RAF Cosford, Friday 9 February 2024 In a testament to her exemplary commitment and outstanding achievements, Cadet Flight Sergeant Smith of 2497 (Cosford) Squadron has been appointed as the RAF Cosford Station Commander’s Cadet for 2024/25. This coveted role offers Cadet Flight Sergeant Smith a unique opportunity to gain insights into the Royal Air Force and experience life at RAF …
After 60 years of service in the RAF Air Cadets and 5 years in the RAF, our squadron adult volunteers decided to refurbish an old, dull classroom to remind future generations of Don Rhodes’ unique contribution to the squadron and other squadrons within West Mercian Wing. Military career Don Rhodes started his military career serving in the Royal Air Force …
Congratulations to WO Lofthouse on presentation of his cadet forces medal for 12 years service #whatwedo #wmwconference pic.twitter.com/7OFCOyGMcJ — West Mercian Wing (@wmwaco) March 19, 2017
Wing Field Day is an annual event where all 29 squadrons in West Mercian Wing come together to compete against each other in a variety of competitions, such as drill, aircraft recognition and first aid. The squadron came away winning ‘Smartest Squadron’ (we last won this in 1992) and myself winning ‘Smartest Cadet’ (we have never won this before). Below: …