Director People & Air Secretary for the @RoyalAirForce - Regulars, Reserves, and Civil Servants who make us a Whole Force. He/Him/Simon
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High School sweethearts marry in the Lake District as RAF fly overhead nwemail.co.uk/news/24757126.…
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What an astonishing achievement.
Massive congratulations!!!
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5 Mar 2024
THEY HAVE ROWED 3200 MILES ACROSS THE ATLANTIC OCEAN!
Well done team - you have overcome so much. 🥳
As always, JustGiving link below ⬇️
justgiving.com/crowdfunding/…
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22 Feb 2024
A fantastic visit to the amazing people at @RAF_Leeming yesterday. Thanks to everyone for your engagement and insights - and for everything you do together every day.
22 Feb 2024
Thousands of people, performing crucial, diverse roles are based here. It was great to talk about our best asset with @SimonEdwardsRAF & Vicki Titchen, Director & Deputy Director People RAF. The visit included presentations, including Civil Service Long Service certificates. 👏
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30 Jan 2024
19 Years since we lost my dearest friend Steady, and all on board Hilton 22
Remembered every day.
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29 Nov 2023
So many inspiring women celebrated and recognised tonight. And an incredible worthy winner.
29 Nov 2023
⭐ WINNER ⭐ Last but not least, the one woman who genuinely embodies our slogan #DeedsNotWords... Our WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2023, Congratulations, Chief Technician Emma Morgan, Royal Air Force #RoyalAirForce #widawards2023 #wearewomenindefence #inspiredbywid
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Air Vice-Marshal Simon Edwards retweeted
26 Oct 2023
A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster from @RAFBrizeNorton has met with the Egyptian Red Crescent, delivering 21 tonnes of vital humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza.
Watch for more info 👇
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Air Vice-Marshal Simon Edwards retweeted
27 Sep 2023
Episode 9 of the RAF 60 Second Update explores Exercise Baana in Finland 🇫🇮, 60 years of @RAFFylingdales, who graduated from No. 1 Flying Training School 🚁, and how we remembered the Few in the Battle of Britain Service at @wabbey.
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Air Vice-Marshal Simon Edwards retweeted
10 Sep 2023
Two RAF A400M Atlas are transporting UK search & rescue teams to Morocco🇲🇦 following the 6.8 magnitude earthquake.
The teams include 60 search & rescue specialists, a medical assessment team, four search dogs and rescue equipment.
Find out more 👉 raf.mod.uk/news/articles/a40…
ALT Image shows the back of a man with 'United Kingdom Fire & Rescue' on his t-shirt.
ALT Image shows an RAF A400M Atlas on the ground.
ALT Image shows an RAF A400M Atlas on the ground being loaded with freight.
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Air Vice-Marshal Simon Edwards retweeted
10 Sep 2023
Today on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we want to encourage those in the RAF community who may be struggling to please come forward. If you're facing challenges, remember that you don't have to go through it alone. Get support today ➡️ brnw.ch/21wCr20.
#YouAreNotAlone
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What a Team!
7 Sep 2023
Best of luck to Team UK heading off to the Invictus Games today, including 14 RAF veterans and 5 RAF personnel still serving!
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13 Aug 2023
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13 Aug 2023
Smile and wave, boys!
Wing Commander Adam Collins, from the Red Arrows, along with height instructor Russ Edwards, saluted the world-famous aerial display team as they dangled from the Blackpool Tower's flagpole, positioned 518ft in the air.
#BlackpoolAirShow23 @rafredarrows
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Air Vice-Marshal Simon Edwards retweeted
28 Jul 2023
Top Guns: Inside the RAF is a new behind-the-wire documentary that will air on @Channel4, showcasing the role of the men & women based at @RAFLossiemouth.
The series will show what life is really like for those conducting global operations from one of the RAF’s busiest stations.
ALT Top Guns: Inside the RAF. Coming soon to Channel 4.
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17 Jul 2023
Thank you @RAFBF for marking such an important moment.
And thank you for all that you do for so many in the RAF Family.
A family fortunate to have you at its ❤️
17 Jul 2023
Yesterday, we commemorated the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of the RAF Memorial.
The Memorial was originally created to remember the airmen who died in the Great War and has stood on the banks of the River Thames since 1923.
Read more ➡️ fal.cn/3zX3E
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12 Jul 2023
Amazing. Bring on RIAT 23
This morning OC BBMF flew out in Spitfire AB910 to greet the @Airbus Messerschmitt Foundation Me262 replica ahead of its arrival to RIAT. The Me262 and our spitfire took part in an air to air photography shoot to mark the rare occasion of these two aircraft types flying together!
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Watch this (air and) space….
5 Jul 2023
It’s been a while, but we’re close to finishing a brand new series with @RoyalAirForce @RAFLossiemouth for @Channel4 - unprecedented cockpit action & amazing stories. Coming soon @thinkdefence @NavyLookout @pinstripedline @SimonEdwardsRAF @HarvSmyth @ChiefofAirStaff @truenorthtv
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Air Vice-Marshal Simon Edwards retweeted
5 Jul 2023
A RAF A400M Atlas has flown the longest ever flight by an Atlas to Gaum for Ex Mobility Guardian. During the 22hr nonstop flight, the Atlas refuelled over the Atlantic, Alaska and the Pacific.
Read More 👉ow.ly/NL6250P3Ml7
#Atlas #A400M #NonStopFlying @AirMobilityCmd
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