IN THE NEWS IN THE
Achieving the strategic edge
Innovative ideas are being sought by the MoD for a multi-million pound programme looking at the capabilities our people will need in defence.
gov.uk
Break for siblings and young carers
Young people are invited to apply for a place on SSAFA’s adventure short break for the siblings and young carers of children with an additional need or disability.
ssafa.org.uk
To be auctioned for charity
Christie’s London is honoured to present a unique and remarkable piece of British history at auction – an immaculately restored Vickers Supermarine Spitfire Mk.1A.
christies.com
Armed Forces Family Breaks
Holidays for Armed Forces Families with a disability for only £50 per person. Availability is limited and is on a first come first served basis.
calvert-trust.org.uk
6 Envoy Summer 2015 Air Tattoo welcomes Delta
This summer’s RIAT will feature the Ramex Delta team, one of the most spectacular fast jet displays on the European circuit.
airtattoo.com
The women of the Second World War
With thousands of men away serving in the Armed Forces, British women took on a variety of jobs during the Second World War.
gov.uk
Flying for the RFC? It's a piece of cake
The RAF Museum introduces ‘Albert’s ‘Ripping’ Cake’ on its menu in tribute to one of England’s most legendary First World War pilots.
rafmuseum.org.uk
Sign up to eSPOUSE
Why not sign up to eSPOUSE, Recruit for Spouses newsletter, and see how you can go about finding employment.
recruitforspouses.co.uk
Driving Licence changes
Over the next two pages are some of the late breaking news stories.
RAF deploys tornados A classic
Covenant example
New Driving Licence changes which will affect holiday hire car bookings. From 8 June 2015, the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence will not be valid.
gov.uk
Digital Storybook Wings has arrived!
Storybook Wings are now able to send personalised stories to parents digitally for them to download directly on to their tablets or other mobile devices.
rafa.org.uk
RAF Coningsby Typhoon
A commemoration to the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain has appeared in the skies on a Typhoon from RAF Coningbsy.
lincolnshireecho.co.uk
Spitfire 10K Run on 6 September
To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, the Royal Air Force Museum London has launched the Spitfire 10K Run.
nice-work.org.uk
Mears Group PLC are pleased to announce their commitment to supporting the Armed Forces by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
gov.uk
A career in the Armed Forces
A programme that helps jobseekers who are interested in the Armed Forces get into work will be rolled out following a pilot scheme.
gov.uk
New organ donation law
A new law has been passed in Wales: the Human Transplantation (Wales) Act 2013. The Act will introduce a soft opt-out system for consent.
senedd.assembly.wales
RAF Northolt as a Third Runway
Heathrow is set to start using RAF Northolt as a temporary Third Runway it has announced.
mediacentre.heathrow.com
www.raf-ff.org.uk
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