Date/Time
Date(s) - Wednesday, November 1, 2023
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
RAF Wittering
Categories
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. If you wish to attend, please contact the Deputy Clerk in case of any cancellations.
Now is your chance to visit our affiliated unit at RAF Wittering – No 2 Mechanical Transport Squadron, a squadron within No 85 Expeditionary Logistics Wing. Only 20 spaces available!
Formed at King’s College in Cambridge in 1940, its first role was to ferry aircraft spares and ammunition between RAF Stations during the Battle of Britain. In the following eighty plus years 2MT, as it is known, has seen service in almost every UK major military operation. The Worshipful Company Carmen is proud to be affiliated with “The Carmen’s Squadron”
As an on-going demonstration of the squadron’s operational effectiveness, 2 MT Sqn has planned, delivered and responded to a variety of requests with personnel and specialist equipment, often at short notice, but with impressive results, covering a global Air Exercise programme as well as UK-based Military Air to the Civil Authorities (MACA) tasks, to say nothing of supporting UK forces in Eastern Europe following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
This is your chance to visit this unique Royal Air Force squadron and enjoy a visit to RAF Wittering.
The plan is to arrive at RAF Wittering’s main entrance at 1000 hrs on Wednesday, 1 November. Visitors must be in possession of photographic identity (UK Passport of photo Driving Licence). To book a place on this visit, please complete the online booking form providing the required details.
Lunch will be provided – Cost – approx. £20.00. (Please bring cash!)
Dress – As lunch will be taken in the Officers’ Mess, you are asked to wear smart casual clothing (but bring suitable waterproof/windproof clothing as some of the visit will be outdoors).
Priority will be given to Carmen. You may book in one guest. If any spaces remain, they can be offered to additional guests.
Please note – visitors must arrive by 1000 with photographic ID or entry cannot be guaranteed.