RAF Valley on Anglesey, the only RAF base in Wales, has been described as “invaluable to the whole nation”.
The comment was made following a visit by Janet Finch-Saunders, Member of the Welsh Parliament for Aberconwy.
RAF Valley is home to No 4 Flying Training School, responsible for training the UK's next generation of world-class fighter pilots.
Aircrew are also trained at Valley for mountain and maritime operations throughout the world, and Valley is also home to the Mountain Rescue Service, the military's only high readiness, all weather search and rescue, aircraft post-crash management asset.
Commenting after the visit, Janet said:
“I cannot express strongly enough that RAF Valley is invaluable to the whole nation.
“For the local community, the base is the second largest employer on the island and offers amazing apprenticeships for young people.
“For the nation, Valley is home to five squadrons that help keep us and people globally safe. Additionally, we should all be extremely proud that it is at Ynys Mon that pilots can train to fly fast jets for both the RAF and Navy.
“My sincere thanks go to all the team at Valley for both their exceptional contribution to safeguarding our today and ensuring the country has the skills in place to protect out tomorrow too”.
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