The wing paraded through the main gates this week and were welcomed by members of the community.

RAF Honington welcomed the latest additions to its ranks as 300 members of RAF Number 3 Police Wing relocate to the base.

The base’s station commander, group captain Mick Smeath, watched on as a parade of 50 personnel marched in formation through the main gates.

The wing is moving from RAF Henlow in Bedfordshire.

On taking the salute and formally welcoming them to the station, Gp Cpt Smeath said: “It is an honour and privilege to welcome the personnel from 3 Police Wing and their families to RAF Honington.

“The wing has a long and distinguished history, dating back to 1946, and is an integral part of the RAF’s protection capability.”

Cpt Smeath also praised the local community and its ties with the base, which he said the new additions will benefit from.

The men and women of the police wing are deployed at home and in operations abroad.

Their responsibilities include cyber defence, forensics, aviation security, flying complaints investigation, security consultancy, intelligence and specialist law enforcement.

Leading the formation was 3 Police Wing commander Jan Knight, he said: “It was a real honour to lead my wing onto RAF Honington and make our home amongst airmen, airwomen and civilians similarly dedicated to protecting air power wherever it serves.

“To be at a unit which has such a long history and exceptional support from the people of Suffolk only adds to our pride today.”