UKMFTS showcase at the Royal International Air Tattoo hosted by Ascent
August 8, 2019First rotary wing pilots graduate at RAF Shawbury on 23 August
August 27, 2019DHFS supports “Bike Safe” Motorcycle Safety Training event at RAF Shawbury
A very different use of the aircraft parking dispersal & hangar areas took place on Saturday 10th August when RAF Shawbury hosted a “Bike Safe” Motorcycle Safety Training event run by the West Mercia Police Safer Roads Partnership. Around 70 motorcyclists received a combination of classroom theory (road craft, first aid) & practical rider skills delivered by experts from West Mercia Police, The West Midlands Ambulance Service, The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and the Shropshire Advanced Motorists & Motorcyclists(SAMM).
Harry Palmer, Ascent General Manager at RAF Shawbury said “Motorcycle accidents remain the highest cause of fatal casualties across the Armed Forces, despite the pace & intensity of our Operations over the last 15 years. We are pleased to support this very important safety programme enabling 20 IAM & SAMM Instructors to run one-on-one rider tuition using our facilities to teach and fine tune critical motorcycle handling skills.”
A great deal of learning took place with all students commenting on their improved appreciation & awareness of key skills at the end of the days training.