RAF Lyneham closer link with Wootton Bassett
RAF Lyneham
9th March 2006
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On 9 March 06, the Mayor of Wootton Bassett, Councillor Chris Wannell visited Lyneham to show off the new Link in is Chain of Office. A gift from RAF Lyneham, the link is detailed with the RAF Lyneham Crest.

It was produced to promote closer ties between RAF Lyneham and the neighbouring town of Wootton Bassett, home to many serving and retired RAF personnel.

Group Captain Atherton met with the Mayor in his office and after photographs with the new chain, the pair joined the Station Executive Officers for lunch in the Officers Mess. A previous event took place at the Marsh Farm Hotel on 7 December 2005, whereby the former Station Commander of RAF Lyneham, Group Captain Paul Oborn, presented the Mayor with a specially made cake.

Wootton Bassett Mayor Chris Wannell with Station Commander Group Captain Atherton

Group Captain Paul Atherton, Station Commander RAF Lyneham said: “The link in the chain is symbolic of the link between Royal Air Force Lyneham and Wootton Bassett. We, as a station, are very proud of the longstanding affiliation with our local community and look forward to this relationship continuing for many years to come.”

Mayor of Wootton Bassett, Councillor Chris Wannell said: “I am very proud of the link, and proud to wear it to all the towns within the county and beyond. It shows the close bond between Royal Air Force Lyneham and Wootton Bassett, and I hope these ties will never be forgotten.”

Royal Air Force Lyneham
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with thanks to Flt Lt Kerry Shardlow
Media Communications Officer RAF Lyneham
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