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78 Squadron at Swanwick

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The official site of 78 Sqn at Swanwick. The UK military Area Radar Air Traffic Control Centre, home of Northolt Approach.

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At 11 o'Clock, 78 Squadron along with our colleagues at @NATS stopped to pay our respects during the two minutes silence, following this we held a small service which concluded with OC 78 Sqn and Stuart Price, Swanwick Ops General Manager laying a wreath in front of the Harrier.

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We will remember them.


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Today we come together as a nation to honour those who have served, fought and given their lives to safeguard our freedoms, peace and way of life. A message from Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP #LestWeForget


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"We are forever in debt to those brave souls who fought to defend this country, and who made the ultimate sacrifice.” Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we will remember them. #LestWeForget

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Sunrise at the Cenotaph. Today thousands of veterans will join The Royal Family and Armed Forces personnel on parade to commemorate those who have died in service to their country. On Remembrance Sunday, and every day, we will remember them.

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Today, we honour those who gave their lives in service to their country. Representatives from RAF Boulmer and the Air C2 Force will join commemorations across Northumberland and the UK. We Will Remember Them. #Remembrance

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Have your say in the People’s Choice category of the 2024 RAF Photographic Competition! 📸 Vote for your winner simply by liking your favourite photo on our Facebook page 🗳️ facebook.com/share/p/KLruRS…

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We have worn the poppy as an act of #Remembrance for over 100 years, and will continue to do so. Who are you wearing your poppy for? #LestWeForget


Today personnel from 78 Sqn helped support the RBL London Poppy Day helping raise money at Clapham Junction. Thank you to everyone who gave their time to support the cause. #LondonPoppyDay #PoppyAppeal

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Congratulations to 78 Sqn FC! Today the team won the preliminary round of the RAF football Cup Vs RAF Wittering. The final score was 3-3 with 78 Sqn breaking the deadlock on penalties!

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As Head of Flying Training for the @RoyalNavy, @BritishArmy & RAF, Air Commodore Caine’s job is to get as many aircrew as possible through flying training to the front line. Today, he speaks to #InsideAIR. ✈️ On your favourite podcast app, or, online 🎙️ ow.ly/6T0R50TUHWG

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On Friday, 13th September, 78 Sqn held a parade and service to pay respect to all those who fought and gave their lives during the Battle of Britain. A wreath was laid by Wg Cdr Ian Evans.

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For the second year, it’s been an honour to fly our Lancaster alongside the B-17 Flying Fortress ‘Sally B’ at the Battle of Britain Airshow at @IWMDuxford! #Lancaster #B17 #Flyingfortress #SallyB


Preparing for Ex COBRA WARRIOR-2, 78 Sqn has been supporting the pre-exercise aircraft arrivals. The exercise runs from September 19th to October 4th. Arrivals include Finnish Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force F-18s,Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35s and Polish Air Force F-16s.


In our first game of the 2024/5 season 78 Sqn FC played MoD Boscombe Down in a pre-season friendly. The final score was 2-2 a big well done to everyone who played!!

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Last week 78 Sqn hosted Kosovo's Deputy Defence Minister. He was shown the new Project Guardian equipment and the Resilience Entity built within 78 Sqn after the closure of RAF Scampton.

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