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RAF Benson

Type: Organization

Name: RAF Benson

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 1 reports

UK Royal Air Force

MBE for Merlin Helicopter Pilot

Squadron Leader Toby Sawbridge has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2013 for his services both to the Merlin Force and the wider community.Toby, a Merlin helicopter pilot who is currently the Second in Command of 28 (Army Co-operation) ... [Published Noodls - 15 hours ago]

Entities: UK Royal Air Force, RAF Benson, Helicopter, Squadron

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

VIDEO: Merlins to return from Afghanistan

Helicopter crews are set to return to Oxfordshire after Britain's fleet of Merlin HC3 aircraft carried out its final operations in Afghanistan.The Merlins have provided support to British forces on the front line in Helmand province for four years.Aircrew ... [Published BBC - Jun 18 2013]

Entities: Afghanistan, RAF Benson, United Kingdom

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

British Council

Pupils cheer royal visitor

PRINCE Michael of Kent visited RAF Benson Primary School during an official trip to the base.He was greeted by pupils at the entrance before visiting Griffin class.He looked at the coat of arms and castles they had made during their castles and knights ... [Published Henley Standard - Jun 17 2013]

Entities: RAF Benson, Prince Michael of Kent, British Council

First reported Jun 07 2013 - Updated Jun 07 2013 - 1 reports

Help For Heroes

24 Hour Row For Heroes

volunteers from the Puma Depth Support Hub began aThe plan for the event was to keep two rowing machines constantly rowing for 24 hours in the Station gymnasium.Split into 2 teams, a day shift and night shift, the day shift were given the task of starting ... [Published Noodls - Jun 07 2013]

Entities: RAF Benson, Paris, Help For Heroes, Squadron, Luxemburg (Luxembourg)

First reported Jun 05 2013 - Updated Jun 05 2013 - 1 reports

Final operations for Merlin helicopter fleet as UK drawdown in Afghanistan continues

Britain’s fleet of Merlin HC3 helicopters have carried out their final operations in Afghanistan, after nearly four years of providing continuous support to British forces on the front line, Vigilance can report. The Merlins have flown more than 18,000 ... [Published Vigilance Security Magazine - Jun 05 2013]

Entities: Afghanistan, Drawdown, Helicopter, United Kingdom, Camp Bastion

First reported Jun 04 2013 - Updated Jun 04 2013 - 3 reports

Merlins to return from Afghanistan

Helicopter crews are set to return to Oxfordshire after Britain's fleet of Merlin HC3 aircraft has carried out its final operations in Afghanistan.The Merlins have provided support to British forces on the front line in Helmand province for four year ... [Published BBC - Jun 04 2013]

Entities: Afghanistan, RAF Benson, Camp Bastion

First reported Jun 04 2013 - Updated Jun 04 2013 - 1 reports

Merlin Helicopters Pulled Out Of Afghanistan

After four years flying in Afghanistan the British fleet of Merlin helicopters has completed its final mission and is being readied to leave the country early.The announcement is the latest development in the UK's phased withdrawal from Afghanistan.During ... [Published NewsRT.co.uk - Jun 04 2013]

Entities: Helicopter, Afghanistan, RAF Benson

First reported Jun 03 2013 - Updated Jun 03 2013 - 1 reports

Series of failings uncovered after inquiry into RAF man's death

A POLICE watchdog's report into the death of a young Scottish RAF man has revealed a series of failings.The Independent Police Complaints Commission's report outlines several flaws in the inquiry into Robert Fleeting's death.Crucially, it found the investigation ... [Published Herald Scotland - Jun 03 2013]

Entities: Investigation, RAF Benson, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

First reported May 28 2013 - Updated May 28 2013 - 2 reports

Jewers Doors Gives WW2 Hangars New Life

Jewers Doors has recently completed the refurbishment of Type C hangars at RAF Benson in South Oxfordshire, England, RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire, England and RAF Leuchars in Fife, Scotland by supplying new hangar doors. Constructed in the 1930s, Type ... [Published Airport Technology - May 28 2013]

Entities: RAF Benson, RAF Leeming, RAF Leuchars

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 2 reports

Fresh probe into RAF firefighter's death

by Andrea O'Neill, East Kilbride NewsAfter a harrowing 19 month battle for justice for their only son a grieving East Kilbride couple finally got the call they were waiting for.Charles and Susan Fleeting revealed to the News this week that the investigation ... [Published East Kilbride News - May 23 2013]

Entities: Thames Valley Police, RAF Benson, Investigation, East Kilbride (United Kingdom), Independent Police Complaints Commission

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 4 reports

Watchdog orders fresh inquiry into Scot's death

A WATCHDOG has demanded police review its probe into the death of a Scots RAF firefighter in Oxfordshire.Senior aircraftsman Robert Fleeting, of East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, was found dead in his room at RAF Benson on September 4, 2011.But Robert's ... [Published Glasgow Evening Times - May 22 2013]

Entities: RAF Benson, East Kilbride (United Kingdom), Independent Police Complaints Commission, Thames Valley Police

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Video: Royal guest at Benson military ceremony

THE Queen’s cousin was guest of honour at a military parade at RAF Benson.Prince Michael of Kent attended the ceremony to consecrate a new standard for 33 Squadron, which is stationed at the base, last Friday.More than 80 squadron members including air ... [Published Henley Standard - May 21 2013]

Entities: Squadron, Jamie Anderson, RAF Benson

Quotes

Toby commented, "My father was a stalwart of the community himself and I am certain he would have been very proud; both of the impact we have had on the local community and of course of the award of an MBE to his son!"

MBE for Merlin Helicopter Pilot [Published Noodls - 15 hours ago]

After some rest, Cpl Brownhill said, "I would like to take this opportunity to thank the PDSH management for allowing time away from work to carry out this journey. I would also like to thank all the team members for their fantastic efforts throughout the 24 hours, raising a lot more than the target of $500 for Help for Heroes charity. Finally, a special thanks to SAC(T)Dicker, SAC(T) Ellis and SAC(T) Hadland for assistance in organising this unique opportunity to raise money for this worthy cause. It was hard work but it was all worth it!" Editor: Nikki Hamilton

24 Hour Row For Heroes [Published Noodls - Jun 07 2013]

...and exposed, especially because we work with the armed opposition, different groups and we talk to them about our work and activities," Waudo said. "Now we are also surprised that this attack has taken place, so we should be able to get the space and the time to do this that is why we need to send some of the staff out."

Uzbeks Steer Clear of Regional Afghan Response [Published Afghanistan News Center - Jun 06 2013]

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MBE for Merlin Helicopter Pilot [Published Noodls - 15 hours ago]
VIDEO: Merlins to return from Afghanistan [Published BBC - Jun 18 2013]
Pupils cheer royal visitor [Published Henley Standard - Jun 17 2013]
Capybara found [Published Henley Standard - Jun 10 2013]
24 Hour Row For Heroes [Published Noodls - Jun 07 2013]
Jewers family doors give RAF hangars a very bri... [Published Biggleswade Chronicle - Jun 06 2013]
Uzbeks Steer Clear of Regional Afghan Response [Published Afghanistan News Center - Jun 06 2013]
Final operations for Merlin helicopter fleet as... [Published Vigilance Security Magazine - Jun 05 2013]
Merlins to return from Afghanistan [Published BBC - Jun 04 2013]
Merlin Helicopters Pulled Out Of Afghanistan [Published NewsRT.co.uk - Jun 04 2013]
UK's fleet of Merlin helicopters to return home... [Published Guardian.co.uk - Jun 04 2013]
News story: UK Merlins' Afghanistan mission over [Published Inside government - Ministry of Defence - Jun 04 2013]
Series of failings uncovered after inquiry into... [Published Herald Scotland - Jun 03 2013]
Jewers Doors Gives WW2 Hangars New Life [Published Airport Technology - May 28 2013]
Jewers Doors Give WW2 Hangars New Life [Published Armed Forces International - May 28 2013]
Neston Cadet Wins Highest Air Training Corps Award [Published AboutMyArea - May 23 2013]
Fresh probe into RAF firefighter's death [Published East Kilbride News - May 23 2013]
VIDEO: RAF firefighter's death reviewed [Published BBC - May 22 2013]
Watchdog orders fresh inquiry into Scot's death [Published Glasgow Evening Times - May 22 2013]
Review into RAF man's death ordered [Published Herald Scotland - May 22 2013]
RAF firefighter's death reviewed [Published BBC - May 21 2013]
Watchdog orders police review of death of Scot ... [Published Stv.tv - May 21 2013]
Video: Royal guest at Benson military ceremony [Published Henley Standard - May 21 2013]
Detailed guidance: UK forces: operations in Afg... [Published Inside government - Ministry of Defence - Apr 03 2013]
UK MoD Signs Ground-Breaking Service Agreement ... [Published ASDNews.com: Be the first to know - Feb 08 2013]
Lighting the way to bright hangars and low bill... [Published CisionWire - English - Feb 01 2013]

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News story: UK Merlins' Afghanistan mission over [Published Inside government - Ministry of Defence - Jun 04 2013] The Merlins have flown more than 18,000 hours in the dust and heat of Helmand - moving more than 7,900 tonnes of kit and stores and transporting over 130,000 personnel during that time. In theatre, Merlin has primarily been used as a troop transporter, ...
Detailed guidance: UK forces: operations in Afg... [Published Inside government - Ministry of Defence - Apr 03 2013] Updated: Chronology of events in Afghanistan updated to 26 Mar 13 UK forces are deployed to Afghanistan in support of the UN-authorised, NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission and as part of the US-led Operation Enduring Freedom ...

Press Releases

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Lighting the way to bright hangars and low bill... [Published CisionWire - English - Feb 01 2013]