Welcome to the Autumn edition of Excalibur magazine. The station commander has asked me to guest-write the foreword to this edition and I am delighted to give a Resident Unit perspective, particularly as this year marks the 20th Anniversary of 90 Signals Unit at RAF Leeming. Now the days are shortening, with an inevitable impact on individual energy levels and mood, it is worth shining a light on resilience. I’d recommend the interview with the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Director of Operations, which highlights the mental health services provided by the Fund. It really does underscore the help that is available to all of us when we need it most and the ongoing work of the charities and personnel support services. BY GROUP CAPTAIN ANDREW COLLEY, COMMANDER 90 SIGNALS UNIT

As we move into autumn, this edition of Wittering View offers an opportunity to reflect on another remarkable period for RAF Wittering. Looking after our people remains a priority, and I encourage you to read this edition's feature on the RAF Families Federation. As trusted advocates for RAF personnel and families, they play an important role in helping our people navigate the challenges of Service life and ensuring their experiences help shape positive change across the wider RAF community. Wg Cdr Joan Ochuodho, Station Commander

Hello everyone, I trust that by the time you read this, the searing temperatures will have passed and we will start to contemplate a more manageable working environment (I hope). We have hosted a number of functions in heatwaves this Summer; well done for managing the heat, and the Station stands by for more requests to purchase Air Conditioning Units! The Station has been extraordinarily busy in the last few months. The Monster Event, AOC 2Gp’s Annual Formal Visit, the Annual Formal Reception, 2Gp Conference & Awards Dinner, Friends and Families Day, the Lord-Lieutenant’s visit, and the Summer functions at the Junior Ranks’ Mess, Warrant Officers’ & Sergeants’ Mess and the Officers’ Mess have all challenged our capacity to deliver but have shown the Station in an extraordinarily positive light; I really hope that you, your teams and your family have been able to enjoy access to some of these great events at this great base. Station Commander, Wing Commander Mark Hinde