Altitude Summer 2013

GEORGIA WILLIAMS SUMMER 2013 PG 2 COSFORD AIR SHOW PG 3 SPORT PG 4 Cosford altitude PRESENTATION EVENING By Cdt. D. Willey Cdt. N. Lofthouse, Cdt. J. Smart. CI Burgess also received an award, and Sgt. Stokes was promoted to the rank of Flight Sergeant. 1st June 2013 Presentation Evening is always an event anticipated by the whole squadron. It is a time to socialize, meet the guest of honour (Wing Commander Wilson) and to hope for (and in some cases) to proudly receive awards. This night was no different. We all arrived at seven for a start shortly after half past. As the Wing Commander came to attention at the front FS. T. Frost marched the banner to the front, and the evening officially began! We began with a silent two minutes in respect to Cpl. Georgia Williams, and then the Wing Commander gave his opening speech. The evening was arranged so that there was the reception of some awards, followed by some Cadet NCO presentations; then some more awards, and couple more presentation. Those deserving cadets who had been chosen were, Sgt. J Alder (twice), Cdt. R. Blackshaw, Cpl. S. Cox, Cpl. C. Dowd, Cdt. T. Goodyear, Wg. Cmdr. Wilson and Cpl. S. Cox There was also some interesting talks given by the NCO’s regarding recent squadron activities. One of the most inspiring personally was the presentation about the Gliding Scholarship given by Cpl. Cox. My elder brother (ex-Sgt. Willey) also achieved his silver wings, and so I am aware of the sacrifice necessary to gain this award. However, I believe that it is worth the effort, and I hope also to get it. The evening finished off with refreshments and an opportunity to relax and discuss the night. Around a quarter to ten, cadets and their families began drifting out in the cool night air. It had been an enjoyable evening of socialization and reflection! ? View more pics: 2497cosfordsquadron.moonfruit.com/ photogallery Wg. Cmdr. Wilson and Cdt. L. Lofthouse 2497 (Cosford) Squadron Altitude | 2497cosfordsquadron.moonfruit.com FS. Stokes and Wg. Cmdr. Wilson 1