Rt Hon Joe Lydford MBE RAF (@joelydfordrx) 's Twitter Profile
Rt Hon Joe Lydford MBE RAF

@joelydfordrx

Rt Hon Flying Officer Joe Lydford MBE RAF CEO @BescoRBX 70 Squadron Officer Commanding, No.2 Group RAF @CorpsRaf Media PR Lead for both No.2 & RAF

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ITV News ROBLOX (@itvnewsukrblx) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🛒| WESTBRIDGE NEWS BESCO starts operations in Westbridge. In a comment to ITV, owner JoeLydford: "Besco was founded on the aim of enhancing roleplay with all these roleplay events." Besco has already partnered up with RAC and Arriva.

🛒| WESTBRIDGE NEWS

BESCO starts operations in Westbridge. 

In a comment to ITV, owner JoeLydford: "Besco was founded on the aim of enhancing roleplay with all these roleplay events."

Besco has already partnered up with RAC and Arriva.
No.2 Group ROBLOX (@corpsraf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This week, AW159 Wildcat helicopters from 33 Squadron conducted trials of the Sea Venom missile in the British Indian Ocean Territory. This fire-and-forget missile gives us precision anti-ship capability up to 20,000 studs, strengthening our ability to protect vital sea lanes.

This week, AW159 Wildcat helicopters from 33 Squadron conducted trials of the Sea Venom missile in the British Indian Ocean Territory.

This fire-and-forget missile gives us precision anti-ship capability up to 20,000 studs, strengthening our ability to protect vital sea lanes.
No.2 Group ROBLOX (@corpsraf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

70 Squadron was spotted at Tupana today practicing cargo drops. This helps our pilots improve accuracy and awareness, making sure loads land in the right spot and sharpening loadmaster skills.

70 Squadron was spotted at Tupana today practicing cargo drops.

This helps our pilots improve accuracy and awareness, making sure loads land in the right spot and sharpening loadmaster skills.
No.2 Group ROBLOX (@corpsraf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, 33 Squadron were at RAF Northolt, covering low-speed flight, take-offs, landings, and airbase navigation. While they usually operate in combat environments, this exercise helps pilots adjust to urban airspace, ensuring precision and adaptability in diverse conditions.

Today, 33 Squadron were at RAF Northolt, covering low-speed flight, take-offs, landings, and airbase navigation. While they usually operate in combat environments, this exercise helps pilots adjust to urban airspace, ensuring precision and adaptability in diverse conditions.
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This evening, No.2 Group introduced the Ground Handling Qualification to both squadrons. This qualification allows personnel to handle turnarounds, fuelling of aircrafts and to conduct safe vehicle movements on an airfield.

This evening, No.2 Group introduced the Ground Handling Qualification to both squadrons.

This qualification allows personnel to handle turnarounds, fuelling of aircrafts and to conduct safe vehicle movements on an airfield.
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Excellent opportunity to visit No.2 Group ROBLOX in Glasgow tonight, I witnessed newly developed training into Airside Operations. Personnel were exposed to brand new equipment and up-to-date facilities to safely handle aircraft and the equipment around it.

Excellent opportunity to visit <a href="/CorpsRaf/">No.2 Group ROBLOX</a> in Glasgow tonight, I witnessed newly developed training into Airside Operations. 

Personnel  were exposed to brand new equipment and up-to-date facilities to safely handle aircraft and the equipment around it.
No.2 Group ROBLOX (@corpsraf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Interested in heavy logistics, dropping paratroopers from the rear of an A400 or even taking part in humanitarian aid missions? Then 70 Squadron is perfectly suited for you. If you're interested in joining, then head to the RAF Careers server - discord.gg/rdzYQbzRGF

Interested in heavy logistics, dropping paratroopers from the rear of an A400 or even taking part in humanitarian aid missions? 

Then 70 Squadron is perfectly suited for you. If you're interested in joining, then head to the RAF Careers server - discord.gg/rdzYQbzRGF
No.2 Group ROBLOX (@corpsraf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

70 Squadron are currently partaking in qualification refreshers with ATAR beginning the process. Pilots were tasked with utilising radio communications, and precise flying to successfully refuel the receiving aircraft.

70 Squadron are currently partaking in qualification refreshers with ATAR beginning the process.

Pilots were tasked with utilising radio communications, and precise flying to successfully refuel the receiving aircraft.
No.2 Group ROBLOX (@corpsraf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Stormwing Flight took part in natural surface operations this evening. Pilots were tasked with taking off and landing on a beach, practicing precise and safe rudder movement to avoid colliding into hilly terrain.

Stormwing Flight took part in natural surface operations this evening. 

Pilots were tasked with taking off and landing on a beach, practicing precise and safe rudder movement to avoid colliding into hilly terrain.
No.2 Group ROBLOX (@corpsraf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Recently, Guardian Flight from 33 Squadron conducted search & rescue training. Helicopter pilots were assigned to identify casualty locations through specialist radio communications and maintain a steady hover for accurate rescue basket deployment.

Recently, Guardian Flight from 33 Squadron conducted search &amp; rescue training.

Helicopter pilots were assigned to identify casualty locations through specialist radio communications and maintain a steady hover for accurate rescue basket deployment.
No.2 Group ROBLOX (@corpsraf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Over the past few days, 32 Squadron have held both Fixed & Rotary Wing trainings. This allows both primary squadrons to have the opportunity to fly different aircraft, including the Envoy and AW109. Personnel are trained to fly with care to provide a smooth & enjoyable flight.

Over the past few days, 32 Squadron have held both Fixed &amp; Rotary Wing trainings.

This allows both primary squadrons to have the opportunity to fly different aircraft, including the Envoy and AW109.

Personnel are trained to fly with care to provide a smooth &amp; enjoyable flight.
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The following appointments have been made to the Middletown Municipal Administration. I trust that, with this team, we can successfully deliver a better future for Northern Ireland. drive.google.com/file/d/1IbgKuO…

The following appointments have been made to the Middletown Municipal Administration.

I trust that, with this team, we can successfully deliver a better future for Northern Ireland.
drive.google.com/file/d/1IbgKuO…
No.2 Group ROBLOX (@corpsraf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On Friday, His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex paid a visit to RAF Northolt, the home of 32 Squadron. During his visit, Prince Louis embarked on a flight aboard the Envoy IV CC Mk1, taking part in an aerial tour of the base.

On Friday, His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex paid a visit to RAF Northolt, the home of 32 Squadron. 

During his visit, Prince Louis embarked on a flight aboard the Envoy IV CC Mk1, taking part in an aerial tour of the base.
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RAF No.2 Group have recently conducted trainings for the Apache AH1. Members of 33 squadron, Rotary wing of the No.2 group were recently given the oppertunity to train on the Apache AH1, used for air-to-ground combat.

RAF No.2 Group have recently conducted trainings for the Apache AH1.  Members of 33 squadron, Rotary wing of the No.2 group were recently given the oppertunity to train on the Apache AH1, used for air-to-ground combat.
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This evening, No.2 Group rallied at Larkhill Parade Square for the BAF wide bi-weekly inspection. We rallied 16 personnel, to be inspected by the Chief of Air Staff.

This evening, No.2 Group rallied at Larkhill Parade Square for the BAF wide bi-weekly inspection. 

 We rallied 16 personnel, to be inspected by the Chief of Air Staff.
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This evening, members of stormwing flight took to French Polynesia to conduct low altitude flying operations. The pilots were tasked with dropping large amounts of rations and vehicles into designated points - preparing for future exercises.

This evening, members of stormwing flight took to French Polynesia to conduct low altitude flying operations.   

The pilots were tasked with dropping large amounts of rations and vehicles into designated points - preparing for future exercises.