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Rotary Wing tri-service graduation

17 December 2021

Congratulations to the 23 tri-Service aircrew who graduated on 9 December from No.1 Flying School, based at RAF Shawbury.      We wish them every success in their future careers. as they leave the UK Military Flying System to take up roles on the frontline. Photo: MOD Crown Copyright, 2021

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Matt Walker receives MD’s Award 2021

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Tim James in interactive panel session at DSEI

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First non-socially distanced graduation ceremony for Rotary Wing Aircrew

Congratulations to the latest graduates from No.1 Flying Training School, RAF Shawbury who have just completed their rotary wing training