Last month, cadets and staff from No 2 Overseas (Gibraltar) Squadron Air Training Corps were inspected by Wing Commander Miller, Officer Commanding Norfolk and Suffolk Wing as part of their Annual Formal Inspection (AFI).

Wg Cdr Miller said: “Gibraltar Sqn is one of the biggest squadron’s within the Wing and continues to deliver great training to its cadets. This is evident in the great display tonight”.

He added: “It’s great to see so many parents here to support their children and the Squadron”.

Wg Cdr John Kane, Station Commander RAF Gibraltar, presented cadets with a number of awards including First Aid, Leadership and Classification badges. He said: “It is really great to see so many cadets here on parade” adding: “it takes me back to when I joined the RAF at the age of 16”.

“I can’t remember so many awards being awarded ever” Sqn Ldr Kevin Green, Sqn Wing Staff Officer said: “I’ve attended many AFI and Award evenings, this is by far the most awards I have seen presented”.

As part of the visit, Wg Cdr Miller was joined by Sqn Ldr Gail Jupe who is the Wing’s Training Officer: She said: “It has been a fantastic visit to the Squadron. On Friday morning I helped four new cadets register for their BTEC Level 2 in Teamwork and Personal Development. On Saturday we had older cadets on a Method of Instruction course and junior cadets on a Leadership course. The Squadron has made great use of our time on The Rock”.

Reflecting on the visit Wg Cdr Miller said: “I was delighted to be invited to the Squadron’s first Formal Dinner at Bistro Point on Saturday evening. It has been a busy few days with cadets taking advantage of the training given and a great way to finish our visit with a wonderful meal in a fantastic location, and the chance to award some more awards gained over the weekend”.

For further information on the Air Training Corps visit www.gibaircadets.gi or call Flt Lt Ivan Caward on 54005832.