07 February 2012
A Royal Air Force (RAF) Reservist is about to mark the start of both her Regular RAF and RAF rugby-refereeing careers in the best possible way; as the fifth match official at Twickenham in this year’s women’s England versus Wales Six Nations rugby match.
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01 December 2011
The winners of last night's Sports Personality of the Year awards have been announced...
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23 November 2011
Over a hundred people gathered at the entrance to RAF Benson this morning to honour the Station's heritage as the refurbished gate guardian was officially rededicated.
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02 November 2011
Over a dozen personnel from 78 Squadron headed back to their roots yesterday to celebrate 95 years of the Squadron.
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27 October 2011
Personnel from RAF Benson have pulled together to raise over £600 for local charity, Helen and Douglas House.
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27 October 2011
Flight Lieutenant Dave Flynn completes an amazing 3000 Flying Hours on the Puma helicopter!
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26 October 2011
Seven personnel from the RAF Benson Logistics Squadron travelled to Swynnerton Training Area near MOD Stafford recently to take part in the annual Bergathon, hosted by the Tactical Supply Wing (TSW). Bergathon, of course, refers to a Bergan (back pack), not a burger eating contest!
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25 October 2011
An Oxfordshire RAF Officer has recreated a piece of history at the former prisoner of war camp that was the site of the ‘Great Escape’ during WWII, made famous by the Hollywood movie starring Steve McQueen.
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25 October 2011
Senior Aircraftwoman Kerry McStea has been acknowledged as the fourth best young aircraft maintenance engineer in the entire world.
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24 October 2011
The children at The Old Station Nursery, RAF Benson had a busy week during October as they took part in an ‘African Week’ to raise awareness of how different other cultures can be. The children, mainly from Service families based at RAF Benson, also raised money for the nursery’s chosen charity, The AIC Kajiado Child Care Centre in Kenya.
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