RAF Shawbury news, page 2


Shropshire Spitfire tribute to air heroes

A Spitfire took to the Shropshire skies last night to kick off a weekend of events in the county to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.


Video: RAF Chinook helicopters in Shropshire

Chinook helicopters have been a regular sight in the skies over Shropshire this week – find out why.


Airbase students prepare for Afghanistan

A Shropshire airbase has been praised by former students who have returned to train on Chinook helicopters as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan.


RAF Shawbury night flights win backing

Shropshire residents have backed the preparations for frontline operations in Afghanistan – despite facing the prospect of disrupted sleep as large helicopters fly overhead in the early hours of the morning.


Night flights at RAF Shawbury ahead of Afghan mission

Helicopters will be in the skies above Shropshire until the early hours of the morning as RAF personnel prepare for their deployment to Afghanistan.


Red Arrows will fly at Cosford show

The Red Arrows will fly at Shropshire’s Cosford Air Show on Sunday after a dramatic change of plan just five days before the big event.


RAF staff pushed to limit in mock crash

Emergency services and staff at RAF Shawbury were pushed to the limit as they took part in a training exercise scenario which involved a helicopter crash.


Rescue test for airbase

The readiness of a north Shropshire airbase was due to be tested today as dozens of military personnel prepared to “rescue” their colleagues from a simulated air crash.


All smiles as Wills receives his wings

It was smiles all round as Shropshire played host to a major milestone in the life of the future king.


High-flying William lands his wings

High-flying Prince William was this afternoon handed his “wings” by Prince Charles at a special passing out ceremony in Shropshire – watched by girlfriend Kate Middleton.


Bulletin: Latest on house smash

A cottage in Shropshire has been wrecked after a lorry ploughed into it – today’s Shropshire Star news bulletin includes an interview with a Police officer who was on the scene.


Royal success story William to get his wings

As royal success stories go, it is so far, so very good. A favourite prince has completed his time at RAF Shawbury and collects his wings next month in front of his proud father.


Prince set to fly from county

High-flying Prince William has completed his helicopter training course at a Shropshire airbase, it was confirmed today.


RAF shirt appeal scores again

A Shropshire airbase’s work to provide football shirts to impoverished children now stretches to two dozen countries, organisers said today.


Award ceremony praise

A total of six charity groups which received cash grants from the Community Foundation for Shropshire and Telford were “an inspiration” to others.


County people help Children in Need

Organisers were celebrating today after the BBC’s Children in Need appeal raised more than £20 million.


Time at base over for Harry

High-flying Prince Harry has left the Shropshire airbase where he has been training to become an Army Air Corps helicopter pilot, it was confirmed today.


Wildlife project helpers praised

Work to restore a beauty spot in Shropshire to a heathland buzzing with wildlife has been given a boost after a 15-strong army of helpers from RAF Shawbury attended a volunteering weekend.


County training success for Harry

High-flying Prince Harry has passed his helicopter training course at a Shropshire airbase, it was confirmed today.


Red Arrows display really hits the target

Up, up and away! The Red Arrows delighted crowds of spectators when they visited the Shropshire airbase where princes William and Harry are training as pilots.


Appeal court clears airman of sex attack

An airman who was locked up and kicked out of the RAF after being convicted of a sex attack on a sleeping woman at a Shropshire base has been cleared at the Court of Appeal.


Raiders target royals’ county home

Two would-be burglars bit off more than they could chew when they targeted one of Britain’s most protected properties – the Shropshire home of Princes William and Harry.  


Prince Harry passes pilot’s course

Prince Harry has passed his first big test at RAF Shawbury with flying colours, it was revealed today.


Mallard ducks out of the rain

Nice weather for ducks – or is it? This summer has proved so much of a washout that even the ducks have had enough.


Red Arrows – in pictures

Shropshirestar.com reader Tony Watkin captured some amazing pictures of the Red Arrows during their recent display at RAF Shawbury.


Harry flies in with a surprise

How did Prince Harry give youngsters at a Shropshire nursery a special surprise?


Air base may be home to squadron

A new squadron could be stationed at a Shropshire air base as part of a bid to protect the RAF from attack on operations overseas, it has been announced.


Airbase hosts military event

More than 500 former servicemen and women and their families were at RAF Shawbury yesterday for a Veterans’ Day celebration.


Coracle race makes waves

Teams from across Shropshire have taken to the water to raise an estimated £25,000 for charity and compete for the title of “World Coracle Champions”.


Princes meet the Press – in pictures

Princes William and Harry met the press today at RAF Shawbury in North Shropshire. See the pictures here.

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