RAF Valley Families Day 2021
RAF Valley families Day 2021
RAF VALLEY PHOTOCALL/FAMILIES DAY 2021
Following a dearth of aviation events over the past two years; Thursday, August 12 had been eagerly anticipated by our members – and they were not to be disappointed! Despite the near gale force winds, which attempted to disrupt the activities; a host of plaudits have been received from many that had the privilege of attending, proving that the day had been more than highly successful.
2021 has been a year to recall that RAF Valley was celebrating its Eightieth Anniversary, together with No 350 (Belgian) Squadron, which was first formed at the station in 1941 and that the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath was originally activated at Savannah, Georgia as the 48th Bomb Group in January 1941. Furthermore, No 4 Flying Training Wing was recognising its Centennial.
A vote of thanks and appreciation must therefore go to our Honorary President; Group Captain Andy Turk DFC, Station Commander for the invitation. Also to Wing Commander Chris Pote, OC Operations and his staff; together with all station personnel who participated in achieving such a most memorable event.
Unfortunately, on the down side was concern, despite various warnings, that many were still attempting to access the airfield’s perimeter and beach area during the flying display. One should only remember the Shoreham Air Show in 2015, when a Hunter crashed onto the A27, killing 11 people and injuring 16 others!
Photos by Dimitris Triadafillou, John Hardern, Michael Brazier, Darren Jones, Austin Hopston, Dylan Ekland.
