RAF Akrotiri
@RAFAkrotiri
RAF Akrotiri is home of the Cyprus Operations Support Unit which provides joint support to British Forces Cyprus and operations in the region.
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https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/stations/raf-akrotiri/ 07-08-2018 13:50:42
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This week the Chief of Staff British Forces Cyprus, Air Commodore Beasant visited members of 51 Sqn RAF Regiment, deployed to RAF Akrotiri as the Resident Field Squadron.
During his visit he was briefed by the Execs and saw some of the equipment utilised by the Sqn.
Delighted to welcome The Royal Family HRH The Princess Royal to officially open the Queen Berengaria School in Dhekelia today. A great honour for everyone here in BFC #BritishBases #Cyprus #RoyalFamily
Children at Limassol General Hospital and Akrotiri Village School received a special visit from Santa today, flown by Helisleigh straight from the North Pole via RAF Akrotiri #Santa #WhoNeedsReindeer #Christmas
During a visit to @RAF_Akrotiri meeting personnel deployed on the Resident Field Squadron, Commandant General to the RAF Regiment, AVM Smeath Air Vice-Marshal Mick Smeath joined CO #903EAW , Wg Cdr Eastlake visiting RAF Regiment Gunners supporting Air Operations in the Middle East.
Cypriot school children improve swimming skills following free lessons in RAF Akrotiri. Great to see such enthusiasm and a willingness to learn #BritishBases #Cyprus #community Click link for full story. link.medium.com/HX72B9texvb
Personnel and families from across BFCyprus today came together to remember.
#WeWillRememberThem
#LestWeForget
#RemembranceSunday
Return of the Reds! 🛩
The Royal Airforce Aerobatic Team (RAFAT), the Red Arrows, return to Cyprus today as part of Op EASTERN HAWK. They will be using RAF Akrotiri as a staging post before continuing to tour the Middle East and Egypt. Welcome back! Red Arrows
The #RedArrows leaving a very wet RAF Waddington today - departing for a five-week visit to the Gulf region and Egypt. Through displays, flypasts and ground events, the tour will support a range of UK interests across trade, business and defence and promote the STEM subjects.
Air power from RAF Akrotiri plays a critical role in the security and stability of the region. It was a pleasure to meet and thank many of the people who make it happen. #903EAW @UKACCMiddleEast Royal Air Force