Information from Royal Air Force Shawbury

Night Flying

The next period is from 20 January until 20 February. Night flying periods are usually for seven weeks with three weeks in between periods. There will be posts on the RAF Shawbury Facebook/Twitter advising on the night flying periods and we are grateful for the tolerance of this essential training. There is also information on the RAF Shawbury webpage with contact details for complaints or concerns. Night flying will commence typically 30 mins after sunset and may continue until 02:30.

Helicopter Liaison Group

The Helicopter Liaison Group, previously known as the Helicopter Noise Liaison Group, administered by Shropshire Council, has now been replaced by a 6-monthly Newsletter which will be distributed to all Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin Town and Parish Councils. The first newsletter was distributed to 180 TC/PC. There will still be options for regional groups to be addressed by appropriate RAF Shawbury executives if warranted. A reminder of contacts for RAF Shawbury if there are concerns, which are also on the Station webpages on the RAF Website: Website: https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/stations/raf-shawbury/ Low Flying Complaints Email: SHY-LowFlying@mod.gov.uk Low Flying Complaints Telephone: 01939 251712 Engagement and Mediac general enquiries Email: SHY-EngagementMediaTeam@modgovuk.onmicrosoft.com

Airfield Works Programme

The airfields work programme is progressing well. These works will maintain the airfield operating surfaces for many more years to ensure our flying training continues. Where possible the main Contractor is sub-contracting local companies to bring benefit to the local area and lower the carbon footprint wherever possible.

Hi-Viz for Horse Riders

Our recent restock of hi-vis has all been allocated and is being distributed. Watch our social media posts (Facebook and X) or website https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/stations/raf-shawbury/flying-info/, for information on our High Visibility Campaign for 2025.

Drones

If anyone flies a drone/model aircraft locally we recommend checking the Drone Code which is available on the CAA website. There are restrictions near all airfields, civil and military, regarding the flying of drones and model aircraft. https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/drone-code

Aries Magazine

The Winter Edition (2024 Edition 4) is available online at the link - https://www.rafmags.co.uk/.

Course Community Projects

We are seeking ideas for Community Projects for 2025. Usually our trainees are available to help for a day and will provide a willing workforce, but tools and equipment would need to be provided. Please be flexible with dates as time for course projects is timetabled.

Past News 

4th April 2023

RAF Shawbury Christmas Carol Convert 2023

Royal Air Force Shawbury

is delighted to present a

Christmas Carol Concert

at St Chad's Church Shrewsbury

5th December 2023

Featuring the band of the Royal Air Force Regiment

RAF Shawbury Christmas Carol Concert

4th April 2023

RAF Shawbury Report April 2023

RAF Shawbury’s mission is to deliver world class Air Operations and helicopter crew training 
for defence. 

RAF Shawbury Report to APM