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BFSAI

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On #AscensionIslandDay, we celebrate the spirit of our community and our contribution to  protecting the pristine and globally important natural habitats on and around #Ascension. 🛰️🌊 #AscensionDay

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Volunteers from #TeamBFSAI were out this weekend facing all the elements supporting Falklands Conservation planting Tussac Grass on Middle Island in Choiseul Sound. The project, which we've supported every year since 2020, aims to restore 20 hectares of eroded peat on the Island 🌾🇫🇰

Volunteers from #TeamBFSAI were out this weekend facing all the elements supporting <a href="/FI_Conservation/">Falklands Conservation</a>  planting Tussac Grass on Middle Island in Choiseul Sound. The project, which we've supported every year since 2020, aims to restore 20 hectares of eroded peat on the Island 🌾🇫🇰
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On Saturday, RAF PTI Cpl Samuel Nutt completed his 'Stanley and back' charity run. Sam ran 106km in 8Hrs 33 mins, raising for Mind and RAF Benevolent Fund A rather 'Nutty' undertaking if you ask us ! Huge congratulations, and a mega shoutout for the support crew🏃‍♂️ ACM Sir Rich Knighton

On Saturday, RAF PTI Cpl Samuel Nutt completed his 'Stanley and back' charity run. Sam ran 106km in 8Hrs 33 mins, raising for <a href="/MindCharity/">Mind</a> and <a href="/RAFBF/">RAF Benevolent Fund</a> 

A rather 'Nutty' undertaking if you ask us ! Huge congratulations, and a mega shoutout for the support crew🏃‍♂️

<a href="/ChiefofAirStaff/">ACM Sir Rich Knighton</a>
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Today is MPC's 39th Birthday! 15 air platforms have operated here over 39 years, and now we have Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4, Airbus A330 - Voyager KC3, Atlas A400M, Augusta Westland (AW)189 and Sikorsky S-92! RAF Lossiemouth RAF Brize Norton RAF Coningsby Bristow Group

Today is MPC's 39th Birthday! 

15 air platforms have operated here over 39 years, and now we have Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4, Airbus A330 - Voyager KC3, Atlas A400M, Augusta Westland (AW)189 and Sikorsky S-92! 

<a href="/RAFLossiemouth/">RAF Lossiemouth</a> <a href="/RAFBrizeNorton/">RAF Brize Norton</a> <a href="/RAFConingsby/">RAF Coningsby</a> <a href="/Bristow_Group/">Bristow Group</a>
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Our first double whammy #WildlifeWednesday! Cpl Harvey Reeves from 1435 Flt, who also submitted last weeks photos, visited Volunteer Point this weekend and we felt these photos of the Kings and their chicks were too good not to share! 🐧

Our first double whammy #WildlifeWednesday!

Cpl Harvey Reeves from 1435 Flt, who also submitted last weeks photos, visited Volunteer Point this weekend and we felt these photos of the Kings and their chicks were too good not to share! 🐧
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Falkland Island Fire and Rescue paid us a visit this week to learn about some of vehicles we have at MPC. These vehicles regularly use the Stanley road, and as the weather starts to deteriorate it's exceptionally important for all emergency services to familiar with them!🚒

Falkland Island Fire and Rescue paid us a visit this week to learn about some of vehicles we have at MPC.

These vehicles regularly use the Stanley road, and as the weather starts to deteriorate it's exceptionally important for all emergency services to familiar with them!🚒
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Today prayers were said, The Last Post was played, hymns were sang, and wreaths were laid. Members of the public and the Armed Forces gathered today at Blue Beach Cemetery for Landing Day, to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice 42 years ago. HMS Forth CO 2 SCOTS Lt Col Ollie Bridle

Today prayers were said, The Last Post was played, hymns were sang, and wreaths were laid. 

Members of the public and the Armed Forces gathered today at Blue Beach Cemetery for Landing Day, to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice 42 years ago.

<a href="/HMS_Forth/">HMS Forth</a> 
<a href="/CO2SCOTS/">CO 2 SCOTS Lt Col Ollie Bridle</a>
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This weeks Wildlife Wednesday was submitted by Cpl Josh Marlow, and engineer on 1312 Flt. Despite the change of weather, there is still plenty of wildlife calling the Falklands home! These pictures were taken at Berthas beach, Volunteer Point and Yorke Bay! 🐧🦅

This weeks Wildlife Wednesday was submitted by Cpl Josh Marlow, and engineer on 1312 Flt.

Despite the change of weather, there is still plenty of wildlife calling the Falklands home! These pictures were taken at Berthas beach, Volunteer Point and Yorke Bay! 🐧🦅
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Burpees, brownies, and beanbags. These are all things you would have found at the MPC Health and Well-being day yesterday! Sections from around MPC and representatives from Stanley all gathered in the Gull and Penguin, sharing tips and tricks about staying happy and healthy!

Burpees, brownies, and beanbags. These are all things you would have found at the MPC Health and Well-being day yesterday!

Sections from around MPC and representatives from Stanley all gathered in the Gull and Penguin, sharing tips and tricks about staying happy and healthy!
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Ever wondered what being a Typhoon engineer in the Falklands is like? Well luckily we've got some answers for you! AS1(T) Cashmore, currently deployed on 1435 Flt had a chat with us, take a look! stratcommand.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/23/a-d… RAF Lossiemouth RAF Coningsby

Ever wondered what being a Typhoon engineer in the Falklands is like? Well luckily we've got some answers for you!

AS1(T) Cashmore, currently deployed on 1435 Flt had a chat with us, take a look!

stratcommand.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/23/a-d…

<a href="/RAFLossiemouth/">RAF Lossiemouth</a> <a href="/RAFConingsby/">RAF Coningsby</a>
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The Civil Service has now entered the pre-election period. This will last until the General Election concludes. During this time there will be restrictions on communications activity and Government social media accounts will be quieter than usual.

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The Roulement Infantry Company, CO 2 SCOTS Lt Col Ollie Bridle, have recently completed an exercise across the Falkland Islands. Working together with Falkland Islands Defence Force, Royal Navy HMS Forth and Royal Air Force .

The Roulement Infantry Company, <a href="/CO2SCOTS/">CO 2 SCOTS Lt Col Ollie Bridle</a>, have recently completed an exercise across the Falkland Islands. Working together with Falkland Islands Defence Force, <a href="/RoyalNavy/">Royal Navy</a> HMS Forth and <a href="/RoyalAirForce/">Royal Air Force</a> .
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❄️Mount Pleasant Complex in BFSAI is exposed to dramatic winter conditions at this time of year making the operation of the airfield challenging. 🛩️Find out more from one of the chief technicians who ensures the aircraft are always ready to go. ow.ly/YhFA50SH1NZ

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🇫🇰Freezing temperatures in BFSAI heightens the risk of stored fuel thickening & freezing. 🚁The Supply & Air Movements Sqn and Helicopter Ops delivered emergency anti-freezing solution to East Falkland in a blizzard, ensuring operations continued despite the weather.

🇫🇰Freezing temperatures in <a href="/BFSouthAtlantic/">BFSAI</a> heightens the risk of stored fuel thickening &amp; freezing.

🚁The Supply &amp; Air Movements Sqn and Helicopter Ops delivered emergency anti-freezing solution to East Falkland in a blizzard, ensuring operations continued despite the weather.