Congratulations to the latest graduates from No.1 Flying Training School, RAF Shawbury who have just completed their rotary wing training through UKMFTS.
23 Tri-Service aircrew including 11 Pilots (2 Royal Navy, 6 Army, and 3 RAF); 6 aircrewman (2 Royal Navy and, 4 Army) and 6 RAF Weapon System Operators graduated on Thursday 16th September. The Reviewing Officer for the graduation parade was Air Vice-Marshal Richard Maddison OBE MA RAF, Air Officer Commanding 22 Group.
This was a particularly special occasion as it was the first time since the start of the pandemic that families and friends of the graduates have been able to attend a graduation.
Also present was Group Captain Phil Wadlow, Commandant of No.1 Flying Training School and RAF Shawbury Station Commander, alongside instructors and staff from the School as well as a number of special guests.
We wish everyone success in their future careers.