Parade nights in pictures, to 12 Oct 2026

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Last few weeks have seen settling back into Classifications training, band running alongside. OC's Cadet of the Month for Aug was Cdt W for this contribution to WCD 26, stepping up performance level of ensemble. New 0926 intake of 12 is in induction training. Their age (yrs 8-11) feels more like Sqn is putting on a woolly jumper rather than getting a junior layer. They will have a big impact on Sqn when they integrate. This means we are parading 49-54 incl. new intake, despite dropping from 76 to 69 on books. New interest remains high, with 10 having visited & sitting on waiting list, probably for 0127 (mainly Yr 8's, it seems, due to changes in RAFAC-centrals web form). 


Sqn uniform order was collected by the amazing Sqn Ldr F from RAF Cosford. Sgt B demonstrates engineering skills straightening tent pegs. Cdt S got his Silver DofE certificate (and one day will look back in joy at the expedition). Cdt R, Cdt K and Cdt P got their blue aviation badges (having flown for real and done flight sim). Cpl K and Cpl R have been progressing their instructor cadet lanyard.

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