Latest Movements Related News
Operation Pitting
23 Aug 2021
Al Squadrons making up 1 AMW are heavily involved in Op Pitting, the evacuation from Afghanistan.
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OC Handover
16 Aug 2021
Wing Commander Jane Lewis has taken over as the new OC 1 Air Mobility Wing (1AMW), from Wing Commander Tom Walker. The Association wishes Wg Cdr Walker good luck for his next posting and congratulates Wg Cdr Lewis on her appointment
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Russ Russell
14 Aug 2021
It is with regret that the Association learnt of the death of Clive "Russ" Russell on the 7th Aug 2021.
Funeral details are as follows: Tuesday 31st Aug 2021 at 1300 South Oxfordshire Crematorium: Garford Abingdon OX13 5PA.
Cenotaph March Past 14 Nov 2021
31 Jul 2021
Those who will be marching on behalf of the Movements Trade at the Cenotaph on 14 Nov is below.
Paul Amies
Colin Baines
John Belcher
Gordon Black
Lee Butler
Martin Cawley
Mark Haining
Duncan Metcalfe
Fred Ward
Dennis Griffin
Lorraine Hughes
Steven Maunder
Hoss Wall
Ian Berry
Douglas Betambeau
Stephen Bird
Russ Carter
John Conduit
Tony Dunphy
Tony Geerah
Steve Gelder
Martin Jones
Jayne King
Zippy May
Fiona Morgan-Frise
Phil Overson
Steve Perry
Mick Press
Andy Rice
Allan Walker
Dale Walker
Dave Williams
Jai Cookson
Mark Gibbons
Kev Koslowski-Smith
Nige Malyon
Taff Newington
Ray Ralph
Matt Thompson
Steve Wright
Dona Allen
Trevor Barton
Dave Bell
Andy Brookes
Karl Byrne
Tim Etches
Gary Farndale
Ian Furlong
Richard Hargreaves
Joe Hubbard
Neil Jenkinson
Keith Jevons
Kev Laing
Rob Lilly
Adrian Maddox
Chris Owen
Marie Pawley
Tony Randerson
Robbie Robinson
Mark Taylor
Bernard Thompson
Tiny Wright
Richard Allen
Yorkie Arundell
Steven Cameron
Vince Campbell (Culmer)
Olly Grainge
John Gregan
Tony Hester
Eddie McDowall
Gemma McIntyre
Mac McKenna
Claire McLeish
Viv Neary-Philips
Derek Read
Dave Salmon
Vicki Savoury
Bruce Townsend
Geoff Williams
Paul Wilson
Between us there is over 1815 years of service.
The oldest marcher will be 82 and the youngest 38.
This year being the 30th anniversary of the first Gulf War, 19 marchers have the Gulf medal.
WO Chick Hatch
29 June 2021
It was with regret that the Association learnt of the death of WO Chick Hatch from a commination of heart and kidney problems. He had caught Covid at the beginning of the year. He recovered from that but was left with long covid.
Tony Neale
9 May 2019
It is with regret the Association learnt of the death of Tony Neale on 28 April 2021 a long battle with heart disease.
Family cremation to be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on 10 May 2021.
Tommy Brown
8 March 2021
It is with regret that the Association learnt of the death of Tommy Brown through complications with Covid 19.
Tommy's funeral took place on the 23rd of March at Mason Hill crematorium in Ayr.
New Year Honours and Awards 2021
1 Jan 2021
MBE
WO Tug Wiilson
AOC 2 Gp Commendation
WO M Gibbons
Air Movs Sqn, RAF Northolt
DCom Ops Commendation
Air Cargo Flt, 1 AMW
AOC 38 Gp Commendation
FS M Beavis
FS P Stannard
FS D Wanless
Team Commendations
Battle Proms Fundraising Team. 4624 RAuxAF Sqn
PAMD East Africa, 1 AMW
Support Flight, Ops Support Sqn, 1 AMW
Cmdr Strategic Command Commendation
FS G Moore
Operational Awards
27 Nov 2020
RAF Operational Teams Commendation - JFSp(ME) Iraq Air Movements Team
John I'Anson
23 Nov 2020
It is with regret that the Association learnt of the death of John I'Anson following a long illness. The funeral was held at Haycombe Cemetery, 209 Whiteway Road, Bath, BA2 2RQ on Monday 21st December 2020 at 10.45
A plea from the family.
John had retired to Cyprus and most of his belongings, along with his Computer, are still there without the family having access. They would love to receive any photographs you may have of John and a history of his Service career. Any tributes, messages of condolence, or memories of his service life would be gratefully received by e-mail to his daughter Cathy and son Matthew at
ianson898@gmail.com
Team Brief / Publications
19 Nov 2020
All issues of Team Brief and Associated publications have been temporarily removed from the site. If you want a particular issue, please contact me and I will send you a personal copy.
National Service of Remembrance
8 Nov 2020
Sadly due to the Covid pandemic, the march past at the Cenotaph was closed to veterans and it was left to individuals to pay they respects at their local memorials. A toast to those Movers who had died over the last year was carried out at 1330Z. This was broadcast live on the RAF Movers Facebook group to enable everyone who wanted to, to raise a glass at the same time and remember those who gone on their final postings. The clip is available on the group page
Queens Birthday Honours 2020
9 Oct 2020
CBE
Air Cdre SN Perkins
MSM
WO N "Whaty" Campbell
WO J Young
DCom Ops Commendation
FS S Rezazadeh-Wilson