Honours for RAF Shawbury workers in new list

Military and civilian personnel at RAF Shawbury have been honoured in the list, which was announced in conjunction with the Queen's Birthday Honours.

A number of staff at the base were honoured in the list, which came out this weekend, and Group Captain Jason Appleton, the Station Commander at RAF Shawbury, said he was thrilled to see so many rewarded.

He said: "I am delighted to see the efforts of our military and civilian personnel from all the units at RAF Shawbury recognised in this way.

"I am immensely proud of all the award recipients who have dedicated their time and energy to contribute directly to the world-leading training delivered at RAF Shawbury."

Squadron Leader Kim Leach was awarded a Chief of the Air Staff Commendation for her innovative community and public relations work.

Meanwhile, Warrant Officer Anita Coyles was nominated for a Deputy Commander's Commendation in recognition of her contribution to the wider community throughout the past 25 years.

The first of the nine Air Officer Commanding 22 Training Group nominations was awarded to Squadron Leader Wayne Reed, the site estates' team leader at the Shawbury base.

Corporal Luke Davies was nominated in recognition of his initiative in overhauling and streamlining a large number of legacy human resources practices at the unit.

Within the Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS) at RAF Shawbury, Air Officer Commanding 22 Training Group commendations were awarded to several military and civilian personnel, including one team commendation.

Squadron Leader Alan Swan, who is employed as the DHFS air safety manager, was nominated in recognition of the outstanding contribution and impact he has made throughout his time in this post.

Tony McGregor was recognised for his work as an instructor by Cobham Aviation Services at RAF Shawbury. Mark O'Leary, who a civilian Qualified Helicopter Crewman Instructor (QHCI) on 202 (R) by Cobham Aviation Services, was nominated in recognition of his tireless and selfless work to develop systems and practices.

Tim Osborne, senior instructor ground school training by Cobham Aviation Services, was nominated in recognition of the pivotal role he played in training hundreds of aspiring military helicopter pilots, Qualified Helicopter Instructors(QHI) and QHCIs.

Warrant Officer 1 (WO1) David King and Jason Watts, as members of the 660 Squadron Army Air Corps Training Team, were nominated in recognition of their consistently outstanding performance.

Within the Central Flying School (H) Squadron, there were two Air Officer Commanding 22 Training Group commendations. Squadron Leader Craig Finch was nominated for his delivery of expertly trained QHIs and QHCIs.

Meanwhile, Major Dan McBride has been recognised for bringing great credit to the Armed Forces through his extensive charity work in recent years.