TISWAS - FORTY YEARS ON
 

The RAF Tactical Supply Wing was declared operational in 1971.   Since then, it has been actively involved in refuelling not only RAF helicopters but also those from the Army and Royal Navy as well as from many other countries.   Much of this work has been undertaken at or close to the front line of operations including:  Northern Ireland, Belize, the Falklands, the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan to name but a few.

The RAF Servicing Commando and Tactical Supply Wing Association has decided to mark TSW’s fortieth anniversary by having a plaque depicting the Wing’s badge installed in the floor of the Central Church of the Royal Air Force, St Clement Danes, in London.   The project has the full support of Air Vice Marshal Graham Howard, ACDS Log Ops, Head of the RAF Logistics Branch and a former officer commanding TSW as well as that of Wing Commander ‘Polly’ Perkins the current officer commanding.  The engraving of the plaque will take a few months and it should be installed and dedicated at a service in St Clement Danes in Spring 2012.   The occasion should provide an opportunity for past and present members of the Wing to attend and to swap reminiscences.

Past members of the Wing who are interested in the project and in possibly contributing towards the cost of engraving and installation are asked to contact David Packman on 01432-851724 or via packmanpacky@aol.com.   More information is also available on the RAF SC and TSW Assn website:  www.tswscdoassn.co.uk.