On the 2nd May 2030 (Elmdon & Yardley) Squadrons banner party took part in the Wing Banner Drill Competition, the winner of which will go on to compete at Region Field Day.

The team of five, lead by the banner bearer Cadet Warrant Officer Hanna and under directions from their coach, CI James  Wakeman were the first to compete on the day and set the standard for the competition.

A drill sequence was carried out which comprised of uncasing the banner, falling into a parade, marching and saluting, followed by a re-casing of the banner.

The cadets worked very hard in the weeks on the run up to the competition and performed extremely well on the day. The squadron came fifth overall, which isn't bad considering it is a new competition.

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CI Norman Wakeman 2030 (Elmdon & Yardley) Squadron
15 May 10

Cadets fly the flag BANNER! for 2286 (Arden) Squadron

This weekend was weekend of firsts for 2286 (Arden) Squadron; not only did their minibus make its debut, but the squadron also entered their first even team in the Wing Banner Drill competition, held at 194 (Small Heath) Squadron on 2 nd May. The cadets, who had only had two weeks to learn and practice the sequence, put on a great display and did the squadron proud. FS Hackett, who had the honour of being banner bearer, said “I'm really pleased with the way the team conducted themselves. Banner drill is completely new to us so for learn it so well in such a short space of time really is amazing. We're going make sure we practice this regularly during the year and use it on parades, so that next year we'll come back experienced and even more polished”.

NCO i/c. Sgt Gullick said “It was a really great learning curve. The WO from West Mercia Wing gave us some really good pointers, and we've taken them on board to really polish our drill. The focus for us now will switch to the drill competition on Wing Field Day”.

Cdt Hackett said “This was my first drill competition for cadets. I'm really proud to have represented the squadron, especially as the Wing Commander was present”

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Sgt. Becky Hainsworth - 2286 ( Arden ) Sqn
15 May 10