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RAF uniform row, March 2008



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Published Date:
07 March 2008
6 March: Personnel at RAF Wittering ordered not to wear their uniforms in public after incidents of verbal abuse in Peterborough.
4 April:
RAF uniform ban to remain

Peterborough MP Stewart Jackson has defended a decision to ban personnel from RAF Wittering wearing their uniform in Peterborough.

12 March: Uniform ban stays despite meeting
RAF Wittering station commander Group Captain Ro Atherton was locked in discussions for more than two hours inside the Mayor's Parlour at Peterborough Town Hall yesterday.

8 March: Wear it with pride: Your views
Hundreds of you have continued to text, email and write to the Evening Telegraph with views on the RAF ban on the wearing of uniforms in Peterborough.

A day to show them that you care
As Royal Anglians are honoured, our story about airmen told not to wear uniform in city causes national storm.

7 March: Wear It With Pride: Support our campaign
RAF uniform row: the message from Peterborough is loud and clear.

12 noon: Community leaders unite in uniform call
Community leaders across Peterborough have vowed to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with RAF Wittering personnel – backing them to wear their uniform with pride.

Prime Minister tells forces to wear uniforms
Statement form Gordon Brown, national press comment and your comments.

About: RAF Wittering
RAF Wittering is one of the oldest flying stations in the Royal Air Force and has played a prominent part both in military operations and in the development of air power dating back to 1916.

Support our our Wear It With Pride campaign: fill in a simple form to show your support.

6 March: RAF told 'don't wear uniform in Peterborough'
Fears for their safety has led to personnel at RAF Wittering being ordered not to wear their uniforms in public after incidents of verbal abuse in Peterborough.

Related: Watch video: Wittering's 90 years of RAF heroes
April 1st marks the 90th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force

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  • Last Updated: 04 April 2008 11:49 AM
  • Source: Peterborough ET
  • Location: Peterborough
 
 
  

 
 


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