Air movements squadron rebased to RAF Waddington during Brize Norton runway works

While RAF Brize Norton's runway underwent crucial maintenance, 1 Air Mobility Wing's Air Movements Squadron (AMS) and their aircraft relocated to RAF Waddington so it could continue carrying out its essential role for Defence. 

AMS specialises in passenger and cargo handling and the safe loading and unloading of military transport aircraft. 

Cpl Paul Roberts, Logistics Mover, saw ASM's short stay at RAF Waddington a chance to show off their skills, saying: "It's been a great opportunity to demonstrate our capability of what we can do as a squadron." 

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RAF Brize Norton's 3,050 metre runway is one of the busiest in defence, used predominantly by the RAF's Air Mobility Force and regular visiting aircraft.

Due to the impact of heat damage to portions of the runway's surface, maintenance was needed to ensure the RAF Brize Norton's operational capability into the future. 

To carry out the work, a large logistical plan was put into effect to ensure no loss of operational capability. 

To do this, RAF Brize Norton aircraft were based at various RAF Stations and civilian airports across the UK to enable the continuation of air mobility support to defence, including the temporary relocation of crew and personnel.