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	RAF Falcons Team - Home
		The RAF Falcons are based at RAF Brize Norton as part of the No1 Parachute Training School.
		The RAF Falcons are primarily supported by the C130 Hercules aircraft and crews from RAF Lyneham.
		It is an honour to command the 2007 RAF Falcons and, along with the rest of the Team, I look forward to meeting you at one of our display venues this year.
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	RAF Akrotiri - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		RAF Akrotiri is one of the few full-scale Royal Air Force stations left outside the United Kingdom.
		Akrotiri was first constructed in the mid-1950s to relieve pressure on the main RAF base on the island, RAF Nicosia.
		Akrotiri is also the winter training grounds of the RAF display team, the Red Arrows, practicing their spectacular manouevres ready for the next season's air shows.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/RAF_Akrotiri (1097 words)

	Akrotiri and Dhekelia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Akrotiri and Dhekelia are two areas on the island of Cyprus that comprise the Sovereign Base Areas Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom.
		Akrotiri is located in the south of the island, near the city of Limassol (or Lemesos).
		Akrotiri is surrounded by territory controlled by the Republic of Cyprus, but Dhekelia also borders on the United Nations (UN) buffer zone and the Turkish-occupied part of the island.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Akrotiri (1217 words)

	RAF Akrotiri: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Akrotiri was first constructed in the mid-1950s to relieve pressure on the main RAF base on the island, EHandler: no quick summary.
		Significant RAF units from Bomber Command were deployed to RAF Luqa in Malta[Follow this hyperlink for a summary of this subject], EHandler: no quick summary.
		Strike command is the successor organisation in the royal air force to raf bomber command, raf fighter command and raf coastal command of wwii fame....
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ra/raf_akrotiri2.htm (2047 words)

	Armed Forces - r3a10 - RAF Strike Command - Overseas Bases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The RAF use the airfield at Akrotiri as a staging post for transport aircraft, and as a temporary operating base for aircraft carrying out Armament Practice Camps.
		RAF Akrotiri is the permanent base of 84 Squadron who perform Search and Rescue duties as well as a support role for the UN peacekeeping forces on the island.
		In addition, a detachment of the RAF Regiment is stationed at RAF Akrotiri to assist with airfield defence.
	www.armedforces.co.uk /raf/listings/l0052.html (377 words)

	Helicopter Database
		RAF Akrotiri is the RAF's largest airfield - some 18 square miles - and is home to a mix of Army, RAF, RN and civilian personnel, which was first opened in 1956.
		The RAF use the airfield as a staging post for transport aircraft, and as a temporary operating base for aircraft carrying out Armament Practice Camps.
		Permanently based at Akrotiri is 84 Squadron with Griffin HAR.2, who perform Search and Rescue duties as well as a support role for the UN peacekeeping forces on the island.
	www.helis.com /database?menu=2&tpais=CY&tbase=7 (143 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The RAF Bomber Command ended World War II with a policy of using heavy four-piston-engined bombers for massed raids, and remained committed to this policy in the immediate postwar period, adopting the Avro Lincoln, an updated version of the WW2 Lancaster, as their standard bomber.
		From May 31, 1942 RAF Bomber Command was able to mount large-scale night raids involving up to 1000 aircraft, many of which were the new heavy four-engined bombers.
		RAF Air Staff documents state that it was their intention to use RAF bomber command to "destroy communications" to hinder the eastward deployment of German troops, and to hamper evacuation, not to kill the evacuees.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/R/RAF-Bomber-Command.htm (1223 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Royal Air Force
		The RAF was founded in April 1, 1918 by the amalgamation of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service.
		The primary role of the RAF in the Cold War years was the defence of Europe against potential attack by the Soviet Union.
		RAF squadrons are somewhat analogous to the regiments of the British army, in that they have histories and traditions going back to their formation, regardless of where they are currently based, which aircraft they are operating, etc. They can be awarded standards and battle honours for meritorious service.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Royal_Air_Force (3785 words)

	No 3 FORCE PROTECTION WING HEADQUARTERS - RAF Marham - 3 RAF FP WG HQ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		During the Greco-Turkish communal fighting between 1963/64, 3 Wing assumed a major role in peacekeeping and coordinated the reinforcements and defence of RAF assets in Cyprus during the Turkish invasion of 1974.
		On 24 January 1975, the Wing was released from the LLAD of RAF Akrotiri and the HQ was re-deployed to RAF Catterick on 1 February 1975.
		In 1988, personnel from Nos 51 and 58 Squadrons RAF Regiment as well as personnel from HQ 3 Wing deployed in relief of the first wave of personnel that were sent to the Lockerbie disaster.
	www.rafmarham.co.uk /organisation/tac_sto/tac_sto.htm (2092 words)

	RAF Akrotiri Flamingo Magazine 1968 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Akrotiri being the largest station in the Royal Air Force, is thus unique in its fund and variety of service tasks, clubs and sports activities, talents, social events and personalities.
		Akrotiri provides the ideal setting, because it is so clearly surrounded by the sea and salt lake.
		However, as the only Youth Worker of Akrotiri and having seen two Summers here I am appalled at the inability of parents and adults generally to discipline net only their own children, but also themselves in the presence of children and young people.
	www.rafakrotiri.co.uk /flamingo/flamingo1968.html (5377 words)

	TPMH
		The early days were not easy, with much of RAF Akrotiri, including the airfield itself still under construction, the lack of proper roads and heavy rain reduced the area to a mud bath and staff wore gumboots almost continually.
		Being a former Matron of TPMH, and remembered for her kind donation of a stained glass window, depicting the hospital crest, in the entrance to the Officer's Mess, RAF Akrotiri, Gp Capt Reid was destined for a place in the TPMH annals.
		Staff, and residents of RAF Akrotiri, thoroughly enjoyed what proved to be a memorable day at TPMH, the highlight being a fly past by a Griffin helicopter of 84 Squadron.
	www.pmrafns.org /TPMH.htm (4866 words)

	Cyprus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		For all RAF musicians, Cyprus will remain one of the popular destinations for a foreign visit, when our bands undertake some of the more traditional overseas tours.
		Royal Air Force Akrotiri in Cyprus is uniquely situated in a location that offers not only a highly desirable setting for military duties, but also a combination of recreational facilities enabling extensive development of skills and experiences with an array of outdoor sports that would be the envy of many holiday resorts.
		With the rotation of RAF bands and musicians allocated to support these annual events, personnel may well find themselves undertaking a brief two-week overseas tour in Cyprus every 3rd or 4th year.
	www.rafmusic.co.uk /cyprus.htm (590 words)

	Sam's Motors Showroom Limassol Cyprus
		My showroom is north of RAF Akrotiri, south of Orphanides' Supermarket, east of Episkopi Garrison and west of the City Centre.
		I welcome enquiries about new, duty-free Honda cars and motorbikes and duty-paid used cars from people living at the RAF station at Akrotiri and British Army garrison at Episkopi near Limassol, as well as those living in or near the city.
		Sam's Motors Cyprus is near RAF Akrotiri and Episkopi Garrison, and very near Orphanides Supermarket and the City Centre.
	www.samsmotors.com /navigate.pl?section=contact&subs=limmap.html (365 words)

	RAF Career
		I arrived at RAF Binbrook in June of 1979 having just been posted here from a 3 year tour of RAF Laarbruch in Germany, an exciting tour where I worked on Jaguar and Buccaneer and occasionally Hunter aircraft, mainly involved with scheduled servicing work.
		My final career move was to RAF Swanton Morley the home of the paperwork and schedule writing world, not one of the better jobs in my 22 years.
		Of course RAF Binbrook was closed as an RAF base some years after and with it an end to the Lightning Aircraft's service with the Royal Air Force.
	www.davidwevans.co.uk /html/raf_career.html (905 words)

	361 Sqn ATC - News Archive
		RAF Akrotiri is one of the largest bases in the RAF, and Adam and Amy will have the opportunity to see operations at the station from close quarters as well as participating in a wide range of other activities.
		As RAF Akrotiri is also used by the RAF Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, every year for their display work up, they may get the opportunity of a daily air display from the "
		RAF Halton is one of the Royal Air Force's most historic stations having first been used by the Royal Flying Corps in 1913, and is built on land that was once one of the estates owned by Alfred Rothschild, of the famous banking family.
	website.lineone.net /~george.reywer/news_archive.htm (838 words)

	AKROTIRI WATER SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS - AN EXPERTS VIEW
		Akrotiri Water Ski Club staged its 34th All Island Water-ski Championships during the August Bank Holiday weekend with over 30 competitors from all parts of Cyprus.
		Akrotiri is a paradise for the young and young at heart.
		The man with a mission is Ross Chapman, a talented surfer, wakeboarder, windsurfer, sailor, and private pilot, who is currently serving with the Joint Movements Squadron at RAF Akrotiri.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /maharris5/RAFActive/Archive/e19cyprus.html (2690 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		I joined the RAF on 11 August 1970 having passed through all the preliminaries at the RAF Careers Office, Shell House, in the centre of Bristol.
		I did my basic training at RAF Swinderby in Lincolnshire and then went on to the RAF Police School, which was then located at RAF Debden, Near Saffron Waldon in Essex.
		RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire was an interesting posting but after only 18 months another move followed, this time to RAF Abingdon in Oxfordshire.
	website.lineone.net /~pmchubb/index-page6.html (442 words)

	Major Units Cup (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The game, blighted by a strong wind which swirled round the Akrotiri Station pitch for the entire encounter, was devoid of the flowing football that many had expected, and a large crowd witnessed only 2 clear-cut chances, one of which produced the game’s only goal.
		Akrotiri’s next attack produced the defining moment in the game as Marcus Holden jinked his way into the penalty area and was brought down by a clumsy challenge by Cpl Mitch Mitchell.
		Akrotiri now piled forward trying to rescue their Cup campaign, leaving them vulnerable on the counter attack; keeper Craig Taylor affording them a slim hope of recovery with 3 quality stops from Curran, Robertson and Harvey.
	www.army.mod.uk /armyfa/formation_divisional_fas/cyprus/major_units_cup.htm (2289 words)

	Vulcans in Camera - Avro Vulcan B2 XL391 at Waddington.
		Avro Vulcan B2 XL391 of IX Squadron at RAF Waddington circa 1976.
		The Wing with 391 transferred to RAF Akrotiri in early 1969.
		391 returned with IX Squadron from RAF Akrotiri in July 1975 and though the IX Squadron badge and City of Lincoln crest have been applied, the aircraft is finished in gloss finish but with red/blue national markings - an interim scheme applied to some Akrotiri Wing aircraft.
	www.avrovulcan.org.uk /unknown/391IX.htm (89 words)

	Fire: Akrotiri's unique firefighting team: US Air Force firefighters recently joined RAF and Defence Fire Service ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Akrotiri's unique firefighting team: US Air Force firefighters recently joined RAF and Defence Fire Service firefighters to provide fire cover at the military installation in Cyprus as the war in Iraq and strike action at home meant fire services were stretched to the limit - Military Firefighting
		With flying activity at RAF Akrotiri probably at an all time high thanks to the war in Iraq, the station's Fire Section has expanded its complement of firefighters to provide a team Station Fire Officer Warrant Officer Phil Lawrence believes is unique.
		The increased activity at the base means they have stayed on, serving alongside RAF firefighters from a variety Of UK stations and with the continuing strike threat, meant an offer from the United States Air Force to provide extra support was gratefully accepted.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0KZE/is_1176_96/ai_104729815 (466 words)

	Articles - Royal Air Force (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The RAF is the oldest independent air force in the world, formed on April 1, 1918.
		The RAF has taken a significant role in British military history since then, playing a large part in World War II, and more recently in conflicts such as the recent war in Iraq.
		It is used by the RAF Pipes Band and may be worn by Officers serving at Scottish units with their No.5 HD Mess Dress.
	www.1-ace.com /articles/Royal_Air_Force (463 words)

	British units serving in Cyprus 1955 - 1959 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Squadron moved to Akrotiri from Habbaniyah in April 1956 with Venom FB4's and its aircraft participated in the first strike on Egypt in November 56.The Squadron re-equipped with Canberra BI6's in February 57 and four of the remaining Venoms were ferried to Aden to serve on 8 Squadron.
		The Squadron was based at RAF Akrotiri and the commanding officer was Squadron leader'Paddy' Northmore.
		RAF Pergamos was a new camp with proper living accomodation, not tented as back at Ay Nic.
	www.britains-smallwars.com /cyprus/cyprusunits.html (6436 words)

	Christopher John Sharples -- Fleetwood and Dougherty 329 (7476): 1242 Data Supplement - Longer version -- BMJ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Christopher Sharples was an exceptional RAF medical officer whose keen mind, strong resolve, and determination to succeed set him apart as an outstanding and natural leader of the RAF Medical Services during a time of considerable change for the Armed Forces Medical Services.
		He was never afraid to represent the RAF Medical Services at the highest level and, in doing so, to impart sound words of wisdom to senior members of the medical, military, and political communities.
		His RAF career spanned a total of 39 years, during which time he rose from the rank of pilot officer to air vice marshal.
	bmj.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/329/7476/1242-g/DC1 (798 words)

	Akrotiri and Dhekelia Sovereign Base Areas - British Overseas Territories
		Akrotiri is surrounded by the territory controlled by the Republic of Cyprus, but Dhekelia also borders on the UN buffer zone and the territory controlled by the Turkish occupied part of the island.
		The most important wetland on the island of Cyprus, Akrotiri salt lake, lies within the WSBA and is proposed as a Ramsar wetland site of international importance.
		The British Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia comprise those parts of Cyprus which stayed under British jurisdiction and remained British sovereign territory when the 1960 Treaty of Establishment created the independent Republic of Cyprus.
	www.britlink.org /cyprus.htm (861 words)

	British Military Aviation in 1974
		The RAF College of Air Warfare is amalgamated with the RAF College, Cranwell, to become the RAF College's Department of Air Warfare.
		Although the British Sovereign Base Areas were not directly threatened by the conflict between Greek and Turkish troops, between 21 and 30 July 10, 132 dependants and tourists were evacuated from Akrotiri to RAF Lyneham and RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom.
		No.15 Squadron, RAF Regiment, is despatched to RAF Akrotiri to bolster the ground defence of Royal Air Force installations on Cyprus following the Turkish invasion, working in conjunction with British Army units on the island.
	www.rafmuseum.org.uk /milestones-of-flight/british_military/1974.html (560 words)

	Britain Kept Secret Nuclear Weapons In Singapore And Cyprus
		Tactical nuclear weapons were deployed at RAF Akrotiri in southern Cyprus as early as 1960.
		Deployment to the Mediterranean island was seen by military planners as an inexpensive contribution to the region in the event of nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the western allies.
		By 1960 the RAF was involved in nuclear planning for the region, drawing up targets and making plans to move 48 Red Beards to Tengah, an RAF base in Singapore, two years later.
	www.rense.com /general6/secn.htm (678 words)

	Akrotiri and Dhekelia - All About All (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Akrotiri is also the location of Minoan ruins on the Greek island of Santorini.
		Akrotiri (Greek: Ακρωτήρι; along with Episkopi Garrison, is part of an area known as the Western Sovereign Base Area or WSBA) and Dhekelia (Greek: Δεκέλεια; along with Ayios Nikolaos is part of the Eastern Sovereign Base Area or ESBA) are UK Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) in Cyprus, a former British Crown Colony.
		Akrotiri is surrounded by the territory controlled by the Republic of Cyprus, but Dhekelia also borders on the United Nations (UN) buffer zone and the territory controlled by the Turkish occupied part of the island.
	www.answers-zone.com /article/Akrotiri_and_Dhekelia (728 words)

	194(F)Squadron
		The squadron was assigned to an area 2 or 3 miles outside the main RAF base at Akrotiri.
		Reports evidently from the Snowdrops indicated that someone had driven a 3 Tonner through the NAAFI wall, the COs office had been burnt down and several other huts were on fire and the squadron was on the rampage, evidently looking for NCOs a particular sergeant they had scores to settle with.
		Cmdr.and escort at the gate of RAF Akrotiri and told them they were not required as the incident had been dealt with, and they were to return to Nicosia.
	www.rafregiment.freeservers.com /page52.html (1381 words)

	Life overseas - Life on base – RAF Careers
		You could be posted for two to three years on a permanent overseas base, like RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
		You may get the opportunity to go on detachment – being sent abroad for a short period to use your skills to help with specific, temporary projects.
		In RAF Akrotiri, there’s a vast range of leisure activities and clubs on base including a cinema, a beach bar and ten-pin bowling.
	www.raf.mod.uk /careers/lifeintheraf/lifeoverseas.cfm (636 words)

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