RAF Waddington often hosts Exercise Cobra Warrior (Ex CW) for four weeks from late August to late September and would like to keep the public informed of some actions they are taking to ensure that RAF Waddington and the surrounding communities are aware of the Exercise.
Traffic flow in and out of RAF Waddington will increase for the duration of the exercise which may lead to some roads being busier in the surrounding area. They continue to work with the local authorities and the police to ensure that measures are put into place to reduce the risk to pedestrians and motorists. Traffic management will be in place on several roads around RAF Waddington, including (but not limited to), Bloxholm Lane, White Lane, Mere Road, Tower Lane and the A15.
When held, the exercise attracts many visitors to RAF Waddington. While mostly self policed, there may be an impact that enthusiasts may have on the local community, including increasing congestion on surrounding roads. Visitors will be suitably informed and the necessary precautions taken to minimise the risk.
Everyone is encouraged to remain vigilant now and throughout Ex CW, and should anything not look right, you should inform the police.
Ex CW has the mission ‘to safely execute training to develop the tactical skills of all participating, aircrew and supporting tactical elements within a COMAO environment,’ and as such, Ex CW is truly international in nature. Participation in the exercise includes a significant international contingent and provides valuable opportunities for all participating Force Elements. RAF Waddington is proud to be able to host Ex CW and would like to thank everyone for their continued understanding and support.
Pilots and aircrews from the United States Air Force (USAF), the Royal Australian Air Force, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Italian Air Force are among those taking part. They will be joining personnel from the Netherlands, Norway and the hosts, the RAF. Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny, commander of first-time participant the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), said: "Exercises like Cobra Warrior provide highly valuable training not only for our members but also those of our allies and partners, to practice working together in a wide variety of tactical combat scenarios that they could face on real-world operations."