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	RAF WITTERING - Find Friends from RAF WITTERING at Forces Reunited
		Charles Bawdon was at RAF Wittering between 1947 and 1957.
		Thomas Dunn was at RAF Wittering between 1956 and 1958.
		Joseph Summerskill was at RAF Wittering between 1976 and 1987.
	www.forcesreunited.org.uk /namearchive/units/RAFNames/RAF-Wittering.html (5288 words)

	RAF Wittering - Helicopter Database
		Originally opened as an RFC training base in 1916 as Stamford airfield, it was renamed RAF Wittering in 1918 and by 1924 had become home to part of the Central Flying School, which had moved in from Upavon.
		In 1941, its western boundary was extended to take in the nearby RAF Collyweston and a much larger RAF Wittering emerged.
		Wittering is a large base and as well as giving Harrier crews and support teams plenty of different types of surface to practice on, it has also been used as a stores concentration area for northern England, where large scale overseas operations have required support.
	www.helis.com /database/go/uk_raf_wittering.php (227 words)

	RAF WITTERING VIEWING GUIDE
		RAF Wittering is actually two airfields that have merged together; unfortunately this and the A1 have made access for viewing rather difficult to say the least.
		While RAF Wittering is officially 'The Home of the Harrier', you'll see far more of them at RAF Cottesmore.
		The RAF Police are normally okay about photographing the Harrier, especially if you pre-empt their objections by saying you'll only photograph facing away from the gate, out towards the A1.
	www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk /spotting/wittering.html (1903 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: RAF Wittering
		RAF Wittering is a Royal Air Force station near Stamford, Lincolnshire.
		RAF Laarbruch is proud to have won its second Wilkinson Sword of Peace, which is awarded annually to the station that has done the most to promote the good name of the RAF in the field of humanitarian activities.
		RAF Lossiemouth was built during 1938 and 1939 and opened on Ma 1, 1939 with No 15 Flying Training School as the major unit.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/RAF-Wittering (635 words)

	Defence Internet \| About Defence \| DS&C OHS - NIGS RAF Wittering
		RAF Wittering was surveyed in September 1989 using a predictive (computer modelling) method to gauge the impact of aircraft movements at the station.
		Wittering was reviewed in 1994 and recommended a new survey be undertaken, which was conducted in September 1995, which showed that the contours defined in 1991 were still reflective of the current noise environment, and therefore there was no necessity for a new scheme to be implemented.
		In accordance with the policy, RAF Wittering was reviewed in 2003 and movements were found to have decreased, so the contours defined in 1991 remained valid, and a new survey was not required.
	www.mod.uk /DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/WhatWeDo/HealthandSafety/DSC/NoiseInsulationGrantScheme/DscOhsNigsRafWittering.htm (282 words)

	Defence Internet \| Defence News \| Wittering prepares to adapt once again (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		RAF Wittering remains a front line station and the home of the Harrier, since the Harrier Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) stays at Wittering, albeit commanded by Cottesmore.
		RAF Collyweston, located on the western end of the present airfield, was later added and absorbed into RAF Wittering in 1939.
		In the 50's RAF Wittering re-roled as a Bomber Command station and was part of the nation's nuclear deterrent until 1968.
	www.mod.uk /DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/EquipmentAndLogistics/WitteringPreparesToAdaptOnceAgain.htm (1143 words)

	AIR COMBAT POWER WEEK AT RAF WITTERING (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		At RAF Wittering on the 28th and 29th September 2005, the Royal Air Force demonstrated its roles and capabilities to 380 students, of mixed Service background and nationality, who are currently attending the Advanced Command and Staff Course (ACSC), at the UK Joint Services Command and Staff College (JSCSC) Shrivenham.
		The RAF's aim was to show its roles and air power capabilities - especially those relating to flexibility, mobility and expeditionary operations - to the very best effect.
		Air Combat Power Week presents the air component, and the RAF in particular, with the opportunity to dispel any myths, prejudices and preconceived views as to the efficacy, inherent flexibility and effectiveness of air power in the Joint and Combined environment.
	www.rafmarham.co.uk /relations/stories-2005/acpw-wittering/index.htm (681 words)

	HACAN ClearSkies: Dennis v. Ministry of Defence — RAF Wittering (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Catherine and Darby Dennis are delighted that the High Court says that they are not expected just to put up with the ‘fearsome’ noise of Harrier training from RAF Wittering that blights their lives and home at Walcot Hall, Near Stamford.
		Walcot is right in line with the runway at Wittering, and Harriers doing circuit training and landing approaches create what the court said “manifestly amounts to a nuisance”.
		Contrary to Government claims of a right to create a nuisance because it has gone on for a long time, or because it is in the public interest, MrJustice Buckley said that “selected individuals should not bear the cost of the public benefit”.
	www.hacan.org.uk /news/press_releases.php?id=47 (391 words)

	British Military Aviation in 1953 - Part 2
		The first atomic bombs for the Royal Air Force (RAF) are delivered to the Bomber Command Armament School at RAF Wittering.
		Subsequently, between 1952 and 1958 RAF squadrons operating modified English Electric Canberras were called upon to conduct extensive sampling sorties in support of the United Kingdom's atmospheric nuclear test programme.
		RAF Bomber Command squadrons based in the United Kingdom would continue to furnish detachments for operations in Kenya until July 1955.
	www.rafmuseum.org.uk /milestones-of-flight/british_military/1953_2.html (633 words)

	The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News
		Although Stamford is the nearest town, the runways of RAF Wittering cross the boundary between Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
		During the cold war RAF Wittering was a vital part of the strategic nuclear deterrent, with a runway long enough for the 'V' bombers (Avro Vulcan, Handley-Page Victor and Vickers Valiant).
		Elements of the Armament Support Unit (ASU) are also returning to RAF Wittering from RAF Marham in Norfolk and the Ministry of Defence Hospital Unit (MDHU) based in Peterborough, continues to be attached to and parented by the Station.
	www.the-dispatch.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=RAF_Wittering (294 words)

	Science Fair Projects - RAF Wittering
		The Central Flying School was at Wittering until 1935, when it became a fighter base.
		Although known as the 'Home of the Harrier', Wittering is currently home only to 20 Sqn, the Operational Conversion Unit for the Hawker Harrier.
		This role will continue with the move of several support units to Wittering from RAF Stafford and elsewhere.
	www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/RAF_Wittering (275 words)

	2004 Match Reports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		On their home turf the Army are always strong, and the task for the RAF in the Senior Men's Championship was not made any easier by a number of late withdrawals.
		RAF Waddington as the defending champions had fielded a strong team and were looking favourites, with Brize Norton and High Wycombe also looking strong.
		However, for the RAF it was the absence of our first 2 athletes from last year’s race which was the more worrying news, especially with the presence of the first 2 athletes in this year’s Inter-Service Cross Country Race representing the Army and the Navy.
	www.rafathletics.org /html/2004_match_reports.html (3407 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)

	Navy and RAF Harriers to become a joint force
		THE RAF and Royal Navy squadrons of Harrier fighters and bombers are to be combined in a plan announced yesterday to place them under a single command known as Joint Force 2000.
		There is not expected to be a net increase in noise pollution from the location of all Britain's Harriers at RAF Wittering, Cambs, and RAF Cottesmore, Leics, as existing Tornado units are to be lost.
		RAF Harriers first flew operations off Navy aircraft carriers alongside Sea Harriers during the Falklands conflict in 1982, although subsequent progress towards uniting the two strands of the Forces has been slow.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /htmlContent.jhtml?html=/archive/1999/02/24/nraf24.html (652 words)

	RAF reserve pilots
		In the rear is Marc, an experienced instructor and a part-time reserve pilot on the Harrier Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) at RAF Wittering in Lincolnshire.
		For example when Marc left the RAF he was allowed to lead formations of up to eight aircraft, an ability he retains in his civilian guise, working on the basic principle of whatever he could do in the RAF he is still capable of doing as a civilian.
		At present, the RAF has reserve pilots flying the Harrier multi-role fighter and the Tornado F.3 interceptor in the fast-jet roles while more pilots are used in the transport world.
	www.global-defence.com /2003/pilot_trng03.htm (843 words)

	Met Office: 7/8 July 2004
		There were also flooding problems near Wittering on 8 July 2004, which recorded over 100 mm in just 18 hours, which is double their July 1961-90 average, though much higher amounts have been recorded over the UK over much shorter durations.
		Wittering recorded 107.4 mm in 19 hours on 7/8 July 2004, which is an approximate return period of 150 years.
		Over the first 8 days of July, Wittering recorded 121.5 mm, which is 246% of their 1961-1990 July average rainfall.
	www.metoffice.gov.uk /climate/uk/interesting/7_8july2004.html (940 words)

	Skycontrol.net: RAF Pilot ‘The fastes man on Wheels’ foes for Diesel record
		RAF Wittering is the traditional home of the Harrier and more recently the home of the RAF Logistics Hub.
		Yesterday was the final day of preliminary trials that have been taking place at RAF Wittering for the last two and half weeks.
		RAF personnel were also involved in advising the design team of the deployment and operation of the parachute system to slow the vehicle down.
	www.skycontrol.net /military-aviation/raf-pilot-the-fastes-man-on-wheels-foes-for-diesel-record (668 words)

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		RAF Wittering has taken on a unique role, safeguarding its future and bringing in 400 staff from another base.
		Despite announcements last year that 7,500 jobs were to go in the RAF by 2008, RAF Wittering will grow by about 25 per cent â“ bringing the total number of people employed there to about 3,000.
		Wittering's OC Admin Wing Commander Clive Montellier said: "RAF Wittering remains a frontline station, the only change being it passes from 1 Group to Logistics and the next Station Commander will be the first not to be a Harrier pilot.
	www.peterboroughnow.co.uk /ViewArticle.aspx?SectionID=845&ArticleID=1416184 (534 words)

	The Modern Day RAF Regiment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The actions of RAF Lossiemouth's 51 Squadron RAF Regiment led to the seizure of almost 60kgs of high explosives and fuses.
		The RAF Regiment's 2 Squadron, based at RAF Honington, will be the first unit in the British military to achieve the new Jungle warfare Specialist qualification.
		The RAF Regiment, which is a specialised airfield defence unit, will play an important role in keeping the Airfield, and everybody who uses it, secure.
	www.rafregt.8k.com /modern_day_raf_regiment.htm (1978 words)

	RAF service
		As the longest user of the Harrier the RAF has sponsored continued improvement in the aircraft, with the GR.1, GR1A, GR.3, GR.5 and GR.7 single-seaters having served, supported by T.2, T.4, T.4A and T.10 trainers.
		Until the end of the Cold War the RAF's Harrier force was primarily dedicated to supporting the British Army in Germany, with a secondary role supporting NATO's northern flank in Norway.
		Like much of Britain's armed forces, the 1990s were a period of transition towards a more flexible peace-keeping and rapid reaction role for the Harriers, a move that has culminated in the creation of the Joint Force Harrier in early 2000 to bring all UK Harrier and Sea Harrier operations together under one umbrella organisation.
	www.harrier.org.uk /service/RAF.htm (209 words)

	Old Camp Photographs
		Preparations for the arrival of the first RAF Eurofighter Typhoons in 2004 meant that No 56(Reserve) Squadron, the Tornado F3 Operational Conversion Unit with its Tornado F3s moved north to Leuchars whilst the Tornado F3 Operational Evaluation Unit moved to nearby RAF Waddington.
		The largest RAF Station in the UK, Brize Norton is the nerve centre of the RAF's air transport capabilities.
		St Athan is the major RAF maintenance base for Harrier, Tornado, Jaguar, Hawk, Dominie and VC10, all of which is the responsibility of the Engineering Division.
	home.clara.net /damanning/old_camp.htm (2221 words)

	Wittering, Cambridgeshire - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Wittering is a town in the Soke of Peterborough, now in Cambridgeshire formerly in Northamptonshire, in the east of England.
		It is composed of two small villages, East Wittering and West Wittering.
		This United Kingdom location article is a stub.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Wittering%2C_Cambridgeshire (66 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Scotland \| RAF bases receive aircraft boost
		RAF Marham in Norfolk, RAF St Mawgan in Cornwall, RAF Cottesmore in Rutland, RAF Wittering in Cambridgeshire, RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset, RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire and RAF Kinloss were discounted as the base for the JCA after a year-long review.
		The MoD said that a comprehensive study had shown that while RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire and RAF Kinloss would both be suitable operational bases, the substantial financial investment required at Waddington was not justifiable.
		It was also announced earlier this year that RAF Leuchars will be home to three squadrons of the new Typhoon, replacing the Tornado F3 around the end of this decade.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/scotland/4444352.stm (440 words)

	Wittering \| Whats on in Wittering and surrounding area
		It is located with the A1 on one side and the A47 on the other.
		Wittering has a Spar shop and a post office.
		This site has been set up to hold all the information you could possibly need if you live in Wittering or are moving here.
	www.wittering.org.uk (518 words)

	Ceilidh ... Derny Paced Crits at RAF Wittering - entries sought (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Derny Paced Crits at RAF Wittering - entries sought
		I would be extremely grateful if you could pass this info to your club members: I will be promoting "Derny-paced" Crits at RAF Wittering on Sunday 15th September 2002.
		There are events for all categories, but no entry on the line,in part because of the ecurity at RAF Wittering.
	www.multimit.com /cgi-bin/ceilidh1/ceilidh.cgi/ceilidh1/?C39e98089900A-4596-753-30.htm (106 words)

	September 7th 1940
		The Luftwaffe had pounded and pounded at the RAF, and now it appeared that victory was now within their grasp.
		The next raid on Berlin according to RAF Bomber Command was on the night of August 28th / 29th and stated that Berlin would now be bombed on regular routine missions into Germany.
		All messages received, were sent to RAF commands as well as to the navy and the army.
	www.battleofbritain.net /0036.html (8279 words)

	Royal Air Force RAF - Falklands War 1982
		Apart from units responsible for air movements, communications and supply, the RAF also took on ground defence with the arrival of HQ Unit, 3 Wing and Field Flight, 15 Sqdn of the
		RAF Gallantry Awards for Hercules missions from Ascension by 47 Sqdn RAF
		RAF Victor crew briefing at Ascension for maritime radar reconnaissance mission to
	www.naval-history.net /F25raf.htm (738 words)

	Lakenheath Village, UK - A Website of Information for Residents and Visitors - Royal Air Force History
		RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell were built in the 1930's, but during WW2 a total of 92 military airfields were built in East Anglia and RAF Lakenheath was one of them.
		The first operation to take place from RAF Lakenheath was a secret supply dropping operation by a specially modified, Polish crewed, Halifax (L9618; NF-W) from No.138 Squadron under the code name 'Jacket'.
		Both squadrons moved out in May 1944 as construction started to lay runways suitable for heavy bombers and, as the war finished, RAF Lakeneath was inactive until 1947 when support and instruction units moved in.
	freespace.virgin.net /lakenheath.2000/raf.htm (762 words)

	RAF (Medical Personnel): 17 May 2004: Written answers (TheyWorkForYou.com)
		To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the strength of the RAF Medical Services is, broken down by (a) service, (b) rank, (c) specialisation and (d) establishment.
		Tables 1 and 2 show the strength of personnel in the RAF Medical Services, by rank and specialisation.
		Table 3 details the number of RAF medical personnel by Ministry of Defence establishment.
	www.theyworkforyou.com /wrans/?id=2004-05-17.169996.h (156 words)

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