Leadership transition at No.2 Group
The Chief of the Air Staff, who previously served as Air Officer Commanding No.2 Group, received Gp Capt SimplyGeorgee at RAF Marham and has appointed him as the new AOC No. 2 Group.
Best wishes for success in his new role.
Promotions at Group Headquarters!
Group Captain AaronGLydford to Air Commodore.
Wing Commander SimplyGeorgee to Group Captain.
Pictured celebrating at the Hurricane pub at RAF Northolt after the announcement by the Chief of the Air Staff.
Officers of No.2 Group attended a mess dinner with fellow UK Armed Forces officers.
During the evening, the Air Officer Commanding and Dep AOC received the CAS Leadership Excellence and the CAS Operational Air Power awards respectively.
Congratulations to both. Thx @ItsGaffa.
This afternoon, 70 Squadron were seen in French Polynesia flying in adverse weather conditions. This is another way we are ensuring our pilots are capable of deploying in any scenario.
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Today, 70 Squadron were seen deployed at RAF Akrotiri to conduct low and fast flying maneuvers within the varied landscape surrounding the base.
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Today, the Royal Air Force proudly participated in the King’s Birthday celebration and the Trooping the Colour. Demonstrating our exceptional drill skills, we executed formations throughout the parade. Following the ceremony, the event concluded with a spectacular flypast.
Recently, RAF forces deployed to the Falkland Islands in order to protect and serve the community. Multiple gunman have attacked the soldiers deployed, but their attacks were repelled with minimal casualties. Overall the deployment has been a great success.
Recently 33 Squadron, No.2 Group pilots practiced their VERTREPS skills. They transported cargo and equipment on and off the ship in order to improve their qualifications. By completing this training, 33 Squadron continues to build on its commitment to excellence, adaptability.
The stage is set.
Tonight, the RAF will conduct a flypast immediately after the conclusion of the Trooping of the Colour ceremony, at Buckingham Palace.
The flypast can be expected to begin from 8:45PM estimated.
Due to operational commitments, the F35B is unable to attend.