RAF Shawbury plays major role in Remembrance Day commemorations
Servicemen and women from RAF Shawbury played a major role in the Remembrance Day commemorations across Shropshire yesterday.
The unit provided personnel for the Shrewsbury Service at St Chad’s Church on Sunday 8th November and the associated parade through the town.
The Parade Commander was Squadron Leader Mark Jones who is an instructor at the Central Air Traffic Control School, at the airbase. The parade included tri-service personnel from the unit and the Defence Helicopter Flying School. Music was provided by the West Mercian Wg (Air Cadets) Band.
The RAF Shawbury wreath was laid by the Station Commander, Group Captain Jason Appleton and the wreath laying ceremony in the Quarry Park was led by Reverend (Wing Commander) Alastair Bissell. The parade was organized by the RAF Shawbury Station Warrant Officer, Warrant Officer Adam Cook.
Personnel from the airbase also attended services throughout Shropshire..
The Station Commander, Group Captain Jason Appleton said:” Personnel at RAF Shawbury are proud to be able take part in Remembrance events across the county and are honoured to be able to parade and attend church services which remember the fallen throughout history, including those lost in recent operations worldwide.”
