Recognising the Remarkable Contributions of Our Volunteers Volunteers’ Week, now in its 40th year, takes place in the first week of June every year. It’s a chance to recognise the fantastic contributions volunteers make to our communities and to say thank you. As Volunteers’ Week comes to a close, we want to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for the …
Community Engagement and Awareness Highlighted at Annual General Meeting On Friday 31 May 2024, we hosted our Annual General Meeting (AGM), welcoming parents, carers, and friends of the squadron. The evening was a great success, with the re-election of key committee members and an insightful workshop on gaming and gambling harms. The AGM was an opportunity for attendees to hear …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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, …