The Chinook Role Demonstration Team has received approval from Station Commander RAF Odiham, Group Captain Roberts for the 2024 season, with the first show of the season coming on Sunday at RAF Cosford Air Show.

Looking good! #TogetherWeDeliver

The team will be supported by the Joint Helicopter Support Squadron (JHSS) Joint Helicopter Support Squadron who are responsible for the rigging of underslung loads, management of landing sites and passengers, they are essential to the delivery the Chinook capabilities.

Did you spot them? 👀

Yesterday around 4pm the 3 Chinook’s that had been on Exercise KUKRI DAWN returned to RAF Benson.

28(AC) Squadron deployed to RAF Valley on Exercise KUKRI DAWN, supported by Joint Helicopter Support Squadron (JHSS).

Thank you RAF Valley

Personnel from RAF Benson, Joint Helicopter Support Squadron deployed on Ex HOOKERS DAWN at Nesscliffe Training Area.

The Exercise tests the Sqn’s ability to deploy as a unit and provide support to Joint Aviation Command helicopters.

Credit: Robert Evans

Great to see us get a mention in the 60 Second Update from Royal Air Force #TogetherWeDeliver

Dawn arrives and reveille for the troops on Ex HOOKERS DAWN. Lots to do to support 28(AC) Sqn Chinook course on their tac phase today. Complex loads, gun lifts, trooping, we do it all! #TogetherWeDeliver #AcrossAllBoundaries

Please take a look at this great article by one of the founding members of JHSU who recently returned to the Falkland Islands some 42 years later. x.com/rafsc_tswassn/…

#NordicResponse is underway.Thousands of military personnel from 13 nations operating in the harshest conditions on earth.Find out about the preparation Commando Helicopter Force undertook Colonel Mark Johnson  845 Naval Air Squadron 847 Naval Air Squadron RNAS Yeovilton The Army Air Corps Joint Helicopter Support Squadron
forces.net/technology/air…

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Great to be back in the Falklands and delighted to see #JHSU ( Joint Helicopter Support Squadron ) listed on war memorial, I’m sure we weren’t there originally, and Tactical Supply Wing (@RAFSC_TSWAssn ). Thinking of those lost on #AtlanticConveyor and our own JHSU survivors Sgt Johnson and LCpl Shepherd.

An early start & long day for our Mobile Air Ops Team briefing & processing the large number of pax carried by a No 27 Sqn ATC Chinook & Royal Navy Merlin. Jointery & teamwork in action. #TogetherWeDeliver #AcrossAllBoundaries

The team of 3 MAOT Leaders from the Sqn used Pumas from 230 ‘Tiger’ Sqn RAF as well as on foot with members of the Brunei Jungle Warfare Division to reach remote jungle landing points. Recces of approx 50 sites were completed. Essential support to allow safe operations to continue.

From the OC & the men and women of JHSS, we wish all of our followers a very #MerryChristmas .
Thank you to all those serving away from home over the festive period. Stay safe and look after each other.
See you all in 2024. #TogetherweDeliver

Have you got a themed Christmas tree this year? Our creative Heli-Handlers came up with this beauty using a ‘tree-legged’ sling!! (“Hooker” pun). Ho, ho, ho! 🎅🏻🧑🏻‍🎄Share your efforts below & we will vote a winner on Thursday.🎄🎄🎄
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This week was the annual JHSS
Officers & SNCOs v Cpls & JRs
Christmas “friendly” Football Match.
A highly competitive game with the bragging rights of winning at stake, the experience of the Seniors stole the win after an 18 (!) goal penalty shoot out! 🏆A great day of bonding.

A RAF Benson Puma Helicopter from 33 Sqn, has flown #Santa to Oxfordshire Childrens Hospital to deliver over 200 presents donated by RAF Benson personnel & their families, and children from over 35 local schools, in 5 years the Santa Drop has donated approximately 1000 presents

The Squadron are proud to be part of RAF Benson and pay our respects to the fallen alongside other Station personnel. #WeWillRememberThem
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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:​
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.​
At the going down of the sun & in the morning,​
We will remember them,​
We will remember them.

The Last Post and Reveille is played by Corporal Bailey at Westminster Abbey.

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