Residents reassured of 'no immediate threat' despite ramped up training at Northamptonshire RAF base in response to 'global situation'
Residents are being reassured that there is “no immediate threat” to an RAF base in Northamptonshire or the surrounding area, despite ramped up training.
RAF Croughton is making temporary changes from Monday March 2, in light of “current real-world events”.
The changes include precautionary steps to make sure personnel and facilities are “prepared and secure”. There will be increased security at the base, including personnel carrying weapons, and the tannoy system will frequently broadcast emergency messages as part of training exercises.
Brackley Town Council shared a statement on its Facebook page, which RAF Croughton asked them to circulate.
The statement said: “We'd like to make you aware of some temporary changes you may notice at RAF Croughton from today onwards. In light of current real-world events, the base will be taking precautionary steps to ensure the personnel and facilities remain prepared and secure.
“As a result, you may observe an increased security presence at the base, including personnel carrying weapons. You may also hear or see training exercises taking place on site.
"The 'Giant Voice' tannoy system will be used frequently to broadcast emergency messages as part of these exercises.
"We want to reassure you that these are training exercises and there is no immediate threat to the base or surrounding community. These measures are part of drills designed to ensure readiness and reflect the current global situation,” the statement added.