From the Editor

Martin Kinsey Station Staff Officer

Wattisham Flying Station

will be broken and construction (or in the case of Building 314, destruction) commences. Inevitably, these works will have an impact around the site, for much of the next few years, but after 25 years of “managed decline” it is gratifying to see plans on paper eventually being delivered, improving life for all.

On personalities, we have a new Station Commander.

can be seen on the front cover and elsewhere in the magazine.

Welcome to this Summer Edition of your Eagle, community Magazine.

Ihope that the new online access via www.militarymags. co.uk is enhancing the reader experience, please let me know your thoughts. With the warmer weather now firmly in place I hope that you are able to get out and about in the local area but would remind all that there are a wealth of activities on your doorstep in Wattisham. I have previously commented on the various clubs and societies operating. I would highlight the Wattisham Airfield Heritage Museum. Ever wondered about the origin of the place you live and/or work or have an interest in Military Aviation, book a visit at https://wattishamstationheritage. com/. The museum is run entirely by a band of very knowledgeable members of the local community, with strong ties to the location.

The much-needed investment to Station infrastructure continues at pace, albeit in the background with much of the work currently being in design, but the programme is now getting to the stage where ground

Colonel Toby Moore MBE, late AAC took over from Colonel David Amlôt MBE on Friday 2nd June 2023. I’d like to thank “Col Dave” in this public forum, for his direction and sage guidance throughout his tenure and welcome Col Toby and family to Wattisham. We also bade farewell to the GSM, now Capt Inia Mate and welcomed WO1 (GSM) Jay Cooke and Capt Jay Moore, the last Station Adjutant.

On Thursday 22nd June, the Station supported the Tour of Britain Men’s Cycle race, providing one of the iconic Suffolk images to be used on the national advertising of this premiere sporting events. The result of 4 hours work mapping light onto one of our Apache’s

Finally, I’m sure your plans for the Summer are now firming up, but would remind the whole Station community that we will be holding a Families Fun Day on Thursday 24th August 2023 between 1230 and 1730 hrs. I’m confident that our plans to make this year’s event bigger and better are in place… and fingers still crossed that the weather holds out! Entry is free to all members of the Station community, family and friends. Registration is straight forward using the QR code.

On the cover AH-64E painted with light in support of Tour of Britain promotion. Courtesy of Motion Mapping Ltd.

Meet the Team

Editorial: HQ Wattisham Flying Station, Wattisham Airfield, IPSWICH, Suffolk IP7 7RA

Tel: 01449 728210

Email: martin.kinsey500@mod.gov.uk

Advertising by: Jayne Bailey Tel: 01536 334219

Designed by: Rowena Wilson rowenawilsondesign@gmail.com

The views expressed by the contributors to The Eagle magazine are not necessarily those of the Editor; MOD, or the publishers and do not reflect Station policy. All precautions are taken to ensure accuracy. Advertisements are accepted on the understanding that they conform to the British Code of Advertising Practice. This magazine is published by the kind permission of the Station Commander.