On Tuesday night a brave Rock from 1 Squadron based at Honington was killed in Basra, My condolences to his family and mates. A day does not pass when I do not think of the guys out in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The RAF Regiment prayer Almighty God, Lord of heaven and earth, whose son Jesus Christ showed us the path of duty, we beseech thee to bless all who serve in the Royal Air Force Regiment. Help us to do our duty with courage and dedication. Of thy goodness be our strength in times of danger, watch over our loved ones when we are separated, and make us a sure defence to those we serve. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Cry Haddock! Let slip the Cod of War! Captain Birdseye.
This is Gunner Beard's story: Leading Aircraftman Martin Beard of No 1 Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment, in Basra, southern Iraq on Tuesday 7 August 2007. Leading Aircraftman Martin Beard.
Leading Aircraftman Beard, aged 20, was taking part in a routine foot patrol in the Al Waki district north of the British Base at Basra Air Station. The aim of the patrol was to deter indirect fire attacks on the base and reassure the local population.
Leading Aircraftman Beard sustained a gunshot wound when the patrol came under attack as it moved through Al Waki Market. Which he later died from.
RIP.
Cry Haddock! Let slip the Cod of War! Captain Birdseye.
