RAF Lossiemouth's Quick Reaction Alert Set For Temporary Move
The relocation is to allow for continued resurfacing works on RAF Lossiemouth’s runways ahead of the arrival of the P-8A Poseidon.
The relocation is to allow for continued resurfacing works on RAF Lossiemouth’s runways ahead of the arrival of the P-8A Poseidon.
The project is expected to last three years and will support up to 60 veterans.
The Prime Minister visited RAF Lossiemouth and has also praised the "magnificent" work of the Armed Forces during the coronavirus pandemic.
Experts were called to a location in the east end of the Scottish city on Friday morning.
Robert Fleeting was 24 years old when he was found dead in his bedroom at RAF Benson in 2011.
43 Commando have been honing their urban and industrial close-quarter combat skills at a police training facility in Scotland.
The Ministry of Defence says it hopes the move, which affects more than 7,000 personnel, will help improve recruitment and retention.
Scotland's Veterans Commissioner Colonel Charlie Wallace told Forces News: “We must not forget our veterans."
This year's celebrations have been curtailed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The work will involve the refurbishment of a hangar and construction of new technical and storage facilities.
The soldiers' training in Cumbria is being carried out in accordance with social distancing measures.
The battle at St Valery-en-Caux in Normandy led to the capture of 10,000 soldiers mainly from the 51st Highland Division.
The aircraft and crews are now heading back to RAF Benson after spending nearly three months at Kinloss Barracks.
The Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry have been exploring digital training using a military simulator.
Marjorie Lamb was inspired by Captain Tom Moore, to raise money for the NHS by walking 100 laps of her garden before her 100th birthday.
Organisers hope the tribute will become the biggest-ever pipe-playing event.