Today’s broadcast headlines include news that the Olympics has ended with Britain achieving its most successful medals haul since 1908, topping London 2012.Of note for Defence, there is reporting of Pokémon characters appearing on MOD sites, and mental health in the Armed Forces.
Pokémon Go
The Sun reports that briefing has been issued to military personnel warning them that Pokémon Go virtual characters are present on military bases and that fans of the smartphone game may attempt to access secure locations.
An MOD Spokesperson said:
Members of the public should not attempt to access MoD sites as these are secure areas and trespassers will be reported to the police.
Mental health
The Independent reports on mental health in the Armed Forces.
An MOD Spokesperson said:
We are absolutely committed to the mental health of our armed forces and this increase in successful claims shows that our campaigns are encouraging those who need help to come forward to get the compensation they deserve.
Image of the Day
One of the entries for the RAF photographic competition. You can vote here.
Pictured: A 27 Sqn Chinook makes a hard bank over The Solent during a Aircraft Handling Exercise to assess the development of new Pilots and Aircrew.
As part of a 2-day Training Exercise, 27 Sqn, based out of RAF Odiham flew several sorties over Southern England and the Channel to assess the handling standards and flying abilities of their Aircrew and Pilots.
Operating the Mk4 Chinook, the crews participated in several scenarios, including confined spaces landing, flying over the sea, low level flight and underslung loads. These sorties incorporated formation flying, which enabled Service air-to-air photography and experience flights for station personnel.
SAC Nicholas Egan is an RAF Photographer currently based out of RAF Odiham, Hampshire. He joined the Royal Air Force in 2011, and following his time at the Defence School Of Photography at Cosford, was posted to Aldergrove Flying Station in Northern Ireland. Following his two years spent in Northern Ireland, he was posted to RAF Odiham in January 2015.
Photographers details:
SAC Nicholas Egan.
Photographic Section | RAF Odiham | Hook | Hampshire | RG29 1QT
01256 367289 |
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