RAF Media Reserves

🎥 On Saturday, AS1 Kirwan & AS1 Keen supported the VE Day 80 Cadet Parade at @RAFHalton - interviewing WW2 Veterans, 100 year old RAF Veteran Michael Woods & 102 year old Navy engineer Dick Moon, for cadet & local media. #VEday80 #WW2Veterans #Cadets #RAuxAF

🎙️This weekend, AS1 Chris Keen & Flt Lt Chris Sully teamed up to show 7644 Sqn some pro audio skills - covering kit, editing, & real-world recording tips from echoey halls to outdoor noise. Sound advice from two radio veterans!🎙️🎧 #RAFMediaReserve #7644Squadron #AudioSkills

Ex Northern Star saw 502 (Ulster) Sqn train with Royal Navy & Royal Marine Reserves at Ballykinler Training Camp. They honed skills in patrolling, building clearance, riot control, & tactical manoeuvres, culminating in an ambush & live firing. A true test of joint force readiness

Cpl Rudel from #611Sqn upskilled in AV tech & studio photography while supporting Exercise #CobraWarrior. She captured imagery, managed B-roll & led video production featuring Flt Lt Leyman on an upcoming #STEM competition. A great mix of leadership & hands-on learning!

Over 14-15 Dec 2024, 611 Sqn had a fulfilling weekend at RAF Woodvale! They helped clean a local scout facility & joined Formby Beach Litter Angels for a beach clean-up. Also, a first in-person meet for new Media Flight OC, Sqn Ldr Chorley. 👏 #CommunityEngagement #LitterPick

Last weekend, 7644 Squadron came together for their annual fitness test, along with essential Human Factors and Security training. With everyone successfully passing, the squad marked the achievement in style - a well-earned karaoke night full of fun and camaraderie!

RAF Media Reserves started 2025 with a training weekend at RAF Halton, featuring Dr. Victor Madeira from Oxford on media and influence tactics. As the team charts their training objectives for the year ahead, it's also a great opportunity to reflect on their 2024 achievements.👇

Congrats to AS1 Joe Topping, winner of the Eagle Trophy for Aviator of the Year! 🦅 Joe went above and beyond his Media Skills, helping the Sqn with painting, furniture moves, and even top-tier BBQs on training weekends. 👏

This year’s Maverick Award, inspired by Tom Cruise's iconic Top Gun character, celebrates boldness and innovation. Congrats to Cpl Liz Brown! 👏 Her D-Day 80 portfolio earned 2nd in the RAF Feature category from 1,000+ entries—a true Maverick achievement!

This year's Howard Leader Trophy for Outstanding Teamwork went to 614 Sqn's Media Flt! 🎉 They excelled in tasks supporting 614 Sqn, RAF Wales, & the RAuxAF's 100th, including a centenary exhibition at the Welsh Parliament. Congrats Flt Lt Wade, Sgt Sharples & Cpl Harris!

🏆 For the 2nd year running, Flt Lt Amy Casey won the Cameron Rennie Trophy for Media Officer of the Year! From Op Masterer & Op Maplehawk to F35B media ops with No 617 Sqn, her skill & dedication have been outstanding. Well done, Flt Lt Casey! 👏

🏆 The Cunningham Cup for Applied Creativity 2024 jointly goes to Sgt Bitu Williams, AS1 Tamsin Purchase, & Cpl Neil Wilson. For for their exceptional creativity, leadership, and innovation. Congrats to all on this well-deserved recognition! 👏 #RAFMediaAwards

Beattie Trophy for Outstanding Journalism 2024 was this year awarded to AS1 Andrews for her exceptional work on Op Biloxi (NATO Air Policing). Her creativity & dedication shone in showcasing the mission across UK, NATO, & Romanian media.👏

🎉 The RAF Media Reserves Awards are here! ✈️✨ With SIX awards and incredible nominations, the competition was fierce. Huge congrats to the winners—your talent shines! Stay tuned as we spotlight each award and the inspiring stories behind them. #RAFMediaReserves #Awards

Caught the latest InsideAir episode? Flt Lt Sully explores the Air Historical Branch at Northolt, showcasing their work preserving RAF history and documenting today's events for the future. Listen now.👉raf.mod.uk/news/insideair/

Last week, Fg Off Mayrick graduated from the Reserve Officer Training Course at RAF Cranwell! Air Vice-Marshal Munro, Commandant General of RAuxAF, served as reviewing officer. Mayrick said: "ROIT was a challenging journey, building my skills for an exciting RAF career ahead."

Personnel from RAF Media Reserves made sure to join the rest of the country in pausing to remember those who have served and sacrificed in our Armed Forces this Remembrance Sunday #LestWeForget

Congrats to Cpl Brown for her 2nd place win in the 2024 RAF Photographic Competition's "RAF Feature"! Over 1000 entries, & she stood out! Cpl Brown says: “Photographing the commemorative events for #DDay80 was a very special experience. I’m proud to fly the Media Reserves flag.”

As Head of Flying Training for the Royal Navy, Army & RAF, Air Cdre Caine’s job is to get as many aircrew as possible through training to the front line. He told InsideAIR how changes, augmented reality, & psych skills are shaping the UK’s next pilots. raf.mod.uk/news/insideair/

Earlier this month, four Royal Auxiliary Air Force Squadrons paraded at the Tower of London, receiving Standards from Air Vice-Marshal Munro to mark the RAuxAF's 100th anniversary. Media Reserves were there to cover the day. Read more. 👉raf.mod.uk/news/articles/…