RAF Brize Norton

📢BrizeCast Podcast Episode 34: National Cadet Week📢
This #NationalCadetWeek, we're proud to celebrate the dedication, determination and adventures of cadets past and present.

In this episode of BrizeCast, Officer Commanding 2267 (RAF Brize Norton) Squadron, Air Training Corps, Flight Lieutenant Suzy Emery, gives an insight into Cadets
The future looks bright. ☀️✈️

#NationalCadetWeek #CadetForces #RAFBrizeNorton #AimHigh

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This #CadetsWeek, we're celebrating the young people who represent our future. ✈️ #OurFuture

Cadets from across Bristol & Gloucestershire Wing attended a Live Firing Marksmanship Training (LFMT) day at RAF Brize Norton, where they developed their skills on the L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle and progressed through the RAF Air Cadets shooting syllabus. Guided by qualified instructors and CFAVs, cadets improved their marksmanship, confidence, and weapon handling skills while working towards recognised shooting badges and qualifications.

📢Latest Station magazine: 51° North📢

The latest edition of the Royal Air Force Brize Norton Station Magazine, 51° North, is packed with articles and information about our activities, and is available on our website now!

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⚽️Brize Norton women to represent RAF at Dhekelia 7s Tournament⚽️

Members of Royal Air Force Brize Norton's Women's Football Team are preparing to represent the Station at the upcoming Dhekelia 7s Tournament in Cyprus, where they will compete against teams from across the UK Armed Forces.

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Introducing our new Commander Air Wing.

In this episode of BrizeCast, we hear from Group Captain Patton, who was recently appointed Commander Air Wing at RAF Brize Norton.

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🎖Congratulating Air Mobility Force personnel 🎖

Commander Air Wing, Group Captain Stu Patton, had the privilege of presenting prestigious honours and awards to outstanding personnel in recognition of their dedication, excellence and service🏆

Well done to everyone who received an award 👏

💪UK Armed Forces Boxing Association development champs finals💪

United Kingdom Armed Forces Boxing Association Development Championships Finals Night showcases Armed Forces talent at RAF Brize Norton🏆

The UK Armed Forces Boxing Association Development Championships Finals Night took place at RAF Brize Norton, bringing together some of the most promising boxing talent from across the Armed Forces🏆

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🎖Congratulating Air Mobility Force personnel 🎖

Commander Air Wing, Group Captain Stu Patton, had the privilege of presenting prestigious honours and awards to outstanding personnel in recognition of their dedication, excellence and service today!

Group Captain Stu Patton said:

“It was a privilege to attend my first Honours and Awards ceremony as Commander Air Wing. Our people are exceptional and I am very grateful for the opportunity to join them and to recognise their contribution to RAF Brize Norton, Air Mobility and Defence. At a time of heavy operational demand, and with our people dispersed in support of our runway upgrade, I am immensely proud to celebrate their accomplishments and to thank them, their families and their colleagues for all that they do.”

Well done to everyone who received an award 👏 🏆

🏌️RAF Brize Norton golfers battle it out for Station honours.🏌️

Bragging rights, silverware and the title of Station Champion were all on the line as Royal Air Force Brize Norton’s golfers headed to the superb Cumberwell Park Golf Club for the annual Station Gross and Nett Championships. With a strong field and a course in excellent condition, there was little room for error, and the competition at the top was tight.

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On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, the United Kingdom🇬🇧 remembers the near 3,000 people who lost their lives on that terrible day, including 67 British citizens.

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CAW final conversation - by Anita Jack.

Every journey starts with a take-off, but it's the people you travel with that make the flight memorable.

#FridayFeeling #brizcast

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Remembering five airmen who lost their lives near Black Bourton.

This week marks the 82nd anniversary of the loss of Royal Air Force Albemarle V1782, which crashed near the Oxfordshire village of Black Bourton on 27 August 1944, killing all five members of its crew.

The Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle, operated by No. 297 Squadron from RAF Brize Norton, was returning to base following an operational mission when tragedy struck. During the attempted landing, the aircraft overshot the runway and crashed in a field at Mill Farm, near Black Bourton. The aircraft was destroyed and all five airmen on board were killed.

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Chief Technician Robert James Thatcher

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Chief Technician Robert James Thatcher ‘Thatch’, who sadly passed away on 12 August 2026, following a short battle with cancer.

Rob served the Royal Air Force with distinction for 24 years, dedicating his career to supporting air operations and mentoring those around him. His service included seven years with XV(Reserve) Squadron at RAF Lossiemouth, six years with the Red Arrows, and eight years as a Ground Engineer with No. LXX Squadron (Atlas (A400M)). Throughout his career, he earned the respect of colleagues across the RAF for his professionalism, expertise, and unwavering commitment to duty.

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🤝Station Honours and Awards Ceremony🤝

Recently, awards🏆were presented by Commander Air Wing, Group Captain McIntyre, in recognition of outstanding achievement, dedication, and commitment to duty. 👏

Thank you to everyone whose professionalism, hard work, and dedication continue to contribute to the success of the Air Mobility Force and RAF Brize Norton.🙌

RAF Brize Norton airfield - Speed and efficiency at work!

With responsibility for the Royal Air Force Brize Norton runway formally handed over to the project delivery team in late July, work has progressed rapidly in the last three weeks across the Airfield.

The speed and efficiency at which work has been undertaken has been incredibly impressive to watch, with around 500 personnel and a myriad of different pieces of machinery working in tandem under the relentless August sunshine.

As of 16th August some 80% of the 3-Kilometre-long runway has had its ‘plane out’ completed with various other enabling works having taken place. The work up to this point has also seen some 42,250 meters cubed of material ‘broken out’, with much of it to be repurposed into the relaying of the runway in the coming weeks. For context the volume of material dug out so far would fill 16 Olympic Swimming Pools!

The project is being meticulously planned and scheduled with close liaison between Air Infra, The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, the delivery teams, and RAF Brize Norton. We’re sure you’ll agree the imagery makes for a very different perspective of the airfield!

🤝Station Honours and Awards Ceremony🤝

At the recent Station Honours and Awards Ceremony🎖️🥇🏅, Commander Air Wing, Group Captain McIntyre, had the privilege of recognising personnel for their achievements, dedication and commitment to duty. 👏

Congratulations to all those who received awards.🙌

🚀 Innovation in Action at RAF Brize Norton.

The RAF Brize Norton ASTRA Team recently welcomed colleagues from the Logistics and Support Innovation, Research & Experimentation Team for a productive two-day visit focused on exploring the technologies and ideas helping to shape the future of Defence.

The visit provided an excellent opportunity to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships and discuss how innovation could address real-world challenges across Defence. Topics included AI-enabled vehicle maintenance reporting, advanced manufacturing techniques, Light Fidelity technology for use in explosive environments, and cyber security innovation.

A highlight of the visit was a demonstration by Tactical Medical Wing, which showcased the Critical Care Air Support Team capability aboard a Royal Air Force Globemaster (C-17) aircraft. Attendees saw how the aircraft could be rapidly transformed into an airborne hospital, enabling critically ill or injured patients to be monitored, treated and cared for whilst in flight.

The ASTRA Team also shared its vision for the forthcoming Brize Norton ASTRA Hub, a dedicated innovation and creativity space designed to help personnel develop new skills, experiment with emerging technologies and bring ideas to life.

The ASTRA Hub will offer opportunities to learn and collaborate in areas including:

✅ 3D Printing.
✅ Laser Etching and Engraving.
✅ Coding and Digital Skills.
✅ Virtual Reality.
✅ Drone Racing and STEM Activities.

The visit demonstrated the value of collaboration between innovators, specialists and Defence experts in developing practical solutions, driving continuous improvement and delivering future capability.

A huge thank you to the Logistics and Support Innovation, Research and Experimentation Team and Tactical Medical Wing for their support and expertise. We look forward to building on these partnerships and continuing to drive innovation across Defence.

✈️The recent handover of command for the RAF Air Mobility Force✈️

Friday 7 Aug marked the Royal Air Force Air Mobility Force handover of command from Air Commodore Dan James to Air Commodore Nick Worrall.🤝

Air Commodore James was the second longest serving Air Mobility Force Commander and, as a previous RAF Brize Norton Station Commander, leaves after committing 20 of his 30 years of service to the Air Mobility Force and RAF Brize Norton. The Force and RAF Brize Norton wish him all the best for the future.

Well wishes are also extended Air Commodore Nick Worrall as he takes command.

This afternoon, one of our Atlas C Mk.1 (A400M) aircraft is expected to be operating in the vicinity of Norwich, whilst engaged in essential routine training.

#airmobilityforce #RAFAtlas #Atlas #AtlasA400M #A400MAtlas #A400M

🛻4624 Movements Sqn Supports Critical Relocation🚚
Due to the temporary closure of the runway at RAF Brize Norton for maintenance work (Operation Mace Vector), 30 Reservists from No. 4624 (County of Oxford) Movements Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, played a vital role in supporting the relocation of Air Mobility Air Wing squadrons and 1 Air Mobility Wing Movements operations from RAF Brize Norton to MOD Boscombe Down.

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