Battle of Britain Sunday

On Sunday 21st September 11 cadets, WO Banham and the Commanding Officer Flying Officer Dobson took to Worlingham Church, Beccles St Benet's Church and the town center to commemorate the Battle Of Britain.

In the morning the cadets attended a special service held at Worlingham Church by Reverend Susie Ellis. One of the Lessons was read by Cadet Corporal Boyd.

For those cadets who were attending both parades Mr and Mrs Atkins, Mrs Dobson and Mrs Fryer made lunch and served it to those cadets at the squadron. This gave the cadets the chance to iron uniform and polish shoes ready for the afternoon.

In the afternoon the cadets attended another commemoration service held at St Benet's church and lead by Reverend Father Martin Gowman OSB. Here Prime Minister Winston S Churchill's speech "The Finest Hour" was read by Cadet Sergeant Dennington.

Following the service the cadets along with the Sea and Marine Cadets, Scouts and other dignitaries marched through the town center accompanied by the Norwich City Pipe Band.

The parade finished at the Royal British Legion Club where the cadets got the opportunity to talk to Air Vice Marshal Grahame Jones CBE RAF (rtd).

Mention should go to Cadet flight Sergeant Willis for carrying the RAFA Standard and Cadet Corporal R Thoppil for carrying the Squadron standard.