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Showing posts with label RAF. Show all posts
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Sunday, November 11, 2012

Oakham, Remembrance Sunday 2012, The Royal British Legion, ABF The Soldiers Charity, Paul Beech, The Royal Marines, Photographs


Pictured Right Mr Paul Beech Former Oakham Mayor, Area organiser for the 
ABF Soldiers Charity.
Usually Mr Beech keeps his bullying and intimidation cowardly private
but not today, enjoying the protection of Leicestershire Constabulary
he decided to bring his despicable conduct out into public. 
The Conservative Chairman of Rutland County Council  Cllr Parsons
was visible upset, when I showed him the photograph, He said "I am very upset, 
that is my wife beside Mr Beech" It is not Mrs Parsons fault she is married to 
a Tory so I agreed to hide her in this image, a pity as she has such a lovely smile.

Oakham Mayor Cllr  Alf Dewis Said "Mr Beech is not a dignitary any more and  I think this is the point I am meant to say no comment"'

Deputy Mayor Cllr Adam Lowe expressed his shock.

Various Army Officers pointed out "he is in uniform" one asked me "you're not going to publish it, we have a reputation to upkeep"

For far to long now, I have been bullied intimidated and subjected to malicious conduct by the likes of Mr Beech and local governance supported by Leicester Constabulary.

Mr Beeches conduct today is a betrayal of the fallen.

Self-styled local dignitary ex Oakham Town Council Mayor Paul Beech who claims to be a leading
"respectable" citizen of the county town of Rutland and  Regional Organiser of the Army Benevolent Fund, the Soldiers  Charity, saw fit to raise two rude fingers - complementing the gesture with colourful language, directed at the camera,
while dressed in a regimental green beret of the Royal Marines and sporting his own and his father's 
medals.

although I have often been sent invitations by real dignitaries to photograph these sorts of events, ex mayor Beech always appears to be quite antagonistic when he spots this cameraman.

Such a pity he feels it necessary to spoil an otherwise dignified and solemn occasion with his lewd language and inappropriate gesture.

His betrayal of those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom is a sad betrayal.




Monday, July 18, 2011

Army to move into RAF Cottesmore base, Cottesmore Rutland

The Speculation of doom and gloom surrounding RAF COTTESMORE is now over. The base will be occupied by the Army once it closes as an airbase, the Government has confirmed today and announced the army will occupy the base.


Some RAF personnel have remained at the base but they are due to leave over the next few months to finally vacate by March 31, 2012.

Speaking to the Rutland Mercury

Leader of Rutland County Council Roger Begy (Con) said:

“This announcement is really good news for the county and means that Cottesmore and the surrounding areas will have a new lease of life. We are delighted that the base is set to be fully occupied again.
“We are still looking at the finer details of the announcement with regards to exact timings.
The RAF is due to occupy the site until March next year. The economic situation of Cottesmore won’t change overnight, but this will certainly help. Rutland County Council has worked closely with the MoD in recent months and I am delighted to welcome the army to Cottesmore. It is good news that they will be utilising the base.”

Also speaking to the Rutland Mercury:
Deputy leader of the council and cabinet member for economic development Coun Terry King (Con) added: “It is pleasing to see that the site will be occupied by the Army. The council will continue to work closely with the MoD to make sure the council is fully involved in any decisions about the long-term use of the site.
“The announcement is a real boost for Rutland and I welcome the Army to the county. I’m sure that Cottesmore will prove ideal for their training purposes.”


Rutland MP Alan Duncan commented: “It is excellent news that Rutland will continue to host the military. Following the previous Government’s decision to close the base the future of the site hung in the balance and it seemed we might be left with a derelict site. The council and I have worked hard with the MOD to avoid this and we have delivered a good result for the county.

http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/army_will_move_into_raf_cottesmore_mod_has_confirmed_1_2876333


Rutland County Council Chief Executive Helen Briggs is said to be happy for the county

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Lancaster Bomber flying over Castle Bytham Lincolnshire Castle Bytham Fair 2011


Lancaster flying over Castle Bytham Lincolnshire
Castle Bytham Fair 2011





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Thursday, March 31, 2011

Last March of RAF Cottesmore Through Oakham Today and Closure of HMP Ashwell Prison

Oliver Peltier RAF Cottesmore

Today will see last march through Oakham of the RAF Cottesmore station.

There will be a service of thanksgiving to commemorate the life and service of RAF Cottesmore at All Saints Church, Oakham invitation only so if you require sanctuary or a place of prayer you will have to wait until  approximately 2.45pm the remaining two flights will perform an orderly procession down Church Street and on to High Street, Oakham to the Rutland County Museum where the march will end.

Residents and businesses are encouraged by Rutland and Oakham Councils, to come and watch the troops march through the town to say their last good byes and show their support.

Chief Executive of Rutland County Council, Helen Briggs said: “This will be the last time that the RAF Cottesmore troops march through Oakham as part of the Cottesmore station. It will be a chance to say good bye and show our support to the RAF on what will be a very short but poignant march. It is a sad time to see the base preparing for closure and the troops leaving, and I wish them all well on behalf of the Council.”

The base is due to close at the end of March 2012 this also coincides with the closure of HMP Ashwell. I have been told there are currently no prisoners resident. The remaining prison staff have been guarding a empty prison for some time now. Those on duty at night say they get very bored and can't even take a nap because all the beds have also gone.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Harrier Force Farewell Royal Air Force Cottesmore Rutland Photographs

Harrier Force Farewell Royal Air Force Cottesmore Rutland
Friendly RAF man guards RAF Cottesmore's front gate

Local police direct traffic along with members of the RAF

Harrier on the ground
ITN News on the ground
&
Plane TV

Harrier on the ground

Harrier hovering I was pleased they hovered they fly
to quick for my camera



Three flying Harries 


100's of Photographers could be seen all over Rutland
Luke military police dog handler
some very nice camera equipment being used today
visitors from Germany, North Wales, Hemel Hempstead
and Kettering and many more places.





Cottesmore Airfield

 Royal Navy Flag
man on the left served on HMS Ark Royal
the flagship of the Royal decommission this 
afternoon by the government, the gentleman 
have travelled from Norfolk and camped with
others in a nearby field over night the farmer 
kindly lent him the Land Rover.


RAF man on Guard Duty


Leicester Police on patrol during the event.
PC Sue Cockerill said it was a sad day for 
Rutland, PC Joe Lloyd said Hello.

Military Police Dog
The RAF provided hot refreshments.
BBC Radio Leicester

RAF Police Land Rover

A MOD Police Officers

So its farewell to the Harrier people still wonder the future 
holds for Rutland when the base is closed.

Harrier final flight from RAF Cottesmore



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Harrier pilot Captain Mike Carty speaks to the BBC's Anthony Bartram as the final flights take place

BBC Related stories

The Harrier made its final flight, from RAF Cottesmore in Rutland. It was retired early after falling victim to defence cuts.
Harriers passed over seven military bases today.
The Harriers will be decommissioned in 2011

Axing the Harrier is set to save £450m over the next four years and £900m in total, and involve the loss of 12,000 jobs in the Harrier force.

The government's strategic defence and security review (SDSR) outlined the decision to scrap the Joint Force Harrier jet, which served the RAF and Royal Navy.



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Sunday, November 14, 2010

Laying wreaths Photographs Oakham War Memorial All Saints Church Oakham Remembrance Sunday


Getting ready at the front of All Saints Church
Oakham



Inspector J Monks Leicestershire Police, Oakham Mayor Cllr Sharon Spencer Oakham Town Council,
Mr E Baines Chairman of Rutland County Council, High Sheriff of Rutland, RAF?? Lord Lieutenant of Rutland waiting to place wreaths.

According to Twitter our MP Alan Duncan attended Melton Mowbrays Service this morning.






Rutland Cadets


Lord Lieutenant of Rutland 


 Mr Baines Chairman of Rutland County Council



Lord Lieutenant of Rutland 




 Fire Service







Oakham Scouts


Oakham & Rutland Air Training Corps
Oakham & Rutland Army Cadets