Mazda Supports The RAF Typhoon Display Team
The Royal Air Force Typhoon Display Team has announced that Mazda has provided them with three support vehicles to help the team’s 2011 activities from used cars in York. The three vehicles consist of one Mazda5 and two Mazda CX-7 models. The vehicles will be used to transport kit, personnel and computer support equipment for the Typhoon aircraft.
Wing Commander Al Seymour, Officer Commanding 29(Reserve) Squadron said, “The Typhoon Display Team carries out an important role in promoting the excellence of the Royal Air Force’s equipment, personnel and ethos. The association with Mazda ensures that the Display Team can conduct these tasks to the highest professional standards due to the support provided by the three vehicles.”
The Display Team will conduct and host approximately 50 visits at RAF Coningsby and externally at schools and colleges during the year. the Mazda vehicles will help in a variety of roles, including pre-season travel, such as trips to use the specialised BAE systems simulator and team meetings.
During 2010, the RAF Typhoon Display Team raised over £12,000 for selected charities. In 2011, the Team plan to fundraise for the Not Forgotten Association, Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Forces Children Trust at various events.
Sergeant Liam Whelan, Typhoon Display Engineering Manager commented, “The busy 2011 season will involve travel to display venues across the UK, Northern Ireland and Europe, therefore having the three Mazda vehicles for team use is invaluable.
The comfortable and spacious Mazda CX-7 and the Mazda5 with its flexible seating and sliding rear doors are ideal for transporting our team personnel, their kit and computer support equipment for the Typhoon aircraft.”
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