greeting Card Specialist & Evaluation Sqn and they If so and you’d like uk, or search for Coningsby ended the day with a display it to see it be used in our Aviation Heritage Centre by the RAF Coningsby Police displays, ready for our public on Facebook.” Dog Unit who demonstrated 7 Market Place, Tel: 523291 Presentation. the dog’s skills at taking down a would be assailant Coningsby RAFA committee Mr Alec Wilson who was and their powerful canine to present a cheque for £200 supported by various noses, sniffing out drugs and that they had raised for the members of the branch other paraphernalia. Boston RAFA Association including the branch The day also included towards the funding of a secretary Mrs Sue Kirk. a lunch in the officer’s mess, memorial stone, which is The day was thoroughly where they had a meet & placed at the entrance to the enjoyed by all and went off greet with the RAF Coningsby Boston War Memorial Garden, without a hitch, with all RAF Station Commander, Group in commemoration of the Coningsby Station RAFA Captain Baulkwill, who was pilots and aircrew who were members who helped out kind enough to spend time either captured, injured or on the day receiving great going from table to table for killed during the Battle praise and sure promises one on one time with the of Britain. that everyone would come guests and finishing with a The cheque was back again next year to learn group speech which all of the presented by the Boston more about the daily life of guests were thrilled about. RAFLO’s Cpl John Bryce and RAF Coningsby. The day was also an Cpl Dave Holmes to the Memorial Stone. opportunity for the RAF Boston branch president SAC John Bryce Alan Tittershill Gas Services Engineer Dry Cleaners Natural Gas, VIVA PIZZA Our staff are trained in all aspects of LPG and Oil dry cleaning and stain removal. 29 Silver Street, Coningsby, LN4 4SG Our Dolphin Lane, Boston shop is fully equipped Appliances, to deal with a full range of services, a list of 01526 344009 which is below. We reward ourselves with a Landlord Safety quality service and take pride in our work. We offer a full range of services including: Certificates, • Dry Cleaning • Ironing Service Install, Service, OPENING HOURS • Wedding Dress • Repairs and Open 6 days a week, including bank holidays Cleaning and Alterations Repair, System MONDAY - CLOSED Boxing Service • Duvets Cleaning TUES to SUN - 4.00pm to 11.00pm • Evening Dresses & • Collection and Power Flushing, Ball Gown cleaning Delivery • Curtain and Soft (Contact us for details) Heating & DELIVERY SERVICE Furnishing Cleaning Plumbing 10% off for all RAF Customers 26376 Maintenance 303251 AVAILABLE 24 Dolphin Lane, Boston, FREE DELIVERY for orders over £8 RAFA members. , PE21 6EU (Within a 3 mile radius) Business Mobile: 07908 961155 Tel : 01205 354229 Home Number: 01526 343598 12 FEATURES ISSUE 4 2017 onetoone 13 RAF Coningsby host Lincoln City Football Club Sgt Dean Wagstaff, ILOC, Typhoon Force Headquarters

On the morning of 2nd October, I had sore legs from running the Lincoln Half Marathon the day before but as Project Officer for the visit I was also fairly nervous, countlessly checking whether or not everything had been sorted. had planned for the party to do the same in a burning to arrive at around 1pm so aircraft falling out of the sky. I when I got a message from Walking the short distance to the Support Liaison Officer, 29(R)Sqn, we were met by Sqn Alan Long at around 1130am Ldr Long and Chf Tech Gav saying that they’d only just ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson.With them started training and wouldn’t all having sat and had a good be setting off until 2pm there look around in the cockpit, was a slight flappy moment. Sqn Ldr Long gave them a tour This soon passed and I set to around the aircraft, explaining rearranging the programme the stats behind each sortie and all was good again. which even as footballers, left Two cars arrived. Alan’s them a bit gobsmacked. with himself and Jordan During this time Danny Brown who was covering was more than happy to share the media for the club, then his coaching expertise with Manager Danny Cowley’s Hutch who coaches Cranwell car pulled up with himself, Juniors U8s. With more pictures goalkeeper Josh Vickers and taken and more thanks given, winger Harry Anderson. we made our way back to First stop was the BBMF their cars and waved our hangar. They were all clearly paratroopers on the original the numbers of missions visitors goodbye. in awe of the Lancaster as aircraft skin during World and aircraft that had taken The feedback was they walked around while War 2 as well as that left by off from airfields all around that this was a successful fellow Imps supporter and veterans on recent visits to the Lincolnshire, of course not visit enjoyed by everybody Dakota loadmaster MAcr flight. Taking them on board forgetting the heroics of 617 involved. With new Marcus Burton explained the the Lancaster, it was not hard Sqn and the Dambusters raid. relationships forged between purpose of the BBMF as well for them to get emotional, Seeing fully fit footballers the club and RAF Coningsby, as the significance of the City knowing what the aircraft in their training gear struggling it is hoped that the contacts of Lincoln as a beacon when represents in terms of those to move back down an aircraft made that day can be used Bomber Crews were coming bomber crews lost during the parked in the hangar puts it to even greater even effect home from their missions. war. Moving up through the very much into context when in wider community projects Explaining the different aircraft, Marcus recounted imagining young aircrew trying between both organisations. versions and roles of the fighter aircraft and the difference between the Merlin and Griffon engines, the lads were engaged throughout with Harry in particular asking loads of questions. Marcus had double checked his research on all the aircraft picking on some pertinent and relevant facts. Moving onto the Dakota, Marcus talked at great depth about the history of his aircraft and the many roles of the type while the party sat in the seats formerly occupied by those transported to the front many years before. He also pointed out the graffiti left by Canadian 14 SQUADRON NEWS ISSUE 4 2017 onetoone 15 3(F) SQN With the Christmas season rapidly approaching, We have spaces available for children aged 3 months to 12 years. 3(Fighter) Squadron can happily reflect on a Funding is available for eligible 2,3 and 4 year olds. successful autumn period. 30 Hour model available.

he Squadron is finally the Squadron Intelligence back at full strength Officer who we are delighted 22 School Lane, Coningsby Call 01526 344118 [email protected] T in the UK, following to announce has finally begun our hugely successful his journey to become a • Qualified Teacher led Pre-school deployment in support of member of the two-winged Operation BILOXI in Romania. master race; and there was a • Freshly prepared homemade The Squadron is once again special mention for one of our operating at ‘full steam ahead’, pilots, whose excessive use meals made onsite by our cook. in order to satisfy our high of sunbeds, moisturiser and readiness commitment. hair gel has earned him a spot • Great value £3.95 per hour The autumn period was with The Red Arrows. We wish a time of unprecedented them all the best of luck in • Excellent childcare provision combined operations, between the future. • Weekly french lessons 3(F) and XI(F) Squadrons. This On Thursday 12th presented both Squadrons October, 3(F) Sqn completed • Weekly swimming lessons with a unique opportunity to perhaps the most important complete airborne training, task of this period. Nine • We have an open door policy, utilising a greater joint members of the Squadron availability of both pilots and had the honour of attending no appointment necessary, aircraft. Once this was over, and a rededication ceremony back in familiar surroundings, for Lieutenant Leonard Kidd come and take a look the Squadron engineering MC and Second Lieutenant team wasted no time in getting Fenton Phillips MC, where “ I have two children attending the nursery and they both absolutely love it. back to full speed. This allowed the Squadron Standard was us to participate fully in proudly paraded. These brave The staff are amazing and always go above and beyond, can not recommend enough.” Exercise COBRA WARRIOR, the airmen of 3 Squadron Royal final exercise of the Typhoon Flying Corps were sadly shot Qualified Weapons Instructors’ down and killed on 12th “ My daughter is in baby room and she loves it. Course, and Exercise Oct 1916, whilst conducting EASTERN ZEPHYR, which saw operations over the Somme The staff are fantastic and she always comes and leaves with big smiles on her face.” us integrate and operate Battlefield. For 101 years they with USAF F-22 Raptors; an had lain in unmarked graves, “ My son has just started in the toddler room, the staff made him and myself feel opportunity which was relished with their whereabouts by all involved. On top of this unknown. However, after some so welcome and went the extra mile to help him settle in. It made going back we also participated in Exercise incredibly hard work by Steve to work so much easier knowing he was being well looked after.” VIRTUAL FURY, a large scale two St-Amant, a retired Canadian week, synthetic-based exercise Naval officer, they could finally We are super excited to announce that we will be employing a access to their unveiling personalities as they discover and experience Qualified School Teacher, to run our Pre School room in September. the world. The joy of being responsible for helping them to create their at RAF Waddington, which be laid to rest in named graves, Ailsa commences employment on the 1st September, first sentence and being there to witness all those small steps towards and will be inviting you all to a presentation on these goals in their learning.” further demonstrates a flavour after a poignant ceremony in what to expect over the next year. of our current pace of life. keeping with the sacrifice that What can Ailsa bring to The Little Acorns Day Nursery? So without further ado, let’s take a peek at her bio... Having Ailsa on the team gives us experience of her knowledge Personnel from 3(F) they made. of teaching in nursery and how this translates in the future to the Sqn were cautioned to be This has marked Who is Ailsa? reception year and other ages. Ailsa moved to Lincolnshire in 2010 after completing her ‘on their best behaviour’ as an enjoyable and highly PGCE in Early Years at South Bank University. Whilst Ailsa is fascinated by the phonics framework for the nursery members of the Squadron successful period for 3(F) Ailsa loves the vibrancy of London she loves the countryside environment and how important this is for setting the groundwork for and space that Lincolnshire has to offer her family. literacy in the future. “I love all the activities and games that are crucial Association, as well as Sqn. We look forward to our for establishing the ability to listen for sounds, they are great fun and Ailsa began her teaching career in various settings as a the children don’t realise how much they are learning whilst they are members of the Worshipful upcoming deployments to supply teacher ranging from nursery to year three, however laughing and playing.” Ailsa also has a passion for gardening and hopes to Company of Pewterers and Estonia and will hopefully her passion is for Early Years and all her recent permanent continue her experimenting with the help of the children positions have all been in Early Years settings. Ailsa also loves teaching maths and combining this with creative and over the next coming months – watch this space! their families were invited to enjoy a well-earned rest over fun experiences for the children. “There are endless opportunities to a Dining In night to celebrate the Christmas period. As ever Ailsa has experience of meeting and assessing the needs of all pupils, engage in maths in all areas of the EYFS curriculum, the key is to get Ailsa understands that as a setting we are always looking to including those with SEN, gifted and talented, EAL and with a disability. it into your provision whether it is whilst cooking, building or making improve and adapt and we always look forward to analysing our the achievements of the we are extremely grateful for Ailsa has regularly taught in classes where there are children with up stories.” methods and practices. We strive to be outstanding in all we do! Squadron. Notable departures the sacrifices that our friends special needs; in particular Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and Dyspraxia. Ailsa is very creative and loves using roleplay to engage the children in their learning. “I love engaging the children in Ailsa is happy to speak to you about any specific questions you remembered at this event, and families make on our What does Ailsa love about working with children? making the roleplay for themselves; we have built an igloo, may have about your child’s development; this can be at the beginning or end of the day or by specific appointment. included: one of the Junior behalf, especially during the “I love the endless desire that children have to learn and the priceless a spaceship, a police station and the ogre’s castle!” Engineering Officers who protracted amounts of time is poised to bring his own we spend away. We wish you unique style to the Falklands all a Merry Christmas and a Book your place now! (let’s hope they are ready); prosperous 2018. 1616 SQUSQUADRADRONON NE NEWWSS ISSUEISSUE 41 20172017 onetoone 17 XI(F) Sqn BearhugsHorncastle and Tattershall Nursery Church of England Primary School Well, it has been another busy period Learning together for life for XI(F) Squadron with detachments At Kirkby on Bain Church of England Primary School, Children are welcome from 6 weeks to children are nurtured and inspired, within a safe and happy overseas and a change of command. 8 years of age at our Tattershall Nursery environment, to become well-rounded independent learners n the flying side our currently deployed on Ex and up to 11 years of age at our Horncastle Nursery. who are academically and socially prepared for the future. joint operations with ATLC at Al Dhafra Air Base, “There is great emphasis on the development of the ‘whole’ child, with focus given to their personal and spiritual development, which is exceptional.” (SIAMS July 2017) O 3(F) Sqn has come to UAE. Ex ATLC provides an Open from 07.30-18.00 with competitive pricing end. During this period we excellent training platform and sessions to suit all needs. have amalgamated our assets in preparation for our next in order to train up pilots on major event Ex RED FLAG. 15 hours funding for all eligible two, three, and four • Small class size in reception • Fabulous outdoor learning area each Squadron. This meant These exercises involve large year olds, and from September 2017, 30 hours (usually 15 children) • Before and after school child care that Combat Ready Work Ups, numbers of aircraft from many funding for all eligible three and four year olds. • Brand new purpose-built school hall available (8am-5.30pm) Pairs Lead Works Ups, and different nations and this • Exciting opportunities to learn in the • “Teachers use creative and innovative Fours Lead Work Ups were enables us to test the pilots school’s nature reserve approaches to capture pupils’ interest Breakfast club and school pick up available for • Lots of free after school clubs and stimulate their imagination” completed with access to a and aircraft to their limits. Holy Trinity Primary School Tattershall and including a variety of different sports (Ofsted Sept 2016) plethora of different assets. On our return to the UK throughout the year • Learning is shaped around child Everyone on 3(F) and XI(F) the Squadron will be taking Horncastle Primary School. initiated activities 01526 352715 will agree that the period of part in Ex VIRTUAL FURY at • www.kobp Wharf Lane, Kirkby o s.lincs.sch.uk joint operations was a huge the Air Battle Training Centre n Bain, Woodh For more information and to make an appointment please call: all Spa LN10 6YW success. Sadly, with the end at RAF Waddington before comes the realisation that departing the UK for Nellis Tattershall Horncastle many on XI(F) won’t get AFB, USA in the New Year. 01526 344885 01507 523844 to experience the positive [email protected] [email protected] outlook of Flt Lt Brett Fusco.

The biggest news for XI(F) is the change of command at Be sure to check out our facebook pages and website at the top of the Squadron. Wg www.bearhugsnursery.co.uk Cdr Matt Peterson has handed over the reins to Wg Cdr Paul “Pablo” O’Grady who makes the short hop across the airfield to Echo dispersal from Tattershall Typhoon Force Headquarters. Wg Cdr Peterson leaves the Primary School Squadron at its peak and has led us all through many Wg Cdr Peterson handing over to major milestones in the past 2 Wg Cdr O’Grady. years, most recently with Op SHADER. Matt, we wish you, With all this comes a lot of Sam, George, Bertie and Gintie planning on the engineering, (the dog) all the best for the ops and admin sides of the future and we look forward to Squadron. Without the hard seeing you at the Association work of everyone these At Tattershall Primary School we work events in the future. exercises wouldn’t happen in close partnership with parents and Taking over from Matt is and it shows that the whole carers to help all children achieve their full potential in a happy and caring Wg Cdr O’Grady who many of Squadron plays a part in learning environment. you will already know. Pablo, ensuring they are successful. learn together, welcome to the finest Fighter We set high expectations for learning and behaviour and continually strive to raise Squadron in the world! At Until next time Coningsby... standards through providing a relevant, work together, the time of writing we are SEE YUH!! varied and stimulating curriculum. succeed together Wg Cdr Peterson’s final flight as OC XI(F) Sqn. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. We are a small village primary school with enthusiastic and Please contact Mrs A Porter or the committed staff, all prepared to ‘go the extra mile’ to provide a headteacher Mrs J Davey who learning experience that your child will enjoy and remember. will be pleased to show you around Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted 2016 the school and answer your queries. Our children were invited to play their brass instruments at The Royal Albert Hall. Breakfast Club available from 8am every day Headteacher: Tel/Fax: 01526 342045 Mrs Janette Davey ‘Children make good progress and behave well’ Ofsted 2016 www.tattershallprimary.lincs.sch.uk [email protected] Visitors are welcome, please contact us on Tattershall, Lincoln LN4 4QZ 01507 568304 www.mareham.lincs.sch.uk ©shutterstock 2017 - yvonnestewarthenderson 1818 YOUSQUTADRH ISSUEON NE 3 W2017S ISSUE 4 2017 onetoone 19

The Ruskington Chestnut Street

Coningsby St. Michael’s CofE Primary School We aim to offer all the CofE Primary Academy is a caring and positive school where every children who come to child is nurtured and valued. We aim to Coningsby St. Michael’s CofE develop ‘whole’ individuals and promote Primary School opportunities to help them independent learning. Our topic and learning learn new skills and develop these in areas 2017 has been another successful year for the Typhoon question approach to teaching the National of interest and enjoyment. All achievements Our Six church school values are: Curriculum ensures entitlement for all are celebrated enthusiastically and parents Compassion; Respect; Honesty; Display, with over 50 public displays performed in front children to an enriched learning experience, are encouraged to share these with us. appropriate to their individual needs. Perseverance; Trust & Forgiveness. of millions of people around Europe. School should be an exciting experience, At Chestnut Street we aim to enable all of our children The Church School values we teach enjoyed and remembered. We hope your the children are the foundations to our child is happy at Coningsby St. Michael’s to succeed and feel good about themselves. he final display was cemented when his parents Jim crossed over to the Typhoon Flight and part of school and underpin our curriculum. CofE Primary School. Together with you, flown at RAF Coningsby took him to an air show in Typhoon in 2006 and took up 41(R) Sqn. Here he conducted Our values this year are: Forgiveness; we work hard to ensure they are. Our six Church school values underpin all as part of the Air Bournemouth when he was a position as a ground school trials on the newest hardware Perseverance; Thankfulness; Truthfulness; T Friendship and Compassion. We teach of our work and activities at school. Combat Power Visit. 10 years old. He decided there and simulator instructor and software standards of the children values for life through these This year’s pilot, Flt Lt and then that he would one pilot in the Typhoon Training Typhoon including Tranche making links to bible stories enabling Ryan Lawton said “It’s been day fly fast jets and set about Facility at RAF Coningsby. 1 Evolution Package 1 our children to make choices and Chestnut Street is committed to high a real privilege to represent realizing his dream. Jim was posted to XI(F) Sqn and the Tranche 2 Phase 1 decisions, both in and out of school. standards and high achievement. the Royal Air Force during After Initial Officer in 2009 where he conducted Enhancement Package. Teachers strive to create purposeful 2017. This year has been very Training and elementary duties in In 2015, Jim joined 29(R) and stimulating learning environments, The dedicated staff at our amazing school work busy, but incredibly rewarding pilot ground school at RAFC the UK and Falkland Islands Sqn, where his current role both inside the classroom and by using extremely hard to create safe, inspiring and our generous school grounds. The for everyone involved and Cranwell, Jim was posted and also flew on operations is to teach student pilots curriculum is enhanced through a range motivating environments and opportunities, for has only been possible to RAF Linton-on-Ouse to over Libya. In 2012, Jim electronic warfare and how of visitors into school and a variety of our children to flourish with their learning. to operate Typhoon. In trips throughout the year, as well as a addition to his instructional range of extra-curricular activities. The Ruskington Chestnut Street CofE Primary Academy, duties, Jim contributes to Chestnut Street, Ruskington, , Lincolnshire, NG34 9DL RAF Coningsby’s primary Coningsby St Michael’s Church of England Primary School School Lane, Coningsby, Lincolnshire, LN4 4SJ Want to find out more? Please look at our website task of defending UK www.chestnutstreet.co.uk sovereign airspace. Tel: 01526 342312 Email: [email protected] or phone the school on Jim lives in Lincolnshire Web: www.coningsbyprimary.co.uk Tel: 01526 832424 to arrange a visit. with his wife, 2 children and a tank of tropical fish. In his limited spare time he enjoys golf, going to the gym and has recently started re-learning how to play the piano. Jim said “I’m delighted Why Stamford? and extremely grateful to have been given the opportunity Our three Schools work together to provide an outstanding to display the RAF’s premier education for girls and boys aged 3 to 18. We take pride in fighter aircraft in its historic developing curiosity and a love of learning helping to shape centennial year. I’m very much Jet handover. well-rounded individuals, who are fully equipped for the next looking forward to building stage in their lives. through the commitment complete Basic Fast Jet on was posted as an Evaluator a display that showcases the With a flexible, affordable and family focused approach to and professionalism of the the Tucano. He completed Pilot and electronic warfare Typhoon’s incredible power boarding, supplemented with an extensive co-curricular engineers on 29(R) Sqn and Advanced Flying Training and specialist to 17(R) Test and and carefree handling and programme, our Schools provide an offering particularly the support from the entire of his Tactical Weapons course Evaluation Squadron, which can’t wait to get started on suited to military families. RAF Coningsby”. at RAF Valley on the Hawk T1 subsequently became the work up”. As we look forward to and was role-disposed to the 2018, The RAF’s Centenary Tornado GR4 in 2003. After Forthcoming admissions events: year will surely be even completing the Operational 20th January 2018 20th March 2018 busier for the Typhoon Conversion Unit at RAF Year 7 Entrance Display. The selection of the Lossiemouth, Jim was posted Examinations Discovery Morning display engineering teams to XIII Sqn at RAF Marham, is still on-going, but we are where he was trained in low 6th March 2018 21st March 2018 pleased to announce that the level reconnaissance and Stamford Junior School Stamford High School Discovery Morning Discovery Morning display pilot for 2018 is Flt Lt instructed electronic warfare. Jim Peterson! He completed numerous Jim was born in Bermuda overseas exercises, graduated and moved to the UK in 1981 from the NATO Tactical aged 4 where he grew up in Leadership Program Flying West Sussex. Fascinated by Course in Florennes, Belgium aircraft, his love of fighter and deployed twice on jets and display flying was operations over Iraq. Flt Lt Ryan Lawton handing over to Flt Lt Jim Peterson. To book your place, please contact our admissions team on 01780 750311 or visit www.ses.lincs.sch.uk 20 SQUADRON NEWS ISSUE 4 2017 onetoone 21

The Royal Mile was Giving thanks for service – packed with people looking on, wondering why five guys were cycling up the cobbles ‘The Last Ride’ of the mile. With the castle 41(R) now closed to the public, the “HIGHRIDER 17.2 is cancelled and the running team waited at the entrance as the cycle team Tornado GR4 is likely to be retired from approached. Both teams completed the last 100 metres 41(R) Sqn trial service before the end of together. Day 4 complete with Sqn the year.” 100 cycle miles and 26 running miles covered! his is what we were told None of the runners had ever cycle miles and 26 running afternoon, finishing just as the With relief and jubilation in the summer of 2017, completed a marathon and miles completed. day turned to dusk. A good flowing among the teams T basically ending Tornado some of the cyclists had never Day 2 began early and home cooked meal from one we began to realise what GR4 at RAF Coningsby. completed more than 60 miles very damp for the cyclists. of the team’s parents awaited had been completed over A small group of Tornado in one day. This really was They powered through both runners and cyclists to the last 4 days and what a GR4 engineers started to going to be a very tough 4 the first 30 miles of a 127 end the emotional third day. great team adventure it had generate ideas to raise money days for everyone involved! mile day to RAF Linton on Day 3 complete with 118 been. Challenge complete for charity to mark the end So after weeks of Ouse. The runners set off cycle miles and 26 running and over £3000 raised for our of trial service for the GR4. preparation, organising, cake mid-morning from 41(R) miles complete. two charities. Arriving at Wittering. The one that seemed like a selling and raising money, the Sqn again to complete the The final day was here good idea was a cycle ride event was finally upon us. The second marathon. They were and all the bodies showed Cycle Team: from Buckingham Palace to cycle team left for London and all feeling the previous day’s the signs of the previous Chf/Tech Paul Partington, Cpl Edinburgh Castle in four x 100 the following morning the effort but still completed the three days. However morale Rob Taylor, Cpl Lee Gemmell, mile days. By the time we cycle team were assembled for distance in 4h 27mins. After was good, the weather was SAC(T) Matt Bellamy and had the full plan in place we photos outside Buckingham over 11 hours in the saddle nice and the scenery was SAC(T) Ken Holmes now had personnel cycling, Palace. At about 08:30 on the the cycle team arrived in absolutely beautiful. The running and supporting. Two 27 Sep the cycle team were York to meet up with a tired cycle team set off with their Cycle support Team: amazing charities were picked off and managed a grand total but jubilant running team. sights firmly set on Scotland. Sgt David Nutland, Cpl Richard to benefit from the 41 Sqn of 0.6 miles before the first Day 2 complete with 127 The miles began to pass, but Thorpe efforts SSAFA and HemiHelp, tyre explosion. Now nearing cycle miles and 26 running the hills began to increase, both had provided support 09:00 and already behind, the miles completed. slowing the pace and pushing Running Team: to a team member’s son who London traffic awaited. Day 3 began early the cycle team into dark Sgt Craig Zenko, Sgt Ian suffers from Cerebral Palsy. The runners starting from again for the cyclists and places. The running team set Fairbairn and Cpl Rob Redhead ‘The Last Ride’ was born. 41(R) Sqn also set off and unfortunately to miserable off from RAF Boulmer in The challenge would be 5 completed the first marathon weather which rather the morning sun and Running team support: cyclists and 2 support vehicles, in 4h 04mins. dampened the spirits of an completed all but 100 metres Cpl Glen Jones, Cpl Mark Smith already tired cycle team. At of their marathon. least there was only 118 miles The support crew even Just giving: www.justgiving. to RAF Boulmer ahead of ran some miles to help the com/companyteams/tornado Edinburgh Castle. them. The cycle team found broken running team to this challenging; however, complete the distance. The cycling past a cheering last 100 metres was saved parent improved morale. for the top of the royal mile Donation to martin The running team had a Edinburgh Castle when the challenging marathon in the cycle team arrived. With less house hospice poor weather with broken than 20 miles to go, the cycle During exercise Highrider 16-04, 41 Sqn personnel, as with bodies; with the help of Deep team came up against the 2.5 every detachment raised money for a chosen charity. Heat, compression bandages mile 8% A68 climb which was and amazing will-power, a personal challenge for all 5 he charity, Martin House The team. they completed the third members! With the castle in Hospice based in Wetherby marathon in 4 hours. The sight, sprits were sky high and T was chosen by 41 Sqn travelling from London to They would pay for this cycle team finally made it the cycle team raced to the HR clerk Sarah Short. Martin Edinburgh in four days, while time during the rest of the through Newcastle on a Friday bottom of the royal mile. House provides family-led care in the same 4 days, 3 runners week! The cyclists survived for children and young people and 1 support vehicle would London and pushed on with life-limiting conditions. 41 complete 4 marathons, towards RAF Wittering the first Sqn personnel raised money finishing at Edinburgh castle stop. Just outside St Neots by collecting donations and with the cyclists. The dates they received word that the winning the local fancy dress were set for the 27th - 30th two 41 (R) Sqn Tornados were competitions where the Sep. With less than 12 weeks on their way for a flypast. With squadrons very own Pamela to go ‘til the start, it was time St Neots now wondering why Anderson starred for a successive to start training. It became two Tornados had just buzzed year. A total of £527.83 was raised clear very quickly the vast their town the cycle team and presented to Mrs Allison Cpl Short presenting the cheque to Allison scale of the challenge we completed the first day in high Wragg from Martin House Hospice. Wragg from the fundraising team. were attempting to complete. spirits. First day complete, 100 The team outside Buckingham Palace. 22 FEATURES ISSUE 4 2017 onetoone 23

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FREE DELIVERY ON 12 MONTH CALL 01526 344102 Ex JOINT CATERER RAFA Wings WARRANTY ALL UK ORDERS* Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm This year I had the pleasure of travelling & other electrical goods. Individual tailored quotes for with Coningsby’s Catering Flights Appeal repairs & servicing. Great value entrants on the Combined Services • Great value for money services and sales all carrying Culinary Challenge, which took place at SAC Ray is a Flight Operations Assistant • High quality service a warranty! We stock spares for all the Defence Academy Shrivenham. on 41(R) Sqn who has recently been • High quality products major brands of laptops, helping his local RAFA Branch at home in computers and TVs. These ACs Danny McKnight, dessert using plums as the Stockton raise money for their annual ivill Service. WEEE spares and parts are sold on a recycling & handling global scale to both the public Jess Murfin and Callum prime ingredient. wings appeal. S specialists. Experts in and trade. If you are looking for Graves entered in Callum had designed the sales, repair & Servicing S spares, parts, repairs, servicing differing categories, spending his menu and sourced his in of LCD TVs, Plasma screens, or general sales of electrical many hours of their free time season ingredients from local Laptops, Desktop computers goods then look no further. in the weeks preceding the producers. Withstanding the competition perfecting their large numbers watching from Televisions skills. Mentored and advised the stands and numerous Laptops throughout by A/Cpl Rhys judges watching his every Williams, Cpls Paul Atkinson move, he remained composed Computers and Ollie Elkington. throughout his allotted time, Spares and Parts Danny took on the Open bringing home a Silver Medal. Asian/African/Caribbean Class; An additional plus to Repairs & Servicing this encompassed preparing competing, is being given Visit us online today! www.sivillservice.co.uk cooking and serving 2 plated the chance to see the high portions of an Asian, African, standard and skill throughout * Standard Delivery in UK is Royal Mail @Sivillservice or Caribbean main course dish, the Tri-Services. This is an UK 1st Class Recorded. For International items standard RM delivery is Royal Mail to the competitor’s choice. inspiration for them to deliver International Signed For. Sivill Service Consideration was given to higher standards at home and authenticity. This had to be to compete again. 20a Market Place Tattershall Lincolnshire LN4 4LJ completed within 40 minutes. Telephone: 01526 344102 Dannys said his motivation ay has been an active With a stall in the local behind competing was to learn member of the branch ASDA and the collection in new skills. R since March this year. Stockton High Street the The dishes you get to As a branch with an ageing Branch raised £1677.85 for produce are not the type you membership Ray stepped up this year’s wings appeal which deliver on a day to day basis. to take on the reins as their given the advanced age of It’s not all about the medals, wings appeal organiser. Ray some the members is an but don’t get me wrong it is was responsible for organising incredible achievement. nice when you win one! ”For the stock for the Branch and The close of the week Danny’s efforts, he came home liaising with the Local Air Cadet saw Ray and the Branch Vice with a Bronze Medal. Squadron to collect for the Chair Mr Jack Chapman (94) Although she didn’t travel, Association over the Battle of lay a wreath at the cenotaph Jess entered the Open Novelty Britain weekend. in Stockton. Cake Class. This is a Display Salon Class, which meant she had to prepare and present a novelty cake to celebrate a child’s birthday. This cake was judged not only on its decoration but also it’s taste. Jess’ ‘debrief’ from the judges was rippled with praise. One commented “… this has totally hit the brief. My granddaughter would love it, it’s so cute.” A Certificate of Merit was brought back to Jess on the teams return. Callum entered Junior Chef of the Year. Having 50 minutes to prepare cook and serve a 2 course meal for 2 covers comprising of: Main Course: 2 plated portions to competitor’s choice but using chicken as the prime ingredient. Dessert course: 2 portions of a hot or cold 26 BASE SUPPORT WING ISSUE 4 2017 onetoone 27 The Holy Trinity s a smaller secondary school Church of England Primary School Awe are fortunate to know each small and insignificant, but That God has given us a gift of our students as individuals and are able to cite successes for every Padre Chris he’ll steadily and firmly set beyond words to receive now one of them, within and beyond things right. He won’t tire and also to hope for in the the curriculum. As well as a clear Tattershall out and quit. He won’t be future. I trust too that amidst academic focus, we recognise that education is about the wider Our school, which has a strong Christian ethos, is a happy stopped until he’s finished the ‘chaos’ often associated opportunities and we are fortunate place where children enjoy learning and playing together. his work - to set things right with this season, you will be to have a dedicated, expert staff with Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar who always go the extra mile for School allows us to extend those on earth...(Isaiah 42: 1-4 - able to experience some of our young people. values even further. The Message translation) this hope for yourselves. We are proud of our Young Our Academy status has We celebrate the birth Enterprise winners, our Project X facilitated great improvement winners, our Duke of Edinburgh to the school environment. We of Jesus at this time of year to Have a ‘hopeful’ Christmas! achievers, our Anti-bullying encourage visits from parents remind ourselves that there ambassadors, our dramatists, and carers to come and see for Padre Chris Carré musicians, Sports Personality themselves our inspiring and is some hope out there still. winners, Literacy Leaders, and positive learning community. young writers who launched their Banovallum produces students first published book last year. who are eminently employable – The school is led on the take a look at the Alumni page on principles of hard work and our website to see some stories of collaboration and our partnership past students. Running has been a major part of my Please contact the school office on 01507 522232 to arrange a visit. We pride ourselves on academic achievement and life for the last twenty five years the quality of our relationships within the competing in everything from all- school and the wider community. terrain races up to marathon distance. We offer a ‘Bluey Club’ for Service families and a uch to my wife’s fall; but those who hope in New Pupil Mentor for all families joining our school. dismay, I am often up the Lord will renew their at 5.15am and out of strength. They will soar on Banovallum School Visits to the school are very welcome. M Boston Road, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 6DA the door to get a run in before wings like eagles; they will Telephone: 01526 342349 [email protected] heading off to work. You may run and not grow weary, they 01507 522232 Email: [email protected] well ask yourself ‘why?’ and will walk and not be faint. http://www.banovallumschool.co.uk www.holytrinitytattershall.co.uk would be entitled to do so (Isaiah 40: 29-31) and whilst I too am perhaps Whilst I look forward to still asking that question after the day when I will be able twenty five years, I hope that to run and not grow weary, it’s doing me some good in these words were written by the long run. Whether it be Isaiah to give hope also to the Barrack News a new PB or just maintaining people of Israel. At the time fitness, there is a positive they were living in political Post Office mindset that arises out of turmoil and in constant Now open, physical exercise. fear of being taken into Having recently hit the slavery having their freedom Mon - Sat 6 - 6pm Sun 6 - 4pm ripe old age of 45, in the revoked. Isaiah spoke into competitive world of men’s that uncertainty providing Cafe distance running I have hit some hope for their future a new ‘age-category’ which and it was in this hope that Now open means that I have special he painted the picture of one dispensation to be slower who was to secure that for Market Place, Tattershall than the rest, to recover eternity, a child, a boy whose 01526 348822 longer than the rest and to shoulders the world rested get injured more than the rest! upon...Jesus. We cannot turn back time And here’s what God said and indeed as the clock ticks to Isaiah about this boy Jesus... Catherine McMahon on I just find myself getting ‘Take a good look at BSc (Hons) DOptom MASC frustrated that I cannot run my servant, I’m backing David Hilton as fast as my once youthful him to the hilt. He’s the one BSc FCOptom legs could carry me. I take I chose, and I couldn’t be NHS & Private patients welcome particular comfort therefore more pleased with him. I’ve Contact lens practitioners in the hopeful words of the bathed him with my Spirit, New, larger range of frames available prophet Isaiah which should my life. He’ll set everything Digital retinal photography and field screening be all too familiar to those of right among the nations. us in the Royal Air Force: He won’t call attention to New partnership offers full Dyslexia assessments He gives strength to what he does with loud Details available on request: the weary and increases the speeches or gaudy parades. 16 Silver Street, Coningsby power of the weak. Even He won’t brush aside the 01526 344556 youths grow tired and weary, bruised and the hurt and Email [email protected] and young men stumble and he won’t disregard the www.peeblesandhilton.co.uk Inga Dudkina/shutterstock © Inga 28 ENGINEERING AND LOGISTICS WING ISSUE 4 2017 onetoone 29

LOGISTICS SQUADRON – ANNUAL Ex CAPITOL PATRIOT ‘Outstanding’ boarding for CHARITY EVENT ‘THE BOSTON SLOG’ On a cold autumn morning in October, Sixth Form students in Lincoln Thursday 5th October 2017; a bright but five drivers from RAF Coningsby MT flight ventured to London on Exercise CAPITOL breezy day on which 52 competitors took The Priory Academy LSST, rated outstanding by Ofsted and consistently one of the top PATRIOT heading down to the Houses of on the four challenges that make up the non-selective state schools in the country, offers boarding exclusively for Sixth Formers. Parliament to meet the local Louth and Logistics Sqns annual charity event. Horncastle Member of Parliament, Victoria Our modern three-storey boarding house, also rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Atkins MP. offers a smooth transition from school to university and adult life. he Boston Slog as it is The 2nd Leg of the races affectionately known is from the Boston Stump was he Boston Slog as it is cycle into Boston and 13.2 Our distinctive ethos ensures that our The Priory also has a strong academic now in its 30th year and started by the Mayor of Boston affectionately known is mile run back) that was won students appreciate the excitement emphasis with a 99.5% A-Level T of learning, the rewards of personal pass rate in 2017. 39% of students this year was supported by the who was delighted to be able now in its 30th year and by Padre Chris Carre who won T challenge and the importance progressed to Russell Group universities Station Commander Gp Capt to offer his support to this this year was supported by the by a huge 13 minute margin of consideration for others. and 33 students have received Baulkwill racing in the ‘Cycle- annual event. Station Commander Gp Capt against a really competitive Oxbridge offers in the last four years. Man Event’. These races take a Baulkwill racing in the ‘Cycle- field. The 2nd Leg of the races Pastoral care is paramount. Our dedicated team of staff always Boarders also have access to an Monies raised, as always considerable amount of Man Event’. from the Boston Stump was go above and beyond to ensure that outstanding range of trips and extra- would be split between Cancer planning and organisation by Monies raised, as always started by the Mayor of Boston they meet the needs of the boarders. curricular activities, including excellent Research and the British Heart a host of volunteers without would be split between Cancer who was delighted to be able Single, en-suite study bedrooms are sports facilities. No wonder students Foundation in thanks for the whom it could not happen. Research and the British Heart to offer his support to this complemented by a common room on describe their time here as ‘a positive support they gave the two Thanks to FS Paul Fido, the Foundation in thanks for the annual event. each level and a boarders’ kitchen. choice that has extended their horizons’. Logistics Sqn personnel and ladies in the LS LVP Office, support they gave the two These races take a ‘Boarders make exceptional progress in personal and social their families to which these including Liz Browne who Logistics Sqn personnel and considerable amount of races are dedicated. There are returned from retirement to their families to which these planning and organisation by development and educational achievement.’ (Ofsted) 4 distinct races and the Team help, SACs Jones, Fountain, races are dedicated. There are a host of volunteers without Trophy up for grabs; this years Knight, Burgess, Deeks and 4 distinct races and the Team whom it could not happen. To arrange a visit or to apply for a place in September 2018 or 2019, contact: cycle race was won by Cpl Ayres all of whom helped to Trophy up for grabs; this years Thanks to FS Paul Fido, the Trev Shuttleworth in a very make for a memorable and cycle race was won by Cpl ladies in the LS LVP Office, Mr John Nuttall (Head of Boarding) Telephone: 01522 889977 close race thanks in part to rewarding day for all involved. Trev Shuttleworth in a very including Liz Browne who The Priory Academy LSST, Cross O’Cliff Hill, Email: [email protected] the level crossing on the route The event raised over close race thanks in part to returned from retirement to Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN5 8PW Visit: www.prioryacademies.co.uk/boarding into Boston closing for several £500 between the two the level crossing on the route help, SACs Jones, Fountain, minutes to allow the leading charities and adds to the into Boston closing for several Knight, Burgess, Deeks and pack to all cross the line of the cumulative running total of minutes to allow the leading Ayres all of whom helped to first leg within a few seconds £20,000 that the event has pack to all cross the line of the make for a memorable and of one another. raised since its inception 30 first leg within a few seconds rewarding day for all involved. Cpl Toni Blacknell was years ago. Well done to all. of one another. The event raised over a worthy winner of the ‘Iron Planning has already started Cpl Toni Blacknell was £500 between the two Lady‘, making sure that HR in anticipation of the RAF100 a worthy winner of the ‘Iron charities and adds to the Flt got their name onto the Boston Slog. Hope to see Lady‘, making sure that HR cumulative running total of Team Winners Shield. The you there. Flt got their name onto the £20,000 that the event has running race of just over a half FS Paul Fido Team Winners Shield. The raised since its inception 30 marathon distance was won running race of just over a half years ago. Well done to all. by SAC Josh Bond in a highly marathon distance was won Planning has already started respectable 1hr 35 minutes. by SAC Josh Bond in a highly in anticipation of the RAF100 Special mention must respectable 1hr 35 minutes. Boston Slog. Hope to see be made of the winner of the Special mention must you there. ‘Iron Man’ event (the 14 mile be made of the winner of the cycle into Boston and 13.2 ‘Iron Man’ event (the 14 mile FS Paul Fido mile run back) that was won by Padre Chris Carre who won by a huge 13 minute margin against a really competitive field. 3030 OPERATIONSIONS WING ISSUEISSUE 34 20172017 onetoone 31 A Mixed Season for the Battle FREE COLLECTION & DELIVERY SERVICE of Britain Memorial Flight What a season – good and bad!

t was wonderful to get The new paint scheme the Lancaster back on of the Spitfire MK356 is desert I the Flight in time for our camouflage, commemorating 60th celebrations and the those who fought in the new ‘Thompson’ display Desert Air Force of WWII. received many accolades, but The Dakota needed a aircraft serviceability and the new starboard engine which weather have since played has recently been fitted, so havoc with us this year. it will be good to have this However, with all the hard aircraft back in the skies, work of our engineers, the this type having served in MOD teams who work with us and industry partners, the problem that we had with the Merlin pinion gear has been Spitfire PS915 flown by Sqn Ldr Mark Discombe. tackled and we were able 24 HOUR BREAKDOWN SUPPORT to put on a comprehensive sky’ and those of earlier years? Rooker and SAC(T) Kris display at some key venues. Several projects with BBMF Shimmin; Cpl Darryn Berry At the End of Season input have already been set and SAC(T) Ian Taylor leave Guest Night, the Peter in motion, so look out for our at Christmas – and we wish Thompson Trophy for ‘Best appearance in documentaries, them all the best. Welcome Engineer’ was awarded to short videos and articles over to some new faces – Sqn Ldr SAC(T) Lorelle Butler for her the next year. Mark Sugden (who will be OC great work over the year, Some members of the BBMF from 2021), WO Chris whilst the Battle of Britain Flight have moved on to York, CT Craig Facey and Cpl Memorial Flight Excellence The BBMF Excellence Award, pastures new - Flt Lt Antony Rich Boyce. Award went to Kelly Jestin presented to Kelly Jestin by Parkinson, WO Kev Ball, FS AVM Mayhew. Photograph © for her sterling work as Visitor Lisa Harding. Dean McAllister, Cpl Chris Lest We Forget. Centre Manager. Now we are back to every theatre of WWII and dealing with the usual for many years after. We keep maintenance and training (if a Chipmunk available too, working with these historic for training. aircraft can ever be described Looking forward, the as ‘usual’). Over the winter, BBMF will have a big part to the aircraft are stripped to play in the celebrations for undergo an annual service the 100th anniversary of the and are rarely seen out of the Royal Air Force – who better hangar. This year, however, to have a presence in the you will see the Dakota and sky to demonstrate the RAF’s Spitfire MK356 flying as WWII history or to show the neither of these aircraft is due contrast between today’s an annual service. high-tech ‘guardians of the

The ‘Thompson’ Display 2017. AVM Mayhew hands SAC(T) Lorelle Butler the Peter Photograph © Clive Hubbard. Thompson Trophy. Photograph © Lisa Harding. 32 OSPPEORRATT AIONSND YOU WINTG/PEH ISSUEOPLE 4 2017 AND ACHIEVEMENTS ISSUE 3 2017 onetoone 33 RAF Coningsby – No 17 (Coningsby) Sqn Air Cadets Badminton Inter It is always busy at 17 Sqn Air Cadets, the last few months Stations Runners Up have been no exception. RAF Coningsby was this year’s Runners n September, we recently the air with your hands on pilot or training somebody to Up in the annual Inter-Station raised £247.08 for the the throttle and control stick fly because you will already Championships held at RAF Halton. I RAFA Wings collection. with your feet on the rubber know so much about the • New & used • CBT & DAS Training Claire Rolfe, Wings Appeal pedals getting ready for controls and how to fly, steer he event consisted of Fortunately for us, motorcycles & scooters • Servicing Organiser RAFA Coningsby when your pilot says, “you and navigate. I would love to 10 teams divided into Coningsby came out 6-3 from 50cc to 1000cc • Motorcycles & District Branch said, “The have control” and you get to go again as it is great and lots Air Cadets of 17 (Coningsby) fly the aircraft all by yourself. of fun and the staff and pilots T two groups; each team winners and were due to play • MOTS bought for cash having 3 men and 2 women. RAF Brize Norton in the final. Squadron surpassed last It was something new and who help you out are really Unfortunately, some stations Brize were the clear year’s fundraising for RAFA different and if you don’t do it polite and helpful.” were unable to field full teams, favourites, having 5 of their C.B.T & DAS Wings Appeal by a significant for the first time there might The Corps is open to all making it much more difficult 6 players in the RAF Team, amount, collecting the not be space for next time to young people between 12 to win the competition. Each compared to Coningsby’s TRAINING IN incredible sum of £247.08. go and the first is the most and 17 and provides a wide match would be determined one (Chris Parrott). However, On behalf of the important time as it can give range of activities. We are by best of 9 ‘rubbers’, each Coningsby looked like they SLEAFORD Branch I offer our thanks you a taste of what could be continually looking to recruit rubber being best of 5 games, belonged there with the and appreciation for the coming when you join the not only young people but Cadet Erika Clark. each game being the first to ladies winning the first of the One to one tuition available Squadron’s continued support.” Royal Air Force. You can see adult volunteers. If you are 9 points. The 9 rubbers were ‘rubbers’. The men came close, 26 Pride Court, Enterprise Ind Estate, Sleaford NG34 8GL We presented our Banner chat with the guys using the all the fields, gardens, tops of interested in finding out more. competed in one ladies’ level losing 3-1 and 3-2. at the British Legion Poppy equipment and have a go”. houses and roads with traffic (Doubles), 2 men’s levels, 4 The match was bravely 01529 300887 Launch at the Lincolnshire With so much going on, and with the bushes and Please call Robin Ayling mixed doubles, one mens and fought from both sides and [email protected] Aviation Heritage Centre, at it is easy to forget we are the roads connecting fields and on 07928 214981 one ladies singles. produced some entertaining www.oliversmotorcyclesltd.co.uk . As well as taking Air Cadets; as such we are made it look like a blanket Coningsby took 9 players; badminton. RAF Brize Norton part in the event, the Cadets very lucky that one of our made of different colours. It or email the 1st team was Fg Off Zoe ended up the victors, winning NEW & USED met with the Lord Lieutenant core activities is of course is a great start to building up [email protected] Cox, Sgt Jason Bowditch 6-3 against Coningsby. MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE and other dignitaries. flying. Many reading this to a good career of being a (Capt), Cpl Chris Parrott, For a Station that had Afterwards they got to visit the article will have flown and SAC Ben Mayfield, SAC Hana effectively put together a exhibits at one of the country’s some will be the best of the Wellings & SAC Adam Glen. team only this summer, we finest aviation museums. best representing Queen and Coningsby also fielded Cpl Lee are immensely proud of our Our cadets joined with country in very challenging Wilson, SAC Jonathan Would & achievement. If you would D&M T WING other cadet squadrons to circumstances. But how many SAC Sean Wynne who teamed like to join us, please come attend the Air Combat Power of us remember the magic up with two ladies from RAF along to the main gym on Visit on base. They witnessed of our first flight. Cadet Erika Wyton to make up a RAF Wednesday nights from Mobile towbar fitting service a full scale display of the Clark wrote an account of Lincolnshire team. 1900hrs. Coningsby is also Witter, Brink, & PCT Towbars supplied and fitted RAFs abilities and strengths. her first: The teams in Coningsby’s competing in the Newark & Van Ply lining and extra seat fitting. Cadet Hunter Ayling said of “Flying for the first group were RAF Northolt, District Badminton League for Service discount available the day, “It was brilliant to time...What an experience, RAF High Wycombe B, RAF those who wish to play more see everything so close and just sat there flying through Boulmer & RAF Marham B. competitively; all standards Tel: 01529 306670 Mobile: 07740 683867 Coningsby managed to come welcome! Contact Sgt Jason Bowditch, Ext 7443. Email [email protected] through each of their matches Air Combat Power Visit. unscathed, coming top of their Huge congratulations Unit 3, Pride Court, Sleaford Enterprise Park, group. The final match in the to the team and we hope Sleaford NG34 8GL group stage was against RAF this will be the first of many Web: dandmtowing.co.uk Northolt which had a few very successes for RAF Coningsby close games to determine Badminton Club. which Station would make it to the final. Sgt Jason Bowditch

RAFA collection. British Legion Poppy launch at East Kirkby. 34 CHARITY ISSUE 4 2017 onetoone 35 SCRIBBLY 100 Wittering to Waterloo On 31st August 2017 a team of 11 riders, On the 29th August 17, Sgt Andy May and SAC(T) Dave Smith mainly comprising members of BSW at RAF Coningsby, completed a 100 mile bike ride from the Ground Engineering Flight participated in a 500 mile (The ‘Scribbly 100’) around Lincolnshire unsupported charity cycle ride for the Helen and Douglas to raise money for the Royal Air Force At the finish. House and Hope for Justice. Benevolent Fund. ccompanied by 5 other before embarking on the final Riding to the Ferry at Harwich. etting off from the almost flat and offered him could catch food poisoning Gen Tech Workshop 100 mile cycle to Waterloo, Station Gymnasium a pump. A few miles later FS at this critical stage of A tradesmen from 5 Belgium. The group woke early S at 0700hrs the group Murray took a wrong turn and proceedings, I took it upon different camps, they set to ride to the battle ground took an anti-clockwise route ended riding an additional 8 myself to sample every new off for the battle ground of before cycling on to Brussels that passed RAF East Kirkby, miles to the scheduled route. pack of sugary food opened Waterloo. It was here that for a final stop before taking RAF Ludford Magna, RAF As the other riders waited in before offering to the riders. I the Duke of Wellington the Eurostar to London and , RAF , RAF a layby and no one was able didn’t undertake this selfless, commanded the 7 Nation from there, to our respective Scampton, RAF Bardney, to get through to his mobile, high-risk task for the gratitude Army and defeated the French Units, with some people RAF Metheringham and it was left to Cpl Wright in of others, which was just as Army under the command of electing to cycle the last 20-30 well as everyone else just Napoleon Bonaparte on 18 miles home from their nearest thought I was pigging out and June 1815. The French defeat railhead. Compared with forgot to thank me! at Waterloo ended Napoleon’s cycling in good old Blighty, All 11 riders made it back rule as Emperor of the French, where cyclists are often to Coningsby in one piece, to and marked the end of his relegated to the pothole- muscles, not to mention some be met and congratulated by All smiles so far. SAC(T) Dave Smith sheltering from Hundred Days return from ridden roadside, dodging wounded pride as tired legs OC BSW. Even the rain God the thunder storm. exile. This ended the First HGVs and irate Audi drivers and stubborn cycling shoes showed his appreciation, by THE TEAM French Empire, and made (other makes are available); led to some hilarious topples. an indelible mark in recent riding on the continent was Suffice to say, progress Lincoln city in their sights. European history. straightforward and stress-free. Riders towards the end was a real grind, with one of the team RAF , before the Support Crew to locate Sqn Ldr Andrew Hunter Team starting at RAF Wittering 29th Aug 17. appearing to show signs of the returning to RAF Coningsby. the missing person using his Flt Lt Colette McGinn and her dreaded ‘bonk’ about 20 miles Although considered a drone camera. Cpl Wright was father James McGinn out from Waterloo. Becoming flat county by those that have then able to assure everyone WO Jon Sykes irritable and confused, asking never cycled such a distance else FS Murray was finally FS Scott Murray for food and water from other around it, Lincolnshire actually heading in the right direction, Sgt Gordon (RAF Digby) team mates only to find his contains many hills. This and to cancel the Search and Sgt Dave Kerr bag a veritable cornucopia! By surprised a few of the riders, Rescue helicopter. Sgt Paul Satterthwaite the evening of 3rd September, with an especially big climb at A well earned lunch break Cpl Gaz Jones the group arrived back at the 24 mile mark. was enjoyed by all riders at SAC Josh Bond their respective destinations, Only half the team Wickenby Aerodrome, after exhausted, elated, and glad to had ever completed a 100 which they climbed back Support Crew FS Murray who took a slight detour be out of the saddle. mile journey before. So for on their bikes with as much Sgt Paul Deacon, Cpl Mark en route. In conclusion, it was a some, the ride was a long enthusiasm (OK, almost as Wright, SAC Tom Drake, challenging but rewarding Sunday session, whilst for much enthusiasm) as they had holding back the rain that had SAC Kia Sandvig, Mrs Jo The Grande Depart The group were experience and the team others it represented a done outside the Gym a few been forecasted. Satterthwaite took place at RAF Wittering, impressed by the dedicated, raised over £3,000 for charity. genuine physical and mental hours earlier. Everyone was then able and after a brief photo well maintained cycle lanes, Special thanks to Sgt Carl endurance challenge. Deciding The water, bananas, to enjoy some guilt-free RAFBF Support opportunity, the team were and when bikes and traffic Jones, who organised the 100 miles didn’t pose enough jelly babies and flapjacks pizza and ‘re-hydration’ in Mrs Lisa Hunt off armed only with enough crossed paths, courteous event, and expertly navigated of a challenge, two members on board the Support the Lancaster Suite, whilst clean clothes for 5 days drivers would politely give the route. of the team took it upon Crew vehicle provided a checking out the professional cycling and wet weather gear, way – not many clips of Sgt Andy May themselves to make things welcome psychological, as looking photos and drone as well as spares to cover irate, Dutch driver/cyclist more difficult. Cpl Jones set off well as physical boost in the footage that Cpl Wright had most eventualities, including confrontations on YouTube! Arriving at the Waterloo battlefield. having not checked his tyres, afternoon and not only for been uploading onto social emergency spokes, extra inner The only problem with the before a teammate noticed the Support Crew themselves! media throughout the day. tubes, tyres, chains and lots of busy cycle network was the 13 miles later that they were Fearful that any of the riders An initial target of tools. All in all, each rider was occasional traffic jam due £1,500 had been set by laden with 12-15kg of weight to the volume of cyclists. Sgt Satterthwaite, who in their panniers. Being self-sustaining was organised the event. The The plan was simple: not without its challenges: total amount raised totalled cycle to Harwich, get the the team suffered multiple £1,611.53. Although the overnight ferry to the Hook punctures, lost paneer fundraising page is now closed of Holland and then ride to bolts and a split tyre not to more information of the Royal Berg en Dal in Holland for mention the cyclist’s one true Benevolent Fund (including an overnight night stop. enemy: headwind. ways to donate money) can be Then an early reveille and By the last day, most found at www.rafbf.org on to Aachen in Germany team members complained At the start. SAC Tom Drake Fundraising before the event. for a further overnight stop, of aching joints and stiff 36 CHARITY ISSUE 4 2017 onetoone 37

Survival of the Fitters! RAFA’s Brew for the Few On 7th October, a team of highly On the 14th September, RAF Coningsby’s trained, highly motivated, physically Royal Air Force Associations (RAFA) robust and mentally prepared (or so held its brew for the few event in aid they thought) Survival Equipment of the Wings Appeal. Fitters ‘Squippers’ took on the Nottingham leg of the Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest Rat Race.

he event was held at the and provided brew making Chaplaincy centre and facilities, this worked well, with T was organised by RAFA kind donations from the local member Cpl Del Baxter with CO-OP in Coningsby village, the help of Cpl Iain Taylor and and some home baked cakes ssembled and led by morale so well associated Cpl John Bryce who are also all that were donated by one of Sgt Harding-Hodder, with Service men and women, active members of the stations the SAC’s wives. A the other team all finished successfully and RAFA organisation. Veterans and serving members were FO Osmer, Sgts with very respectful times, The event was held for personnel from across the Black, Tilby and Bestwick, Cpls everyone agreeing that there not only the serving personnel whole of RAF Coningsby and Rae, Cahill, Ainslie and Peeling is no finer sight than the of the station, but also ex- the local community attended and SACs Howes, Sait, Harrison last 15 foot wall and finish serving and veterans of the along with a nice surprise visit and White. line within striking distance local Coningsby area, this from the Station Commander. The event was advertised beyond. It was a fantastic gave all those who attended a After a strong morning of as a 10km obstacle course, day and, with adrenalin still chance to come together for a making coffees and teas the although it turned out to be in our blood and the elation chat in a neutral and friendly event was hailed a success for 12.5km, around the National of success in the air, bravado environment by sharing a not only bringing the local Water Sports Centre. Billed took over the moment. brew and a cake or two. community and the station by Men’s Health as ‘The Wet Whooping and cheering The Chaplaincy centre together, but also raising a One’, it did not disappoint. each other, revelling in our allowed RAFA to utilize a total of £121.63 for the RAFA. Along with the usual crawling amazing achievement, I was room to set up the cake stand Cpl John Bryce through mud, jumping over able to talk most of the team massive walls, climbing up into signing up for next year’s cargo nets and ropes and ‘Tough Mudder’ at Belvoir swinging across various castle, a 12-mile, 20-obstacle monkey bars/rings/ropes/ mountain of an event. Watch barrels was the exciting this space... invitation to plunge ourselves into freezing cold lakes at Sgt Steve Harding-Hodder alarmingly regular intervals; thankfully, it was all in the aid of a particularly worthy cause. The event’s chosen charity was Children with Cancer UK, an especially poignant cause for one team member and so very close to all our hearts, and we set a target of raising £500 between us. I am happy to report that target has been smashed and so far, donations have reached just under £600 and are still growing. The event was a gruelling and physically demanding affair, testing every team member’s resolve, agility and fitness to the limits, but, displaying the true grit and 38 RAF RESERVES ISSUE 4 2017 onetoone 39

Reservist Mobilisation THE MOT CENTRE Mobilised from 611 Sqn RAuxAF to RAF Coningsby for a second time, we MOT everything this mobilisation offered a different perspective to my last. FREE RETEST irst mobilised to BBMF Association; training regularly as an LAC, I quickly had at RAF Waddington and FREE COURTESY CAR RAF RESERVES F to get to grips with a venturing to the Peak District RECRUITING variety of ‘RAFisms’; hosting and north Wales when the NEW FIAT 500 visits and helping to organise rock wasn’t too soggy. a busy flypast programme for Opportunities to SERVICING • TYRES the flight. However, having challenge my physical ability gained 2 years of reservist have not just benefitted EXHAUSTS • LASER NOW• Just 27 days a year commitment experience since, my second myself, but also local charities, 4 WHEEL TRACKING • Over 40 rewarding roles mobilisation to 29(R) Sqn with events such as: the • Open to ages 18 to 54 delivered a new and equally Scribbly 100, a 100mile exciting set of challenges. cycle in aid of RAFBF, and Collection & delivery service for • Competitive rates of pay and non-contributory pension Employed as a Human the Boston Slog, a 13 mile your MOT/Service Resources Clerk, I’ve delivered cycle and 14 mile run in aid • Paid leave administrative support to of Cancer Research and the • Annual tax free bounty approximately 300 personnel British Heart Foundation. • Gain transferable qualifications on the Typhoon Operational Both were great challenges, Visit us at our new premises... • Travel, sport and adventurous Conversion Unit; dealing allowing me to interact Tattershall Bridge Road, training opportunities with everything from pay with personnel from all over Tattershall Bridge LN4 4JH queries to facilitating the Coningsby, while embracing preparation of personnel for friendly competition. ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, VAT REGISTERED Search RAF Recruitment deployment on Ops. Having RAF Coningsby previously deployed to has provided fantastic 01526345000 0345 606 9069 /rafrecruitment @RAF_Recruitment 905 EAW in the Falklands, I opportunities to further have been able to relate my develop myself both own personal experiences professionally and personally to this process and dealt within an extremely busy MOB with preparing individuals military environment. I look to go on detachment to back with fond memories of the Falkland Islands, or on my time at RAF Coningsby exercise to various overseas and I look forward to my locations in support of the future mobilisations. UK’s commitment to NATO and international interests. SAC Josh Bond Squadron administration has enabled me to consolidate my knowledge and expand my HR skill set into areas that I’ve never previously had exposure to; such as appraisals, terminations and promotions. As the saying goes: ‘work hard, play hard’, being part of Coningsby HR has not just produced HR challenges, but introduced me to a great social environment with friends that I’d hope to come across again in the future. While Coningsby has delivered a variety of challenges and opportunities within my trade, highlights have often been the opportunities arising outside of Human Resources. I have been able to improve my climbing through the RAF Coningsby Climbing Club and the RAF Mountaineering SAC Bond. 40 ISSUE 4 2017 onetoone 41

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