Drill

Drill is a powerful aid to discipline. It develops a sense of corporate pride, alertness, precision and readiness to obey orders instantly. Good drill in aircraft is directly fostered by the habit of drilling smartly on parade. Personnel are better prepared for combat and any work they have to do; on the ground or in the air, if fit and mentally alert. Thus, smartness on parade is not only a sign of good discipline, but a basic factor in raising the standard of performance of all Service duties. 200 Squadron is renowned for its drill and discipline and has always strived to reach the highest standards in these areas.

Remembrance Parade 2010

Annually there are Drill Competitions held at Wing, Region and more recently Corps level, which tests the abilities of cadets from different squadrons and their capability to work together as a team.

Wing Drill Competition Winners 2005

Wing Drill Competition Winners 2010

As a new member of the squadron one of the first things you will learn is basic drill. This will tend to last a period of 3 months with a final test to assess the standard of the cadet's drill. If the cadet passes then he or she will be moved from the probationary drill squad into the main squad.

Remembrance Sunday Guard of Honour 2008

Exceptional cadets maybe chosen to be in a Guard of Honour on such events as the Battle of Britain or Remembrance Sunday.

Battle of Britain Service

Devon and Somerset Wing Drill Competition

Below is a table showing the position that 200 (Torquay) Squadron came in since the amalgamation of Devon and Somerset Wings.

South West Region Drill Competition

Below shows the positions that 200 (Torquay) Squadron came in the years they made it through to the South West Region competition.

Devon and Somerset Wing Banner Drill Competition

In 2007 a new competition was introduced at Devon and Somerset Wing level incorporating a set sequence of manoeuvres carried out by a banner party. The squadron's position have been as follows:

Page last updated 2 January 2022.