Hello everybody, I hope you are well and thriving at Honington. By the time of publication, we will have completed the Annual Formal Visit, the first for our new Air Officer Commanding 2 Group, Air Vice-Marshal Lyle, and my first as your Station Commander.  I reiterate the message that the outputs and training delivered at the Home of RAF Force Protection are vital to the RAF and, accordingly, vital to the Nation.  Please be assured that the role you play at Honington is valuable to Defence and, consequently, remember that you are a valued member of the Team.  by Wing Commander Mark Hinde MBA BSc (Hons) RAF, Station Commander

Spring seems to have definitely sprung and I for one am glad to see fleeting glimpses of the sun after what has been a winter of never-ending rain. Despite the damp weather, activity across the RAF High Wycombe enterprise continues at pace, driving the Station forward whilst also celebrating some of the successes over recent months and, most importantly

Welcome to the summer edition of Wittering View — and it is safe to say things haven’t slowed down. Looking ahead, there are lots of events planned for Armed Forces Day – see page 18 for details. And don’t forget RAF Wittering Families Day (page 9) — fast approaching and shaping up to be a great day. Make sure you’re part of it. Enjoy the issue — and the summer. Emma Stacey, Editor.