RAF Northolt

RAF Northolt is the RAF's strategic site in London. Home to 38 Resident Units from across Defence. Complex, whole force, strategically important.

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

RAF Northolt wish our friends, families and community a very happy New Year. Thank you for your continued support. We’re looking forward to 2026 🥳 #happynewyear

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

With plenty of festive cheer on Stn #community & #fundraising has been key. 32 Sqn hosted a bake sale & raffle raising £355 for @savechildrenuk. Car checks & our carol service raised £100 each for @RAFBF & @childrensociety plus a foodbank collection to spt @Hillingdon 👏

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

40 tonnes of top soil & 15 tonnes of wood chipping later & our polytunnel is really starting to take shape. Huge thanks to our hard working Committee & volunteer network for making this happen. Looking forward to planting & growing in early 2026 🤞😊

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

Following lunch an Honours & Awards ceremony was held in the Officers’ Mess to recognise our personnel including presentation of the Long Service & Good Conduct medal/clasp, RAF Commissioning scrolls & a Standing Jt Cdr’s Commendation. Congratulations to all recipients 👏

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

We welcomed AOC 1Gp, AVM Jackson & AOC 2 Gp, AVM Appleton to Stn. It was an excellent opportunity for them to spend time with personnel, hear good news stories & discuss issues directly. AOC 1 Gp visited 32 Sqn & AOC 2 Gp held a Townhall generating plenty of discussion.

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

Thank you to our nominees, winners, sponsors, project officers and support staff for an amazing RAF Northolt Heroes (NHEROs) Award evening. It really was a spectacular event. 🥳🏆🤝

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

We also used the NHEROs 25 Awards to mark the departure of Mrs Debbie Forsythe @Aramark who leaves RAF Northolt after 17 years as Mess Manager. Group Captain Lee Wales presented Debbie with a Stn Cdr’s coin in recognition of her service. 🤝🏆

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

The NHEROs 25 Sporting Excellence Award was presented to Corporal Chris Nance or his exceptional dedication, leadership and impact within RAF & UK Armed Forces Powerlifting 👏🏆

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

NHEROs 25 Awards: Mrs Emily Hayward has been the driving force behind the RAF Northolt Bumps & Babes Club, building an enthusiastic Committee to provide a regular hub for parents. She’s justifiably worthy of the Envoy to the Community Award, kindly presented by Universal Aviation

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

Our next NHEROs 25 winner was the Scramble Hut Committee who received the Team Northolt Award for their commitment and dedication to improve the lived experience by providing a welcoming environment for Station personnel. 👏👏🏆

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

Our thanks to @I3Secure for presenting both awards which echo their own company foundations of professional excellence and excellence in leadership.

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

Please give a big 👏 to the NHEROs 25 winners. The Stn Cdr’s Leadership Award was presented to Sgt Tarra Scott for displaying exemplary leadership & mentoring resulting in a marked improvement in the RAF Police Flight’s overall strategic delivery on Station.

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

The Professional Excellence Award was presented to FS Rob Evans for his exemplary leadership, inspiring others to achieve excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

Last night we hosted our second Northolt Heroes Award ceremony (NHEROs). What an amazing evening to showcase the awesome people we have! We are incredibly thankful to the support from i3Secure & Universal Aviation. Winners will be revealed soon! 🤝🏆

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

On #worldkindnessday members of the Station Health & Wellbeing team have been handing out small acts of kindness to personnel. They popped in to ensure the Station Commander received his! It’s the small gestures that make a big impact.

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

Always a privilege to support #Armistice Day within our local community. Thank you to Hillingdon Council for the invitation. #LestWeForget

[Hillingdon Council @Hillingdon]

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Armistice Day ceremony at the Civic Centre.

The ceremony was led by the Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr Philip Corthorne, and included the Hillingdon and District branch of the Royal British Legion and personnel from RAF Northolt.

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

@Jacob_The_Pilot Amazing tribute Jacob, thank you

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

The Station held its Remembrance Day service to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Led by the Station Padre, a trumpeter from @RAFMusic sounded the Last Post & Group Captain Lee Wales laid a wreath in their memory. #WeWillRememberThem

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Cadet Warrant Officer Wong joined Station Commander RAF Northolt, Gp Capt Lee Wales, at today’s Remembrance Parade in Ruislip. We gathered to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice @MiddlesexATC @leewales7 @ComdtAC

[RAF Northolt @RAFNortholt]

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them. 🇬🇧

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Lest we forget. 🇬🇧