Whitworth honours Royal Air Force

The Mayor of Whitworth, Councillor Alan Neal celebrates the Royal Air Force Centenary Celebrations

Whitworth Horticultural Society has planted a floral display in the RAF colours and arranged for the RAF flag to be flown outside the Riverside, Whitworth Civic Hall to honour the Royal Air Force in its centenary year.

The Mayor of Whitworth, Councillor Alan Neal said: “It was wonderful to see so many residents in attendance at such a momentous occasion.”

The Royal Air Force has a proud  and rich history of achievements, from battle-winning performances high above the skies of Britain in the nation’s hour of need to more recent activities that include:

• Tackling terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan;
• Securing and protecting the skies above the UK;
• Disaster relief around the World;
• Supporting the Civil Authorities in times of national emergency.

The Royal Air Force was formed during the World War One when it was decided to amalgamate the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service to form the world’s first independent air arm.