RAF Lyneham has a new station commander in the shape of Group Captain John Gladston MBE.

Mr Gladston has taken the baton of responsibility from group captain Mike Neville, who has been at the helm of the air base since 2007.

Mr Neville said: “No matter how nice a place is or how interesting a job is it is the people who make it work, make it enjoyable and make it rewarding.

“The men and women of RAF Lyneham are outstanding and I would gladly welcome the opportunity of working with them again.

“I leave the station in the very capable hands of group captain John Gladston and I do so with great expectation that he will continue to look after the people, achieve success on operations and maintain RAF Lyneham's position as the best station within the RAF.”

The new man in charge has said he is looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead. He said: “Clearly I am delighted to be returning to the best station in the Royal Air Force. “It is a great honour to be given the opportunity to command RAF Lyneham, its operational record speaks for itself and its people are magnificent.

“There are of course many challenges ahead, not least of which is the Future Brize project. Throughout these challenges operational output and people will remain my top priorities.

“Mike can be justifiably proud of his achievements during his tenure as station commander and I wish him and his family all the best for the future."