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01/09/2026

Not everyone in the Royal Air Force is a pilot.

It takes hundreds of personnel in many different roles to keep our Chinooks in the air.

Meet the enablers working hard behind the scenes every day to ensure we remain capable, trusted and ready 💪

❓ Why does the Chinook Force train with other nations ❓Training with international partners helps strengthen skills, sha...
31/08/2026

❓ Why does the Chinook Force train with other nations ❓

Training with international partners helps strengthen skills, share expertise and build relationships.

It also ensures the UK and its allies can operate safely and effectively together whenever they are needed.

Four weeks. Hundreds of cadets. Countless opportunities!From taking to the skies and exploring RAF life, to leadership c...
28/08/2026

Four weeks. Hundreds of cadets. Countless opportunities!

From taking to the skies and exploring RAF life, to leadership challenges, fieldcraft, sports and teamwork, the Royal Air Force Air Cadets Multi-Activity Camp has been packed with unforgettable experiences.

Here's a look back at some of the moments that made this year's camp so special.

What a summer! ✈️💪

⏪ Throwback Thursday: A Chinook releases its flares as part of a system test over a river in while supporting French cou...
27/08/2026

⏪ Throwback Thursday: A Chinook releases its flares as part of a system test over a river in while supporting French counter-terror operations. Mali, March 2021

✨ Sporting Spotlight: Sgt Lydia 🏐Sgt Lydia is a Chinook Crewman and a key member of the RAF Odiham Netball team.Playing ...
26/08/2026

✨ Sporting Spotlight: Sgt Lydia 🏐

Sgt Lydia is a Chinook Crewman and a key member of the RAF Odiham Netball team.

Playing locally for the RAF Blades in the Basingstoke Diamond League, she was recently named League Player of the Season, earning the highest number of MVP votes across all teams - an outstanding achievement.

After two successful years with the RAF Development squad, she has stepped up to the RAF Masters team, balancing performance with work commitments while continuing to excel in her position of Goal Shooter.

RAF Odiham Netball is a strong and supportive team environment, bringing together players of all levels and contributing to successes such as the Flyers’ Division 3 Championship win.

A fantastic example of commitment, teamwork and performance both on and off the court.

⛺ MP Joins Cadets on Camp ⛺We were pleased to welcome Alex Brewer, MP for North East Hampshire, to RAF Odiham during the...
25/08/2026

⛺ MP Joins Cadets on Camp ⛺

We were pleased to welcome Alex Brewer, MP for North East Hampshire, to RAF Odiham during the Royal Air Force Air Cadets Multi-Activity Camp yesterday.

Alex met cadets, volunteer staff and RAF personnel supporting the camp, and joined the cadets as they took on a range of activities.

The visit offered a direct look at how RAF Air Cadet Multi-Activity Camps help young people build confidence, teamwork, leadership and resilience.

Thank you to Alex and her team for taking the time to meet our cadets and learn more about the opportunities available to them.

24/08/2026

🇳🇱 Working Together. Stronger Together 🇳🇱

18 Sqn personnel recently trained alongside the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force, delivering a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships.

Alongside developing NATO interoperability, the activity delivered essential continuation training for UK aircrew progressing towards aircraft captaincy checks.

The deployment also supported Exercise MEDIC FALCON, providing 2 Medical Regiment with invaluable familiarisation training onboard the Chinook, enhancing understanding of casualty care in transit.

By training together, we enhance collective readiness, strengthen alliances and ensure our forces remain prepared to operate wherever and whenever NATO requires.

Koninklijke Luchtmacht

❓ How fast can the Chinook fly? ❓The Chinook can fly at speeds of up to 160 knots (184mph).It is built to rapidly move t...
24/08/2026

❓ How fast can the Chinook fly? ❓

The Chinook can fly at speeds of up to 160 knots (184mph).

It is built to rapidly move troops, equipment and supplies into (and out of) challenging environments, combining speed, heavy-lift capability and exceptional manoeuvrability when it matters most.

🏙 City sights and great heights 🚁Our latest training flights through the London Heli Lanes gave some of our non-aircrew ...
22/08/2026

🏙 City sights and great heights 🚁

Our latest training flights through the London Heli Lanes gave some of our non-aircrew personnel the opportunity to experience the aircraft they help enable every day.

A chance to recognise and thank the people behind the capability — and a pretty unique way to see the London skyline!

21/08/2026

A look back at Exercise GREYHOUND THUNDER in July.

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