#216 squadron

Over the first weekend of April, 216 Redditch Squadron undertook a training weekend to prepare for the annual Wing Field Day Competition where all Squadrons from the Wing compete against each other in ceremonial and other disciplines.

On the Saturday we all had a refresher on drill so we could perfect any weaknesses we had. Over the course of the day our drill got better and better which meant that we could then progress onto our individual teams for the competition.

On the Sunday we were all put into different groups based on our abilities. These teams were; the continuity team which is where you do drill without orders. This makes it exceptionally hard, but they did well given it was the first time they were doing it. There was the drill team which is where you show off your foot drill as a squad and finally, there is the banner team which is where a small squad shows off the squadron banner with impeccable drill.

There was also a modelling team which is coming along really well, they have put in a lot of effort to get as far as they have. It looks great!

Overall this weekend was very helpful and has put us in a strong position so we can carry on getting better. This year I believe we can get the trophy back and make 216 a force to be reckoned with. We can do it!!!

Cpl. Marshall

The start of December saw cadets take part in the annual Christmas camp. The camp, attended by over 40 people was hosted at Redditch Squadron & Army Reserve Centre with cadets undertaking a number of activities throughout the weekend. Check out the full story and the video produced by Cpl Pugh (216 Sqn) by reading on...