A children’s charity boss has visited RAF Lossiemouth to learn about how they can support the base’s massive expansion.
An extra 400 personnel are due to move to Moray over the next three years due to the deployment of Poseidon spy planes to the region.
Crews at the base have shown Sir Tony Hawkhead, chief executive of charity Action for Children, work already done with forces families.
Airplay Lossie is one group organised by the RAF Benevolent Fund for youngsters between 5 and 18 years old so they can broaden their horizons and gain qualifications.
During his visit to Moray Sir Tony joined one of the sessions and was eager to learn how the charity can help the increasing amount of families at the base.
Sarah Riley-Evans, community development officer at RAF Lossiemouth, said: “We were delighted to host Sir Tony and discuss with him both the busy operational nature of RAF Lossiemouth, particularly as we grow significantly in size, and the importance of providing timely and effective support to the children and young people who have parents who serve here.
“Airplay Lossie has operated since 2010 and is very much a key component of how we support our families.”
Sir Tony added: “It was fantastic to see the dedication of our staff and volunteers at Airplay Lossie. I was really proud to hear of how closely we work with families attached to the RAF base in Lossiemouth.”