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Fortune is Extremely Fortunate

"While flying the Chinook I heard a small burst of gunfire and my head rocked back. When I opened my eyes I could see pieces of broken helmet visor and splattered blood, which confused me at first". Flt Lt Ian Fortune describing the moment a Taliban round ricocheted around inside his helmet while picking up casualties in southern Nad 'Ali, Afghanistan

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Times Running Out to Comment on the Coalition's Programme for Government

Our story 'Government Pledges to Service Personnel' (20 May 10) outlined the Coalition Government's programme for the next five years. If you have any comments on the programme you have until the evening of 10 June to make them. The Government would like to hear your views and makes the assurance that Departments will heed the comments and respond

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The Team will be at Valley and Shawbury Next - You are Invited

The RAF Families Federation team will be at Valley on Tue 15 and Wed 16 Jun and at Shawbury on Thu 18 and Fri 19 Jun 10. If you are available, do come and join us for one or more of the workshops. We are asking some difficult and controversial questions and would really like to know your views. Those in uniform, spouses, partners - all members of the family are welcome. All answers are collected using electronic keypads and all answers are anonymous. We ask how you would define 'Family' for RAF purposes? We also have workshops on Childcare, Pay, the effect of Deployments, Future Housing Aspirations and how Employment and Training Opportunities could be improved for Family Members. The RAF Families Federation has the ear of senior RAF staff and ministers so help us shape future policy in a way you would choose. We can't do it without you

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Marc Heal Receives the Distinguished Flying Cross

Flight Lieutenant Marc Heal a Chinook pilot from Odiham has been presented with the Distinguished Flying Cross by The Queen, for his 'superior flying skills in Afghanistan, his inspirational command of his crew and calmness under fire setting an outstanding example of gallantry, professionalism and courage that undoubtedly saved lives

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Watch Again: 'Fighting the Red Baron'

On Friday evening (4th Jun) 'Fighting the Red Baron' was shown on Channel 4. Two ex-RAF pilots, Andy Offer and Mark Cutmore, were faced with the same challenges as WWI pilots. They said it was 'an exhilarating and surprising experience'. A more than worthwhile watch. If you missed it there is an opportunity to view again

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Consider, before slashing Defence by 25% warns Professor

It has been muted that the three services will be cut by 25% over the next ten years if the coalition government takes the hard line on public spending it plans. Professor Malcolm Chalmers, from the Royal United Services Institute, however warns that such deep cuts would be a mistake and advocates a more balanced and sustainable path

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