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Group Captain John ‘Geordie’ Lawson retweeted
It was a pleasure to welcome Air Marshal Paul Lloyd, for a day including time with 11 Sqn QEAF, 90 SU and 2 C-UAS Wg. Importantly, the day featured the presentation of Long Service and Good Conduct awards and commendations to members of our hard working Whole Force team. 🙌
An amazing night @RAF_Leeming where this year’s Lord Wakefields RAF Amateur Boxing Finals were held. There were some fantastic bouts and an outstanding event. Thanks to #OpUNITE and @RAFAssociation for supporting our veterans and @RAFBoxing.
Well done to all involved 🥊👏💪
We have just completed a fantastic 100 mile ride supporting an amazing charity - The Jon Egging Trust. I was really pleased to see such an outstanding turnout from RAF Leeming. It was also great to have Station Commander RAF Coningsby (Pablo O’Grady) join us. Well done to all👏
Group Captain John ‘Geordie’ Lawson retweeted
🛫 On a visit to @RAF_Leeming today, The Queen met @RoyalAirForce personnel and their families, as well as Qatari Emiri Air Force pilots.
👩✈️Her Majesty, who is the Honorary Air Commodore for RAF Leeming, also heard about the welfare support offered at the base to aviators and their families. Allotments, 🐓chicken coups and beehives 🐝 help to make up the ‘Wellness Area’.
✈️ 👋 Before departing, The Queen watched a flypast of Hawk Jets, piloted by British and Qatari aviators who train together on site. 🇬🇧🇶🇦
Head to royal.uk (link in bio) to find out more about The Queen’s visit.
Group Captain John ‘Geordie’ Lawson retweeted
Some days stay with you for a lifetime. Today’s visit by Her Majesty The Queen was an honour and a privilege @RoyalFamily
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Group Captain John ‘Geordie’ Lawson retweeted
The Queen visited the station’s wellness area including allotments, a polytunnel, chicken coups and beehives. She met Ophelia, 18 months, whose mother Phoebe said her daughter loves to come down each day to feed the chickens.
‘It’s good to start them young,’ HM agreed.
Group Captain John ‘Geordie’ Lawson retweeted
The Queen, Honorary Air Commodore, has arrived at RAF Leeming to meet service personnel and their families and learn about the welfare support they are offered. Her Majesty will be introduced to instructors who train RAF and Qatari pilots and tour the site’s ‘Wellness Area’.
Group Captain John ‘Geordie’ Lawson retweeted
What a day! Lots of fun, food and incredible views. Super proud to be part of Team Leeming. 😌✈️📸
Group Captain John ‘Geordie’ Lawson retweeted
A busy weekend for RAF Mountain Rescue Teams. 🚁
Last weekend, RAF Mountain Rescue Teams from @RAF_Valley and @RAF_Leeming successfully helped transport stranded walkers to safety. ⛰️
More on this story: ow.ly/33Zl50SAiCj
#NoOrdinaryJob @raf_mrs
ALT Mountain Rescue Teams carrying a stretcher up a hill in the dark.
ALT Members of the Mountain Rescue Team carrying a stretcher.
ALT A rescue helicopter on the left, with members of the Mountain Rescue Team on the right. At night.
A team of RAF Leeming personal
Cycled 100 miles in support of the RAF Association (an amazing charity). The event was really well organised, but it was a tough day out in the wind. Thanks to all those who have supported - a fantastic day for a great cause 🙏💪
Group Captain John ‘Geordie’ Lawson retweeted
Northallerton, you were amazing! Huge well done to all those on parade as we exercised our Freedom of the County Town. Thanks to everyone who came along, and to Northallerton Town Council for hosting us in style. 🥁🎺🫡
We enjoyed hosting AOC 22 Gp, AVM Townsend, at Leeming today. Thanks to BAE, 11 QEAF Sqn, 2 C-UAS Wg, the UAS Squadrons and the Cadets. I was particularly impressed with the request for early morning Phys 💪. Well done to the RAF Leeming Team.
Group Captain John ‘Geordie’ Lawson retweeted
IT’S GAME DAY!!! 🏉
✈️ @RAFRugbyUnion v @armyrugbyunion 💂
Join us LIVE at 10:45 and 15:00 BST on the Forces News YouTube Channel for coverage from @gloucesterrugby 📺
And follow Forces News on socials for build up and reaction 📱
Group Captain John ‘Geordie’ Lawson retweeted
In advance of tomorrow’s clash between @RAFRugbyUnion and @armyrugbyunion, it was a privilege to present Corporal Josh McNally @BathRugby, with his Long Service and Good Conduct medal.
The LS&GC Medal recognises 15 years of excellence and commitment to the Service.
Group Captain John ‘Geordie’ Lawson retweeted
Thank you to @RAF_Leeming for an excellent visit and the insight into their hugely diverse range of outputs. Particular thanks to the 2 FP wing counter drone team who are doing amazing work protecting our people and our allies around the world.
Group Captain John ‘Geordie’ Lawson retweeted
We set out to showcase Leeming & smashed it. Thanks to @ChiefofAirStaff & @SubbySubramani1 for venturing north. It was a privilege to give insight into our diverse units and their work, from keeping the UK cyber safe to defending against UAS and innovating for the future.
Group Captain John ‘Geordie’ Lawson retweeted
Every tackle, every try, every unforgettable moment LIVE! 🏉
⚓ @RNRugby v @RAFRugbyUnion ✈️
📺 The first game of the 2024 Inter Service Rugby Union Championships will be LIVE from Plymouth, 20 April at 12:45 BST on Forces News YouTube
Find out more ➡️ brnw.ch/21wIExQ
Group Captain John ‘Geordie’ Lawson retweeted
Brilliant to be @RAF_Leeming today!
It was great to get updates from the team at @raf_mrs, 2 (Counter-UAS) Wing @RAF_Regiment and @90SignalsUnit who are all Global Enablement units with teams deployed on operations 24/7 around the world!
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