Royal Air Force Reserve Medics from 612 Squadron welcomed aviators from 911th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron to Scotland recently, as part of ongoing training between the two reservist units.
The United States Air Force personnel flew from Pittsburgh into Leuchars Station aboard one of their eight C-17 aircraft. Both units participated in a weekend of joint training focused on sharing knowledge of each other’s organisations and capabilities – including Aeromedical Evacuation.
"We intend to plough a furrow in the sky between Pittsburgh and Leuchars, with regular training with our close allies in the RAF Reserve."
Colonel Bailey
911th Group Commander
With such a firm foundation the relationship between 612 Squadron and the 911th will see us develop a training programme that expands the AE interoperability between our services. Plans are now being explored to connect their training AE missions with our role and ASU training to practice the transfer of patients between nations.
The weekend saw old friends reunite and new friendships forged through both work and play, including an impromptu Ceilidh in the Squadron bar.
Squadron Leader Aslett had the pleasure to welcome Wing Commander Colebrooke back to the RAF as a Reservist GP. It is almost 5 years ago since she left the RAF as a Regular GP, but Colebrooke will become a valuable member of the RAF Medical Reserves, with her vast knowledge and experience of Defence Medical Services.
The first Glasgow Caledonian University Paramedic Science Graduate also joined 612 Squadron. Katie is a RAF Medical Reserve, who completed her BSc before working as a Paramedic with the Scottish Ambulance Service. She later completed her Basic Training and now takes full advantage of all the fantastic opportunities with the RAF.
The Recruiting Team will visit all 5 Universities this year, to brief students on the benefits of joining the RAF Medical Reserves.
Read more about the RAF Medical Services and the roles available.