Royal Air Force Halton

01/11/2026

30/10/2026

Paddington Station was a busy place on 29 October, with RAF Halton personnel joining volunteers from across Defence for the Royal British Legion’s London Poppy Day.

Our team spent the day meeting members of the public, raising awareness and collecting donations to support the Poppy Appeal.

It was great to see so many people getting behind the appeal and showing their support for our Armed Forces community. Every donation helps the Royal British Legion continue its vital work supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families, both now and in the future.

28/10/2026

Wanting to fly a drone within the Halton Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ)? Prior permission from RAF Halton is required to operate within the FRZ.

Drone operation requests within the Halton FRZ are limited to commercial activity.

Flying a drone within a protected FRZ without prior permission is a criminal offence under the Air Navigation Order 2016 and the UK Drone Code and can also pose a risk to flight safety.

Please e-mail the Airfield team on [email protected] or call 01296 65 6367 to request permission to operate; requests are required 48hrs before the date of drone operation to allow sufficient time to gather further information should it be required.

26/10/2026

🏆✨ Recognising Excellence

Alongside today's graduation parade, we were proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of several members of Number 793 Thompson Intake who demonstrated exceptional performance throughout their training.

These award winners have set themselves apart through their dedication, professionalism, leadership, teamwork and commitment to excellence. Their achievements are a testament to the hard work they have invested throughout their time at RAF Halton.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients. Your efforts have been rightly recognised, and we wish you every success as you continue your careers in the Royal Air Force.

✈️ Per Ardua Ad Astra

22/10/2026

🎥 Number 793 Thompson Intake Parade

Take a look back at some of the standout moments from No 793 Thompson Intake’s Graduation Parade at RAF Halton.

Congratulations to all graduates as they begin their RAF careers.

✈️ Per Ardua Ad Astra

22/10/2026

🎓✨ Celebrating the Success of Number 793 Thompson Intake

Despite the wet weather outside, nothing could dampen the sense of pride as Number 793 Thompson Intake graduated from RAF Halton.

After weeks of challenge, commitment and teamwork, these Aviators marked the completion of their initial recruit training and took an important step forward in their Royal Air Force careers. Surrounded by family, friends and staff, the Aviators came together to celebrate a well-earned achievement and reflect on how far they have come. The parade was reviewed by Air Commodore Burdette OBE MA MA (Cantab) RAF.

Congratulations to Number 793 Thompson intake on reaching this significant milestone. We wish you all the very best as you move on to the next stage of your RAF journey.

✈️ Per Ardua Ad Astra

10/10/2026

🏆✨ Recognising Excellence

Alongside today's graduation parade, we were proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of several members of Number 792 Pearson Intake who demonstrated exceptional performance throughout their training.

These award winners have set themselves apart through their dedication, professionalism, leadership, teamwork and commitment to excellence. Their achievements are a testament to the hard work they have invested throughout their time at RAF Halton.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients. Your efforts have been rightly recognised, and we wish you every success as you continue your careers in the Royal Air Force.

✈️ Per Ardua Ad Astra

09/10/2026

🎥 Number 792 Pearson Intake Graduation Parade

From their first day at RAF Halton to today's graduation parade, Number 792 Pearson Intake has completed a challenging and rewarding journey to become part of the Royal Air Force family.

This video captures some of the highlights from a memorable day as recruits marched proudly on parade before family, friends, and the Reviewing Officer, Air Vice-Marshal Mark Phelps OBE MA MSc RAF.

Congratulations to every graduate. Your hard work, determination, and dedication have brought you to this moment. We look forward to seeing what you achieve in your future RAF careers.

✈️ Per Ardua Ad Astra

09/10/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Number 792 Pearson Intake!

We proudly celebrated the graduation of the recruits of Number 792 Pearson Intake at RAF Halton. After completing their Initial Recruit Training, these Aviators have demonstrated resilience, commitment, teamwork, and the highest standards expected of Royal Air Force personnel.

The parade was reviewed by Air Vice-Marshal Mark Phelps OBE MA MSc RAF, Director Legal Services (RAF), who joined family, friends, and staff to mark this significant milestone in the recruits' careers.

We wish all our newly graduated Aviators every success as they move on to the next stage of their RAF journey.

01/10/2026

RAF Halton was proud to welcome members of the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme (AFPS) on 24 September 2026, a programme that provides parliamentarians with a first-hand understanding of the UK Armed Forces and Defence. This visit, being the first of the 12-month long programme offering an insight into how the Royal Air Force develops its people and delivers operational capability.
The visit included a challenging leadership task at the Aviator Training Academy and an insight into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics from the Central Training School, showcasing the breadth of training delivered across the station and in the wider community.

AFPS Guests also met Air Recruits undertaking Initial Force Protection Training, gaining first-hand insight into the start of a Royal Air Force career, before experiencing a r***e shooting practice on the Dismounted Close Combat Trainer, one of the highlights of the day with some impressive ‘grouping’ on display.

✈️ Developing people. Building capability. Inspiring the future.