605 Sqn Reserves

03/09/2026

28/08/2026

A small team of RAF Police from 605 Sqn Reserves recently provided Law Enforcement activity, to support RAF Shawbury RAFP Flt, delivering security and assurance patrols, at their annual Families Day event.

Tasks included the enforcement of event access requirements, safeguarding of attendees, high profile counter terrorist sweeps and maintaining public order. Furthermore, personnel actively engaged with the local community, ensuring a safe and successful event, was enjoyed by all.

This engagement delivers valuable real-world training and leverages Reservists' civilian skill sets — particularly those in event policing.

Ultimately, success relies on seamless radio interoperability, clear unified briefings between Regular and Reserve elements, and striking the right balance between high-visibility security and approachable, family-friendly public engagement.

Pictured is Cpl Ray from 605 Sqn and an RAFP colleague, with young Ruby Sheffield, who has so far raised an incredible £22,000 for The Royal British Legion 👏🏻 Unfortunately (as you can see), her bear was detained for further questioning 👀

21/08/2026

During our last Duty Weekend, a Royal Air Force Police team from 605 Sqn Reserves provided Law Enforcement (LE) activity, supporting RAF Cosford and RAF Shawbury, to deliver security and assurance patrols, over a wide geographical area 🚔 🚓 👮‍♀️ 🚨

RAFP Reservists provide vital, scalable operational capability, by ensuring that critical defence personnel, assets, and infrastructure remain secure both at home and on deployed operations.

By actively conducting LE activities and specialised security patrols, Reservists release Regular force personnel for core taskings, enforce military law to maintain good order and discipline, and deliver a visible deterrence against security threats.

Ultimately, they serve as a flexible force-multiplier - integrating seamlessly with regular units, to protect the RAF’s operational output and safeguard the military community.

20/08/2026

Fitness through education...

To start our duty weekend, Reservists took part in a guided PT session. The session, delivered by PTI Cpl Reece, focused on Deadlift technique, before getting pulses racing a little, with some Circuit Training.

The Royal Air Force integrates sport and physical fitness to maintain operational readiness, build teamwork, and support health.

18/08/2026

Congratulations to all those who successfully completed the Supply Accounting course, at the 605 Sqn Reserves Supply Training Facility, last week 👏🏻

The Royal Air Force Supply Accounting course is a core training module for Supply Chain Specialists. It teaches trainees how to manage digital stock records, process transactions, and keep inventory data accurate, within military IT systems.

The course culminates with a practical, theory and MJDI (Management of Joint Deployed Inventory) exam. Certificates of course completion were presented by OC 605 Sqn 🫡

Congratulations to Jenny from RAF Reserves 501 Squadron, Luke and Pete from RAF Reserves Northern Ireland - 502 Squadron, Andy from 605 Sqn, Dave and Matthew from 504-Sqn-RAFReserves 👏🏻

17/08/2026

We were delighted to welcome our newest recruits to 605 Sqn Reserves, who all attested today.

Welcome to the team, Air Recruits Katie, David, Nayan and Nicola 👏🏻 (for the observant, only three are pictured) 😉

The four of them will now go on to complete Phase 1 training, before returning to 605 Sqn to start their Phase 2 Logistics Supply journey.

Congratulations to you all, we wish you the very best of luck! 🫡

16/08/2026

How does this one float your boat? ⛵️

AS1 Chris, 605 Sqn Reserves Logistics Chef, has recently returned from a once-in-a-lifetime sailing expedition, to Iceland and Greenland 🧊 ❄️

Arctic Express Eagle is a demanding and rewarding Adventurous and Resilience (ALeRT) sailing exercise in the North Atlantic, offering Service Personnel the chance to operate in some of the world’s most remote and awe-inspiring waters.

Departing from Reykjavik, Iceland, and returning via the same port, this expedition extends to Greenland, showcasing dramatic glaciers, abundant wildlife, and true isolation.

Conducted aboard the 72ft Sail Training Craft HMSTC Discoverer, the voyage provides both novice and experienced sailors with the opportunity to undertake extended offshore passages and coastal sailing in high latitudes.

Participants develop sailing, navigation, and leadership skills while building resilience and teamwork, through controlled exposure to a challenging environment, making this a unique and unforgettable operational training experience.

This was an outstanding opportunity and very much enjoyed by all participants. Being awarded the Competent Crew qualification, was a fitting end to this Eagle scheme.

15/08/2026

Congratulations to Logistics Driver, Cpl Ant, who has been promoted to Acting Corporal 👏🏻 His new rank slides were presented by OC 605 Sqn, this morning 🫡

Ant has completed various tasks and mobilisations since joining 605 Sqn Reserves, receiving exceptional feedback on each occasion.

HIs most recent mobilisation was with JARTS. The Joint Aircraft Recovery and Transportation Squadron, falls under 42 Expeditionary Support Wing of the Support Force. They are predominantly staffed by RAF personnel with a small contingent of Royal Navy personnel; dedicated to rapid runway clearance, Aircraft Post-Crash Management recovery, and the road transportation of complete aircraft or their large assemblies.

13/08/2026

Congratulations to all of you and welcome to the RAF Reserves 👏🏻 👏🏻

We look forward to seeing our 605 Sqn Reservists back on the Squadron, to start their Phase 2 training in their chosen professions 🚚 🚔

An extra huge WELL DONE, to our future 605 Sqn Reserves - Royal Air Force Police recruit, who was awarded the LAC Osborne Trophy, for Top Recruit 🏆 🫡

11/08/2026

From sailing across the sea, to soaring in the skies...

Our 605 Sqn Reserves recently had the opportunity to experience gliding, as part of their Force Development weekend. Thank you to the instructors from RAF Shawbury Gliding Club, for an excellent day! 👏🏻 Personnel also took part in a brilliantly organised escape room, as a background activity 🗝🔎