RAF Northolt HIVE

RAF Northolt HIVE RAF Northolt is in the Ruislip Gardens area of Ruislip, London Borough of Hillingdon, and county of Middlesex.

It is approximately 15 miles from Central London, 20 miles from Windsor and 40 miles from Oxford. The area is served mainly by 3 motorways – the M4, M40 and M25 – and the A40 and Heathrow Airport is approximately 13 miles away. The Borough of Hillingdon has over 3000 acres of parks and open spaces and many facilities for recreation and sport. The Grand Union Canal runs along the Borough’s western

boundary. A memorial to Polish airmen who lost their lives in the Second World War is located near the southeastern corner of the airfield; its presence acknowledged by the name of the adjacent junction – ‘Polish War Memorial’ - on Western Avenue. The closest areas are, Ruislip, South Ruislip, West Ruislip, Ruislip Manor, Harefield, Eastcote, Ickenham, Pinner, Northwood and Uxbridge. An operational aerodrome since 1915, RAF Northolt comprises 2 Wings and many Lodger Units: Support & Operations Wing, 32(The Royal) Squadron, No 1 Aeronautical Information Documents Unit (AIDU), British Forces Post Office (BFPO), The King's Colour Squadron (63 Squadron RAF Regiment), Headquarters Music Services and the Central Band of the RAF, Military Aviation Authority (MAA), Service Prosecution Authority (SPA) and No 600 (City of London) Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force. RAF Northolt is also home to a variety of other smaller Lodger Units: Naval Aeronautical Information Centre (NAIC), the Royal Navy Presentation Team, the Polish Records Office and the Army's No 621 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron of the Royal Logistics Corps. The No 11 Group (Battle of Britain) Operations Room Museum, located at Uxbridge, is one of Hillingdon’s most important buildings and is of national significance. It was from here that the air defence of London and the south-east of England was coordinated during the Battle of Britain (July – October 1940) and throughout the Second World War. Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve is 700 acres of ancient woodland that once provided timber for the building of Windsor Castle and great battleships of the past. Today the woods offer a quiet haven for recreation from walking to horse riding. Ruislip Lido, a 60-acre lake with sandy beaches and a narrow gauge railway around it, is set on the edge of Ruislip woods.

Be the voice of Service families in your areaDIO is launching Regional Experience Committees (RECs) across the UK, bring...
02/09/2026

Be the voice of Service families in your areaDIO is launching Regional Experience Committees (RECs) across the UK, bringing together Service family volunteers who are passionate about improving housing services and ensuring family voices are heard.
This is an exciting opportunity to become a Service Family Customer Representative for your region to help influence positive change in military housing. By joining, you will play an important role in highlighting local issues, identifying opportunities for improvement and sharing what matters most to Service families.
As a member of your REC, you will work alongside other representatives and key figures within DIO to provide constructive feedback, discuss common themes and challenges, and represent the lived experiences of families in your area.
To read more about the role and how to apply, click link in comments below 👇

https://defencehomes.mod.gov.uk/2026/08/27/be-the-voice-of-service-families-in-your-area/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUFJBFwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR72XLTIbCgFXiL3RvV9pRvF-6HYbnJnX9q6-tIQvi14fJPIdB2M4QB4CED3yg_aem_9pw2C1aDBsSxabfdSoa2ew

Give Us Time: Autumn and Winter breaksThe latest Give Us Time breaks include:Letham Feus, Scotland14–18 Sept | Sleeps 4 ...
02/09/2026

Give Us Time: Autumn and Winter breaks
The latest Give Us Time breaks include:
Letham Feus, Scotland
14–18 Sept | Sleeps 4 | HOT TUB
Hayling Island, near Portsmouth
28 Sept–2 Oct | Sleeps 6 | Silver Grade
Sand Le Mere, East Yorkshire
5–9 Oct | Sleeps 6
Bowland Fell, North Yorkshire
12–16 Oct | Sleeps 6
Stowford Farm Meadows, Devon
Camping available all weekends in September
The RV, Falmouth
Dates available in November & December
To find out more please go to: https://bookings.giveustime.org.uk/

Defence Children Services students celebrate 2026 exam results 📣Students at Defence Children Services secondary schools ...
25/08/2026

Defence Children Services students celebrate 2026 exam results 📣

Students at Defence Children Services secondary schools have been celebrating throughout August, with many progressing to university, military careers and apprenticeships. Read more about this year's results at Queen Victoria School, King Richard School and St John's School:

Defence Children Services students celebrate 2026 exam results 👇
https://dcs.school/2026/08/21/dcs-students-celebrate-2026-exam-results/

CTP Employment Fairs are open to Service leavers, Veterans, Reservists, partners and spousesService leavers/veterans/Res...
24/08/2026

CTP Employment Fairs are open to Service leavers, Veterans, Reservists, partners and spouses
Service leavers/veterans/Reservists: To find out more and to reserve a place, please visit: https://www.modctp.co.uk/home/list-events
Family members: Register via email to [email protected]

Give Us Time Welfare update for September 2026Give Us Time remaining September breaks are all available on the website, ...
18/08/2026

Give Us Time Welfare update for September 2026

Give Us Time remaining September breaks are all available on the website, with the exception of the Kidlandlee break, which is booked on email. [email protected]
Booking is on a first come first served basis, and the cost of accommodation only is covered – families will be required to pay for their travel, food, entertainment etc.
👉 https://giveustime.org.uk/

An article has been published to signpost and promote a Radio 4 Money Box special on Armed Forces Finances, which recent...
10/08/2026

An article has been published to signpost and promote a Radio 4 Money Box special on Armed Forces Finances, which recently aired :
defnet: https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/.../BBC-special-Our-Offer...

Defence Connect: https://jive.defencegateway.mod.uk/docs/DOC-1368506
In the special episode which aired on 29th July, Money Box explored what this means for our people and the challenges they can face.

It also looked at what Defence is doing to keep improving the offer.
You can listen to the Armed Forces Finances Money Box episode now on BBC Sounds - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002zhs2?fbclid=IwY2xjawTm4T1wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5iHJqEwaC-AcEJkeNZsTobiePb5GwDMb5hFL_8HsBa0hP6qeldWHocXUfGwg_aem_EUxH8LPG3PyLo95gkMlI4A

2026 Reserves Continuous Attitude SurveyThe results from the 2026 Reserves Continuous Attitude Survey (ResCAS) were publ...
07/08/2026

2026 Reserves Continuous Attitude Survey

The results from the 2026 Reserves Continuous Attitude Survey (ResCAS) were published on, 6th Aug 2026.

4,587 responses were received representing an overall Tri-Service response rate of 24%.

A detailed breakdown of the Tri-Service results can be found on the gov.uk website here.

The RAF reports are available for internal viewing on the HQ Air Occupational Psychology sharepoint site if you have access to MODNET.

Speaking about the RAF’s ResCAS results, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, AM Paul Lloyd said:
“The 2026 Reserves Continuous Attitude Survey (ResCAS) provides an important insight into the experiences, views and priorities of our Volunteer and Regular Reserve personnel. It is an important tool that helps us shape policy, priorities, and future investment across the Reserve enterprise, so I would like to thank everyone who took the time to complete it. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand where we are performing well and, just as importantly, where we must improve. It will continue to inform meaningful and practical improvements across the RAF Reserves…..
Thank you for your continued service, your honesty in providing feedback and your dedication to delivering operational effect. We are listening, and we remain committed to building an even stronger and more engaged Reserve force for the future. There is no doubt that the RAF Reserves are a critical and integral element of our Whole Force, and the contribution you make to UK Defence is recognised and valued by RAF senior leadership.”
HQ Air Occupational Psychology team would like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who took the time to complete the survey this year. The more responses we receive the more robust the evidence will be to drive through the changes you want to see.

If you have any questions about the survey or the results, please contact the HQ Air Occupational Psychology Team at: [email protected]

The RAF Benevolent Fund - Family Mediation The RAF Benevolent Fund can provide access to subsidised family mediation in ...
06/08/2026

The RAF Benevolent Fund - Family Mediation

The RAF Benevolent Fund can provide access to subsidised family mediation in the event of relationship or marriage break down.

We recognise that separating from a partner can be an incredibly stressful time and hope that some support with sorting the practical side of separation will help.

Mediation can aid in the settlement of disputes over child contact and living arrangements, child maintenance, property and money with the goal of reaching an agreement without the need to go to court.

To find out a little more about what this service can offer, see our website
https://www.rafbf.org/get-support/family-relationships/family-mediation

Little Troopers - All Together Online is back!Our Autumn/Winter 2026 Saturday online programme returns this September an...
03/08/2026

Little Troopers - All Together Online is back!

Our Autumn/Winter 2026 Saturday online programme returns this September and we can't wait to welcome military children from across the Armed Forces Community back for more fun together.
The first three sessions are now available to book:
🔬 Science
🚀 Space
🧁 Baking
Head to the Events section of our page for more information and booking links. We'll also pop the direct booking link in the comments below.
We can't wait to see you online!

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/all-together-online-978859?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb&fbclid=IwY2xjawTZtKNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEexV0YlMqOlkwXtxGBuSk8TZH5a4fpwgfX2744_vOaG0E8f2WwXF9MDJ6T0-Y_aem_hyKixGvWEKBTsGEGuSGjMw

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