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The legacy of American Second World War veteran master sergeant Dewey Christopher has been remembered after nostalgic nose art was adorned on a RAF Mildenhall-based aircraft.
24 The latest nose art to adorn a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, “Skipper III,” was unveiled during a dedication ceremony at Royal Air Force Mildenhall May 7. As a way of reconnecting with 100th Bombardment Group history, tail number 59-1470 took on the name “Skipper III” as a tribute to retired Master Sgt. Dewey Christopher, former 351st Bomb Squadron crew chief and veteran of the 100th BG and World War II. His son, Gary Christopher, joined the ceremony online from his home in Texas. Back in June 2019, Gary accompanied Dewey on a visit to RAF ...
"As a firefighter I’m part of the mission, but this experience gave me the opportunity to see how we as first responders tie into the refueling mission. "I realised I’m one small cog among many others in one large machine, and I was able to see it all work together.” David Ives during a training exercise at RAF Mildenhall in 2013 - Credit: Gina Randall/USAF The giant KC-135 aircraft is USAF's core refuelling capability, and provides support to allied forces across the world. Colonel Troy Pananon, USAF commander of the 100th Air Refueling Wing, said experiences such as these help to bui...
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Another gate breach at RAF Mildenhall prompts increased security measures Fifteen “green” barriers have been installed around RAF Mildenhall, England. (Karen Abeyasekere/Air Force) Security measures were increased at RAF Mildenhall in England last month after an unauthorized man gained access to the base, officials have confirmed to Military Times. On Jan. 23, “a British national gained unauthorized access onto RAF Mildenhall,” a United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa public affairs staffer told Military Times Sunday morning in an email. “No ill intent is suspected...
Acting defense secretary visits RAF Mildenhall By Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron, 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs / Published December 22, 2020 Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller listens to base leadership during a visit at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, Dec. 21, 2020. Miller toured the installation, engaged with Airmen and flew in a CV-22B Osprey aircraft flight simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron) Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller listens to a briefing from Lt. Col. Ryan Ferdinandsen, 351st Air Refueling Squad...