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RAFA's annual bike rides are taking place across the UK. Ascent is a sponsor and this weekend 2 of our intrepid riders will take part at Kendrew Barracks. Good luck to Sven and Reka from #RAFShawbury, putting their best pedal forward to raise money for this great charity.
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It's not often that Ascent are invited to a fancy book launch, so we were delighted to attend the release of Monarchy and Democracy: A History of Leadership this week. Ascent features in Volume 1 of this giant publication, in the section dedicated to education and training.
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Our thanks to the Watoto Children's Choir, who visited Ascent at #RAFCranwell. Watoto is dedicated to caring for orphaned and vulnerable children, while also empowering women to rebuild their lives. We were delighted provide the choir with a chance to try life as a trainee pilot.
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Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DI&B) are a fundamental part of Ascent's ethos and we are delighted to welcome Operations Improvement Lead, George Nickson, as the new Chair of our DI&B employee committee. Find out more about him: ascentflighttraining.com/peo…
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Congrats to Ascent's Eddie Anderson and Simon Harbron, finalists in the British Forces in Business Awards! 👏 Eddie, Head of ICT, is nominated as Team Leader of the Year. Meanwhile Simon, MEPT QFI based at #RAFCranwell, is a Lifetime Achievement Award finalist. #ForcesInBusiness
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We are proud to share that Ascent will feature in a book marking 325 years of royal and parliamentary leadership. Launched in June, Monarchy and Democracy: A history of Leadership, is an official History of Parliament project published by @stjhouseofficial. #HistParl
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Ascent is delighted to support the British Open Aerobatic Championships this summer - particularly as our own Nick Riddin, Deputy Prefect Chief Pilot at #RAFCranwell, will be competing, flying his self‑built Rihn DR-107 aerobatic aircraft. Good luck to all.
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We are pleased to share that Ascent is now officially a Women in Defence (WID) UK partner. Ascent has joined Women in Defence to help address the structural imbalance of women in senior and influential roles across the defence sector.
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We are delighted to share that we are now supporting Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) and its work with veterans, through sponsorship of its annual RAFA Rides cycle event. RAFA Rides - with 12, 25, 50, 75 and 100 mile options - take place 6-27 June. rafa.org.uk/blog/2026/04/16/…
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Did you know that Ascent began its Rotary Wing Training at #RAFShawbury in May 2016? Ten years later, we are celebrating a decade of success, after reshaping how helicopter aircrew are trained across the UK's Armed Forces. Read more ascentflighttraining.com/cel… #UKMFTS
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Our people are always happy to talk about their careers at events, and chat to other inspiring guests! BFT Instructor Vince Hargreaves from RAF Valley was honoured to meet Ian Whittle, son of turbojet engine inventor Sir Frank Whittle, at a presentation at Staverton Airport.
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Ascent Flight Training retweeted
We’re delighted to welcome @AscentFlight as Corporate Partner of the White Ensign Association ⚓
Their support helps continue supporting the Naval community while growing awareness of career opportunities at Ascent for Service leavers and veterans.
#WorkingTogetherForYourFuture
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As we prepare for new Mission Aircrew training at #RNASCuldrose, a modified Avenger has had its first in-service flight, after 2 years of work. Progress on the new Operational Support Base is also on track to host a large uplift in trainee throughput from 2027. #UKMFTS
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Ascent staff were delighted to join military colleagues to welcome HRH the Prince of Wales, as he visited RAF Valley for its 85th anniversary celebrations. Prince William’s tour of the site included a visit to the #UKMFTS area. He spoke of “fond memories” of his former air base.
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Ascent Flight Training retweeted
Congratulations to the trainees from 72 (Fighter) Squadron who have graduated from Basic Flying Training Courses 310-26 and 310-27 at #RAFValley.
We wish you all the best of luck as you progress on to the next phase of your #UKMFTS training.
@RoyalAirForce @RoyalNavy
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As we continue to upgrade equipment across our sites, it is important at Ascent that we work sustainability and reuse unwanted items, while helping local people. Sharing defunct screens recently helped local air cadets and a charitable trust near #RAFCranwell and #RAFShawbury.
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Ascent Flight Training retweeted
We’re continuing to invest in delivering world-class training for the next generation of Fast Jet pilots, with the introduction of new mixed reality headsets at No. 4 Flying Training School:
raf.mod.uk/news/articles/raf…
#UKMFTS @RoyalAirForce @RoyalNavy @DefenceES
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The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight has shared some fantastic photos of the Spitfire flying alongside #UKMFTS training aircraft from RAF Valley. The Spitfire 90th anniversary flight saw a series of 9 escorted flights, one for every decade, take place across the UK. #Spitfire90
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