It is #ManoeuvreMonday here on Salisbury Plain...
BUT... and hear us out...
We wanted to take a spin back and look at how allies and partners have helped to provide kit, equipment and people to fight against aggressors in recent history.
Introducing the Spitfire Fund!
BUT... and hear us out...
We wanted to take a spin back and look at how allies and partners have helped to provide kit, equipment and people to fight against aggressors in recent history.
Introducing the Spitfire Fund!
Unquestionably one of the most perfect aircraft ever built, the spitfires were the air dominace fighters of their day. They flew alongside the workhorse Hurricanes to protect and defend allies the world over.
What isn't well know is that a number of Middle Eastern Allies helped.
What isn't well know is that a number of Middle Eastern Allies helped.
Not only in terms of staging but financially, the Gulf States Spitfire Fund allowed the @RoyalAirForce of the day to aquire 10 spitfires after raising £50,000.
As the Gulf states were very different to those that we know now, it was a huge financial gift.
As the Gulf states were very different to those that we know now, it was a huge financial gift.
Those spitfires and their pilots saw service from Europe, the Middle East and all the way over to the Far East where they supported General Slim's fight.
Today we see a the same focus of nations in supporting a friend and ally in need, the 🇺🇦
@UKinOman @UKinBahrain @ukinkuwait
Today we see a the same focus of nations in supporting a friend and ally in need, the 🇺🇦
@UKinOman @UKinBahrain @ukinkuwait
AND did you know, that as the UK shares many special relationships with allies and partners, there is a special Defence Advisor @DSAME_Defence
Currently Air Marshall Sammy Sampson, but previously the post was held by the Colonel Of QRH, Lt Gen Beckett.
Currently Air Marshall Sammy Sampson, but previously the post was held by the Colonel Of QRH, Lt Gen Beckett.
The pictures above are from Ex KHANJAR EDGE in 2019 where @RoyalTankRegt deployed to work with His Majesty, The Sultan's Royal Army of Oman.
AND.... just one last thing. In our close friendship with Oman there is also a Loan Service Team who are embedded into the Royal Army of Oman. We are lucky this year to have one of our very own QRH officers heading to Muscat to take up post soon 🇬🇧 🇴🇲 💪
But there were many other nations that were part of that effort, including the 🇮🇳 and its many peoples!
https://twitter.com/MandeepBajwa/status/1625114077906472960?t=1rw3DF1DDlwL4nr7PaZ1EA&s=19
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