Jun 02 - RAF Air Cadets Welcome Surprise Presentations
The Officer Commanding Norfolk and Suffolk Wing Air Training Corps, Wing Commander David Miller, recently visited No2 (Overseas) Gibraltar Squadron and took the opportunity to award some surprise presentations.
Officer Commanding the Gibraltar Squadron, Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Ivan Caward was presented the 1st clasp to his Cadet Forces Medal. The clasp marks 18 years of adult uniformed service with the Air Cadet Organisation. Flt Lt Caward has been in command of the Squadron for six years and juggles his commitment to the Air Cadets with his job as a Prison Officer, he said:
“I joined as an Air Cadet way back in 1986, I went through the ranks and did everything I possibly could before I aged out at 22. Rather than calling it a day, I wanted to give more young people the opportunity to enjoy the great experience that I’d had, so I applied to become a member of uniformed staff, and I haven’t looked back since.”
Warrant Officer Paul Llanelo was also given an unexpected presentation when he was awarded his Certificate of Appointment as an Air Training Corps Warrant Officer. Paul joined the Squadron as a Service Instructor whilst serving with the Royal Gibraltar Regiment. When Paul retired from the Regiment he took the opportunity to change uniforms and start a career with the Air Cadets. He has completed his Initial Training Course at RAF Cranwell and is currently training the cadets to become qualified on the L98A2 Cadet Purpose Rifle.
Further information on the Air Training Corps and be found at www.gibaircadets.gi and Flt Lt Ivan Caward can be contacted on 5400 5832.
Top pic: Cadets with new Sqn Banner. Below: Left Wg Cdr Miller presents Flt Lt Caward with his Clasp. Bottom pic: Left Wg Cdr Miller presents AWO Paul Llanelo with his certificate of appointment.
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