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RAF Brize Norton welcome Ukrainian Armed Forces ahead of the Warrior Games 2022

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Ukrainian Armed Forces veterans and their families landed at RAF Brize Norton for training ahead of the Warrior Games 2022, a competition for wounded, injured or ill service personnel.

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The Games will be hosted by the US Army at the Walt Disney World Resort ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, between 19th to 28th August 2022. Elite athletes from across the Armed Services will compete in adaptive sports, celebrating their incredible recovery, resilience, and ability as wounded warriors.

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Personnel from the RAF Air Mobility Force supported the arrival of the Ukrainian veterans, who will represent their country in a month's time when they compete in Orlando, Florida. The RAF is delighted to work with Team Lewis, Blind Veterans UK, and other agencies to support the Ukrainian team in the Warrior Games; as well as AirTanker who gifted and operated the flight to the UK from Poland. 

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The UK stands with the people of Ukraine and has been at the forefront of the international response to Russia’s invasion. The people of Ukraine are resisting Russia’s invasion with courage and determination – the UK will continue to support them by providing military equipment, supporting the conflict’s refugees, and providing humanitarian support.

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"On behalf of the Station Commander, Group Captain Emily Flynn, I am delighted to welcome the Ukrainian Team to RAF Brize Norton ahead of their training for the Warrior Games. Everyone from the RAF Air Mobility Force wishes the team the very best of luck."

Wing Commander Sjoberg
Officer Commanding 47 Squadron

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See updates on the Warrior Games

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