Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft arrive at RAF Fairford, England, Sept. 12, 2025. The arrival of the bombers and members of the 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., highlighted the 501st Combat Support Wing’s ability to support Cobra Warrior 25.2 operations. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
Community members, civic leaders, cadets, and military personnel gather outside St. Mary’s Church in Tadley, England, after a Battle of Britain commemoration service Sept. 14, 2025. The annual ceremony honored the courage and sacrifice of those who defended Britain’s skies in 1940, including international Fighter Command volunteers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
Firefighters from the 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire and Emergency Services (CES F&ES) flight joined forces with Mid Anglia General Practitioner Accident Service (Magpas) Air Ambulance critical care paramedics and doctors Aug. 28 for a day of high-intensity emergency response training.
The joint exercises tested crews on multiple scenarios including a vehicle extrication and a simulated house fire with burn victims. The training was designed to strengthen cooperation between 423rd CES F&ES firefighters and community emergency responders based just a quarter-mile from RAF Alconbury.
“The point of today is to do joint training with Magpas, which is the local air ambulance,” said Andy Hughes, training captain for the...
