Annual General Meeting 2019

Wed 15th May 2019 7pm-9pm Albrighton Sports & Social Club, WV7 3QT You are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Civilian Welfare Committee of 2497 (Cosford) Squadron Air Training Corps. Civilian Welfare Committees determine the running of the Air Training Corps from squadron level through to representation on the Air Defence Council. Each squadron has one, …

RAF Cosford Station Commander's Cadet Brassard Badge

Cosford Cadet Appointed RAF Cosford Station Commander’s Cadet

During March, I was given the opportunity to attend an interview for the position of RAF Cosford Station Commander’s Cadet. I felt very fortunate to think that I would have this chance to have an interview in front of Group Captain Mark Hunt, Royal Air Force Cosford Station Commander, and Warrant Officer Mike Stokes, Royal Air Force Cosford Station Warrant …

Nominated as the Best Largest Squadron

  The Morris Trophy is awarded to the Best Largest Squadron in the RAF Air Cadets. Earlier in the year, Wing Commander A. Griffin, Officer Commanding West Mercian Wing nominated us to represent the Wing for the award. The next stage was for Group Captain Simon, Regional Commandant Wales and West to inspect us – as well as five other squadrons …

Graded ‘Very Good’ during our Annual Formal Inspection

  On Friday 31st March 2497 (Cosford) Squadron had their Annual Formal Inspection. This is a formal inspection held once per year in which our squadron can display to Wing Commander A. Griffin, Officer Commanding West Mercian Wing, the dedication and high standards that make up 2497 (Cosford) Squadron. The night consisted of an inspection, a presentation given by myself, …

Celebrating 76 years since the formation of the Air Training Corps

On Sunday 5th February, we started off by getting all of the band equipment ready and making sure everyone was there and ready to go. Then, we formed up into our places and set off through Albrighton towards the church. In the band we played: ‘Dambusters’, then a drum solo, ‘When the Saints Go Marching In’, and another drum solo, …