Royal Air Force Servicing Commando & Tactical Supply Wing Association

Jim Coleman and his family would like to thank Bob McBey for raising funds to have an electric wheelchair delivered. Bob took the initiative to raise the cash and asked the Association to help publicize his request. He raised well over £5k to be used to help Jim in his recovery. Jim and his family asked us to post this pic of him in his chair and to say a big thank you to Bob, the Association and to all those who donated to help him achieve some independence.

As you may be aware, Jim Coleman suffered a devastating stroke 6 months ago which has caused many complications. Jim has regained his speech and cognitive abilities, but is currently bed bound due to waiting times for accessibility help. Jim cannot use a standard manual wheelchair as he is unable to use his left arm to propel the chair. Bob McBey has started a JustGiving page to try and raise funds to help Jim with his mobility and get him out of his bedroom and live as normal a life as is possible at the moment. Jim is a founder member of Tactical Supply Wing and a very strong supporter of the Wing and the RAFSC & TSW Association. We are asking if you could help Jim by following the link below and making a donation to the appeal to assist him. The costs of care are high and any help would be greatly appreciated. The link is below, and a couple of clicks will help Jim be scooting around his house quite quickly. https://lnkd.in/e6jdEFBN

Christmas Message from our Chairman As the Festive Season is upon us, we reflect back on 2024 and see that as an Association, we have moved forward toward new beginnings. A new look Committee is now bedding in, and 2025 is looking extremely exciting, with 2 major events taking place for us to gather and commemorate both the Anniversaries of the end of World War 2 in Europe and the formation of TSW. It’s also a poignant time of year for reflection and, in particular, to remember those friends and comrades who have sadly passed away this year. I’m sure we will all take the opportunity to reflect on their Service and memory. On behalf of the Association, I wish you all, whether veteran, currently serving at home or overseas, your family and friends, a safe and happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2025 !! Andy Waters, MBE

If anyone is struggling at this time of year and would like a call on Christmas Day to break up the day just get in touch Geordie can be contacted on 07964 536433 and is also on WhatsApp He will also be on line on Facebook at 11am for an hour if anyone wants to say Hi.

The Association made its Annual festive donation to Tactical Supply Wing, funds were spent on gift cards for those deployed over the festive season and for gifts for Junior Ranks at the Christmas Draw.

The latest addition to the Alan Wyn Williams Artisan collection , a great collection of coasters celebrating the Helicopters in Service during the Wings time in Northern Ireland Please message us if you’d like a set or if you’d like anything from his workshop. Al donates a percentage of profits to the RAFSC & TSW

4th Dec 24, Sqn Ldr Mick Stokes said farewell to the Wing, as a parade was held in his honour “Mick” Is held in the highest regard by all at the wing and those who serve alongside him .He is a great advocate of the Assn. Completing several tours on the Wing, including the Wing WO role, if anyone epitomises the Wing it is him

A great night at the Tower of London , Assn members , Family and serving personnel from Tactical Supply Wing all there to witness the “ceremony of the keys” and a guided tower round the grounds A great night all round