| The Squadrons recent Open evening attracted
over 70 guests and parents , who were able to witness the presentation
of over 150 individual awards and achievements. Wing Commander
Hipperson, Officer Commanding Norfolk & Suffolk Wing presented the
awards and also spoke of how well the Squadron continues to perform.
He thanked the units CO, Flt Lt Jo Gruchy and her staff for their hard
work in offering the many opportunities to the cadets. |
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| The units main trophies were handed out
with tough competition for the annual awards. Cdt Gerard Vejrych won
the Marksmanship award for gaining the units first Corps marksman, the
top qualification available.
Two Distinction passes in this years exams gained Cpl Joey Barfe the
academic award.
Cdt Ben Bowler gained two awards, the WO shield for best uniform and
Cadet of the Year for his impressive involvement, enthusiasm and
achievement. |
Cdt Danny Cable was presented with the Most
Promising New Recruit trophy after a busy year. Flt Sgt Robert Miller
also took away two awards, the first of which was the COs award
presented for his achievement in Ground Training which included a 200
hour MV certificate, BTECs in Public Services and Aviation Studies,
Silver Duke of Edinburgh and a Distinction in the training syllabus.
The second trophy was the Dextrous Dobson trophy for showing the
greatest LACK of dexterity!! |
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| The top award of the evening was the Hart
Cup presented to the member of the Squadron who has contributed most in
terms of involvement, achievement and assisting in developing the unit.
This year two cadets were very close and so a runners up certificate was
presented to Cpl Matthew Miller. The winner of the Hart Cup, however,
has shown outstanding commitment to the unit over the past 12 months.
CWO Tom Sheas' involvement with the unit sees him putting in 15 hours a
week minimum, taking on important tasks and completing them quickly and
accurately. He has also made several personal achievements
including a Flying Scholarship, and his Wings were presented at the
Awards evening.
Flt Lt Jo Gruchy said "The cadets are a credit to themselves and the
unit. They are so keen to join in and achieve in all the
activities. The evening was a great success and many compliments
were passed to me on the standard of the cadets."
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