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Royal British Legion Standard Bearers

Corporals Lucy Basaran & Ryan Borhara formed part of the Royal British Legion's Standard Bearer Party leading the Veterans and other Contingents at the Remembrance Sunday Parade at this years Parade in central Birmingham. They carried the Kingstanding Branch Standard and the Kingstanding Womens' Section Standard.

Both Cadets are members of Kingstanding Legion Junior Branch and have received training from the Legion in the art of carrying the standards.

487 Sqn Cadets Cpl Lucy Basaran & Cpl Ryan Borhara leading out the Standard Bearer Party, November 2011

487 Sqn Cadets Cpl Lucy Basaran & Cpl Ryan Borhara leading out the Standard Bearer Party, November 2011

After the Parade both were asked, along with all the Standard Bearers to meet the Lord Mayor of Birmingham , Councillor Anita Ward at the Town Hall.

The Standard Bearers meet the Lord Mayor on the steps of Birmingham Town Hall

The Standard Bearers meet the Lord Mayor on the steps of Birmingham Town Hall

487 Squadron along with its Detached Flight and 1459 Squadron also took part in the Parade.

Flt Lt Brendan O'Neill, OC 487 Sqn, commented “It's very satisfying to know that the Royal British Legion have the faith to bestow such trust in Cadets on their most special day. It is an honour to represent the Legion on such an occasion”

 


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Flt Lt Brendan O’Neill RAFVR(T) 487 (Kingstanding & Perry Barr) Squadron
28 Dec 11


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