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Tim Peake officiating at helicopter aircrew graduation 7 May

10 May 2021

Congratulations to a total of 23 tri-Service aircrew who graduated on 7 May from Number 1 Flying Training School (No. 1 FTS) at RAF Shawbury. Their wings were awarded by Colonel Tim Peake CMG, astronaut and former Army helicopter pilot, who was recently appointed Honorary Colonel of 9 Regiment Army

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Ascent personnel raising funds for Corporate Charity, Mind

Mind, our Corporate charity for 2021 provides information and support on mental health conditions to empower people to understand their

Congratulations to Ascent Maritime Qualified Helicopter Crewman Instructor.

He claims he was "press ganged" into the Royal Navy as a powder monkey/Marine Engineer (Mechanic) in 1973. After 7

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

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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

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