Air Cdre Paul 'Hammy' Hamilton

Official Account of Commander Global Enablement. GE Trains and Operates specialist ground combat and support units for the RAF and Defence.

[RAF Boulmer (Home of 19 Sqn, 20 Sqn and 144SU) @rafboulmer]

Commander Global Enablement, Air Commodore Hamilton, visited RAF Boulmer this week, meeting teams from 19 Sqn, 20 Sqn and 144 Signals Unit.

He presented Long Service awards and commendations, and experienced 20 Sqn’s simulator training first-hand.

[Air Cdre Paul 'Hammy' Hamilton @Commander_GE]

Great visit to the Air C2 Force at RAF Boulmer. Excellent time with No. 19 Squadron RAF, No. 20 Squadron RAF & 144 Signals Unit. Joined morning phys, presented Long Service awards & experienced 20 Sqn’s simulator—impressive capability and superb people.

[RAF Boulmer (Home of 19 Sqn, 20 Sqn and 144SU) @rafboulmer]

Commander Global Enablement, Air Commodore Hamilton, visited RAF Boulmer this week, meeting teams from 19 Sqn, 20 Sqn and 144 Signals Unit.

He presented Long Service awards and commendations, and experienced 20 Sqn’s simulator training first-hand.

[Defence Operations 🇬🇧 @DefenceOps]

Over the past few months, @RoyalAirForce Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System teams have been working around the clock in the Middle East. Using Rapid Sentry and Lightweight Multirole Missiles to shoot down drone threats targeting @DefenceHQ personnel, partners and allies.

[RAF Music @RAFMusic]

Land’s End to John o’ Groats - complete 🎉

True to the saying that no plan survives first contact, the team had to quickly adapt to some logistical challenges earlier on-review, reset and press on.

#RoyalAirForce #FindYourForce #RAF
#LEJOG

@RAFAssociation

#RAFMusic 🎺✈️🥁

[Air Cdre Paul 'Hammy' Hamilton @Commander_GE]

A truly fantastic evening. My thanks to the Royal Navy Boxing Association for hosting, the Army Boxing Team for the outstanding competition, and the UK Armed Forces Boxing Association for their continued support.
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[Air Cdre Paul 'Hammy' Hamilton @Commander_GE]

As Chairman, I couldn’t be more proud of RAF Boxing - UK Armed Forces Champions for the first time in 54 years.

A superb team achievement and a brilliant evening with tough competition.
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[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 27 March 2026.

[BFBS Radio @BFBSRadioHQ]

Ast the RAF police dog 🐶

Corporal Dylan Robbins introduced us to Ast, one of the military working dogs that form part of the Operational Capability Unit within the RAF.

He told us how the dogs are trained, their uses within the unit, and where their strengths lie - all while Ast remained obediently sat like a good boy.

[BFBS Radio @BFBSRadioHQ]

"Think of us as care in the air"✈️

Flight Lieutenant Tom Knight explained to us what the RAF Aeromed Squadron's role is on the C-17 at last week's RAF Air Space Combat Power Event at RAF Brize Norton.

From treating cuts and wounds through to critical injuries, the Aeromed team of medically-trained personnel are a critical part of the RAF.

[BFBS Radio @BFBSRadioHQ]

Meet StormShroud, the RAF's latest electronic warfare drone 👀

Sqn Ldr Stuart Quinn walked us around the new autonomous aircraft which is the first of a new family of Autonomous Collaborative Platforms. It's launched from the ground and will support RAF F-35B Lightning and Typhoon pilots by blinding enemy radars using high-tech signal jammers to increase operational effectiveness of crewed aircraft.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 26 March 2026.

[Air Cdre Paul 'Hammy' Hamilton @Commander_GE]

2/2 It was a fantastic evening at the Tower of London, graciously hosted by the Chief Yeoman Warder. Particularly proud to note that the four Yeoman Warders on duty were all former RAF senior enlisted personnel—an outstanding reflection of continued service and commitment.

[Air Cdre Paul 'Hammy' Hamilton @Commander_GE]

Honoured to have attended the Ceremony of the Keys last evening, witnessing the King’s Colour Squadron mount the Guard with such precision and professionalism. I was immensely proud to see such a fine display of tradition, discipline, and excellence.
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[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

From day one, our focus has been defending our people, interests and allies in the Middle East.

Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP explains what that looks like ⬇️

[Defence Operations 🇬🇧 @DefenceOps]

Quiet professionalism. Global reach.

@RoyalAirForce A400M Atlas is loaded, as logistics specialists & movers under aircrew supervision prepare the aircraft for onward tasking

Sustaining operations, supporting wider security across the Middle East, & helping safeguard our people

[Royal Air Force @RoyalAirForce]

RAF Regiment personnel are sharpening Arctic warfare skills in Norway ahead of Exercise Cold Response 2026.

Operating deep inside the Arctic Circle, they’re building the survival, mobility and protection skills needed to keep @NATO air operations secure in extreme conditions.

[Royal Air Force @RoyalAirForce]

From challenging air combat training on Exercise Red Flag, to a proud achievement for the Typhoon, and the tri-service Exercise Orion, here’s February’s 60-second update from the Royal Air Force. 🎥

@usairforce
@AusAirForce
@eurofighter

[Air Cdre Paul 'Hammy' Hamilton @Commander_GE]

Consistent exercise strengthens not only our bodies, but our mental toughness, focus, and ability to lead under pressure.
Physical readiness fuels mental readiness.
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[Air Cdre Paul 'Hammy' Hamilton @Commander_GE]

Last night personnel from across Air Command attended the Strength for Life Seminar at Beyond Walls Crossfit, ran by Instructor Barry Fleming.

Its powerful reminder that fitness isn’t just about performance, it’s about resilience.
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[Air Cdre Paul 'Hammy' Hamilton @Commander_GE]

Consistent exercise strengthens not only our bodies, but our mental toughness, focus, and ability to lead under pressure. Physical readiness fuels mental readiness.
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[Air Cdre Paul 'Hammy' Hamilton @Commander_GE]

Its powerful reminder that fitness isn’t just about performance, it’s about resilience.
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