It's 'Snow' Problem: RAF Brize Norton Overcomes Icy Conditions To Remain Operational
Freezing conditions across the UK has brought parts of the country to a halt but snow and icy conditions are not stopping operations at RAF Brize Norton.
As part of Operation Blacktop, snow ploughs were called in to battle the elements and ensure the runway was fit for use.
Oxfordshire, home to RAF Brize Norton, is one of the worst hit areas of the country.
Last year's cold snap, dubbed the 'Beast From The East', provided the military with some challenging conditions.
RAF Chinooks were called in to some of the UK's most remote areas like Cumbria and Chinook to provide vital supplies to those most affected by the conditions.
Although this latest icy blast is not as widespread as the 'Beast From The East', parts of the military have still been battling the conditions:
The Senior Division. The media would have us trembling in our boots but not the #infantry. With or without cold weather issue, we continue to crack on and get the job done! #buckshee#gibbers#goretex#keelas#everywhere#health#fitness#crossfit#uksnow#media@BritishArmypic.twitter.com/RyFNb7crM4
— Infantry Battle School (@IBSBrecon) February 1, 2019
Jocks preparing to receive their operational medals for OP SHADER, with a little help from the Yorkshire weather.@CatterickGarris@TheIronFist@BritishArmy@The_SCOTSpic.twitter.com/RmuQ1WI2TE
— 4 SCOTS (@4_scots) February 1, 2019
Keeping it all going on RAF Odiham @RoyalAirForce@ComdJHCpic.twitter.com/ybERCrQI4d
— RAF Odiham (@RAF_Odiham) February 1, 2019
Message from Met: What a difference 24 hours makes... #snow#spitfire#whohasasnowday? #norestformet ^KG pic.twitter.com/OgVuxPYxhs
— RAF Northolt (@RAFNortholt) February 1, 2019
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