Members of staff, civilian committees and staff cadets from across the wing attended the Annual Dinner Dance to celebrate the many successes of the Wing thought this year. Joining the Wing as principle guest were Group Captain Graham Bowerman OBE, Corps and Central & East Region Chairman, and Under Warden Professor Julian Ellis OBE, from the Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters. Since 2018 the Wing has been affiliated with the Worshipful Company and at the Dinner they introduced their new annual trophy, awarded to an outstanding member of staff. This year the award went to Flight Lieutenant Lawrence, Officer Commanding 2248 (Rutland) Squadron. Following the after-dinner speeches, Wing Commander Pass presented a series of honours and awards to members within the Wing. Squadron Leader Faulkner was presented a Commandant’s Commendation for the work he has done as Wing Health & Safety Officer. Squadron Leader Bates and Squadron Leader Wilson were… Read More »
Air cadets from 1188 (Coalville) Squadron joined with Coalville Army Cadets and members of the British Legion to pay their respects to two local men who were awarded the Victoria Cross (VC). Coalville Air cadets joined with the local army cadets and members of the Whitwick Branch of the Royal British Legion on Saturday 26th October in two acts of remembrance. Everyone met at the cemetery in Whitwick to remember Thomas Elsdon Ashford. He was a private in The Royal Fusiliers, British Army during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous gallantry during a sortie from Kandahar, on the 16th August, 1880. He helped rescue and carry Private Massey for a distance of over 200 yards, under the fire of the enemy. He was assisted by Lieutenant William St. Lucien Chase. Private Massey had taken shelter in a blockhouse. Several times they were compelled to rest, but they persevered in… Read More »
