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'I've never been on a plane before, so I went on a US Air Force refuelling mission'

'I've never been on a plane before, so I went on a US Air Force refuelling mission'

'I've never been on a plane before, so I went on a US Air Force refuelling mission'

11 April 2023

SuffolkNews goes behind-the-scenes of a KC-135 refuelling mission at an RAF base.


Armed forces veteran in new Amazon Prime show shot in Suffolk

Armed forces veteran in new Amazon Prime show shot in Suffolk

Armed forces veteran in new Amazon Prime show shot in Suffolk

31 March 2023

A Suffolk armed forces veteran has spoken about filming on the set of a new Amazon Prime science fiction series


Poppy organiser Pip’s farewell after £374,000 raised

Poppy organiser Pip’s farewell after £374,000 raised

Poppy organiser Pip’s farewell after £374,000 raised

24 March 2023

A volunteer who helped to raise £374,000 for a town's Poppy Appeal is to retire after dedicating seven years to the cause.


‘Invasion receiver’ proves a hit at Home Front exhibition

‘Invasion receiver’ proves a hit at Home Front exhibition

‘Invasion receiver’ proves a hit at Home Front exhibition

20 March 2023

A radio receiver, which has lain gathering dust in a loft for more than 40 years, is proving an eye-catcher at an exhibition.


RAF trainee gunners help bird charity with path project

RAF trainee gunners help bird charity with path project

RAF trainee gunners help bird charity with path project

16 March 2023

RAF trainee gunners have strengthened their station's links to the community by helping with a charity's garden area.


'Moving’ memorial service held for airman killed in Afghanistan

'Moving’ memorial service held for airman killed in Afghanistan

'Moving’ memorial service held for airman killed in Afghanistan

24 February 2023

A ‘moving’ memorial service was held today to remember a serviceman killed during conflict.


Coffee shop team helping serving forces and veterans 'over the moon' with first year

Coffee shop team helping serving forces and veterans 'over the moon' with first year

Coffee shop team helping serving forces and veterans 'over the moon' with first year

15 January 2023

A popular veterans' breakfast club is part of the success story of a coffee shop supporting former and current military personnel.


New Station Commander appointed at RAF base

New Station Commander appointed at RAF base

New Station Commander appointed at RAF base

13 January 2023

A new Station Commander has been appointed at an RAF base in Suffolk, with the previous incumbent leaving the role after two years.


'He's done so much': Veterans' association salutes retiring president

'He's done so much': Veterans' association salutes retiring president

'He's done so much': Veterans' association salutes retiring president

23 December 2022

The Suffolk branch of a veterans' association saluted its much-loved president as he retired after 30 years of service.


Warning of disruption ahead of three-day exercise at base

Warning of disruption ahead of three-day exercise at base

Warning of disruption ahead of three-day exercise at base

05 December 2022

The public has been warned to expect disruption ahead of a three-day exercise taking place at a Suffolk air base.


Mother credits suit shop with saving son's wedding

Mother credits suit shop with saving son's wedding

Mother credits suit shop with saving son's wedding

24 November 2022

A woman has credited a suit shop for saving her son's wedding, following a last-minute fashion emergency.


'I’ve won a bit of a battle': Royal British Legion women's section saved from closure

'I’ve won a bit of a battle': Royal British Legion women's section saved from closure

'I’ve won a bit of a battle': Royal British Legion women's section saved from closure

24 November 2022

The women’s section of a Royal British Legion branch in Suffolk has been saved from closure.


Community pays respects to forebears with Remembrance Sunday parade

Community pays respects to forebears with Remembrance Sunday parade

Community pays respects to forebears with Remembrance Sunday parade

16 November 2022

The thoughts and reflections of residents turned towards their forebears, who gave their lives in conflict a century ago, on Remembrance Sunday.


Meet the black WW2 engineers who built airfields in Suffolk despite facing segregation

Meet the black WW2 engineers who built airfields in Suffolk despite facing segregation

Meet the black WW2 engineers who built airfields in Suffolk despite facing segregation

12 November 2022

Do you know the men of the 923rd Engineer Aviation Regiment? Here's why you should.


See pictures and video of town's Armistice Day event

See pictures and video of town's Armistice Day event

See pictures and video of town's Armistice Day event

11 November 2022

Crowds turned out today, the 11th of the 11th, to remember the fallen as well as current conflicts around the world.


Post box topper pays tribute to fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day

Post box topper pays tribute to fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day

Post box topper pays tribute to fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day

11 November 2022

A hand-crafted tribute to soldiers who gave their lives fighting in the First World War has found pride of place in the heart of a Suffolk village.


£6,500 raised as soldiers brave 500-mile tour of Scottish Highlands in aid of hospital

£6,500 raised as soldiers brave 500-mile tour of Scottish Highlands in aid of hospital

£6,500 raised as soldiers brave 500-mile tour of Scottish Highlands in aid of hospital

10 November 2022

Ten soldiers raised £6,430 through a 500-mile tour of the Scottish Highlands to thank a hospital for the care a colleague's daughter received.


School takes inspiration from East Asia in new Remembrance Sunday art project

School takes inspiration from East Asia in new Remembrance Sunday art project

School takes inspiration from East Asia in new Remembrance Sunday art project

08 November 2022

A school in Suffolk will commemorate Remembrance Sunday with one of its largest art projects to date.


Airbase warns residents of noise from fortnight of night flying

Airbase warns residents of noise from fortnight of night flying

Airbase warns residents of noise from fortnight of night flying

31 October 2022

A Suffolk airbase has warned residents of potential disturbance from night flying in the next fortnight.


Tales of town's First World War soldiers brought to life for future generations in new book

Tales of town's First World War soldiers brought to life for future generations in new book

Tales of town's First World War soldiers brought to life for future generations in new book

28 October 2022

The stories of Suffolk soldiers, who fought in all corners of the globe, will be revived in a fresh historical account set for release in November.


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