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Congratulations to Ascent Maritime Qualified Helicopter Crewman Instructor.

18 February 2021

He claims he was "press ganged" into the Royal Navy as a powder monkey/Marine Engineer (Mechanic) in 1973. After 7 years he transferred to the Aircrewman Branch in 1980, where he gained extensive experience of Anti-Submarine Warfare, Search & Rescue and the Commando roles, serving on 826, 814, 771, 772,

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Congratulations to the tri-service aircrew

Group Captain Phil Wadlow (Front Centre in the photo), Commandant of Number 1 Flying Training School and RAF Shawbury Station

In case you missed it…

Carol Vorderman paid a flying visit to RAF Valley in the 3rd episode of BBC Wales “Closer to Home” series

Congratulations to the latest Army Pilots

They were presented with their wings by the Reviewing Officer, Group Captain Phil Wadlow, RAF Shawbury Station Commander and Commandant

New Mission Planning System supports the next generation of aviators

A multi-million-pound joint investment by Ascent and Lockheed Martin is helping increase aircrew safety and efficiency.