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	The Royal Air Force - Stations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		RAF Brampton Wyton Henlow is the result of a number of merges: Brampton with Wyton in the mid-1990s, followed by the addition of Henlow on 1 Apr 01.
		RAF Henlow has been a ground-training base specialising in electronics since the end of the Second World War and was for many years synonymous with the RAF Signals Engineering Establishment (RAFSEE).
		RAF Digby, originally called RAF Scopwick, was established on 28 March 1918.
	www.raf.mod.uk /stations/gen_base.html (2093 words)

	The Royal Air Force - News, Events and Current Operations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		RAF Wittering will be unique among front line stations as its role expands to become the new home for the RAF's expeditionary logistics from this week.
		The RAF's specialist logistics contribution to supporting expeditionary operations is 85 (Expeditionary Logistics) Wing (85(EL) Wg) — and home for 400-plus personnel transferred today from their old location at RAF Stafford, which closes this week, to their new Cambridgeshire Base.
		RAF Wittering remains a front line station, the only change being it passes from 1 Gp to Logistics and the next Stn Cdr will be the first not to be a Harrier pilot.
	www.raf.mod.uk /news/news_0603_23.html (1114 words)

	RAF Wittering - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		RAF Wittering is a Royal Air Force station near Stamford, Lincolnshire.
		Although Stamford is the nearest town, the runways of RAF Wittering cross the boundary between Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
		This role will continue with the move of several support units such as 2 MT Squadron, the Mobile Catering Support Unit (MCSU) and 5001 Squadron to Wittering from 16 MU RAF Stafford and elsewhere.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/RAF_Wittering (177 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Stafford is at the fringe of the commuter belt to the West Midlands Conurbation, however out commuting is balanced by significant numbers of persons entering the town for work.
		Stafford has a number of employment opportunity sites, which are generally concentrated towards the north and east of the town.
		Stafford Town Centre is experiencing a decline in the number of independent traders, with an increase in interest shown by multi nationals either wanting to move to or expand into the area.
	www.advantagewm.co.uk /downloads/stafford-part-b.doc (3700 words)

	RAF Leuchars - Mountain Rescue Team
		The Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) based at RAF Leuchars is one of five MRTs, all of which are located in the UK.
		Although established to go the aid of pilots and passengers of aircraft that have crashed or force-landed in the upland regions of the UK, most callouts are for injured or missing climbers and walkers.
		RAF Leuchars' MRT's 'area of responsibility' lies between the English / Scottish border and a line drawn between Aberdeen and Oban, however they are often required to operate and train outside this theoretical boundary.
	www.leuchars.raf.mod.uk /lodgmrt.htm (439 words)

	Armed Forces - Royal Air Force - r5a1 - RAF Logistics - Equipment Support (AIR) DLO - Materiel Supply - DCSA - Defence ...
		The RAF’s logistics hub has moved from RAF Wyton and was established at RAF Wittering in April 2006.
		RAF Stafford is due for closure in December 2007.
		RAF personnel are seconded to the DPA for the duration of their appointments — usually two to three years.
	www.armedforces.co.uk /raf/listings/l0019.html (1275 words)

	Ministry of Defence
		The Ministry of Defence is to mothball RAF St Mawgan in April 2007 with the loss of 215 jobs, prompting concern over the future of Cornwall's main airport at Newquay.
		The Ministry of Defence is to sell the RAF Kemble airfield in Gloucestershire to a consortium of local companies for £7m, which is expected to lead to the creation of 200 jobs as more companies are attracted to buildings on the site.
		The Ministry of Defence is to downgrade RAF Buchan in Aberdeenshire with the loss of almost 350 jobs, in order to move the air surveillance operation to RAF Neatishead in Norfolk.
	www.ukbusinesspark.co.uk /mie98622.htm (2227 words)

	Mid-Staffs General Hospitals (News Item) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		RAF Stafford Wing Commander Shaun Tyrer will be presenting a cheque for £1,500 to the maternity ward at Staffordshire General Hospital on Friday April 29, following a year-long series of fundraising events by RAF personnel.
		The money comes from the station’s charity fund for last year, and the grand total of £1,509.81 was raised by dozens of events involving staff from across the base.
		The ward was chosen as the beneficiary of the fund after being nominated by airwoman Tash Garnett-Smith, of the Mechanical Transport Squadron at RAF Stafford, who gave birth at Staffordshire General Hospital and wanted to say thanks by giving something back to the unit.
	www.midstaffs.nhs.uk /news/newsitem.asp?id=181 (234 words)

	Next Steps Report 1997 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Achievement fell slightly short of the target at 97.5%, due to a shortfall in spares provisioning, and skills dilution caused by the drawdown in RAF personnel numbers; factors which are outside the control of the Agency.
		To continue the comprehensive rationalisation of functions within the Agency by achieving the closure of RAF Carlisle and RAF Quedgeley by 31 March 1997: achieved.
		To implement the delegation of specified civilian personnel management functions to RAF St. Athan, RAF Sealand and RAF Stafford by 31 March 1998.
	www.archive.official-documents.co.uk /document/cm38/3889/mod119.htm (482 words)

	Conference North
		Carry on this road for about a mile and follow it around to the left at the bottom of the railway bridge.
		From Uttoxeter, head for Stafford on the A518.
		Follow this road (Beaconside) for just over a mile and take a left turn at the second set of traffic lights (the first set being at the main entrance to RAF Stafford).
	www.freewebs.com /leeburton/stafford.htm (292 words)

	Search & Rescue Information
		Guard frequencies are used when an area is to be set up around the danger area to notify anyone in the vicinity.
		SMG is adopted by training flights from RAF St Mawgan.
		VLL is used by RAF Valley training flights.
	web.ukonline.co.uk /bigyun2000/mil/SAR.html (153 words)

	Directions to the Stafford campus
		Travelling from the M6 Leave the M6 motorway at Junction 14 (Stafford North).
		Carry straight on through the first roundabout onto the A513 Beaconside and pass the main entrance to RAF Stafford on your left.
		Stafford railway station is in the town centre, about a mile and a half from the campus.
	www.staffs.ac.uk /maps/stafford_directions/index.php (207 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		A new Skills for Life project at RAF Stafford has brought success for everyone who took part.
		The Stafford base was one of three chosen by RAF Strike Command chiefs in High Wycombe to test a training programme which in this area was delivered by Stafford College.
		John Duggan of Stafford College explained that lecturers went onto the base over a ten-week period to provide maths tuition for twelve learners.
	www.staffordcoll.ac.uk /DisplayNewsItem.aspx?id=355&added=true (203 words)

	BBC -Staffordshire News - Iraq Timeline
		The ever-growing network of people in the Stafford area opposed to war on Iraq has this week been filled with a mixture of grief, anger, and frustration, as well as shame at the involvement of Britain in American plans.
		Staffordians with Iraq forces It's been confirmed that the RAF Stafford personnel out in the Middle East are from the joint helicopter force 16th Air Assault Brigade, logistics wing RAF Stafford.
		On move in the desert RAF Stafford forces were today delivering vital supplies to British army and air teams as air strikes started against Saddam Hussein.
	www.bbc.co.uk /stoke/news/2003/iraq_timeline.shtml (2812 words)

	Welcome to voices uk - voices library
		Following a vigil in Stafford Market 120 anti war protestors, including a 20 strong samba band marched to RAF Stafford, host to the Tactical Support Wing, an integral part of deployments being made by the RAF, navy and army in the Gulf.
		RAF Cottesmore - "Oppose this war, stop the next one" Wilton, land forces HQ- "British blood on Blair's hands" 9 actions at bases aroud the country.
		Cyclists took part in a 12 mile cycle ride to RAF Brawdy to hand in a petition against the war at the base.
	www.viwuk.freeserve.co.uk /library/PR060403.html (2211 words)

	British Armed Forces & National Service
		As far as I remember nearly the whole course was posted to No 16 MU RAF Stafford, in the Midlands not far from where I used to live.
		Perhaps this indicates what a big RAF Station Stafford was, because as far as I remember all the coach passengers were RAF types returning from weekend leave, in fact coaches from all over used to travel to Stafford on a Sunday night returning airmen back to camp.
		Whilst in the RAF, apart from the fact that I never went to a “proper” station, I think my biggest regret is not buying a motorcycle, whenever going through the town of Stafford, either on my way to Burton or Devon, I would pass this motorcycle shop.
	www.britisharmedforces.org /ns/nat_off_new.htm (6419 words)

	Royal Air Force Archives - Forces Friends Reunited at Lost Comms July 2003
		His name is Brian Lee-Cooper and he was a Flight Lieutenant in the RAF stationed at RAF Brampton Cambs.
		I spent the first 10 years of my life as an RAF child and would love to try and connect with anyone who remembers us.
		His name is Steven James Hambridge and he was a pilot at the RAF base in Upper Heyford.
	freespace.virgin.net /forces.friends/rarc/rjul.html (1024 words)

	Feb 03
		There were 4 coaches from the Potteries, 4 covering the Stafford area, and 2 from Keele University.
		The largest demo Stafford has seen for years took place on March 1st as at least 200 people marched from Market Square to RAF Stafford.
		Sat March 1st - March to protest at the role of RAF Stafford in supplying the RAF for an attack on Iraq.
	actionnet-northstaffs.co.uk /feb03.html (847 words)

	Reclaim the Bases
		(Stafford, Staffordshire) Vigil (12:00 - 13:00 Stafford Market) followed by march and close the base (Including NVDA work shop) Stafford Peace Council Phone : +44 845 3303877 / +44 7960 030038 (Alsion Crane) The Tactical Supply Wing is at RAF Stafford.
		Molesworth is one of the few receivers of live images from spy planes, and also process all the information that comes into Menwith Hill - it is a vital part of Menwith and therefore the spying and targetting for this war.
		TBA Sunday 6th of April (afternoon) Leicester CND email zinazelter@yahoo.co.uk or phone +44 116 220 3944 RAF Cottesmore is a key component of Joint Force Harrier, and is currently home to three squadrons of Harrier GR7 aircraft.
	www.wri-irg.org /news/2003/reclaim3.htm (1482 words)

	Secretary of State for Defence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Achievement came close at 96.5% despite difficulties including a shortfall of spares provisioning, skills dilution caused by the drawdown in RAF personnel numbers, and considerable difficulties in civilian recruitment in some areas.
		To implement the delegation of specified civilian personnel management functions to RAF St.Athan, RAF Sealand and RAF Stafford by 31 March 1998: achieved.
		To continue the certification of Units within the Agency to the ISO 9000 standard by: achieving second or third party ISO 9002 re-certification of the RAF Armament Support Unit by 1 November 1997; and achieving third party ISO 9001 certification for RAF Stafford by 27 July 1997: achieved.
	www.archive.official-documents.co.uk /document/cm42/4273/mod37.htm (467 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Devonport is the base port of the largest ship in the Royal Navy, [many of which have been deployed to the Gulf].
		RAF Stafford (Stafford, Staffordshire) Vigil (12:00 - 13:00 Stafford Market) followed by march & close the base Saturday April 5th (Including NVDA work shop) Stafford Peace Council Phone : 0845 3303877 / 07960 030038 (Alsion Crane) The Tactical Supply Wing is at RAF Stafford.
		It is also home to the Fleet Headquarters, which joins together all the areas previously covered by the headquarters of the Surface Flottila, the Royal Marines, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Naval Aviation.
	www.cambridgeclarion.org /reclaim.txt (579 words)

	[No title]
		wîw ^^JJJJ wJ0ø^^^^bî ^^bDirections to the Stafford campus Travelling from the M6 Leave the M6 motorway at Junction 14 (Stafford North).
		The main reception is opposite the Octagon building. Travelling from the East As an alternative to using the motorway, take the A518 to Stafford.
		The main reception is opposite the Octagon building. Travelling by rail Stafford railway station is in the town centre, about a mile and a half from the campus.
	www.staffs.ac.uk /institutes/access/docs/DirectionstoStaffordcampus.doc (236 words)

	Stop the War Demos London, Nottingham & RAF Menwith Hill, Stafford, Cottesmore 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Tactical Supply Wing is at RAF Stafford.
		It will be an integral part of the deployments being made by all 3 forces.
		Stafford is also the major Equipment Supply Depot, and provides transport assistance for unit moves, and the handling of large or abnormal loads.
	tash.dns2go.com /stopwar.htm (672 words)

	Leadership > Courses (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The courses are quite difficult to come by and successful applicants will have been on at least one UK camp, be L98 trained, have an RAF Swimming Proficeincy Certificate, be very enthusiastic and physically fit.
		The course that I was in attendance at was in the summer of 2000 at CTC Frimley Park, and without hesitation, it was a brilliant and thouroughly enjoyable experience.
		I believe that the course at CTC Frimley Park is very similar to the one at RAF Stafford, although the badges you get are different.
	www21.brinkster.com /carnforthatc/Leadership_Courses.htm (395 words)

	David Kidney- Labour MP for Stafford
		As in previous years, David is adding a number of days of “work experience” to his usual list of meetings and visits.
		It helps me to do my job better, representing Stafford constituency in Parliament, when I make it my business to know as much as possible about the constituency and everyone who lives, works and relaxes in it”.
		On Tuesday Stafford’s Labour MP David Kidney led a group of campaigners to present a 5,000 signature petition at 10, Downing Street calling for more support for mothers who breastfeed their babies.
	www.davidkidney.com (774 words)

	Stafford Borough Council - Section 6 - Principal Mayoral Engagements - 15 June to 12 July (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Stafford Borough Council - Section 6 - Principal Mayoral Engagements - 15 June to 12 July
		Stafford Lions Charter Anniversary - The Moat House, Acton Trussel
		This page is maintained by Eve Owen, was last updated on 23/07/2002 and will expire on 16/07/2012.
	www.staffordbc.gov.uk /static/page2087.htm (381 words)

	RAF Regiment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The (MSN) RAF Regiment Club for Serving and Ex RAF Regiment Gunners
		The Royal Air Force Regiment was formed on the 1st February 1942 as a corps within
		Since the formation of the RAF Regt many changes have taken place, from Regt Gunners
	communities.ninemsn.com /rafregiment/...&viewtype=1&sortstring= (291 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Staffordshire \| Union acts to save RAF Stafford
		Union representatives are putting pressure on the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to save 500 jobs at RAF Stafford.
		The Public and Commercial Services Union is organising a petition and will be lobbying MPs this month.
		The base's storage and distribution centre will close in 2007 after 450 uniformed staff are transferred to RAF Wittering in Cambridgeshire.
	news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/1/hi/england/staffordshire/4575728.stm (134 words)

	UK Indymedia - Stafford comes out against war saturday... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		a report on a peaceful, conciousness raising march on Stafford RAF.
		The county town of Stafford seems a quiet, archetypically post-Thatcherite middle england kind of place with its shopping center, quite large prison, markets and 'local' shops.
		Local peace activists deemed today ideal for organising a march through the town, leading with inexorable logic to RAF Stafford.
	www.indymedia.org.uk /en/2003/03/55618.html (811 words)

	RAF Mountain Rescue
		For more details login to the Member's Area and click on the Valley link
		This year’s reunion, and all future reunions, will be a joint affair comprising of all ex and present members of RAF Valley and RAF St.Athan MRTs.
		I feel that this is just and right considering the closure of Saints MRT in November of 2004.
	www.rafmountainrescue.com (488 words)

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