78 Squadron (Swanwick) (@78sqnswanwick) 's Twitter Profile
78 Squadron (Swanwick)

@78sqnswanwick

Official Twitter account of 78 Sqn (Swanwick). The UK military Area Radar Air Traffic Control Centre, home of Northolt Approach.

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As the football season draws to a close, 78 Sqn FC can look back on a hugely successful season. 4th place league finish League Cup semi final RAF Cup 1st round RAF Plate semi final A big thank you to all players and coaches that made the season successful! ⚽

As the football season draws to a close, 78 Sqn FC can look back on a hugely successful season.
4th place league finish 
League Cup semi final
RAF Cup 1st round
RAF Plate semi final

A big thank you to all players and coaches that made the season successful! ⚽
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ACM Sir Rich Knighton visited 78 Squadron at Swanwick yesterday, witnessing their crucial role in RAF operations. ✈️ Embedded within the London Area Control Centre at NATS, 78 Squadron is a cornerstone of the Air Command and Control Force, part of RAF Global Enablement.

<a href="/ChiefofAirStaff/">ACM Sir Rich Knighton</a> visited 78 Squadron at Swanwick yesterday, witnessing their crucial role in RAF operations. ✈️

Embedded within the London Area Control Centre at <a href="/NATS/">NATS</a>, 78 Squadron is a cornerstone of the Air Command and Control Force, part of RAF Global Enablement.
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Yesterday, I visited 78 Squadron (Swanwick), a vital part of the Air Command & Control Force within RAF Global Enablement. The dedicated team manage Air Traffic, Airspace Management, & Air Defence sections - all vital to the RAF. Their work with NATS ensure safe skies over the UK.

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Yesterday, we supported the practice flypast for His Majesty King Charles III’s Official Birthday Flypast, set for later this month. College Hall at RAF Cranwell stood in for Buckingham Palace, perfectly mimicking its distance from the flypast holding area. ✈️ #RAF #Flypast

Yesterday, we supported the practice flypast for His Majesty King Charles III’s Official Birthday Flypast, set for later this month. College Hall at RAF Cranwell stood in for Buckingham Palace, perfectly mimicking its distance from the flypast holding area. ✈️ #RAF #Flypast
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Over the weekend, 19 and 20 Squadron personnel deployed to 78 Squadron’s Control and Reporting Centre Resilience Entity, maintaining a 24/7/365 watch. Ready to scramble QRA Typhoons at a moment’s notice to defend the integrity of UK airspace. #WeEnable #QRA #RAF

Over the weekend, 19 and 20 Squadron personnel deployed to 78 Squadron’s Control and Reporting Centre Resilience Entity, maintaining a 24/7/365 watch. Ready to scramble QRA Typhoons at a moment’s notice to defend the integrity of UK airspace.
#WeEnable #QRA #RAF
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This week Air Marshal Paul Lloyd, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, visited 78 Sqn, witnessing firsthand how we support domestic and global air operations.✈️🌍 The visit culminated in an honours and awards ceremony, recognising the excellent achievements of our personnel. #WeEnable

This week Air Marshal Paul Lloyd, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, visited 78 Sqn, witnessing firsthand how we support domestic and global air operations.✈️🌍
The visit culminated in an honours and awards ceremony, recognising the excellent achievements of our personnel. #WeEnable
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Congratulations to Flt Lt Anderson and our Flight Safety Team on being recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours List! 👏

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Over the weekend, a team of 12 area air traffic controllers from 78 Squadron, with support from NATS, expertly sequenced 29 aircraft from the RAF for the King's Birthday Flypast. Here's a look at the incredible display from their perspective. #RoyalAirForce #WeEnable

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Today, members of 78 Squadron took part in the Lee-on-the-Solent Parkrun, joined by family and friends to support health and wellbeing. Afterwards, we spoke with members of the public interested in learning more about the Squadron’s work. 🏃🏃‍♀️👟

Today, members of 78 Squadron took part in the Lee-on-the-Solent Parkrun, joined by family and friends to support health and wellbeing. Afterwards, we spoke with members of the public interested in learning more about the Squadron’s work. 🏃🏃‍♀️👟
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Team 78 Sqn Swanwick edged out a strong HMS Collingwood side to retain the Swallingwood Golf Trophy! A closely fought round, with OC 78 Sqn congratulating the captain on a great contest. ⛳👏

Team 78 Sqn Swanwick edged out a strong <a href="/HMS_Collingwood/">HMS Collingwood</a> side to retain the Swallingwood Golf Trophy! A closely fought round, with OC 78 Sqn congratulating the captain on a great contest. ⛳👏
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👨‍✈️ Inside 78 Squadron – Keeping UK Skies Safe 🇬🇧✈️ Meet the specialist teams of 78 Sqn, working 24/7 to support UK air operations:

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The Defence Secretary John Healey has today confirmed that His Majesty The King has approved the new appointment of Air Marshal Harv Smyth as the next Chief of the Air Staff. Read more about Air Marshal Smyth’s appointment here: gov.uk/government/new…

The Defence Secretary John Healey has today confirmed that His Majesty The King has approved the new appointment of Air Marshal Harv Smyth as the next Chief of the Air Staff.

Read more about Air Marshal Smyth’s appointment here: gov.uk/government/new…
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This weekend at #RIAT25, the RAF Air Command & Control (AirC2) Force is showcasing how we defend UK skies — 24/7, 365 days a year.✈️🌍 From past to present, come see how we track, manage, and secure the airspace that keeps the nation safe.🇬🇧 #WeEnable #RAF

This weekend at #RIAT25, the RAF Air Command &amp; Control (AirC2) Force is showcasing how we defend UK skies — 24/7, 365 days a year.✈️🌍
From past to present, come see how we track, manage, and secure the airspace that keeps the nation safe.🇬🇧 #WeEnable #RAF