Welcome to the latest edition of our station magazine, a space where stories, ideas and inspiration come together to reflect the day-to-day life on the RAF’s largest station. With each edition, we aim to bring you all the latest news and this issue is no exception. In these pages, you’ll find all our latest news, successes and so much more. Whether this is through features, vivid photography or personal aims and achievements, our aim remains the same: to inform, inspire and connect.

Welcome to the Summer Edition of Insight Magazine and what a summer we have been having! There are a varied selection of articles from around RAF Waddington in this issue, including one from the Station Heritage Centre about a unique visit from the then U.S. President John F. Kennedy who landed at RAF Waddington in order to take a visit to the grave of his late sister on the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire. There are also articles from the RAF Archery Association who have been ably represented by RAF Waddington’s Sgt Spinks on the Archery GB National Tour as well as the 1st Waddington (RAF) Brownies who are always on the lookout for new girls in the Station community to become involved in Girlguiding, offering a guarantee of an immediate start to anyone arriving at RAF Waddington with their family. This is a great opportunity for girls to develop their confidence and self-esteem whilst having fun collecting Girlguiding badges in any number of activities from dancing and singing to crafting and gardening.

We are both delighted and honored to be in the positions of Editor and Deputy Editor respectively. We have a clear vision and desire to flourish in our newfound positions to ensure and maintain that the Lion’s Roar continues to roar. Excited to embark on this new journey, as Benson as a Station continues to grow and evolve in its operations and outreach; we will strive to bring you all the current information on Station and within the surrounding community. This includes current affairs, activities, sporting achievements, club events and any coverage of local community engagements. Looking ahead, we are hoping to broaden the Lions Roar’s appeal and extend its coverage beyond all at RAF Benson.