Latest News Promotions and Awards On Tuesday 27th April, 2010, a number of promotions and awards were presented. The following classifications were awarded: First Class Cadet Cadet Chelsey Kendall Cadet Jason Prescott Leading Cadet Cadet Lewis Stevens Senior Cadet Corporal Jude Hesmondhalgh Also there were two new promotions. The first a promotion to Corporal for Cadet Sean Coyne and secondly a promotion to Flight Sergeant for Sergeant Lee Johnson. Congratulations is due to all mentioned. Posted on Wednesday 28th April, 2010 Annual Dinner 2010 On Saturday 17th April, 2010, 200 (Torquay) Squadron hosted their Annual Dinner and Dance for 2009-2010 at the Victoria Hotel, Torquay. The guest speaker was Air Commodore Steve Abbott CBE MPhil BA RAF, Commandant-General RAF Regiment and Air Officer RAF Police. Other guests included the Chairman of Torbay Council, Councillor Martyn Hodge and Officer Commanding Devon and Somerset Wing, Wing Commander Brian Wills-Pope MBE MCGI RAFVR(T). 94 cadets, staff, friends and family attended the evening and a very enjoyable night was had by all. After the meal the Squadron's annual trophies and awards were presented as follows: Best Cadet Attendance: Sergant Lee Johnson (97% Attendance) Best Academic Cadet: Corporal Jude Hesmondhalgh Best Junior Cadet: Cadet Francesca Old Best Male Sports Cadet: Cadet Connor Charlesworth Best Female Sports Cadet: Cadet Iona White Chalk Trophy for Smartest Cadet: Cadet Luke Cox Most Improved Shot: Sergeant Lee Johnson Don Brooks Memorial Shield, for most funds collected for the Poppy Appeal: Corporal Matthew Godfrey Boxing Day Dip Trophy, for most funds raised for the Boxing Day Dip: Cadet Nicky Julier Christmas Quiz Trophy: Staff team, accepted by Pilot Officer Mike Gormley Arthur Pethick Shield for Most Dedicated Cadet: Cadet Sean Coyne Leslie Lounds Pateman Trophy for Outstanding Service: Posthumously Don Brooks, accepted by daughters Tracey and Anne Brooks Also presented by Ena Pethick was a certificate of appreciation to 200 (Torquay) Squadron for its assistance with the Poppy Appeal over the last 18 years. Finally, a commemorative shield was presented by Squadron Chairman, Mike Soper, and awarded to Flight Lieutenant Chris Milford for his service to 200 (Torquay) Squadron and the Air Training Corps over the last forty years. Posted on Monday 26th April, 2010 Changes in the Ranks As a result of reaching the upper age limit, Benjamin Old is no longer a Cadet Sergeant and has now moved across into the staff team at 200 (Torquay) Squadron as a Civilian Instructor. This will involve taking a step back from a blue uniform and now being involved in more specialist instructional duties. As one Sergeant leaves the cadet ranks, two more have emerged from the Junior Non-Commissioned Officers. Congratulations to both Cadets Ross Bull and Lee Johnson on their promotions to the rank of Cadet Sergeant with effect from Thursday 14 January, 2010. This means that they will now be involved in more organisational duties on the Squadron. Posted on Friday 15th January, 2010 New Members of the NCO Team Congratulations to cadets Jude Hesmondhalgh and Daniel Nolan who were both promoted tonight to the rank of Cadet Corporal wef Tuesday 10th November, 2009. Posted on Wednesday 11th November, 2009 Wing Activities Day 2009 Results On the weekend of 26th-27th September 2009, 200 (Torquay) Squadron participated in the annual Devon and Somerset Wing Activities Weekend. This consists of a number of different competitions whereby 29 squadrons and detached flights in the Devon and Somerset area contend for first place. Below are the results for Torquay where they came in the top three places: Best Drill Squad- 1st Place Best Drill NCO - 1st Place - CWO Ryan Bull Banner Drill - 1st Place - led by FS Jessica Rossiter Photography, Over 16s, Aviation - 1st Place - Cpl Matthew Godfrey Photography, Over 16s, ATC Subjects - 2nd Place - Cpl Matthew Godfrey Photography, Adult Staff, Aviation - 3rd Place - Flt Lt Chris Milford A very well done is due to everyone who participated! Posted on Monday 5th October, 2009 Click here for All News 77,326 Hits Since 10 March 2004