The 2021 RAF Police Military Working Dog Champion is RAF Police Corporal Webb and Patrol Dog DJ from RAF Northolt.
"I am totally overwhelmed but thrilled to receive the award and of course I am so proud of DJ."
Corporal Webb
RAF Police
Second place goes to Corporal Mundy and Patrol Dog Nina from RAF Marham; and third place goes to Corporal Connelly and Patrol Dog Sagan from RAF Lossiemouth.
The first team to ever win the ‘The RAF Benevolent Fund McConnell Cup’ and crowned the RAF Police Military Working Dog Obedience and Agility Champion is Corporal Stewart and Police Dog Rover from RAF Marham. The trophy, named after veteran RAF Police Corporal Mick McConnell, has been introduced to open the competition across all Military Working Dog capabilities.
The Air Officer Commanding Number 2 Group and the Provost Marshal (RAF) were in attendance, as well as VIP guest Lady Kemball, who presented the Lady Kemball Trophy for the Best Arms and Explosive Search Team. The Drissell Trophy was awarded for the Best Police Dog Team and the Von Wolf Trophy for the Best Vehicle Search Dog Team.
All winners include:
The RAF wish a huge congratulations to all the winners and competitors.
Read more about the Trial events and meet the RAF Police Handlers here.
You can also hear more about Military Working Dogs super senses on episode 20 of InsideAIR.