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It's International Day of Older Persons which celebrates the amazing impact that senior citizens have in our communities. RAF High Wycombe are proud to support our veterans residing at the local Royal Star & Garter. Here are our personnel at the RS&G during Armed Forces Day in 2024.

It's International Day of Older Persons which celebrates the amazing impact that senior citizens have in our communities. RAF High Wycombe are proud to support our veterans residing at the local <a href="/StarandGarter/">Royal Star & Garter</a>. Here are our personnel at the RS&amp;G during Armed Forces Day in 2024.
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Thanks to The Guardians race in Coalport, just south of Telford our very own Sgt Ivory has now completed the 100! In a journey that started back in 2005, the sergeant is officially a member of the elite UK 100 Marathon Club. It has been a hard hill to climb but he has done it!

Thanks to The Guardians race in Coalport, just south of Telford our very own Sgt Ivory has now completed the 100! In a journey that started back in 2005, the sergeant is officially a member of the elite UK 100 Marathon Club. It has been a hard hill to climb but he has done it!
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It was a pleasure to welcome ACM Sir Rich Knighton, ACM Sir Rich Knighton to present certificates to graduates of the RAF LEAD (Leadership, Exploration & Development) talent programme for high potential enlisted aviators. RAF LEAD graduates now become RAF LEAD Alumni.

It was a pleasure to welcome <a href="/ChiefofAirStaff/">ACM Sir Rich Knighton</a>, ACM Sir Rich Knighton to present certificates to graduates of the RAF LEAD (Leadership, Exploration &amp; Development) talent programme for high potential enlisted aviators. RAF LEAD graduates now become RAF LEAD Alumni.
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It’s World Mental Health Day which aims to spread awareness about mental health and how to look after it. For support go to: bit.ly/3MhPceP To support others go to: bit.ly/3F79h3o For local networks visit: bit.ly/3PP5psD Mind Mental Health Foundation

It’s World Mental Health Day which aims to spread awareness about mental health and how to look after it. For support go to: bit.ly/3MhPceP To support others go to: bit.ly/3F79h3o For local networks visit: bit.ly/3PP5psD <a href="/MindCharity/">Mind</a> <a href="/mentalhealth/">Mental Health Foundation</a>
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I’m privileged to have attended ‘Spirit of the Battle of Britain’ Banquet to honour the 2024 outstanding @USAirForce & Royal Air Force Exchange Officers with the presentation of the RAF Museum American Foundation Swords of Honor & Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.

I’m privileged to have attended ‘Spirit of the Battle of Britain’ Banquet to honour the 2024 outstanding @USAirForce &amp; <a href="/RoyalAirForce/">Royal Air Force</a> Exchange Officers with the presentation of the RAF Museum American Foundation Swords of Honor &amp; Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.
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100s of RAF personnel have volunteered again this year to sell poppies across the country. 📸 If you spot our personnel selling poppies, show your support by posting a selfie with them using the hashtag #PoppyProudRAF! Let’s flood social media with gratitude and #remembrance.

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In 1963 as a nineteen year old, Ian Mackinson started his first posting at RAF HWY. Sixty years later and after celebrating his eightieth birthday RAF High Wycombe welcomed back the jovial octagenerian for a trip down memory lane. Read all about it here bit.ly/4f0L3Ir

In 1963 as a nineteen year old, Ian Mackinson started his first posting at RAF HWY. Sixty years later and after celebrating his eightieth birthday RAF High Wycombe welcomed back the jovial octagenerian for a trip down memory lane.
Read all about it here bit.ly/4f0L3Ir
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Proud RAF personnel were out in force at the annual Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal collection in London. Tube stations including Leicester Square, Piccadilly & Oxford Circus saw many a face rattling tins, handing out poppies and collecting for a great cause. #Remembrance #lestweforget

Proud RAF personnel were out in force at the annual <a href="/PoppyLegion/">Royal British Legion</a> Poppy Appeal collection in London. Tube stations including Leicester Square, Piccadilly &amp; Oxford Circus saw many a face rattling tins, handing out poppies and collecting for a great cause. #Remembrance #lestweforget
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RAF cadets from 332 (High Wycombe) and 871 (Penn) Squadrons and RAFAC leader, Sqn Ldr K Lee MBE reflect on what Remembrance means to them, and the sacrifice that so many gave for our freedom RAF Air Cadets #LestWeForget #Remembrance Hear them at: youtu.be/WFGrs7Sm65I

RAF cadets from 332 (High Wycombe) and 871 (Penn) Squadrons and RAFAC leader, Sqn Ldr K Lee MBE reflect on what Remembrance means to them, and the sacrifice that so many gave for our freedom <a href="/aircadets/">RAF Air Cadets</a> #LestWeForget #Remembrance 
Hear them at:   youtu.be/WFGrs7Sm65I
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On this day when we remember the many thousands who were killed or injured in conflict, cadets from 332 (HWY) and 871 (Penn) Sqns, read the World War One themed poem ‘I Cried Inside for My Mother.’ Listen at: youtu.be/xlTnKQBVX30 RAF Air Cadets Royal Air Force #lestweforget2024

On this day when we remember the many thousands who were killed or injured in conflict, cadets from 332 (HWY) and 871 (Penn) Sqns,  read the World War One themed poem ‘I Cried Inside for My Mother.’ Listen at: youtu.be/xlTnKQBVX30 <a href="/aircadets/">RAF Air Cadets</a> <a href="/RoyalAirForce/">Royal Air Force</a> #lestweforget2024
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At 1100hrs RAF High Wycombe fell silent to honour the many whose lives have been lost or scarred by conflict. The well attended event stood in quiet contemplation during the two-minute silence before a lone bugler played The Last Post. #lestweforget2024 #RemembranceDay2024

At 1100hrs RAF High Wycombe fell silent to honour the many whose lives have been lost or scarred by conflict. The well attended event stood in quiet contemplation during the two-minute silence before a lone bugler played The Last Post. #lestweforget2024 #RemembranceDay2024
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It was a pleasure to welcome HM Vice Lord Lieutenant Sir Francis Habgood to present medals and commendations at our recent Honours & Awards ceremony. It was a proud day for all recipients. Many thanks you to Sir Francis for his closing words of appreciation to the invited guests.

It was a pleasure to welcome HM Vice Lord Lieutenant Sir Francis Habgood to present medals and commendations at our recent Honours &amp; Awards ceremony. It was a proud day for all recipients. Many thanks you to Sir Francis for his closing words of appreciation to the invited guests.
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It's International Men's Day UK which looks to celebrate men’s contribution to society. Listen to our personnel talk about the importance of being a youth worker, and how sport and nutrition can benefit optimum health. Watch the video at: youtu.be/8gO-0o-8LnM Men & Boys Coalition

It's <a href="/UKMensDay/">International Men's Day UK</a> which looks to celebrate men’s contribution to society. Listen to our personnel talk about the importance of being a youth worker, and how sport and nutrition can benefit optimum health. Watch the video at: youtu.be/8gO-0o-8LnM  <a href="/MBCoalition/">Men & Boys Coalition</a>
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Congratulations to our very own Mr Brown for helping to raise £2,298.50 for the Royal British Legion appeal. Each year Mr B delivers over thirty collection boxes to schools, shops, pubs and restaurants all over Naphill & Walters Ash, and then meticulously collecting them all back again.

Congratulations to our very own Mr Brown for helping to raise £2,298.50 for the <a href="/PoppyLegion/">Royal British Legion</a> appeal. Each year Mr B delivers over thirty collection boxes to schools, shops, pubs and restaurants all over Naphill &amp; Walters Ash, and then meticulously collecting them all back again.
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Well, we made it to the end of yet another exciting event filled year, and RAF High Wycombe achieved some incredible things in 2024! So grab that last mince pies and read all about it at bit.ly/4fI7e5x

Well, we made it to the end of yet another exciting event filled year, and RAF High Wycombe achieved some incredible things in 2024! So grab that last mince pies and read all about it at bit.ly/4fI7e5x
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Many congratulations to all RAF personnel who have been awarded honours in The King’s New Year Honours List 2025, including many linked to RAF High Wycombe.

Many congratulations to all RAF personnel who have been awarded honours in The King’s New Year Honours List 2025, including many linked to RAF High Wycombe.
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Today is World Religion Day which was first introduced in 1950. Its main purpose is to promote a more peaceful understanding between faiths. Our very own Padre, Andi offers his thoughts in the video below. RAF Chaplains

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It’s #InternationalWomensDay2025 And we are celebrating the 2025 theme of #AccelerateAction which emphasizes the importance of taking decisive steps to achieve gender equality. Think about what steps you can take to positively impact the advancement of women. #genderequality

It’s #InternationalWomensDay2025  And we are celebrating the 2025 theme of #AccelerateAction which emphasizes the importance of taking decisive steps to achieve gender equality. Think about what steps you can take to positively impact the advancement of women. #genderequality
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It is with great sadness that we report the passing of the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, John 'Paddy' Hemingway on 17 March at the age of 105. A painting of a Hurricane piloted by Paddy was presented to RAF HWY in July 23 in a ceremony attended by his son, Brian.

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, John 'Paddy' Hemingway on 17 March at the age of 105. A painting of a Hurricane piloted by Paddy was presented to RAF HWY in July 23 in a ceremony attended by his son, Brian.
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It was a pleasure to welcome Air Commodore Fogden to present medals and commendations at our recent Honours & Awards ceremony. It was a truly proud day for all recipients and their families. A very big thank you to the Air Commodore for his rousing closing words of appreciation.

It was a pleasure to welcome Air Commodore Fogden to present medals and commendations at our recent Honours &amp; Awards ceremony. It was a truly proud day for all recipients and their families. A very big thank you to the Air Commodore for his rousing closing words of appreciation.