Royal Air Force Honington

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RAF Honington was opened on 3 May 1937 and was one of six operational airfields within No 3 Group Bomber Command. Today it is the Home of RAF Force Protection which is responsible for protecting the RAF at home and abroad. The Force Protection Force comprises the RAF Police and the RAF Regiment - the Force Headqu

arters is based at RAF Honington under a 1 Star Commander. The RAF Police is a multi faceted profession with the Specialist Police Wing at RAF Honington alongside a Regular Tactical Police presence and the Reservists of 3 Tactical Police Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force. The Station hosts professional training for RAF Regiment Personnel through their careers as well as specialist training within the RAF Regiment Training Wing. Pre-selection courses for candidates looking to become RAF Regiment Junior Officers or Gunners are run by the RAF Regiment Recruitment and Selection Team. RAF Honington is currently home to No 1 Squadron RAF Regiment field squadron and No 2623 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force RAF Regiment. The RAF Force Protection Centre focuses on current and longer term requirements to deliver Force Protection from training to equipment, tactics and doctrine. It also provides specialist training across the RAF for individuals deploying into High Threat environments across the Globe. No 28 Regiment (Royal Engineers) provides defence with the specialist Counter-CBRN Capabilities headquartered from RAF Honington. Over 1,200 Service personnel, civil servants and contractors work at RAF Honington.

Annual Formal Visit 🪖✈️This week, RAF Honington, the home of RAF Force Protection, hosted the Annual Formal Visit by Air...
22/05/2026

Annual Formal Visit 🪖✈️

This week, RAF Honington, the home of RAF Force Protection, hosted the Annual Formal Visit by Air Officer Commanding No. 2 Group, Air Vice-Marshal Lyle.

The visit provided an opportunity to showcase RAF Honington’s people, capabilities and operational output, highlighting the wide range of activity delivered by the Station, Global Enablement Force Elements including the RAF Police Force and the RAF Regiment Force and Air Force Protection staff, in support of UK Defence operations at home and overseas.

Throughout the visit, personnel delivered a series of briefs and engagements, focused on the role played by everyone at RAF Honington in supporting operational readiness, Transition to Conflict and the delivery of Force Protection. The programme placed heavy focus on the RAF Regiment Force and RAF Police Force, allowing personnel to discuss ongoing activities, challenges and future priorities directly with senior leadership.

The visit concluded with a Whole Force Town Hall - a chance for Air Vice-Marshal Lyle to inform and take questions from RAF Honington personnel.

The RAF Honington PEd Flight recently hosted a badminton competition for Station personnel, and it was a smashing succes...
27/04/2026

The RAF Honington PEd Flight recently hosted a badminton competition for Station personnel, and it was a smashing success! Great to see everyone getting involved and enjoying some friendly competition. Well played to all participants!

RAF Honington Station Commander has Officially reopened the RAF Honington Climbing Wall. It is open to Service Personnel...
20/04/2026

RAF Honington Station Commander has Officially reopened the RAF Honington Climbing Wall.

It is open to Service Personnel and over 18 dependants, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beginners welcome!

Club Members Enjoy 24-hour access.

Please visit the RAF Honington PED Flt for further details.

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