Cadets from the squadron are celebrating after a weekend of success at the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Field Weekend which was held at RAF Wyton over the weekend of 12th and 13th June.
Every year the 29 Squadrons from Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing come together at RAF Wyton to take part in a series of exercises designed to test a wide range of skills. A group of cadets represented the squadron in various activities including command tasks, first aid, drill and the ensemble competition. At the end of the weekend it was revealed that the squadron had won the ensemble section of the competition, which means they will now compete in this section of the Region Field Weekend Competition in September.
Cadet Sergeant Claire Kelly said “Everyone worked really hard to learn both songs we performed for the ensemble section and we were all so pleased to win another musical award for the squadron”.
As well as the field competition there was also the Wing Parade which saw over 500 Cadets parade in front of the reviewing officer, Group Captain Walcot, Station Commander RAF Brampton, Wyton and Henlow. During the parade the Squadron was presented with the Walker Trophy which is awarded to the best squadron in the wing.
This came in recognition for the outstanding achievements by the cadets over the last year, including many of them achieving bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Youth First Aid Awards, BTEC Diplomas in Public Services, Gliding Scholarships, British Canoe Union Star Awards, as well as winning a variety of sports trophies. The unit has increased their numbers to almost 90 cadets, some of which have visited Borneo, Gibraltar, Cyprus and Germany on camps and expeditions in the last year. It is also the hard work and dedication of the staff and civilian committee at the squadron which has contributed to winning this award.
Cadet Flight Sergeant Sage receives the Walker Trophy from Group Captain Walcot
Cadet Flight Sergeant Rupert Sage collected the award from Group Captain Walcot and said “This was a very proud moment for me as I was able to collect this esteemed trophy on behalf of the squadron. It is testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff, cadets and civilian committee throughout the last year which has helped 2484 to become the top squadron in the wing”.
Ex Civilian Instructor Gemma Cox, who became an Adult Sergeant with the Corps in March, also received the Davies Cup for the best Civilian Instructor in the Wing for the Year 2009/10. This came in recognition for her achievements in Media Communications and deliverance of BTEC in Public Services.
Finally, the squadron was presented with the Bower Shield for the best Marching Band, as well as the trophy for the best fanfare.
Overall, it was a very successful weekend for the Squadron!
The Squadron was assisted by a team of staff and the civilian committee, who not only supported the team as they went from event to event, but catered for them as well as judging events.
