Eastbourne International Airshow 2017

TRI-SERVICE
Exhibition Zone
Meet the recruiting teams from the Royal Air Force, British Army and
Royal Navy over this spectacular four-day event on the Western Lawns.
Why not test your agility on the climbing wall, dress in official RAF uniform
and pose for a selfie in the photobooth or even bag yourself an Aston Martin?
Royal Air Force
1. RAF Recruiting Team
No Ordinary Job. We offer 50+ roles ranging
from drivers and photographers to engineers
and nurses, but the opportunity and lifestyle
that comes with joining the RAF is bigger than
that. Come and meet our Recruiting Team
to find out more. Take our computer based
aptitude test, climb aboard a replica Chinook,
try load balancing a Hercules model and try
on official RAF uniform and take a selfie in
the photobooth.
2. Non Commissioned Aircrew team (NCA),
a recruitment team specialising in the aircrew
who work in the back of the helicopter such as
a Chinook CH47 which will also be on display at
this year’s event.
3. RAF Regiment Experience Trailer
Come along and meet the RAF Regiment
Recruiting Team and learn what it’s like as a
RAF Regiment Gunner.
4. 2 Mechanical Transport Squadron
See a multi-terrain American lorry tractor unit
that can tow a multi-terrain low loader trailer
loaded with other vehicles such as Land Rovers
or larger vehicles of 4 or 6 tonnes in weight!
5. 90 Signals Unit
The unit brings together three separate
communications - Air Combat Service Support
Units, Expeditionary Radar & Airfield Support,
Information Services Support Unit and Tactical
Communications Wing.
6. RAF Motorsport
Meet an RAF engineer and chef who swap
their busy day jobs for motorcycle racing
and check out our two RAF rally cars!
7. Tactical Supply Wing
See the refuelling system used by the Tactical
Supply Wing to refuel helicopters in the field.
8. Sussex Wing RAF Cadets
Find out more about gaining real flight
experience with the RAF cadets and test your
fitness and agility on the RAF climbing wall!
9. Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF)
You’ve seen them over-head, now find out
more about the history of these iconic aircraft.
10. Royal Air Forces Association
Supporting the welfare of the RAF family at
times of need.
11. Typhoon Display Team
See the team and discover more about one of
the RAF’s most important fast jets.
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