Welcome to
RAF Leuchars
Service Community Official Guide 2010 Edition
Current from September 2009
This Guide, provided by the Media & Communications Office at RAF Leuchars, is a
source of information to Service personnel, families and dependants arriving at their
new home or duty station.
It is hoped the information contained within the Guide will be of use at the time of
your arrival, and throughout your stay.
The Guide is divided into 4 sections for easy reference:
Section 1:Station History and Organisation
Detailing the History, Structure and Organisation of RAF Leuchars.
Section 2:Health, Welfare and Important Numbers
Section 3:Your Accommodation
Details and contact points for Accommodation related matters.
Section 4:Leisure Time
What to do, see or get involved with in your area.
A Classified Index and a Handy Index appear at the back of the Guide and you can
find information on Emergencies on page 96 and MHS Repairs on page 83.
The Guide is produced for YOU, so please let us know of any additions or changes
you think will improve it. Continual feedback is vital to ensure it remains up-to-date,
accurate and relevant.
Please pass on any comments you may have to:
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St Andrews, Fife, Scotland KY16 0JX
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Foreword by the Station Commander
Air Commodore R J Atkinson ADC MA
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Royal Air Force Leuchars plays a critical part in the defence of the UK and its territorial
waters. Our achievements and proud history happened because generations of people
like you delivered a committed, sustained effort over the long and illustrious history of this
base. Our Tornado F3 fighters flown by 111(F) Squadron are tasked to provide crews
and aircraft at 10 minutes readiness 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to police and
intervene in UK airspace. Since 9/11, the complexity of the Quick Reaction Alert (QRA)
task has increased considerably. The whole Station supports QRA and the Joint Rapid
Reaction Forces by helping provide force elements (both aircraft and personnel) at Very
High Readiness or as required, as well as for operations abroad.
In Oct 2010, the first of 3 typhoon sqns are coming to RAF Leuchars and the whole unit
has a critical role to play in this transition. This will require strong leadership and our full
commitment so as to prepare our personnel and infrastructure and embrace this change.
Every day our brave and courageous ground forces in Afghanistan are fired upon
or pinned down by the insurgents. From RAF Leuchars, 119 personnel (12%) of our
capable and adaptable men and women are currently engaged in ops and deployments
in the Middle East, Afghanistan and the Falkland Islands. This provides critical support to
the delivery of the RAF’s operational tasks.
The Expeditionary Air Wing (EAW) concept is to enable the RAF to deploy discrete units
of agile, scalable, interoperable and capable air power as a whole, functioning unit. RAF
Leuchars will provide the 125 EAWs manpower to be at readiness from 1 Jan 09 to Dec
10. This will involve approximately 145 unit personnel.
In Sep 09, RAF Leuchars held at highly successful Airshow, more details of which are at
the back of this handbook.
There are several other units based at Leuchars. These include the Mountain Rescue
Team that is frequently called upon to help emergency services in the surrounding area,
No 6 Force Protection Wing HQ, the East of Scotland Universities Air Squadron, 12 Air
Experience Flight, No 612 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force (the Air Transportable
Surgical Squadron), and 71 Engineer Regiment (Volunteer).
As a Royal Air Force unit and an important element of our national air capability, RAF
Leuchars is required to generate agile air power and develop capabilities to achieve
“precise campaign effects, at range, in time”. This is demanding operationally and
requires professionalism, initiative, integrated planning and focussed support. The Station
is fiercely proud of its reputation, which stems directly from the high standards set by your
predecessors. We need positive, responsible and imaginative personnel to continue the
good work, both here and on operations abroad. You will find some work demanding,
but there are plenty of opportunities to develop professionally.
You will find out more about how I expect the Station to run when you attend your
arrivals brief, but I assure you that you will soon know where you fit in and what is
required of you. You will be properly trained both as an individual and as a member of
a well-commanded and organised winning team. I encourage you to ask questions and
to listen to the answers you get. It is by learning and understanding that you will progress
and develop your skills.
On the recreational side, Leuchars is one of the best stations in the Royal Air Force for
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outdoor and adventurous activities, particularly hill walking, mountaineering and water
sports. The sporting life on Station is vibrant and there are teams for all major sports
playing at Station and Service level. Leuchars personnel have been on expedition training
all over the world and there are clubs covering everything from computing to seaangling and from riding to sub-aqua diving. There is a thriving social life on base, the
local university towns of St Andrews and Dundee offer everything you might expect, rail
and road travel is easy and you will have some of the finest scenery in Scotland on your
doorstep. St Andrews is, of course, World famous as the home of golf.
Leuchars is a great place to be and you can expect to have a memorable tour. Of
course, you will get out of it what you put in, but this Station is special because
individuals, sections, flights, squadrons and wings make it so. I hope that you enjoy your
tour here and that at the end of it you can also feel that you contributed and made a
difference.
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Support to Current Operations
The excellent contribution of RAF Leuchars personnel, at home and abroad, in
providing critical support to the delivery of the RAF’s operational tasks.
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RAF Tornado F3 fighter aircraft remain on high alert to intercept intruders into UK
airspace. The QRA task is delivered as a team effort by all RAF Leuchars personnel.
The successful transition to Typhoon is the Stn’s Main Effort.
145 personnel at RAF Leuchars will be at readiness to deploy, as part of 125 EAW
from 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2010.
No 6 FP Wg has this year been responsible for coordinating the security of Kandahar
Airfield, Afghanistan. 612 Sqn RAuxAF are preparing to deploy to Afghanistan in
2010, and the MRT have had 23 callouts in the last year with 13 lives saved.
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The RAF could not be more necessary to current and potential operations. Air Power
provides the only real advantage we have over the Taliban.
RAF Lossiemouth Tornado GR4 aircraft are currently deployed in Afghanistan in
support of the NATO ground forces.
RAF Kinloss’ Maritime Patrol Aircraft remain on high readiness to support operational
tasks across the UK.
The RAF will continue to support current and future operations to the best of its ability.
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Station History – The Leuchars Story
Aviation at Leuchars dates back to 1911 with a balloon squadron of the Royal
Engineers setting up a training camp in Tentsmuir Forest. They were soon joined in
the skies by the ‘string and sealing wax’ aircraft of the embryo Royal Flying Corps;
such aircraft favoured the sands of St Andrews, where not the least of the attractions
was the availability of fuel from local garages.
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Like so many RAF stations, the airfield itself owes its existence to the hot stimulus of
war, and work began on levelling the existing site on Reres Farm in 1916. From
the beginning, Leuchars was intended as a training unit, being termed a ‘Temporary
Mobilisation Station’ taking aspiring aircrew from initial flying training through to
fleet co-operation work. Building was still underway when the Armistice was signed
in 1918. Most was made of Leuchars’ maritime location when it was designated a
Naval Fleet Training School, eventually to undertake the training of ‘naval spotting’
crews who acted as eyes for the Royal Navy’s capital ships.
The unit was formally named ‘Royal Air Force Leuchars’ in March 1920, but
nevertheless retained its strong naval links.
As the Navy embraced the value of aviation, the aircraft carrier was added to its
inventory. Many of the flights ‘dedicated’ to Leuchars were detached to such vessels
for months at a time, with light and dark blue uniforms apparently mixing happily
together. At St Andrews, the citizens were not unaware of the potential use of
aviation and attempts were made to use aircraft as a means of transport for golfing
enthusiasts. More successful were the barn-storming displays of the flying circuses,
which were extremely popular in the city.
In 1935 Leuchars became home to Number 1 Flying Training School (No 1 FTS) and
ranges for practice bombing were established in Tentsmuir Forest. As the war clouds
gathered over Europe its maritime position ensured that Leuchars would come to
enjoy a more warlike role. No 1 FTS moved to Netheravon and the Station came
under the control of Coastal Command. With the arrival of 224 and 233 Squadrons
in August 1938 the Station enjoyed an operational rather than training role for the
first time.
On the second day of the war a Hudson of 224 Squadron attacked a Dornier 18 over
the North Sea with inconclusive results but became the first British aircraft to engage
the enemy in World War II. Leuchars was not to secure the romantic image of a
Battle of Britain station but rather settled to the routine of hour upon hour of maritime
patrol. The contribution such unglamorous work made to the war effort should not be
underestimated, and such patrolling played a crucial part in Britain’s ultimate victory.
In February 1940, application and endurance secured their just reward when another
224 Squadron Hudson located the German prison ship the Altmark which allowed for
its interception by HMS Cossack and the liberation of over 200 British prisoners.
Leuchars remained an active Station to the end of the War, concentrating on
anti-submarine and anti-shipping strikes. With the contraction of the Air Force in
peacetime, life at Leuchars returned to a more gentle pace, hosting a school for
general reconnaissance and the St Andrews University Air Squadron complete with
Tiger Moths. In May 1950 Leuchars entered the jet age as it passed from Coastal to
Fighter Command and Meteors of 222 Squadron made the Station their new home.
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In time, the first generation of jet aircraft such as the Meteor and Vampire gave way to
the Javelin, the Hunter, the Lightning, the Phantom and the Tornado.
In 1954 the fixed wing aircraft had been joined by a flight of Sycamore helicopters for
Search and Rescue duties, a role subsequently undertaken by the Whirlwind and then
the Wessex. From the beginning, the Flight proved a valuable adjunct to the civilian
mountain and maritime rescue services, a role which continues to this day.
April 2003 saw the Tornado F3 Conversion Unit (OCU), 56 (Reserve) Squadron,
operating from RAF Leuchars. In April 2008 56 (Reserve) Squadron amalgamated
with 43 (Fighter) Squadron. The new merged squadron is named 43 (Fighter)
Squadron.
May 2009 saw the disbandment of 43 (Fighter) Squadron, as the Station moves
forward towards the introduction of Typhoon in 2010.
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As the Cold War reached its frostiest depths in the 1960s the development of long
range aircraft allowed the Soviets regular incursion into British air space. Initially
this was countered by the use of Lightning and, from 1969, Phantom aircraft. Again
Leuchars’ position made it ideally suited as a base to ensure the integrity of British air
space. For over 2 decades Leuchars’ aircraft have policed the UK air defence region,
demonstrating the ability to intercept unidentified aircraft and thereby providing an
effective deterrent. The guardianship of British air space is vested in the Tornado
Interceptors of 43 and 111 Squadrons.
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Coat of Arms
As befits a Scottish Unit with a Royal Naval history, the Station
Crest depicts the Cross of St Andrews superimposed upon
a globe of moving water: the upright broadsword further
indicates the Station’s dual role which is so aptly summarised
by its motto – ‘Attack and Protect’.
The Station prides itself on its strong links with the local
community, which were formally recognised by the Royal
Burgh of St Andrews on 22 August 1968 when the Station was granted the Freedom
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Learn How To Drink Properly
Responsible drinking in a social context is a well-established and recognised element
of the British Army’s culture of group bonding. However alcohol misuse can lead
to all sorts of problems, professionally, personally and domestically. The effects of
excessive drinking are severe. Not only does it impair judgement, endanger health
and degrade performance; it is a major cause of ill discipline. It generates a loss of
self-control, which can lead to unacceptable behaviour such as criminal violence, risky
sexual activity, misuse of drugs or just acting like a complete pratt! Personnel under the
influence of alcohol or suffering from a hangover cannot be relied upon to perform
their duties competently. This is why the Army cannot tolerate excessive drinking. Help
will be offered to those genuinely willing to reform, but those who persist in excessive
drinking and do not respond to rehabilitation will be considered for discharge.
When you drink, do it sensibly. Learn to identify your limit and when you reach
it stop. Drink water in between alcoholic drinks to extend your evening, to
keep you hydrated and to reduce your alcohol intake. When you wake up next
morning you won’t have a hangover, you will be able to function properly and
you won’t be on the receiving end of a caution or charge. Don’t forget it takes
an hour for your body to process one unit of alcohol, so if you drink eight pints
of weak beer (about 3%), that is 16 units, which is 16 hours for your body to
get it out of your system. 16 hours in which you will still be drunk or have a
hangover and in which you cannot drive. Learn to calculate how many units
you are consuming and stick to the government guidelines for men and women.
The stronger the drink the more units it has in it. Learn to drink sensibly before
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Police and Security Flight
The Police and Security Flight is now part of 4 Sqn RAF Police; 4 Sqn is made up of
the 6 Royal Air Force stations based in Scotland, Northern Ireland, North East and
North West of England, commanded by a Sqn Ldr based at RAF Lossiemouth. The
Police Flight here at RAF Leuchars is headed by a Junior Officer; RAF Police Flight
personnel are responsible for the security and general policing of all areas at RAF
Leuchars, comprising of both technical and domestic site, including the families
quarters. The RAF Police at Leuchars operate a busy General Police Duties Section,
Protective Security Section, Special Investigations and Police Dog Section. RAF Police
and Fife Constabulary often perform joint patrols of the area, something which is very
unique and very successful in crime reduction to the Leuchars area.
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No 612 (County of Aberdeen)
Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force
Role
Under the functional control of Tactical Medical Wing at RAF Lyneham, No 612
Squadron, based at RAF Leuchars, provides field hospital based medical and
surgical support to the Armed Forces in times of conflict or war. The unit has a
25-bed capacity, including 2 intensive treatment beds, and is capable of holding
25 patients for up to 48 hours. Additionally, the Squadron has the flexibility to
augment regular RAF medical emergency response teams and Role 2 facilities.
History
The Squadron’s history dates back to 1937 when, as a flying Squadron, it gained
distinguished service during WWII. Before disbandment in 1945 the Squadron
earned 9 DFC’s, 1 DSO and 1DFM. 612 Squadron was reformed in 1946 and
again disbanded in 1957. The present Squadron, in its new role, was formed in
1997 and received the honour of being awarded the 612 (County of Aberdeen)
Squadron number.
One of the first operational roles of the Squadron was to provide the medical and
nursing support for 33 Field Hospital for two weeks of Exercise Saif Sarea II in Oman.
During this period the Squadron cared for over 100 inpatient military personnel
suffering mostly from heat injuries.
The majority of 612 Squadron staff were mobilised during the early phase of
Operation Telic. An additional 612 Squadron deployment was then undertaken for
Operation Telic 8, which consisted of a skill mix totalling some 25 medical personnel.
In 2010 612 Squadron deploys to Afghanistan.
Recruitment
Fully qualified medical personnel are recruited from the NHS and Private Health
sectors to train on a part time basis. Anyone interested in finding out more about
service with 612 Squadron should contact the Recruiting Office on 01334 839471
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No 111(F) Squadron formed at Dier-el-Belah
in Palestine on 1 August 1917 as a fighter
squadron, at the time being equipped with an
assortment of aircraft types, supporting the
Army against the Turks in Palestine and Syria.
In October 1918 it moved to Egypt, disbanding
on 1 February 1920. On 1 October 1923 No
111(F) Squadron re-formed at Duxford and
was involved in extensive high altitude flight
trials. In 1938 the Squadron was chosen to be
the first squadron to be equipped with the allnew monoplane fighter, the Hawker Hurricane,
with which it flew defensive operations for
British troops evacuating from Dunkirk and
throughout the Battle of Britain, during which it
was credited with the destruction of 65 enemy
aircraft.
Spitfires were received in April 1941 to be used for offensive fighter sweeps over
France and bomber escort duties. In November 1942 the Squadron moved back to
the Middle East, covering the Allied landings in North Africa and then on to support
the advance through Algeria and Tunisia against Rommel’s Afrika Korps. The
Squadron then followed the Allied advance through Italy, eventually disbanding again
on 12 May 1947.
No 111(F) Squadron re-formed once more on 2 December 1953 at North Weald,
one of its old Battle of Britain bases, joining the jet age with Meteor F8s. These
aircraft were replaced with Hunters in June 1955, with which the Squadron achieved
international fame with their ‘Black Arrows’ aerobatic display team, flying a 22 aircraft
formation loop. The Squadron moved to Wattisham in 1964 and converted to the
all-weather fighter, the Lightning. Ten years later, the squadron re-equipped again,
this time with the Phantom at Coningsby, before moving north to Leuchars on 3
November 1975. The last Phantom sortie was flown on 30 January 1990 after which
No 111(F) Squadron re-equipped again, this time with the Tornado F3.
Throughout its time at Leuchars the No 111(F) Squadron has been tasked with the
maintenance of Quick Reaction Alert, which involves keeping aircraft at a high
state of readiness to intercept, identify and, should it be necessary, destroy hostile
aircraft approaching UK airspace. In recent years, the Squadron has been involved
in Operation ‘DENY FLIGHT’ over Bosnia, Operations BOLTON and RESINATE in
support of the Southern No Fly Zone over Iraq, as well as regular participation in
major exercises, both in the UK and overseas. During January 2003 the Squadron
was involved in the policing of the Southern No-Fly zone over Iraq. On the 17 Mar
03 this operation changed to Op TELIC due to the escalation of the Iraqi conflict into
a second Gulf War. 111(F) Sqn provided 12 Combat Ready crews to assist in the
coalition efforts. In 2004 the Sqn was awarded the Dacre Trophy, an award which is
presented to the squadron judged to be the best overall fighter squadron in 1 Group.
The Squadron motto is Adstantes – ‘Standing By’.
With the introduction of Typhoon in 2010, 111(F) Squadron is the last Tornado F3
Squadron.
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Operations Wing
The mission of Operations Wing is to
ensure the delivery of the operational
output of RAF Leuchars. The Wing
must supply key airfield enabling
services, communications specialists,
and command and control enabling
functions, that are critical to operation
of aircraft from RAF Leuchars.
OC Ops Wg directs the Wg’s capability to deliver in accordance with the Stn
Priorities, ensuring that QRA is fully supported and never compromised.
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OC Ops Wg is also the deputy Stn Cdr, and is tasked with a great deal that is outside
of the standing tasks described overleaf; RAF Leuchars transformation to Typhoon
MOV and delivery of 125 Expeditionary Air Wing to name but 2. Ops Wg specialist
knowledge and diverse capability are key enablers in these areas, and he relies on the
flexibility and initiative of his staff to achieve many of these additional tasks.
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ATC Squadron
Air Traffic Control (ATC) is manned 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year, to provide Air
Traffic Services in support of QRA, Station and Command flying tasks. The controlling
team consists of the Senior Air Traffic Control Officer (SATCO) and 24 controllers
(Officer and SNCO) and the Principle Flight Ops Manager (PFOM) and 21 Flight
Ops Assistants (FOA). The PFOM is also the airfield manager and coordinates all
works on the airfield in conjunction with Deputy Commander Royal Engineers (DCRE).
The control team provide a safe and expeditious flow of Air Traffic in and out of
RAF Leuchars and to aircraft (civil or military) flying within 50nm and below 24,000
feet. Controllers utilise radar, radios and other IT equipment to perform different
control tasks. The radar room consists of 3 surveillance radar positions, each able
to monitor the airspace 360deg around RAF Leuchars up to 60,000 ft. A third radar,
the Precision Approach Radar (PAR), is utilised to guide aircraft on final approach
onto the runway in bad weather. Radar controllers ensure all aircraft departing and
arriving RAF Leuchars are safe and separated from or told about all other aircraft
likely to affect their flight path. Military pilots from other RAF units regularly use the
services provided by RAF Leuchars ATC to safely operate into and out of the UK Low
Flying System (LFS) between Aberdeen and St Abbs Head south of Edinburgh. In
addition to the Military task, RAF Leuchars controls commercial aircraft inbound and
outbound from Dundee, as well as providing a service to many light civil ac operating
in and out of private airfields nearby. Over 28,000 civilian and military aircraft were
controlled through the RAF Leuchars area in 2008 alone. The team who operate out
of the “goldfish bowl” sat on top of the tower, are responsible for the movement of all
pedestrians, vehicles and aircraft on the airfield.
Fire Section
The Fire Section is manned by Defence Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) personnel who
are MOD employed civilians. There are 41 DFRS personnel stationed at A04 (DFRS
Fire Station Code) RAF Leuchars. Basic and Specialist training is carried out at the
MOD Defence Fire Training & Development Centre in Kent, formerly known as RAF
Manston, one of 3 Home Office recognised Fire Schools. Its high standards attract
Local Authority Brigades, Dutch Air Force and Brussels Airport fire fighters, to name
but a few. RAF Leuchars DFRS personnel, apart from supporting Airfield Operations
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provide other services such as carrying out Fire Safety Management Policy in the form
of FSMP, and Legislative Fire Safety Training for all Military and Civilian Personnel
employed at RAF Leuchars. DFRS personnel may also be deployed to theatre of
operations overseas in order to support conflicts.
Met Office
The Met Office is an Executive Agency, owned by the MoD. Observations are made
hourly, mainly for ATC. These feed a global meteorological network, which can also
be used to obtain information for anywhere globally.
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Leuchars makes regular forecasts for the airfield, Scotland, northern England and the
North Sea. These form the basis of briefs for the Sqns and QRA, which can also be
found on the Intranet. These are updated several times a day. A general forecast is
providing at Stn Execs on a Monday morning. The Met Office is always manned by
an observer, and forecasters are available 0530 hrs till cease flying. Outside this, RAF
Lossiemouth provides forecasts and 5 support staff. They are located underneath ATC.
C4i Squadron
Command & Control, Communications, Computing and information (C4i) Sqn
comprises a traditional Comms Flt, with responsibility for airfields aids and G-A
comms, telecommunications services, and Commcen formal messaging; Battlespace
Information Systems (BIS) Flt, managing our networked and stand-alone computer
systems, and our Information Management and web-based services via the
Information Hub (iHub); and the Tactical Data Links Officer (TDLO), who coordinates
the F3 Forces’ Joint Tactical Information Dissemination System (JTIDS) requirements.
In the near future, C4i Sqn will expand to facilitate Typhoon ops at Leuchars. This
information-hungry platform requires a Ground Spt System (GSS) comprising both
Mission Spt and Engineering Spt systems (MSS and ESS), and a GSS Fit will form
within C4i Sqn to manage these systems both here and when the ac deploy.
BIS Flight
BIS Flt is responsible for the provision and maintenance of all secure and insecure
data networks required to support flying, engineering, logistics and administrative
operations at RAF Leuchars. In addition to these DII/C, LOAN, LITS, SAMA etc
IT systems, BIS Flt is responsible for the Stn Information Hub (‘I-Hub’), which
encompasses the provision of Stn Registry, Information management and web-based
services. Finally, BIS Flt has a small Projects Section that aims to ensure that comms
and IT aspects are not forgotten across the spectrum of stn projects, from supporting
visiting ac detachments through to major infrastructure works projects. BIS Flt will gain
approximately 40 technical staff to maintain the Typhoon Ground Spt System (GSS),
comprising the Mission Spt System (MSS) and the Engineering Spt System (ESS).
Comms Flight
Comms Flt is made up of Ground Radio Management Section (GRMS), the
Telecommunications Section (‘DATO’) the formal-messaging Communications Centre
(Commcen), and the COMSEC Section. GRMS ensures the serviceability of the
Stn nav-aids, allowing the flying sqns to conduct their tasks in the local area, and
provides radio comms and spectrum management services for the Stn. DATO provides
both secure and insecure telephones, liaising closely with BT and other providers, and
the COMSEC section manages the unit cryptographic assets. Finally the Commcen
provides secure formal signal messaging.
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TDLO
JTIDS is a secure, tactical, digital datalink that lets ac exchange information quickly
and securely. It is a subset of Link 16 that is also used by the Typhoon under the
acronym MIDS. The TDLO manages the implementation of JTIDS network across the
F3 fleet, and will take on the MIDS network management tasks when Typhoon arrives
at Leuchars.
OPS Squadron
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Organisation
STN Ops Flight
Stn Ops flt is responsible for the coordination of all Stn flying activity, including visiting
aircraft. It is the main focal point for the booking and handling of visiting detachments
and has extensive facilities to allow the continued deployment of visiting aircraft.
As well as the co-ordination of flying, Stn Ops also plays a vital role in the delivery
of QRA. It is responsible for monitoring and communication QRA movements and
assists in the production and compilation of activity reports for onward transmission
to higher authority. Although Stn Ops is only manned during normal working hours
it provides duty personnel who cover out of hours QRA activity. Stn Ops is critical as
the “heart” of the organisation that is responsible for all aspects of Force flying activity
as well as enabling visiting detachments; this is done whilst maintaining the vital
communications link with the rest of the Stn.
SFSO
The Station Flt Safety Officer is a dedicated post, manned in combination with the
Simulator Training Liaison Officer. The SFSO is the co-ordinator of all Fit Safety
issues on Stn, ranging from the Stn Arrivals briefs to facilitator of any BOIs that would
need to be run in the event of an accident or incident involving Leuchars. Fit Safety is
critically important for all personnel at RAF Leuchars, no matter what their role or job
description.
Int
The Intelligence (Int) Section is a small team of specialists who provide the Stn Cdr,
his executives, force elements and lodger units at RAF Leuchars with up-to-date
intelligence. The Int produced covers global trends, operational developments and
tactical issues relating to potential air threats against RAF Leuchars personnel, at
home and abroad.
PCC
The role of the PCC is to provide the F3 Force with assistance in the planning and the
execution of both training and operations. The PCC’s main aims are to co-ordinate
and liaise with external units for the use of Airspace, Air to Air refuelling assets, Air
Weapons Ranges, affiliation training and to oversee the manning of QR (North).
As well as day-to-day tasks the PCC is also a conduit for the delivery of policy to
the flying units on behalf of the Force Commander and HQ 1 Gp. The PCC is also
responsible to the Stn Cdr of the preparation and submission of the HQ 1Gp Monthly
and Quarterly reports on SAPPHIRE and the coordination and delivery of the Station
Monday Brief.
Res Ops
Resilience Ops provides the Stn with an ability to manage incidents. they produce
contingency plans, train and exercise essential personnel, and provide a C2 facility.
Incident’s that may affect the Stn’s critical output (ie ac crash or major fire) are
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managed IAW the appropriate CONPLAN and/or the Stn Business Continuity Plan
to ensure QRA and critical output is maintained. When the Stn is required to provide
assistance to local emergency services (Military Aid to the Civil Community), Res
Ops coordinate this support. Res Ops staff are SEMs in emergency planning and the
staffing of the Emergency Control Centre.
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Photographic Section
The primary roles of the Photo Sect are: image production in support of the
intelligence output of QRA ops, and photography in spt of engineering and police
investigations. Secondary roles are photography in spt of the Stn Cdr’s Engagement
Strategy, and the production of card portraits.
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Forward Support Wing
Forward Support Wing covers a broad range of engineering and logistics functions
to support aircraft, the Stn, Lodger and Parented Units. Its main aim is to maintain
the resident Tornado F3 aircraft to meet a front line readiness capability in a safe and
efficient manner. The hub of Tornado F3 in-depth aircraft engineering is undertaken
within the Aircraft Maintenance Flight. A separate Aircraft Rectification Facility
provides more direct aircraft heavy rectification and maintenance for the flying sqns.
The other Forward support functions include the generation and storage of air-toair missiles; the maintenance of survival and ground support equipment; workshop
and armament facilities; the testing, repair and maintenance of role equipment and
aircraft components. Forward Support Wing also provides storage and distribution
of material, fuels, and MT and air mobility elements in addition to logistic support to
visiting aircraft, exercises and detachments.
Station History
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Organisation
Forward Engineering Operations and Plans
The Forward Support Headquarters deals with strategic engineering and logistics planning
and the day-to-day operational management issues to maintain Tornado F3 force readiness
ensuring its ability to be deployed. The Flight includes Engineering Operations & Visiting
Aircraft Section, Engineering Records and Logistics Information System management,
Training and Standards Section and Manpower Control Cell. The Manning Control Cell
assists engineering sections to obtain the correct number of personnel and also nominates
personnel for the 1435 Flt Detachment Falkland Islands. The Training and Standards Cell
provides assistance to engineering personnel in becoming Multi-Skilled and Self-Supervisors.
Aircraft Engineering & Maintenance Squadron
Aircraft Maintenance Flight
Centrally located, the Aircraft Maintenance Flight (AMF) undertakes the Depth-level
maintenance, inspection, modification and repair of all Tornado F3. Aircraft are
regularly input into AMF to ensure they are serviced in accordance with the requirements
of the Tornado Integrated Project Team and aircraft Design Authority. The work of
AMF requires a deep strip of each aircraft and careful coordination of all the necessary
resources to produce the desired number of aircraft in the required timescales to meet
needs of the front line.
Aircraft Maintenance Support Facility
Comprised of the Aircraft Maintenance Support Flight, the Oxygen Bay and the Tank
Bay. Located in the Ark Royal Hangar, the Aircraft Maintenance Support Flight (AMSF)
supports the Forward flying Sqns with Primary maintenance and heavy rectification
activities that are more easily carried out in a central facility. ARF also carries out
the anti-deterioration maintenance on the storage aircraft as well as other discrete
maintenance tasks.
Forward Maintenance Squadron
Forward Maintenance Squadron is commanded by a Sqn Ldr engineer to provide the
off-aircraft engineering and equipment support capabilities for the F3 force. With the
consolidation of Forward and Depth Support Wings, this squadron combines the former
Forward Maintenance Squadron and Component Repair Squadron to provide three
distinct flights involved in mostly off-aircraft equipment maintenance and support.
Armament Engineering Flight
The Armament Engineering Flight (AEF) is dispersed in various locations around the
Station. The Missile Explosive Storage and Housing (MESH) Section is located in the
South side of the aircraft and provides Air-to-Air missiles, other explosive stores and
maintains all the licenses for buildings used to house explosives and aircraft loaded
with explosive stores. The Small Arms Section is found in the Old Armoury building
on the Northern Perimeter Road. The Survival Equipment Section found on the main
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site provides all Aircrew Personnel Survival Packs and parachutes. AEF also includes
the Armament Role Bay, which is located within the main Supply building. The
Centralised Training Cell is located on the Northern HAS site and conducts all aircraft
ground trade training.
Depth Engineering Flight
With the amalgamation of Forward and Depth Support Wings in 2008, only the
contracted elements of engineering support will remain wholly under IPT control.
Depth Engineering Flight will therefore consist of the Propulsion Support Section (PSS)
and the Avionics Section. PSS provides technical engine support and is managed by
Rolls Royce under the ROCET contract. The section is located in Building 364. The
Avionic Section consists of AMPEC, AI-24 Radar Bay, Avionic and Elec Bays. All bays
are managed under the ATTAC contract in partnership with SELEX and BAE Systems.
The section is located in Bldg 303 near ATC.
Logistics Squadron
Commanded by a Supply branch Squadron Leader, Logistics Squadron is the largest
Squadron in the Wing. Encompassing 3 trade groups its diverse functions are spread
across the technical and domestic sites. It provides all logistical services at RAF
Leuchars to support the operational and domestic needs of the F3 force, 125 EAW,
lodger and parented units as well as individual personnel. It was re-organised in
2008 to better meet the force structure and is divided into the 3 flights.
Supply Chain Management Flight
The Supply Chain Management Flight is responsible for Logs Ops, SCAS and Mobility.
The critical output of Logs Ops is state management and the progression and
administration of ac states for both the flying squadrons and AMF. SCAS is answerable
for Stn Inventories, the Squadron Budgets, procurement of equipment through
contracts and all Low Value Purchases, and is accountable for 43 and 111 Squadron
forward stores. The Mobility Section, based in the PSS Building, is responsible for the
logs planning for deploying the F3 Force and 125 EAW on operations and exercises.
This includes ensuring deploying units are correctly prepared for movement by air and
surface. The Section also prepares and sustains the F3 Force Primary Equipment Packs
whilst on home base and deployed.
Logistics Support Flight
Logistics Support Flight encompasses MT and Fuels. Within MT, it provides drivers for
routine Station transport requirements and vehicles under the White Fleet Contract.
Furthermore, the Section provides Green Fleet vehicles and A Class Drivers to support
airfield operations, notably refuelling. It also arranges training for unit requirements
and for station personnel deploying out-of-area on operations. The Fuels Section
receipts, stores and issues aviation, ground and packed stocks fuels for the unit and
runs the expanding Waste Management Cell.
Materials Management and Distribution Flight
Materials Management and Distribution Flight is the main stockholding section on
the Station. It comprises of Technical Stores, the classified, piece part spares avionics
equipment and AI24 bay for the F3 Force, the coordination and storage of spares
support for the AMF Pulse Line and Clothing and Barrack Stores. The Flight also
receipts and despatches all equipment arriving/departing the Unit.
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Support Engineering Flight
Located in 2 locations on the main site, Support Engineering Flight (SEF) undertakes
maintenance and repair of all Aircraft Support Equipment and Armament Ground
Support Equipment (GSE); manufacture and repair aircraft and mechanical
components in the Station Workshops; and service and repair Mechanical
Transport. SEF provide specialist advice on mechanical handling equipment, lifting
tackle and equipment used for working at height.
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Base Support Wing
Base Support Wing is responsible for a broad range of support functions vital to
the operational output of this major front line station. The Wing comprises of 4
squadrons: Personnel Management Squadron, Station Services Squadron, Force
Development Squadron and Plans & Finance Squadron. Medical, dental, padre,
welfare services, health and safety and environmental protection responsibilities
also form part of the Wing.
Personnel Services Flight
The staff of Personnel Services Flight (PSF) provide a service to the Non-formed Unit
P2 (officers) and P3 (airmen) personnel. They deal with personnel documentation
and related occurrences which cannot be dealt with by individuals under the JPA
self-service procedures.
P1 (discipline) and P5 (welfare) are also provided centrally for the whole station.
Customer hours for all services are 0800-1700 hrs other than by prior arrangement
General Duties Flight
The General Duties (GD) Flight is primarily responsible for discipline and ceremonial
matters on the Station. The Station Warrant Officer (SWO) is the key figure in the
disciplinary chain of command. The SWO is traditionally the senior Warrant Officer on
the Station by appointment and may be recognised by the black “cane of office” which
they carry.
The SWO may be contacted by telephoning Ext 7252.
Station Services Squadron
Commanded by a Sqn Ldr of the Personnel (Support) branch, known as the Property
Manager (PROM), the Station Services Squadron (SSS) is primarily responsible for the
maintenance and management of the buildings and infrastructure at RAF Leuchars.
The Squadron comprises 5 main elements: Works Flight, Station Energy Manager,
Estate Planning Officer, 4Cs Duty Holder and Typhoon Project Officer. A contingent
of Royal Engineers work for the PROM to assist in the management of this task.
The PROM and her team are directly involved in the planning, procurement and
construction of all major new build projects. SSS also manages the efficiency and
effectiveness of all Station utilities. Due to the introduction of the Typhoon aircraft to
RAF Leuchars in the future, a Typhoon Project Officer also works for the PROM.
Works Flight
Works Flight is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of RAF Leuchars. It is
situated in SSS HQ next to the Main Guard Room and can be contacted on Ext 7208.
They are ably assisted by Royal Engineers who act as the Station’s Works Services
Manager and Establishment Works Consultant.
Station Energy Manager
The Station Energy Manager is responsible for the implementation of MOD Energy
Policies. It is his role to monitor usage of the various types of fuel and utilities
throughout the Station and to ensure that wastage is kept to a minimum.
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Personnel Management Squadron
OC Personnel Management Squadron is a Squadron Leader of the Personnel
(Support) branch.
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Estate Planning Officer
The Estate Planning Officer is tasked with long term planning issues affecting the
Station infrastructure and monitoring of the Property Management element of the
Station’s budget.
4Cs Duty Holder
The 4Cs Duty Holder liaises with all contractors who visit the Station, briefing them on
Station and MOD policy concerning FOD awareness, security and safe working practices.
Typhoon Project Officer
The Typhoon Project Officer (TPO) is responsible for the initial actions required to
ready the Station for the introduction of Typhoon. Many changes will need to be
made to the infrastructure of the Station before the new aircraft can be housed at
RAF Leuchars and the TPO is charged with determining the scope of those works and
setting the planning and building works in train to meet those demands.
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Organisation
Catering and Accommodation Flight
Catering Flight is the largest Flight within Base Support Wing with over 50 staff
headed up by a Flight Lieutenant Catering Officer. The Catering Flight is an integral
part of the ‘partnering relationship’ involving ESS; part of the Compass Group, to
operate the Catering, Retail, Leisure and Food Supply to all of the personnel based
at RAF Leuchars and the wider defence community. The Flight currently provides
feeding from 3 Messes located on the domestic site, one airfield buffets and the QRA
feeder. Additionally, the Catering Flight is responsible for Exercise and deployed
catering, VIP functions and support to operational detachments.
The old Junior Ranks’ Mess has been replaced by an all ranks facility and now boasts
state of the art retail and leisure facilities including a bowling alley and a bar and
restaurant complex, offering a varied menu throughout the day. On the technical site,
there is a diner and coffee shop facility open to all personnel throughout the day. The
Officers’ and Sergeants’ Messes continue to function relatively unchanged however,
the facilities now offer a varied menu throughout the day.
Delta
Delta is the all-new restaurant, bar and bowling facility, which is open to all ranks,
their dependants, and civilian and contract personnel. It offers a wide range of food
choices including Café Korner selling (Costa) coffees, a Dining Facility (with an area
segregated for Junior Ranks), which serves meals through until 2200 hrs including call
order and Daily Specials. It also has a bar for Junior Ranks only as well as the main
all-ranks bar. It also now boasts a non-alcoholic TV lounge and Internet cafe offering
a range of teas, coffees, juices and smoothies. There is also a Kids Aloud play area
for the youngsters and a range of TVs and music systems. The facility can be booked
for social functions or be used for evening dining until late with a wide range of bar
snacks including freshly prepared pizzas and traditional and ethnic dishes. The Delta
is generally open from 0630 until 2300hrs all week, although weekend opening
hours can be liable to change depending upon function commitments.
Leuchars Lifestyle Express
Leuchars Lifestyle Express is the convenience store situated adjacent to the main car
parking area on the domestic site. It sells all manner of goods from fresh bread,
milk and vegetables, sandwiches and snacks, alcohol and soft drinks and a range of
toiletry items. There is also a wide range of chilled meals and convenience products.
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Additionally, Amigo sells newspapers, magazines, cigarettes and videos and DVDs are
available for rental. There are many special offers and meal deals, which change on
a regular basis.
Strikers Bowling Alley
The bowling alley situated in Delta is available for team and individual players, social
functions and bowling leagues. It has state of the art bowling facilities with its viewing
area. Prices are competitive and parties and social functions can be booked through
the staff. Being situated in Delta all of the other services, such as the Café Korner,
Delta Dining Room, Main Bar and Kids Aloud Play Zone are all close.
Accommodation Cell
The Accommodation Cell control the bookings for Junior Ranks’ SLA, which can be
made by contacting the Accommodation Cell staff on Ext 7161.
Force Development Squadron
OC Force Development Squadron is commanded by a Personnel (Physical Education)
branch Squadron Leader and is responsible for developing the leadership, training
for deployed ops, ethos and heritage and air warfare training and military skills of all
personnel. It consists of the following sections:
Physical Education Flight
Leuchars is blessed with an abundance of excellent PEd Facilities. The Physical and
Recreation Training Centre (P&RTC) was built in 2002 and is the focal point for all indoor
sporting activities on the unit. The P&RTC is located on the domestic site and has a large
multi-purpose sports hall, indoor climbing wall, 3 glass-backed squash courts, a Cardio
Trg Balcony and a Fitness Trg area. It also has a very well stocked store for the loan of
a variety of sporting equipment. Adjacent to the P&RTC is the floodlit All Weather Sports
Pitch (AWSP), rugby pitch and Trim Trail.
RAF Leuchars has a comprehensive list of Sports clubs and a current list of Officers in
charge of each sport is held at
PEd Flt.
The proximity of Leuchars to St
Andrews obviously makes the
unit ideal for those wishing to
take up golf or indeed, reduce
their handicap! Leuchars is,
however, also perfectly located
for taking advantage of the
great Scottish Outdoors. PEd
Flt organise and coordinate a
programme encompassing oneday Adventurous Trg activities,
through to multi-day expeditions
both in Scotland and overseas.
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Situated on the Technical Site near to the Medical and Dental Centre, the 191 Café
Bar is open from 0800-1430 hrs Mon-Fri and sells a wide range of food items such
as filled rolls and sandwiches, bakery products, savoury and sweet snacks, tea, coffee
and soft drinks.
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PEd Flt can also help support section expeditions and activities and maintain a superb
store of Adventurous Trg Equipment.
Additional information on all aspects of Physical Education and recreation is available
from PEd staff on Ext 6664.
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Training Development Flight
Training Development Flight is located opposite the Main Guardroom, on the
domestic site, adjacent to the Learning Centre. The Station Training Development
Officer provides information and advice on all aspects of professional training,
including the extensive Force Development activities at RAF Leuchars, including
leadership and teamwork training, Air Warfare seminars, personal skills courses
and many more. The Modern Apprenticeship Coordinators and NVQ team
together provide support for individuals on Station who are part-way through their
Advanced Modern Apprenticeship, to help them achieve their potential. The Training
Development Flight also provides advice and support for anyone concerned about
Specific Learning Difficulties and is able to carry out the Dyslexia Adult Screening Test.
In addition to supporting the purchasing and maintenance of audio-visual training
equipment on station, the flight maintains a supply of training related publications
and books. These are available in the Force Development library located in the
Station Learning Centre.
Station Learning Centre
The Station Learning Centre is located opposite the main guardroom, immediately to
the left upon entering through the domestic entrance, adjacent to the church.
The Learning Centre is managed by the Personal Learning Advisor (PLA), who is able
to give confidential educational advice and guidance to all military personnel, their
dependants and MoD Civilians. The PLA can also give specific advice regarding
mandatory and core competence civilian training. The Learning Centre also hosts
the Regional Resettlement Advisor (RRA) on his regular visits to the Station. The RRA
provides support to those personnel who are leaving the Royal Air Force. General
information regarding education and resettlement can also be obtained from the
Resettlement and Education Coordinators (REC). Learning Centre staff can be
contacted on Ext 7724/7095/6064.
The Learning Centre holds a wide range of information regarding local training and
resettlement providers and a small reference library. Additional facilities include
several classrooms and an IT classroom with 10 PCs and a small quiet study room
that is equipped with a stand-alone PC. The Learning Centre is open on a drop in
basis between 8am and 5pm on weekdays. All classroom facilities are available to
be booked by Station personnel.
The Defence Electronic Learning Centre (DELC) is situated to the rear of the Learning
Centre. It offers free access to the internet, printing facilities and all registered users
can access the DELC for study and welfare purposes on a 24/7 basis. In early April
2008 the centre was accredited with Learn Direct. It now offers over 400 on-line
courses, including the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), which can be
accessed at no cost to RAF and MoD civilian personnel through its 20 broadband
networked computers. RAF dependants are also welcome and the ECDL is available
at a reduced rate. A suite of JPA terminals can also be accessed on a 24/7 basis.
For more information the DELC Administrator can be reached on Ext 6081.
In all aspects of training, education and resettlement our staff can help you find what
you need.
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Media & Communications Office
The Media & Communications Officer coordinates public relations, low flying and
noise complaints, media relations, internal and external communications and media
operations in the event of a major accident on behalf of the Station. He can be
contacted on either Ext 6312 or Ext 7700.
Plans and Finance Squadron
Budget Management
The Budget Office looks after all aspects of financial propriety and regularity
in respect of the Stn’s budget, manages in-year expenditure and plans future
requirements.
Travel Cell
The Travel Cell are responsible for costing and booking all detached duty travel
for both Service and civilian personnel on the Unit. Travel Cell can be contacted
on Ext 7757 or 7869.
Station Health and Safety Adviser
The Station Health and Safety Adviser will provide advice to Management, Employees,
Safety Representatives and Advisers on matters affecting the Safety, Health and
Welfare of all who may enter the Station, and will also provide advice to the various
lodger units who have a functional responsibility to the Station Commander for Health
and Safety. The Station Health and Safety Adviser can be contacted on Ext 7294.
Station Environmental Protection (EP) Officer
The Station Environmental Protection Officer will provide advice to Management,
Employees and Station Energy wardens on EP matters affecting the Station, and will
also provide advice to the various lodger units, who have a functional responsibility to
the Station Commander for EP. The Station Environmental Protection Officer can be
contacted on Ext 7981.
Community Development Officer
As part of the Service’s commitment to serving personnel, the Community
Development Officer’s (CDO) main task is to ensure that both serving personnel and
their families enjoy all the support
and facilities they are entitled to
– the CDO strives to ensure that
the Station promotes a strong sense
of community spirit and general
well-being. A main requirement
for this successful promotion is to
facilitate communication, interaction
and discussions between the Station
and the local authority, key statutory
services, local community groups
and Stn personnel. Alongside this
role, the CDO advises the Station on
current legislation, good practices
and policies. RAF Leuchars CDO
office is located in SHQ, Ext 7468.
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Accounts Flight
Accounts Flight is commanded by a Grade D civil servant, who along with her staff of
5, is responsible for all cash accounting aspects of the Station. The Flight is split into
2 sections: Public Accounts, which deals with all bills and recoveries against the Public
Purse, and SIF who deal with all accounting for Non-Public Clubs and amenities. The
Mess Accounts are undertaken by the PAYD Partner.
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Lodger Units
6 RAF Force Protection Wing
The 6 Wing HQ was originally formed as No 1306 Mobile Wing HQ at RAF Odiham
on 1st April 1944. It deployed to Normandy shortly after D-Day, moving through
France and Belgium into Holland to undertake a mix of Light Anti Aircraft and ground
defence tasks. By December 1944, the Wing was part of the Canadian II Corps
during the ‘Battle of the Bulge’. Retitled No 1306 Wing in January 1945, the Wing
was first disbanded on 9 February 1945.
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The Wing reformed in the field role in October 1945 at RAF Gatow. HQ 1306 Wing
was engaged in the security of Gatow and the policing of the local area. A further
reorganisation of the RAF Regt bought about another change of title for the unit, and
in August 1947 it became HQ 6 Wing RAF Regt. Upon completion of conversion
training to the Light Anti Aircraft role, undertaken at RAF Wahn, the Wing HQ
deployed in 1949 to RAF Celle, the main loading airhead for the British contribution
to the Berlin Airlift and remained in Germany until disbandment in 1957.
On 1 July 1983, as a result of the USAF purchase of the Rapier SAM system, HQ 6
Wing was reformed at RAF West Raynham in a new role as the USAF Rapier Force
HQ. Following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990 the RAF Regt were heavily
involved in the preparation and conduct of the Deployed Operating Bases throughout
the Middle East. In January 1991 HQ 6 Wing relieved HQ 3 Wing at Tabuk airfield in
Saudi Arabia and remained deployed throughout the war. The USAF withdrew funding
from the USAF Rapier Force and HQ 6 Wing was again disbanded in 1994.
Following the end of the Cold War the RAF Regt retitled the 3 Tactical Survive to
Operate HQs as Force Protection Wing HQs and increased their number to 6. No 6
RAF Force Protection Wing HQ formed at RAF Leuchars on 01 January 2006.
The RAF Force Protection Wing HQ provides dedicated Force Protection Command
and Control to deployed operations worldwide. They are structured with dedicated
regular and Auxiliary RAF Regt Field Squadrons under command but have the utility
to receive any additional assets as required to deliver effective force protection to
Deployed and forward operating bases, Air ports of disembarkation, Contingency
operating bases and Tactical Landing Zones.
No 6 RAF Force Protection Wing has under command No 63 Sqn RAF Regt (The
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Queen’s Colour Squadron), No 603 Sqn (City of Edinburgh) RAuxAF a Force
Protection Operational Support Squadron, and the Expeditionary Air Wing Force
Protection Training Flight at RAF Leuchars.
71 Engineer Regiment (Volunteers)
71 Engineer Regiment was officially formed on 1 July 1999; however there has
been a Royal Engineer presence for over 20 years. The Regiment comprises of the
following elements:
The Regimental Headquarters, the Regimental Headquarters Troop and the Light Aid
Detachment – Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers are all based out of RAF
LEUCHARS
102 Field Squadron (Air Support) (Volunteers) is at Paisley
124 Field Squadron (Air Support) (Volunteers) is at Cumbernauld
236 Field Squadron (Air Support) (Volunteers) is at Elgin
10 Troop (Volunteers) is on the Orkney Islands in Kirkwall.
Role: 71 Engineer Regiment provides combat engineer support to the Armed
Services, as well as specialist engineer support to the Royal Air Force.
Manning: Primarily the Regiment is manned by volunteer Territorial Army Officer and
Soldiers. There is a small cadre of Regular Officers and Soldiers, who along with the
Non-Regular Permanent staff provide the technical, administrative and day-to-day
direction in the Regiment.
Training: All our soldiers are trained as Soldiers first and then in their chosen trade.
This can be in the following areas:
Combat Engineer – Plant Operator Mechanic – Combat Signaller – Mechanic
Chef – Clerk – Combat Medical Technician
Each individual is expected to train for a minimum of 27 Days a year, which is broken
down into 12 days through out the year and a 10-day Annual camp. In recent history
the Regiment has run Annual camps in England, Scotland, Jersey, USA and Ascension
Islands.
Support to Operations: Soldiers from 71 Engineer Regiment have been deployed
on operations to Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, Kosovo and Cyprus. As well as those
deployments, individuals have supported the Regular Army in UK, Canada and
Germany.
If you are interested in becoming a TA Officer or Soldier then please contact:
Captain Graeme Ferguson MBE BEM
Unit Recruiting Officer, 71 Engr Regt (V)
RAF Leuchars, Fife KY16 0JX
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Force Protection Training Flight
The Force Protection Training Flight is responsible for all aspects of Force Protection
(FP) Training at RAF Leuchars. We deliver Common Course Skills (CCS) and Station
Guard Force (SGF) courses, so please remember to book your annual CCS course
through your squadron/section FP Trg co-ordinator before your qualification runs out.
The FP Training Flight also co-ordinates pre-deployment training, including Individual
Reinforcement Training and weapon handling/conversion courses. We ensure that
personnel deploy on operations with the correct and most up to date FP Training.
The Flight is located on the ground floor of Building 195, directly behind Station
Headquarters. Per Ardua.
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Headquarters Dundee and
Central Scotland Wing Air
Training Corps
Headquarters Dundee and Central Scotland Wing Air Training
Corps was formed in 1949 and was initially located at RAF
Craigiebarns, Dundee. In 1998 the Wing Headquarters moved
to Royal Air Force Leuchars where it is staffed by a full time
Wing Administrative Officer who holds the rank of Squadron Leader in the RAFR.
He is supported by two Civil Servants. The Headquarters is commanded by Wing
Commander D C McCrae RAFVR(T).
Dundee and Central Scotland Wing comprises 18 Squadrons and 3 Detached Flights.
These units are located throughout the counties of Angus, Perth and Kinross, the City
of Dundee and Fife. The Wing has an average strength of 500 enrolled cadets and
50 probationers.
Cadets can enrol between the age of 13 and 17 years. They can serve until their
twentieth birthday. They enjoy a wide range of activities including air experience
flying, gliding, sports, drill, UK and overseas camps, International Air Cadet
Exchange, adventure training, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, skiing courses and
parachute courses. The Air Cadet Pilot Scheme offers 3 types of courses: a 12 hour
light aircraft course or a 10 hour microlight course or 10 hour courses at selected Air
Experience Flights.
Countless young men and women received their first taste of flying and gliding
through the Air Training Corps and once these seeds are sown many embark on a
flying career in the Royal Air Force or the civilian airlines. Former Air Cadets have
been successful in reaching the highest ranks in the RAF and have secured the most
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prestigious flying jobs such as test pilots and the Red Arrows aerobatic display team.
These successes and achievements would not be possible without good quality adult
volunteers. If you are interested in the Air Cadet Organisation either as a cadet, an
adult volunteer or as a Service Helper in accordance with GAI 1026, then please
contact:
Sqn Ldr Eddie Carr, Wing Admin Officer
Headquarters Dundee & Central Scotland Wing
Royal Air Force Leuchars,
St Andrews, Fife KY16 0JX
Tel: 01334 839471 Ext 7847.
East of Scotland Universities Air
Squadron
Station History
&
Organisation
The East of Scotland Universities’ Air Squadron (ESUAS) was formed on 1 September
2003 by the merger of the Aberdeen, Dundee and St Andrews’ Universities
Air Squadron and the East Lowlands’ Universities Air Squadron. ESUAS is an
independent lodger unit and is functionally controlled by Air Command through
OC No 1 EFTS at RAF Cranwell. It is also only one of 3 UASs located on a frontline operational unit. Its members are first degree students drawn from Aberdeen
University, Robert Gordon University, Dundee University, the University of Abertay
Dundee, St Andrews University, Edinburgh University, Heriot-Watt University, Napier
University and Queen Margaret’s University, Edinburgh. Members are either RAF
sponsored students, who have passed selection at OASC and will join the RAF on
graduation, or are non sponsored students recruited directly from the Universities,
who will apply to OASC. All students learn to fly the Grob Tutor on a syllabus that
parallels RAF Elementary Flying Training. In 2009, ESUAS won the Scone Trophy.
No 612 (County of Aberdeen)
Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force
Role
Under the functional control of Tactical Medical Wing at RAF
Lyneham, No 612 Squadron, based at RAF Leuchars, provides
field hospital based medical and surgical support to the Armed
Forces in times of conflict or war. The unit has a 25-bed
capacity, including 2 intensive treatment beds, and is capable
of holding 25 patients for up to 48 hours. Additionally, the
Squadron has the flexibility to augment regular RAF medical
emergency response teams and Role 2 facilities.
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Recruitment
Fully qualified medical personnel are recruited from the NHS and Private Health
sectors to train on a part time basis. Anyone interested in finding out more about
service with 612 Squadron should contact the Recruiting Office on 01334 839471
Ext. 7974 or visit the web site at rafreserves.com.
Police and Security Flight
The Police and Security Flight is now part of 4 Sqn RAF Police; 4 Sqn is made up of
the 6 Royal Air Force stations based in Scotland, Northern Ireland, North East and
North West of England, commanded by a Sqn Ldr based at RAF Lossiemouth. The
Police Flight here at RAF Leuchars is headed by a Junior Officer; RAF Police Flight
personnel are responsible for the security and general policing of all areas at RAF
Leuchars, comprising of both technical and domestic site, including the families
quarters. The RAF Police at Leuchars operate a busy General Police Duties Section,
Protective Security Section, Special Investigations and Police Dog Section. RAF Police
and Fife Constabulary often perform joint patrols of the area, something which is very
unique and very successful in crime reduction to the Leuchars area.
Mountain Rescue Team
The Royal Air Force Leuchars Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) is well known in the area
and is an integral part of the UK Search and Rescue Organisation. The Team consists
of up to 36 members, 8 of whom are full time; the remainder are Service volunteers
drawn from any rank or trade around the Station. These part-time volunteers have
normal RAF jobs during the week but they give up approximately 5 days of their own
time a month to train with the MRT, as they are on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
to respond to calls for assistance. The MRT’s primary role is to assist with military
aviation tasks but, in practice, most of their work involves searching for missing
walkers and climbers. The Team conducts training exercises every weekend; there is a
constant need for volunteers (no previous experience is required) and those interested
should contact the MRT Leader for further information on Ext 7239.
Station History
&
Organisation
History
The Squadron’s history dates back to 1937 when, as a flying Squadron, it gained
distinguished service during WWII. Before disbandment in 1945 the Squadron
earned 9 DFC’s, 1 DSO and 1DFM. 612 Squadron was reformed in 1946 and
again disbanded in 1957. The present Squadron, in its new role, was formed in
1997 and received the honour of being awarded the 612 (County of Aberdeen)
Squadron number.
One of the first operational roles of the Squadron was to provide the medical and
nursing support for 33 Field Hospital for two weeks of Exercise Saif Sarea II in Oman.
During this period the Squadron cared for over 100 inpatient military personnel
suffering mostly from heat injuries.
The majority of 612 Squadron staff were mobilised during the early phase of
Operation Telic. An additional 612 Squadron deployment was then undertaken for
Operation Telic 8, which consisted of a skill mix totalling some 25 medical personnel.
In 2010 612 Squadron deploys to Afghanistan.
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RAF Leuchars Airshow 2009
Glorious weather, massive crowds – and the Royal Air Force showing why and how
it has never been more necessary to current and potential operations. This was the
story of the 2009 RAF Leuchars Airshow. Outstanding flying skills woven into a sixhour extravaganza showcased the RAF of today and tomorrow, combined with the
history and heritage of more than 90 years defending the Nation’s interests.
The Leuchars show has grown from its proud origins in 1945 when the first Battle
of Britain at Home Day was held. Now, with approximately 50,000 spectators
cramming into the famous airfield, the show is firmly established as the second
biggest outdoor non-sporting event in the Scottish calendar.
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And the future for the Show – and the RAF in Scotland – has never been better.
Air Commodore Harry Atkinson, who is both Air Officer Scotland and Station
Commander at Leuchars, told a packed News Conference that rumours that 2009
would be the last show were unfounded: ‘I have every confidence there will be an
Airshow next year and for years ahead. The future of the RAF in Scotland and of RAF
Leuchars is very bright.’
Concerns had been growing locally over recent weeks that because the base is
gearing up for the arrival next autumn of the first of three Typhoon squadrons the
show would be impossible due to building work. Air Commodore Atkinson scotched
the rumours: ‘Next year we start receiving the first of our Typhoons here. We are
expending an awful lot of effort and money to prepare this base for the future for
decades to come.’
The Typhoon thrilled the crowds with an awesome display of power and agility,
previewing the shape and sound of things to come at the Fife base. The RAF’s newest
jet fighter Typhoon, which has a top speed of 1480 mph – twice the speed of sound,
is. Capable of carrying a wide range of weapons for both air and ground attack,
making it a true multi-role weapon system, the Typhoon is the most capable combat
aircraft in RAF Service. It will soon become a familiar sight in the skies above Fife
as RAF Leuchars prepares for the arrival 6 Squadron in Autumn 2010, the first of 3
Typhoon squadrons that will be based at Leuchars.
The arrival of Typhoon at Leuchars is only part of the Service’s bright future in
Scotland. The first Nimrod MRA4 aircraft are due to arrive at RAF Kinloss in 2010.
The Nimrod MRA4 will have a multi-tasking role, whose primary tasks include
maritime patrol, attack and reconnaisance. Further exploiting its integrated mission
systems, it will be used for a variety of missions such as constabulary roles around the
UK waters including counter drug operations in addition to contributing to the fight
against terrorism. Looking further ahead, even more new aircraft will be coming
to Scotland with the anticipated arrival at RAF Lossiemouth of the Services’ Joint
Combat Aircraft. They will place the RAF at the forefront of fighter technology and
will give it a true multi-role air system that will surpass the majority of other weapons
systems in production today. They too, will doubtless display at future Leuchars
Airshows.
The aircraft, which carried Britain’s most potent weapon during the Cold War, the
Avro Vulcan, demonstrated the raw power and agility that made it a much-feared
adversary. The Vulcan was restored over many years by a dedicated group of people,
backed by a fund-raising mission that brought in millions.
The Airshow itself is a major international event, with aircraft and their crews from
many nations working alongside their RAF colleagues. The large crowd was thrilled
by displays from Polish MiG-29, Czech Grippen, and Dutch and Belgian F-16s.
Such a multinational display reflecting the contribution made by their predecessors
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fighting as part of ‘the few’ in the Battle of Britain where then, as now in Afghanistan,
the decisive Air Power contribution was delivered by a coalition of personnel from
several nations.
The RAF in Scotland currently provides a significant part of the demanding
operational effort in Afghanistan. Senior military commanders understand only too
well that air power provides a true battle winning advantage over the Taliban. In
addition to other aircraft such as helicopters, transports and reconnaissance aircraft,
that power is projected by Tornado GR4 aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth, backed on
the ground by No 6 RAF Force Protection Wing who recently completed a tour this
year keeping Kandahar Airfield safe. Next year 612 (County of Aberdeen) Squadron
R Aux AF from Leuchars will deploy their surgical skills to Afghanistan. Many more
personnel are deployed away from home in the service of the country. Leuchars
currently has 12 per cent of its capable and adaptable men and women deployed
overseas delivering of the RAF’s operational tasks for the Nation.
Back home, Tornado F3s from RAF Leuchars stand ready to ensure the security if the
Nation’s airspace while Nimrod MR2 aircraft from RAF Kinloss assist in ensuring the
security of the UK’s maritime environment. Together with rescue helicopters from
Lossiemouth (alongside Royal Navy and Coastguard helicopters), and Mountain Rescue
Teams from Kinloss and
Leuchars, the Nimrods
are available round the
clock for Search and
Rescue operations for
public and military. All of
these search and rescue
units together those
based in England and
Wales are co-ordinated
by the Aeronautical
Rescue Co-ordination
Centre at Kinloss.
The 2009 Show also
featured the Red Arrows
in their daring, precise
aerobatic formation that
never fails to impress.
The Show closed with
the traditional, solemn
tribute to those who did
not make it home. A
lone Spitfire flew past
as Air Officer Scotland
took the salute at the
Sunset ceremony, closing
this year’s show and
preparing the way for a
new and exciting era for
this historic station.
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Organisation
The purpose of the Show is to improve the public’s understanding of the Service
within the overall Defence context and to maximise support for the RAF within the
Defence Mission.
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Choice of function rooms for up to 150
All family occasions catered for
Business meeting rooms available
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Licensed for Civil or Religious ceremonies
Weddings at the St Michaels are something of a speciality;
packages available to suit all budgets.
St Michaels Inn, St Michaels by Leuchars
email: stmichaelsinn@yahoo.co.uk
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Caravan Sales
Storage & Accessories
Trailers for Hire & Sale
Burnside Works
Kinglassie
Fife KY5 0UP
01592 882239
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& Important
Numbers
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Medical & Dental Centre
Headquarters Psychiatry Scotland and Gibralter General Information
Useful Telephone Numbers
National Telephone Helplines
UK & BFG Websites
Chaplaincy
Contact Houses
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Medical and Dental Arrangements
Station Medical Centre
The Station Medical Centre is situated just inside the main gates of the Station,
opposite Station Headquarters.
The Station Medical Centre operates an appointments system for routine consultations or
medical examinations. The telephone number of the Station Medical Centre is ext 7300.
Clinics run by the Medical Centre include: ante- and post-natal, school children, well
woman, child welfare and development and immunisation. Health Visitors and home
visits (requested before 0930 hrs) are also available.
Registration of Families
Families of Service personnel on the posted strength of RAF Leuchars and occupying
Married Quarters at Leuchars may register for medical treatment at the Medical Centre.
Families cannot be treated unless they have registered, and it is the responsibility
of the head of the family to attend the Medical Centre and complete the necessary
application forms during normal working hours, as soon as possible after arrival in
Married Quarters.
On completion of a tour, or on moving to private accommodation, families
should de-register as soon as possible. This will result in a speedy dispatch of
their medical documents to the National Health Service and ultimately their new
Doctor or Medical Officer.
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Numbers
Station Dental Centre
Personnel requiring routine dental treatment, or dental inspection, should
contact the Dental Section on ext 7246. Personnel requiring emergency dental
appointments during normal working hours, should contact the Dental Centre on
ext 7246, where a sick parade appointment will be allocated. Personnel are advised
to contact as soon as possible, as sick parade appointments are at 10am, Mon
to Fri. The sick parade appointments are allocated, as soon as practicable and
dependant on the severity of problem.
Personnel requiring emergency appointments outside normal working hours are to
contact the Dental Centre on 01334 839471 7246, they will receive a voice mail
message with a contact number for the MRS in Edinburgh, who will contact the Duty
Dental Officer on their behalf.
If personnel need to cancel appointments, they should give the Dental Centre
as much notice as possible, these appointments can then be allocated to other
personnel.
The Dental Centre does not treat family members. If personnel require information
about local dental clinics for their families, the dental staff will be able to help.
Headquarters Psychiatry Scotland
and Gibraltar
Headquarters Psychiatry Scotland & Gibraltar is located in Watson House, Tutor Road.
The Department provides mental health services to RAF, Army and Naval personnel.
Extension: 7542.
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An authentic Indian & Seafood Restaurant
Health, Welfare
& Important
Numbers
Maisha Indian Restaurant
5, College Street, St Andrews,
Fife KY16 9AA
Tel: 01334 476666
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RETAIL SPECIALIST FOR
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• Wild Bird Food Supplies
• Feeding Supplements
• Toys and Accessories
• Breeding and Selection
advice
For mail order deliveries
throughout the country call
at local rate
Perth
08450 636777
Health, Welfare
& Important
Numbers
Unit 5,
Whitefriars Industrial
Estate, Perth PH1 1PP
24 Argyle Street
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 9BU
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Domestic and Commercial
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If so, contact your local hearing aid
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Excellent personal service
Home visits
Competitive prices
Wide range of the latest digital systems
30-day trial
St Andrews Hearing Services Ltd
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& Important
Numbers
ARNOT’S
GARAGE
Unit 7, Brown Street Complex,
Dundee
01382
224671
CAR BODY REPAIRS
All Work Undertaken
• Accident Damage
• Paintwork
• Bodywork
The Montessori School
We are an alternative small school offering a
Montessori environment for children aged 3-12.
We are in a beautiful location by woodlands and
waterfalls where we spend time in nature every day.
We are the first Montessori school in Scotland to be
accredited by the national body Montessori Education
UK and we have an excellent report from H.M.I.
We have a limited number of places for children of
3, 4 and 5 years. For further information on Montessori
visit our website at www.montessoriecoschool.org.uk
or call to arrange a visit on 01334 650029.
The Montessori School,
The Glebe, Kemback, Cupar, Fife KY155TS
email:casadellapace.montessoriecoschool@virgin.net
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General Information
Children’s Education
You should be aware that the educational system in Scotland is different from the
system operating in the rest of the United Kingdom.
Primary and Secondary Education – General information and advice can be
obtained prior to posting, from the Training Development Flight about the education
of children in the United Kingdom and overseas, local schools, boarding schools and
higher education. The telephone number is Ext 7786.
Bright Horizons Daycare Centre – RAF Leuchars
Bright Horizons, Royal Air Force Leuchars’ new childcare facility, opened on
Monday 24 November 2003. Funded by an £870,000 grant from the Royal Air
Force Benevolent Fund, the Centre provides full time childcare for 131 children,
between the ages of 12 weeks and 12 years, and employs 26 members of staff.
Ext 7753 or 01334 838439.
Bus and Train Services
There are frequent bus and train services to all parts of Fife. The railway station
is 10 minutes’ walk from the Main Guardroom, and is on the main Edinburgh/
Dundee/Aberdeen line. There is a frequent service to these cities, with connections to
Glasgow, Inverness, London and the East and West Coast routes.
Local Shopping
Hairdressing – The Barber’s shop is located in the Delta Complex and is open
during the week. Appointments may be made by telephone (Ext 7668).
Local Traders – Many traders from the local area visit the Families Quarters. The
advertisement pages in this Handbook provide further details.
Village Shopping – On the Station there is an Amigo shop with an attached gifts
and durables section. In the village there is a Newsagents and Tobacconists; Post
Office, Fish and a Chip Shop. Dundee and St Andrews offer a far wider range of
shops. More information can be obtained from the HIVE.
Banks
A free Bank of Scotland cash machine that operates with most cash cards is located
adjacent to the HIVE.
Welfare
There may be occasions when you or your family need to make use of the welfare
facilities that exist on the Station. OC PMS and his staff have general responsibility
for the provision of welfare services and anyone with personal problems, be they
financial, marital or whatever, is welcome to seek advice and assistance. PMS staff
maintain close contact with local welfare agencies such as SSAFA and individuals can
be referred to these specialists if necessary.
Pay
With a few exceptions, pay is credited monthly direct to bank accounts and your pay
statement will be sent to you at your place of work or Mess. You are advised to check
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& Important
Numbers
The local bus service connects Dundee with Leven via St Andrews for Glasgow, Stirling
and Kirkcaldy. Buses leave for Dundee and on to all parts of the North-East Scotland.
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both your pay statements and bank statements on receipt and query any discrepancies
as soon as possible with your PD clerk.
Savings and Financial Advice
There are various schemes in operation within the RAF to help personnel save for the
future. The RAF Benevolent Fund can provide specialist financial advice on request
and everyone is welcome to use this free and independent service. Further details can
be obtained from PSF.
Crime Prevention
Take good care of your personal belongings and lock up any item of value when you
are not using it. Remember also that if you lose any Public Property you will have to
pay for it. If you live in Family Quarters, make sure your house is secure when you
leave it and do not leave cash and valuables where they are accessible to a thief.
Remember also to secure your car when you leave it unattended. Keep a record
of the number of your bicycle, record player etc. If they are stolen, this will help to
identify them as your property should they be recovered.
Cameras
Personnel may keep cameras on the Station but are not allowed to photograph
aircraft, buildings, documents or materials. There is to be no photographing of
the airfield without the specific permission of the Station Commander; this can be
obtained through the Station Security Officer.
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Firearms
Any person owning a private firearm, which includes air weapons, must obtain the
permission of the Station Commander to keep it on the Unit, in addition to the
necessary licence required by law. All such firearms are to be lodged in the Station
Armoury for safe-keeping.
Registration of Motor Vehicles
All personnel, Service and civilian, who wish to bring private motor vehicles on to the
Station are to register them at the Police Flight, where they will be given a registration
card, which is to be displayed in the vehicle.
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The Children’s Education Advisory
Service (CEAS)
What is CEAS?
CEAS is a MoD Service for you as Service parents and your families, which can provide
information, advice and, sometimes, direct support with any issue relating to the education
of your children. Whether you are on the move or staying put you can contact CEAS using
the details below.
Any issue?
CEAS will certainly try to help you with any issue relating to your children’s education and if
we are unable to, we will point you in the direction of someone who can. In particular, we
can help you with:
• Admissions to schools and admission appeals
The procedures for admitting children to schools have become more complex
in recent years. Mobile Service parents sometimes find it hard, initially, to secure places
for their children at the schools they want. If you are in this situation, please do not
struggle on your own – we can help you.
• Special Educational Needs (SEN)
It can be hard enough having a child with SEN without having to deal with the
complexities of U.K. education systems together with the implications of mobility or
deployment. If you register your child with us, we can help you to deal with many of
these issues and/or local authorities. Just contact us to find out more. If you have a
child with SEN and you are posted overseas, you must contact us before you accept
the posting.
• Boarding Education
If you want to establish educational continuity for your children, you may wish to
consider boarding education for them. JSP 752 states that you must contact the
Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS) prior to making a commitment to any
school.
• Retention of quarters
If your child has started G.C.S.E.s, ‘A’ levels or is undergoing a statutory assessment of
his/her SEN and a posting comes up, you can seek support from CEAS with retaining
your quarter to allow these courses or assessments to be completed before your family
has to move.
How do I contact CEAS?
The CEAS Helpline is available from 08.30 – 17.00 Monday to Thursday and 08.30 – 16.30
on Fridays. An answer phone is available at other times and when the lines are busy.
You can also e-mail us or look at our website for further information.
Children’s Education Advisory Service
Trenchard Lines
Upavon
Pewsey
Wilts SN9 6BE
Tel 01980 618244 (Helpline)
Fax 01980 618245
Email: enquiries@ceas.detsa.co.uk
Website www.ceas.mod.uk
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Mobile Phones
With RAF Leuchars being an operational base the use of mobile phones is strictly
controlled. The MGR has details of areas that are out of bounds.
Children
Children are not allowed into the main area of the Station unless accompanied by an
adult or to attend official activities or entertainment, eg Guides, Scouts, Brownies etc.
Families Passes
All those aged 14 years and over
who require access to the Station
must be in possession of a
Families Pass. Application forms
for these passes may be obtained
from the RAF Police Flight.
Police Dogs
RAF Police Dogs are kept on the
Station. The Dog Section is out
of bounds to all unauthorised
personnel; remember, these dogs
are schooled in police duties,
which means they are trained to
bite; they should, therefore, not
be approached unless attended
by their handler.
Leuchars Nature Trail
Leuchars village has a nature
trail, which is situated on the
main road. This was set up by
a group of volunteers from the
community and the Station.
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Numbers
Parking of Vehicles
There are numerous car parks on the Station, and cars are not to be parked on the
roadways or grassed areas. Any vehicles, which are found parked illegally will be
reported by the RAF Police to the Station Authorities. Offenders risk having permission
to keep a private vehicle on the Unit withdrawn.
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Everyone is welcome to use this facility, but please respect it. Contact the Station
Environmental Protection Officer if you wish to help.
Part-Time Educational Courses
Part-time courses in many technical, commercial, academic and cultural subjects
are available at local colleges in Cupar, Dundee, St Andrews and Glenrothes. RAF
students may claim refund of enrolment and examination fees for some courses within
an annual personal allowance. Assistance with travel costs may also be claimed. A
wide range of residential courses, held mainly at University Extra-Mural Departments,
is available to RAF personnel. Details are advertised on posters and in SROs and
application forms can be obtained from the Education Clerk, on ext 7494.
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On Station
Amigo
Chaplaincy Centre
Dental Centre
DE Ops Housing
Guardroom
HIVE
Leuchars Bowl
Medical Centre
MT Control
Officers’ Mess
Ops Desk Flying Emergencies
RAF Leuchars
RAF Police
Police Ops Emergencies
SSAFA
Sergeants’ Mess
Station Hairdresser
Ext 7790
Ext 7961
Ext 7246
Ext 7500
Ext 7251
Ext 7649
Ext 6488 (01334 839467)
Ext 7300
Ext 7348
Ext 7300
Ext 7405
(01334) 839471
Ext 7456
(01334) 839111
Ext 7444
Ext 7408
Ext 7668
Local Community
British Rail Leuchars Dentist – L M Davidson
Doctor – Johnson & Salamonski
Dundee Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Fife Bus Company
Leuchars Primary School Taxi Company – Williamson’s
0345 484950
(01334) 475433
(01334) 839210
(01382) 643242
0131 333 1000
(01334) 474238
(01334) 839315
(01334) 839279
Health, Welfare
& Important
Numbers
Useful Telephone Numbers
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National Telephone Helplines & Web Addresses
The numbers and Websites listed offer confidential services provided by trained staff
and all the helplines will provide information about other agencies offering support
on similar issues. They are only an example of the services available in UK. Further
numbers are listed in the alphabetical sections of your local phone book or in the
Telephone Helplines Directory available from public libraries or the Telephone
Helplines Association (THA).
In confidence
None of the helplines listed use equipment that displays or stores your telephone
number when you ring them.
Important
Please be aware that any helpline number you call may be listed on your telephone
bill – you can prevent this by calling from a public phone box.
Alcohol
National Association for Children of
Alcoholics 0800 358 3456
Support for Young People 12-20 affected by
someone else’s drinking
ALATEEN. 0207 378 9910
Health, Welfare
& Important
Numbers
AI-Anon Family Groups UK & Eire.
Offers advice, information/support to
anyone concerned about their own
or someone else’s drinking. 24hrs at
weekends. www.al-anonuk.org.uk
ALANON. 0207 378 9910
www.al-anon.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous. Call 0845 769 7555
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Bereavement
Cruse Bereavement Line. Helpline for
bereaved people and those caring for
bereaved people 0844 477 9400
Children 0808 8081677
Child Death Helpline. Telephone helpline
for anyone affected by the death of a child.
Call free on 0800 282 986 7pm-10pm
every evening. Mon to fri 10am-1pm.
Tuesday & Wednesday 1pm-4pm
The Compassionate friends
Supporting bereaved parents and their
families 08451 232304
GET CONNECTED
Finds young people the best help, whatever
the problem 0808 808 4994
Carers
Carers Line. Advice/information for all
carers. 0808 808 7777
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
ChildLine. Helpline for children and young
people in danger, distress or with any
problem. Call free on 0800 11 11
NSPCC. For anyone concerned about a
child at risk of abuse. Staffed by social work
counsellors. Call free on 0808 800 5000
SSAFA Confidential Support Line
Call free on 0800 7314880 1030 to
2230
Disability DIAL. UK network of
disability information and advice services
run by people with direct experience of
disability.
(01302) 310 123
Domestic violence
Refuge. 24 hour crisis line providing
practical advice and emotional support for
women experiencing domestic violence & is
access point to Refuge Service throughout
England.
Freephone 0808 2000 247 (24hrs)
or 0800 027 1234 (Domestic Abuse
Helpline)
DRUGS
Frank. Helpline for drug users, their
families, friends and carers. Call free on
0800 77 66 00
Release. Advice on health and welfare
aspects of drug use and the legal
consequences.
0845 4500215 / 020 77249044
Emotional crisis
The Samaritans. Confidential, emotional
support for anyone in a crisis.
08457 90 90 90 local call rate
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HEALTH
NHS Direct. Provides information on
NHS services, coping with illnesses and
treatments. Provides information about
support groups and helplines including
mental health, sexual health and
those providing information relating to
pregnancy/abortion. Call 0845 4647
home-start
Home-start is a voluntary organisation
in which volunteers offer regular support,
friendship and practical help to young
families under stress in their own homes.
Call 0800 0686 368
Immigration Advisory Service.
Advice, assistance, legal representation for
people who encounter problems with British
immigration controls 0844 974 4000
Legal
Accident Line. For people who have
suffered an injury in an accident. Will refer
on to local solicitors if appropriate.
Call free on 0800 19 29 39
LESBIAN AND GAY
Lesbian and Gay Switchboard. For
anyone who needs support or information
about homosexuality 020 7215 5000
LAGER. Lesbian and Gay Employment
Rights. Provides support/advice to those
experiencing discrimination at work.
020 7704 2205
Missing persons
Missing People. Counselling, listening
and practical support for anyone missing
relatives or immediate family members.
Call free on 0500 700 700
Message Home Service. Enables people
to record a free, confidential message for
families or friends which will be passed on.
Call free on 0800 700 740
Money
National Debtline. Help for anyone in
debt or concerned they may fall into debt.
0808 808 4000 local call rate.
Gamcare. Support for people with
Gambling problems. 0845 6000 133
Older people
Seniorline. Information service for senior
citizens, their relatives, carers, friends.
Call 0808 800 6565
Age Concern. Telephone service for older
people, their families and people working
with them. 0800 00 99 66
pregnancy
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS).
Expert information and comment on
abortion, emergency contraception,
vasectomy, female sterilisation and more.
Call 08457 30 40 30
Marie Stopes International
Specialist sexual health help & advice.
Counselling, abortion, contraception,
sterilisation and vasectomy
0845 300 80 90 – 24 hrs
life Information, support and confidential
counselling for crisis pregnancy and for
those suffering following abortion.
Call 0800 915 4600 or Text to
Talk 07786 200 330
Rape and sexual abuse Helpline for
women and girls who have been raped or
sexually assaulted
Helpline 08451 221 331/020 8683
3311
Survivors UK supports and provides
resources for men who have experienced
any form of sexual violence.
Call 0845 122 1201
Social welfare
Shelter. Helpline for anyone facing a
housing emergency.
Call 0808 800 4444
Citizens Advice Bureaux
Please refer to alphabetical listing in
Business and services.
Victim Support
Victim Support. Practical advice for
anyone affected by crime.
Call 0845 3030 900 National
0845 6039213 for Scotland
Health, Welfare
& Important
Numbers
FAMILY
Parentline Plus. A free 24 hour telephone
helpline for the parents and carers of
children on 0808 800 2222 or visit the
website on www.parentlineplus.org.uk
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Military Helpline Page – National
Army Benevolent Fund
Mountbarrow House
6-20 Elizabeth Street,
London SW1W 9RB
0845 241 4820
Service Personnel &
Veterans Agency
Norcross, Blackpool
Lancs FY5 3WP
0800 169 2277
WRVS
01235 442900
Health, Welfare
& Important
Numbers
Regular Forces
Employment Association
Mountbarrow House
Confidential Support Lines 6-20 Elizabeth Street,
The Officers Association
UK 0800 731 4880
1st Floor
London SW1W 9RB
Germany 0800 1827 395
Mountbarrow House
0121 236 0058
Cyprus 080 91065
6-20 Elizabeth Street,
Falkland Islands #6111
London SW1W 9RB
Others UK 0044 1980
RAF Brampton
0845 873 7140
630854
01480 52151
Ex Service Mental Welfare
Union Jack Club
Society
Sandell St, Waterloo
Quest – (Armed
(COMBAT STRESS)
London SE1 8UJ
Forces Educational,
01372
841600
020 7902 6000
Resettlement &
Army Welfare Information Family Escort Service
Employment Magazine)
UK 020 74639249
Service
01223 499 880
Germany
JHQ
mil:
4751
01722 436569/436461
01223 499 889 (Fax)
or 02161 472 4751
www.questonline.co.uk
SSAFA Forces Help Royal British Legion
0845 1300 975
Helpline National:
HQ Army Welfare Service
Army Families Federation 08457 725725
HQ Land Command
Trenchard Lines, Upavon,
Erskine Barracks, Wilton
Children’s Education
Wilts SN9 6BE
Salisbury, Wilts SP2 0AG
Advisory Service
01980 618244
01980 615525
01722 436569
If any of the above numbers are wrong then please call your nearest Army Welfare
Service office or HIVE for the appropriate information.
If anyone thinks a contact name & number should be added to this list then please
inform the AWS Service Community Guide Focus Point, AWS Manager on
01722 433836 (Salisbury Mil: 94331 ext 3836).
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UK & BFG Websites
Adventure Sports Online
www.adventuresports.com
Naval Families Federation
www.nff.org.uk
RAF Families Federation
www.raf-families-federation.org.uk
Postal Services
www.bfpo.mod.uk
Army Benevolent Fund
www.armybenfund.org
Royal Air Force Community
Support
www.rafcom.co.uk
Army Families Federation
www.aff.org.uk
Royal Air Force – Home Page
www.raf.mod.uk
Army Welfare Service – Home
Page
www.army.mod.uk/aws
Royal British Legion
www.britishlegion.org.uk
Directory of Essential Services
www.scoot.co.uk
Royal Marines – Home Page
www.royalmarines.mod.uk
Royal Navy – Home Page
www.royal-navy.mod.uk
Ex-Service Housing
www.haighomes.org.uk
Royal Navy & Royal Marines
Community Site
www.rncom.mod.uk
Help With Moving Home
www.iammoving.com
SSAFA/Forces Help
www.ssafa.org.uk
Information on UK
Neighbourhoods
www.streetmap.com
Submariners Association
www.submarinersassociation.co.uk
Information on your Local Area
www.upmystreet.com
Joint Service Housing Advice
Office
www.mod.uk/jshao
Yellow Pages
www.yell.com
Health, Welfare
& Important
Numbers
British Army – Home Page
www.army.mod.uk
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Chaplaincy Services
Church of England
- Ext 7782
Church of Scotland and Free Churches - Ext 7226
Roman Catholic
- Ext 7415 (Wed) and (01382) 542324
Chaplains’ Clerk
- Ext 7961
The Station Chaplains
The Station currently has one Church of England full-time commissioned Chaplain.
However, we currently also have two officiating Chaplains. A local Roman Catholic
Chaplain regularly visits the unit on Wednesdays, and a local Church of Scotland
Chaplain regularly visits the unit on Thursdays.
Station Church
(Beside the Training and Resettlement Centre)
Sundays
1030 hrs
Although currently we are unable to offer a Sunday School, all are welcome and there
are activities available at the back of church for children. Family Services take place
on the first Sunday of each month.
Roman Catholic Mass in Station Church
Saturdays 1730 hrs
Wednesdays
0900 hrs
Confession is available before any Service.
Health, Welfare
& Important
Numbers
Denominational Matters
Please contact the chaplain of your own denomination for an interview regarding
weddings, baptisms, confirmations and funerals, or to learn more about your own
church worship arrangements.
The Chaplains’ Centre is now situated in Training Development Flight. The Chaplains
work as a team and there is always one on call to provide you with pastoral care.
Pastoral Services Provided By The Chaplains
A Listening Ear – You can talk a problem through in comfortable surroundings and
with absolute confidentiality.
Referral – If we can’t help, we usually know someone who can.
Visiting – We make routine visits to the bereaved, the sick and the housebound. We
also call on unaccompanied families who are recommended to us. When time
permits, we make section visits in crewrooms, in places of work and in homes.
Commendations – We commend people for courses in the Armed Forces Chaplaincy
Centre, Amport House near Andover. The Moral Leadership and Welfare
Management courses offered there are highly regarded within the Service and are an
important part of training, particularly for SNCOs and Junior Officers.
RAF Leuchars has 4 Contact Houses
In recognising the need for CONFIDENTIAL and professional welfare provision for
serving personnel and their families, the Royal Air Force offers this through a unique
independent agency – SSAFA Forces Help Social Work Service RAF (UK).
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The team at RAF Leuchars consists of 2 Personal and Family Support Workers, Mrs Jo
Hamblin and Mrs Vikki Calder; both have a good knowledge and understanding of
Service issues and local resources. The Station also benefits from having Mrs Irene
Gracie, Social Work Team Manager, based at the same address, which is now located
at 17-19 Tutor Road opposite the new Childcare Centre, Blue Horizons.
If you require emotional and/or practical support or if you need advice on any matter,
please do not hesitate to contact Jo or Vikki, who are part of the Community Support Team.
Contact Numbers are as follows:
7444 -
Cynthia Waterhouse, Main Reception
7318 -
Jo Hamblin, Personal & Family Support Worker
6068 -
Vikki Calder, Personal & Family Support Worker
7962 -
Irene Gracie, Social Work Team Manager
Hudson House, Buchan House, Tarvit
House and Kilmaron House –
RAF Leuchars
We currently have 4 Contact Houses, known as Hudson House, Buchan House,
Tarvit House and Kilmaron House. These houses are both 4 bedroomed terraced
situated near the new Childcare Centre on Hudson Place, Leuchars. The houses are
comfortably furnished and all requirements in terms of bedding, towels, crockery, TV
and video are provided.
The primary purpose is to provide accommodation for absent parents who have
residential contact with their children. However, the accommodation can be used for
other situations and these are detailed as follows.
• Single airmen/airwomen who, with limited means, would wish their parents or
nearest relatives up to visit.
• Personnel either arriving or leaving the unit in transit, waiting for permanent
accommodation.
The accommodation has also been used over the years for emergency crisis situations
and has benefited families enormously during these difficult times.
Should you wish further details or wish to book the Houses, please contact Cynthia
Waterhouse at the SSAFA Forces Help Office at RAF Leuchars on (01334) 839471
Ext: 7444 between 8.30 am-5.00 pm.
Health, Welfare
& Important
Numbers
01334 839471 Ext:
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Housing
Introduction
All general housing matters should be raised
with your unit welfare officer (UWO). Specific
matters relating to housing provided by Defence
Estates Operations Housing (DE Ops Housing) can be brought directly to their
attention. Information about DE Ops Housing is detailed below.
Defence Estates Operations Housing (DE Ops Housing)
DE Ops Housing is a tri-Service organisation responsible for providing Service Family
Accommodation (SFA) throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland for all
entitled and eligible personnel. DE Ops Housing is part of the Ministry of Defence. An
important change took place on 01 April 2007 to help DE Ops Housing improve the
service provided. On that date a network of seven Housing Information Centres (HICs)
were launched across Britain, in (from North to South) Rosyth, York, Telford, Thetford,
High Wycombe, Aldershot and Warminster. With effect from 01 April 2008 the service
provided by the Rosyth HIC has been extended to encompass Northern Ireland.
HICs replaced the soft housing service previously provided through a network of
estate offices, with all issues of repairs and maintenance being managed through
separate arrangements. Staff in the HICs allocate houses, arrange pre move outs,
moves in and out of accommodation. In addition they manage any general enquiry
about Service housing in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Please
remember however that to discuss repairs and maintenance issues you need to
contact your Help Desk: (Modern Housing Solutions (MHS) for England and Wales,
Turner Estate Solutions (TES) for Scotland and the DE Ops Housing Repair Help Desk
for Northern Ireland or repairs service provider if you live in PFI accommodation).
The biggest difference is that instead of having to visit a local housing office, you now
simply call the HIC network though a single national freephone number:
You can also contact the HIC network on 94510 8000 if you are in the military
network, or 01904 418000 (normal charges apply). The last number must be used if
you are based overseas and have no access to the military network.
Should you wish to correspond with the HIC by email, fax or letter, contact details are
shown below:
York
Housing Information Centre
Bacchus House, Link Business Park, Osbaldwick Link Road, Osbaldwick,York, YO10 4JB
Fax: 01904 754620Email: northern.allocations@hd.de.mod.uk
Aldershot
Housing Information Centre
Building 3, ABRO, Ordnance Road, Aldershot, GU11 2AA
Fax: 01252 318591/348636 Email: south.allocations@hd.de.mod.uk
Thetford
Housing Information Centre
Building 29, Barnham Camp, Thetford Road, Barnham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DJ
Fax: 01842 890975Email: anglia.allocations@hd.de.mod.uk
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Warminster
Housing Information Centre
401.423 Pepper Place, Warminster, Wilsthsire, BA12 0DG
Fax: 01985 224504Email: southwest.allocations@hd.de.mod.uk
High Wycombe
Housing Information Centre
156-158 Greenwood, Walters Ash, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 4XE
Fax: 01494 495515Email: central.allocations@hd.de.mod.uk
Rosyth
Housing Information Centre
1st Floor, Caledonia House, Innova Campus, Rosyth Europac, Rosyth, KY11 2UU
Fax: 01383 435957Email: scotlandhic@hd.de.mod.uk
Telford
Housing Information Centre
Sapphire House, Stafford Park 10, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3AD
Fax: 01952 215948Email: west.allocations@hd.de.mod.uk
HICs are open from 0800 to 1630 hrs, Monday to Friday, and are manned by
experienced DE Housing staff. If your enquiry is of a general nature it will be routed to
the first available person at any of the seven HICs. This is because general enquiries
– such as the implications of leaving your Service or learning about your entitlement
to housing – can be answered by any of our staff wherever they are. But if your call is
specific to a particular location – you will need to select the relevant HIC from those
shown in the previous table. When calling please listen carefully to the instructions
you will hear.
To ensure that the HICs are fully effective, direct dialling numbers for our allocating
staff are not issued, and the route for enquiries to HIC staff, whether from occupants,
from the chain of command or from welfare and families organisations will always be
the central number. If there is a real business need to speak to specific individuals for
case continuity reasons, the HIC can arrange for them to return your call, but this will
be the exception rather than the rule – it is our intention that all HIC staff are able to
answer the vast majority of enquiries. This provides an effective service, providing you
ring between 0800 and 1630 hrs.
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Housing Officers are now able to spend more time out on the estate and attend
surgeries and Occupant Consultative Group meetings (OCMs).
Please remember:
For Housing Enquiries ring FREEPHONE 0800 169 6322
And
For SFA Repairs and Maintenance in England and Wales
Ring MODern Housing Solutions (MHS) Freephone 0800 707 6000
For SFA Repairs and Maintenance in Scotland
Ring Turner Estate Solutions TES (Regional Prime Contractor, Scotland) Freephone
0800 328 6337
For SFA Repairs and Maintenance in Northern Ireland
Ring DE Ops Housing Repairs Helpdesk Freephone 0800 030 4651
Entitlement and Applications
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to serve at your current unit, you are entitled to SFA. Full details of your entitlement
and eligibility can be found in JSP 464 – Tri-Service Accommodation Regulations
(TSARs). Your UWO and HIC should be able to clarify specific points, should you
need assistance.
Applications for SFA must be made using the MOD Form 1132, which is available
from your Unit or HIC. A copy can also be downloaded from the SFA pages on the
DE website (www.defence-estates.mod.uk/sfa/intro.php). Your Unit Administration
Office must certify the completed form.
If you have any special needs it is important that you make the HIC aware of them
when you make your application.
Posting
You should make your application to the HIC as soon as your receive your posting, as
this will assist the HIC in providing you with an offer well in advance of your move. If
you are already in SFA, you must also notify the HIC within 14 days that you intend to
vacate your present SFA.
An optional Pre-Payment Cleaning Scheme is available to assist you with any cleaning
required before you move out of SFA. You will be advised of this when you receive
your Pre-Move Out Advisory Visit.
Living in SFA
You should read your Licence to Occupy and The Occupant’s Handbook to
familiarise yourself with the terms and conditions that apply to your stay in SFA. If you
have any concerns you should seek advice from the HIC.
Maintenance of SFA
The maintenance of SFA, including repairs, in England and Wales is the responsibility
of the Housing Prime Contractor, MODern Housing Solutions, Tel: 0800 707 6000.
The maintenance of SFA, including repairs in Scotland is the responsibility of the
Regional Prime Contractor, TES Turner Estate Solutions, Tel: 0800 328 6337.
The maintenance of SFA, including repairs in Northern Ireland is the responsibility of
Defence Estates Operations. SFA repairs are managed through the Repairs Helpdesk,
Tel: 0800 030 4651.
Under the terms of your Licence to Occupy you should make provision for access for
tests and works to be carried out.
Living In Your Community
Disputes among neighbours can sometimes happen and what may seem quite trivial
to one party can be extremely annoying to another. In the first instance you should
try to resolve matters yourself – most neighbours will be responsive to your concerns if
presented in a reasonable manner. If this approach fails, then seek advice from your
UWO, DO or HIC. Anti social behaviour should be reported to the local police.
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The Joint Service Housing Advice Office
(JSHAO) – Helping you to civilian
housing solutions.
What is the JSHAO?
The JSHAO provides Service persons and their dependants with housing information
and advice. We also, where possible, help you to obtain placement in social housing
on leaving the Service. We help army welfare/compassionate cases and separated
families from overseas to find appropriate housing on return to the UK.
Helping you to civilian accommodation
The JSHAO runs ‘Housing Solutions’ and “Housing Options” briefings for Service
Personnel. The Solutions briefings are designed as mid career presentations to
highlight the need to make early provision for your civilian housing. The ‘Housing the
Options’ courses are run in Resettlement Centres in the UK and Education Centres in
Germany, Cyprus and Gibraltar. These one day courses are designed to give you the
information to help you make informed choices on your civilian housing. While these
are normally attended in the last 2 years of Service, any Service person and/or their
partner is welcome at any stage of their Service.
What information do we hold?
We have information and contacts for most of the UK’s social housing sector which
includes council housing and housing association homes. We can provide you with
pamphlets and information sheets on the multitude of different subjects regarding
housing provision. Very often these days we will direct you to the appropriate web site.
All this information is available to you, just call or e-mail our office.
Low Cost Home Ownership
With house prices as high as they have been recently lots of Service personnel express
interest in schemes which share the cost of housing with some form of government
backed part ownership plan. HomeBuy helps successful applicants to buy their home
using a government interest free loan to fund part of the property. These schemes
are generically known as HomeBuy schemes. Service personnel are recognised as
Key Workers and as such have priority access to some schemes. For details of the
schemes and options go to the JSHAO website. If you have any queries then come
back to the JSHAO staff with them. If you are occupying council housing the Right to
Buy scheme is still available in most parts of the country. We can advise you on all
these options and where they are available in the UK.
Buying your own house
Buying a house is one of the most exciting things you ever do. However, it is also
one of the most daunting. The JSHAO has factsheets that explain the process. We
can advise on websites you will find useful to get details of properties, solicitors and
surveyors. We can even point you to a number of helpful individuals who can assist
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The MOD Referral Scheme
The JSHAO runs the Ministry of Defence Referral scheme. This scheme may be able
to help you if you are looking for housing association housing on leaving the Service.
Information and an application form can be found on our website or call the office
and talk to one of our staff.
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you in finding the right mortgages for you. For those of you thinking of building your
own home we have some very practical advice and information.
Help from the Services
In 1996 the MOD introduced the Long Service Advance of Pay Scheme for Army and
RAF personnel (the scheme has been available to Naval personnel for many years).
The JSHAO holds details of the scheme. Never commit yourself to purchase until you
receive confirmation from the Tri-service LSAP centre of your eligibility for the loan.
JSHAO monthly magazine ‘Housing Matters’
Ten months a year the JSHAO produces a magazine. It contains lots of information
designed to help you when you are considering your civilian housing. Copies should
be easily available within your unit but if you have difficulty in obtaining a copy ring
the JSHAO.
How to contact us
We have lots of information that may be important to you so why not contact us.
JSHAO on line: www.mod.uk/jshao
Alternatively, we would be delighted to try to answer your query by e-mail or
telephone, don’t hesitate to call us.
JSHAO
HQ Land Forces, Erskine Barracks,
Wilton, Salisbury, SP2 OAG
Tel: 01722 436575Fax: 01722 436577
E-mail: LF-JSHAO-MAILBOX@mod.uk
SPACES – Single Persons Accommodation Centre for the Ex-Services
If you are single and about to leave, SPACES may be able to help you to find
somewhere to live. SPACES is tasked to help place single Service leavers in
appropriate accommodation as they leave. It is located within the Resettlement Centre
at Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire.
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SPACES
Regional Resettlement Centre, St Aidans Road, Catterick Garrison,
North Yorkshire, DL9 3AY.
Tel: 01748 833797Fax: 01748 835774
E-mail: spaces@echg.org.uk
SSAFA Forces Help Housing Advisory Service
Once you leave the Forces and/or MOD accommodation, you can still get
information, help and advice with your housing problems from SSAFA Forces Help,
ring 0207 463 9398. This service is available to your dependants and wider family
(parents, etc) whilst you are still serving.
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Reporting Faults through the MODern
Housing Solutions Help Desk
The MODern Housing Solutions Help Desk telephone number is:
0800 707 6000 (Freephone)
The Help Desk is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a week.
• Name
• Address
• Telephone number
• D
etails of defect or problem reported. The Agent is likely to
ask you a series of questions to help us identify the problem
in more detail
We will tell you whether we need to inspect the problem before arranging work and
whether there is any immediate action you should take.
The Help Desk Agent will then give you an appointment, which is based
on the response times below:
• E
mergency – attend within 3 hours and make safe within 24 Hours,
with subsequent permanent rectification in line with Urgent and Routine
categories
• Urgent – rectification within working 5 days
• Routine – rectification within 20 working days
You will be provided with an AM or PM appointment on an agreed date for all your
Response maintenance requests reported to the Help Desk. You will then receive an
appointment letter confirming the details for Urgent and Routine jobs.
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All faults should be reported to the Help Desk. To report a new fault, you will need
to call the Help Desk, selecting Option 1, and provide the Help Desk Agent with the
following information:
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Fife – The region in which Leuchars is situated, is the peninsula lying between the
estuaries of the Rivers Forth and Tay. Known from historic times as the Kingdom of
Fife, Fife has 115 miles of coastline, including rocky cliffs as well as broad stretches of
sandy beach. Inland, the countryside varies from good quality arable land to heathercovered hills and moorland. There are country parks, forest trails, town walks and
open countryside to explore. Fife’s towns vary in age from the medieval burghs of St
Andrews, Culross and Dunfermline to the new town of Glenrothes, and dotted around
the Kingdom are abbeys, palaces, picturesque villages and historic castles.
Leuchars village itself is closely involved with the RAF Station. It has a parish church,
dating from the 12th century, is considered by many experts to be the finest Norman
church in Scotland. About half a mile from the village, the 16th-century Earlshall
Castle, while Tentsmuir Forest provides plenty of scope for woodland and seaside
walks.
Tentsmuir Forest and the Beach – The nearest beach is approximately 3 miles north
of the camp; an access road through Tentsmuir Forest leads to a large car park and
picnic area adjacent to the sands. The Forestry Commission make a small charge for
using the car park and access road; a season ticket is available.
St Andrews is famous as the home of golf and of Scotland’s oldest university.
Legend has it that the relics of St Andrew were brought to Fife by a monk fleeing from
Roman persecution, and the sanctity of these relics made St Andrews the ecclesiastical
centre of Scotland until the 16th century.
The cathedral, founded in 1160, was a place of pilgrimage until it was vandalised
during the Reformation. The ruins overlooking the sea are still impressive and well
worth a visit. The 13th-century castle, once belonging to the Archbishops of St
Andrews, has a bottle dungeon and a fine example of a siege mine running beneath
the castle grounds (not a visit for the claustrophobic!).
The buildings of St Andrews University, founded in 1410, are easily viewed, among
the oldest being St Salvator’s Chapel in North Street. The University Botanical
Gardens are open to the public all year, and many of the University departments open
their doors to visitors on St Andrews Day (30 November).
Records of golf at St Andrews go back as far as 1552, and the aptly-named Old
Course is the oldest golf course in existence. The rules of golf throughout the world
are laid down by the town’s Royal and Ancient Golf Club, which first met in 1754.
Further Afield – just around the coast from St Andrews, Crail is a Royal Burgh
dating back to the 12th century. Its tiny harbour is said to be the most photographed
harbour in Scotland. Many of the houses around the harbour, typical of the
traditional architecture of the East Neuk, have been restored by the National Trust for
Scotland.
Pittenweem is the home of what remains of the Fife fishing fleet, and the daily fish
market, the last to survive in the East Neuk, is well worth a visit. St Monans, a former
fishing village, is now a centre for boat-building and repairs.
Lower Largo was the birthplace of Alexander Selkirk, the castaway on whom Daniel
Defoe based the Robinson Crusoe story. A bronze statue of Selkirk stands outside his
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Hundreds of visitors flock to St Andrews every summer to play golf, to enjoy the
expanse of sandy beach and to attend the Lammas Fair, Scotland’s oldest running
medieval market.
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former home. The two burghs of Elie and Earlsferry merge into each other around a
natural harbour. The beach is sheltered and sandy, with safe swimming. Elie Harbour
is popular with yachtsmen and windsurfers, and the town boasts a challenging golf
links.
Inland from Leuchars is the market town of Cupar, a Royal Burgh for 6 centuries. It
has 2 sports centres with swimming pools, and just outside the town are attractions
such as the Scottish Deer Centre, Hill of Tarvit Mansion House and nature trails at
Dura Den.
Ceres is often called the prettiest village in Fife, and the historic Weigh House now
houses the award-winning Fife Folk Museum. Ceres stages the oldest Highland
Games in Scotland, usually on the last Saturday in June. Near Ceres is Craighall
Den, formed almost 17,000 years ago by a great glacial thaw and now a wellmarked nature trail.
Well worth a visit is the 15th-century Royal Burgh of Falkland. The village has many
old and interesting buildings, the most prominent being Falkland Palace, a royal
hunting lodge and favourite seat of James V, who died here in 1542. The palace
gardens contain the original royal, or real, tennis court, built in 1539 and still in use
today.
Further to the west of the Kingdom are the resorts of Leven, Kinghorn and Aberdour,
all offering sandy beaches and numerous other attractions ranging from water sports
and nature trails to castles and craft centres. Kirkcaldy is a good shopping centre and
has a swimming pool and ice-rink as well as an art gallery, theatre and concert hall
for the less energetically inclined.
Dunfermline is the ancient capital of Scotland, and Robert the Bruce lies buried in its
magnificent abbey. The philanthropist Andrew Carnegie was born in Dunfermline and
later gave many gifts to the town, including the 76 acres of Pittencrief Park.
Further west still, the 15th-century village of Culross has changed little in appearance
for over 300 years. The National Trust for Scotland has taken a leading role in
preserving and restoring and winding cobbled streets and distinctive houses, and
today Culross really does seem to be a place where time has stood still.
Beyond the southern and western boundaries of Fife, across the Forth Road Bridge
or that great example of Victorian engineering, the Forth Rail Bridge, lie the cities of
Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital and is internationally famed for its culture and history.
It is a beautiful city; the medieval houses of the Old Town and Royal Mile stand in
stark contrast to the orderly Georgian terraces and squares of the New Town. The
main shopping street, Princes Street, is dominated by the brooding presence of the
castle, open to the public although part of it is still a garrison.
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The Edinburgh Festival, held every summer, attracts thousands of visitors and events
range from classical opera to street theatre, from major exhibitions to pavement
art. It is best to plan a long day trip from Leuchars, as accommodation in Edinburgh
during the Festival is difficult to find.
Only slightly easier to obtain are tickets to the international rugby matches at
Murrayfield, or to the athletics events held in the city’s Meadowbank Stadium.
Whether you are in search of history, sport, art or just good shops, Edinburgh can
boast all the facilities offered by a city of half a million people. With the opening of
the M90 motorway, the journey now takes about 1hr 15min by car; a regular train
service also runs from Leuchars Station.
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Glasgow, the city that grew more quickly than any other in Scotland during the
Industrial Revolution and made its name as a centre of heavy industry and heavy
drinking, has changed its image considerably over the past few years. The impressive
Victorian buildings have been cleaned and the fortunes of the city revived, and
Glasgow is now a centre for culture and the arts in Scotland. Considered by some
to have a more vigorous and exciting atmosphere than Edinburgh, Glasgow is not
difficult to reach from Leuchars and is definitely worth exploring.
Across the Tay from the northern shores of Fife and within easy driving distance of
Leuchars lies Dundee, a Royal Burgh since 1190 and the fourth largest of Scotland’s
cities. Like the River Forth on Fife’s southern coast, the Tay boasts a road bridge and
an historic railway bridge – the present one was completed in 1885 following the
tragic collapse of the original structure.
Dundee’s position on the Tay, where Scotland’s longest river meets the sea, has given
rise to a long seafaring tradition. A ‘Maritime Trail’ leads through the city streets to 2
great vessels, Captain Scott’s Discovery, built in Dundee in 1901, and the Unicorn,
the oldest surviving British-built man o’ war. Dundee, known as the city of jute, jam
and journalism, numbers whaling, engineering and shipbuilding among its past
industries, and electronics and computer software among its present ones. Broughty
Castle now houses the Whaling Museum – Dundee was for more than a century
Britain’s most important whaling port.
Highlands and Islands – Leuchars is within reasonable distance of Skye and the
Cairngorms. To the north, beyond Dundee, lie the beautiful steep-sided Glens of the
Braes of Angus complete with their black Aberdeen-Angus cattle and famous castles
such as Glamis, the ancestral home of the Queen Mother.
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Further north, the majestic Cairngorms provide sport and relaxation all the year
round. Aviemore, the main Scottish centre for winter sports, is about 2 hours car
ride from the Station whereas, 35 miles to the west, lies the ‘Fair City’ of Perth, once
Scotland’s capital, which is situated on the River Tay. Beyond Perth and over the
Trossachs, lie Loch Long, Loch Awe and the Isle of Mull.
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Skates on and visit
Camperdown Leisure Complex
Daily
Skating • Ice Dance
Learn to Skate • Ice Hockey • Curling
We have it all
Skate Hire – Café – Large free car park
– Lounge viewing gallery – Restaurant
Find out more at:
www.dundeeicearena.co.uk
or call us on 01382 889369
SCOTSCRAIG
GOLF CLUB
Golf Road, Tayport, Fife DD6 9DZ
Play an Open Qualifying Course which is
only 15 minutes from the Old Course,
St Andrews.
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Visitors are made most welcome at this
friendly Golf Club.
To save disappointment pre-book by
phoning Barrie D Liddle (Managing
Secretary) on 01382 552515
or Bookings within 7 days: contact Craig
our Professional on 01382 552855
Email: admin@scotscraiggolfclub.com
www.scotscraiggolfclub.com
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UK & GERMAN GUIDES
RMAN GUIDES UK & GERMAN GUIDES
No matter where you are posted in the UK, Germany or overseas, your Service
Community Guide will be waiting for you - to introduce you to the locality, to
guide you on the facilities and procedures in your new station and to advise you
where to obtain the goods and services your require.
Always keep it by you and make good use of it while you are here.
This Service Community Guide is one of a series of seventy available to Service
Families. It is funded entirely from advertising and provided free of charge.
Leisure Time
MAKE GOOD USE OF YOUR SERVICE COMMUNITY OFFICIAL GUIDE
IT’S PRODUCED FOR YOU!
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Local Community
The HIVE
Open: 8.00am-3.30pm daily. The HIVE is situated in
the Community Centre next to the Bank of Scotland. It is
a centre providing help and information for all, run by
volunteers, and is a useful meeting place.
There is an in-depth range of information, covering topics
such as local jobs, tourist venues, health matters and training schemes. The HIVE has
set up links with many welfare organisations such as the Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Social
Services, Relate and SSAFA.
The HIVE rooms can be hired for parties, demonstrations, club meetings and has
convenient parking facilities.
Leuchars HIVE can be reached on Ext. 7649 or by email at leuchars@hivegh.co.uk
Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop is located adjacent to the Community Centre and is open throughout
the week. Details of opening hours are available in the HIVE.
Youth Organisations
The Station has the usual youth organisations. Details of Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and
Guides can be obtained from the Officer in charge. The Leuchars Youth Association
provides a range of activities for children and can be reached on Ext 7441.
Motor Club
The Motor Club at Leuchars provides most facilities for car maintenance. The Club
has a pit, hydraulic jack and engine crane, ramps and stands, and a comprehensive
range of small tools. For more details, apply to the Officer IC.
St Michaels
Golf Club
Leuchars
We offer full membership to all
serving personnel for the reduced fee
of £202.50 and this is for a club that
provides a full course and full greens
all year round.
Phone
The hidden gem of Fife
01334 838666
for details of this and other offers
Leisure Time
Station Pipe Band
Leuchars has an active Station Voluntary Pipe Band, which performs at a number
of different functions throughout the year including overseas and at the Military
Tattoo. Anyone interested in joining the Station Voluntary Pipe Band should
contact the OIC on Ext 7501.
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Classified Index of Advertisers
This index provides a quick and easy way of locating any product or service
you require. Production of this Guide is made possible by the support of the
advertisers listed below and, in turn, it is hoped that all readers will lend their
support to these businesses.
ACCOMMODATION: Vicarsford Lodge Guest House (48)
ANIMAL BOARDING: Puddledub Boarding Kennels & Cattery (33)
CHARITABLE & BENEVOLENT ORGANISATIONS: Scottish Veterans’ Residences
(34); The RAF Benevolent Fund (21)
COUNSELLING SERVICES/HELPLINES: Compass Scotland Ltd (18); Fife Drug &
Alcohol Action Team (60); Samaritans Kirkcaldy (17)
EDUCATION & TUITION: Barbarafield Riding School (58); Children’s Education
Advisory Service (64); Dundee College (55); Queen Victoria School (63); St Leonards
School (58); Strathallan School (Inside Front Cover); The Montessori School (59)
ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE: BFBS Radio (32); Balmoral Estates (86); Byre Theatre
of St Andrews (10); Drumoig Hotel & Golf Resort (49); Dundee Ice Arena (90);
Fife Council – Events in Fife (91); Freespirits (19); Scotland’s Secret Bunker (90);
Scotscraig Golf Club (90); St Andrews Botanic Garden (90); St Michaels Golf Club
(93)
FINANCIAL/INSURANCE SERVICES: Cash Converters (18)
HAIR & BEAUTY: Fresh Looks Beauty Salon (50)
HEALTH SERVICES: St Andrews Hearing Services Ltd (56)
HOTELS & PUBS: St Michael’s Inn (50)
MISCELLANEOUS: Fife Safety Camera Partnership (Inside Back Cover)
MOTOR SERVICES: Arnold Clark (11); Arnot’s Garage (58); Autosave (16)
OPTICIANS: Specsavers (57)
PROPERTY: Muir Homes (76); Campion Homes (80)
RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS: Jahangir Balti Tandoori Restaurant (56); Littlejohns Café
Bar & Grill (33); Maisha Restaurant (54)
RETAIL: F Watson Caravans (50); Inspirations Cakes & Flowers (28); Scottish Avian
Supplies (56); The Sewing Station (48); TOP ROAD Tourers (48)
SCHOOLS after page 64
SHOPPING CENTRES: The Postings Shopping Cente (6)
SOLICITORS: Rollo Davidson Mcfarlane (Solicitors & Estate Agents) (10)
TRADES & SERVICES: Dundee City Council – Fostering / Adoption (27); Fife Council
– Environmental Services (How to recognise a Scam) (42); Fife Council – Waste
Management (Outside Back Cover); Fife Council – Council Services Guide (84); J & J
Gray (28); PROACTR4 (33); T G Aerial Sat (56)
VETERINARY PRACTICES: Wilson & Partners (48)
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Handy Index
MHS Repairs................................... 83
Mountain Rescue Team.................... 72
Buses............................................. 61
Maps......................................... 12-15
Chaplaincy Services......................... 72
Pre-School Groups.......................... 61
Contact Houses............................... 73
DE Ops Housing............................. 77
Helplines........................................ 68
HIVE............................................... 93
JSHAO........................................... 81
Schools.......................................... 61
Shopping........................................ 61
Station Amenities............................. 93
The Place Where You Live................ 87
Local Towns & Villages..................... 87
Trains............................................. 61
Locally Based Units.......................... 23
UK & BFG Websites......................... 71
METHOD PUBLISHING
Sutherland Press House
Main Street . Golspie
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Telephone . 01408 633871
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Email . admin@methodpublishing.co.uk
www.methodpublishing.co.uk
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Emergencies
Police
Dial 999 – ask for Police
State clearly the location of the incident
Fire
Dial 999 – ask for Fire Brigade
State clearly the location of the fire
Medical
For Ambulance in an Emergency: Dial 999 – ask for Ambulance
State clearly the location of the patient
Enter your own Doctor’s details below:
Doctor . .............................................................................................................
Tel . ...................................................................................................................
Address ............................................................................................................. .........................................................................................................................
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On Station
Emergency Numbers
Fire/Police/Ambulance ext 222
Aircraft ext 333