On the evening of Wednesday 12th June, The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust officially signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant. The signatories were AVM Ranald Munro CB CBE TD VR DL, Brigadier Anna Kimber, Captain Will Blackett RN and, from the Trust, Steve Davies MBE. The Trust is proud to have signed this Covenant pledging our support and commitment to the Armed Forces community.
Pictured above, back row L-R: Janet Preshous (Supporter Admisistrator), Liz Gibson (Trustee), Jacqui Nicholson (Office Manager), Graham Langer (Trustee), Major General Celia Harvey OBE QVRM TD VR, Lt Randall Gyebi RN, Richard Courteney-Harris (Trustee), Cdr Victoria Percival MBE RN, Graeme Bunker-James (Commercial Manager), Lt Col Huw Parker (A1SLT Operations).
Front row: AVM Ranald Munro CB CBE TD VR DL, Col Steve Davies MBE (Chairman), Brigadier Anna Kimber, Captain Will Blackett RN.
What is the Armed Forces Covenant?
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.
It is a pledge that together we acknowledge and understand that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy and society they serve with their lives. The Covenant supports serving personnel, service leavers, veterans, and their families, and is fulfilled by the different groups that have committed to making a difference.
Find out more about our locomotive's military connections:
Tornado & the Royal Air Force
Prince of Wales & the Royal Navy