MERSEYSIDE Wing Air Cadets held an awards evening to honour the hard work, effort and achievements of the Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers.
The first of what will be an annual awards ceremony was held at the Exhibition Centre in Liverpool as a way to thank those who have given their time and developed the skills geared towards providing the opportunities and activities that are available to all the Royal Air Force Air Cadets across Merseyside and Cheshire, including Ellesmere Port.
Staff with Awards for Long Service with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
Among the guests for the evening was the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside Mr Mark Blundell, who presented many of the awards along with other Royal Air Force and Wing Staff Officers.
Cadets and Staff with Awards for Appointments as Cadet Warrant Officers.
The awards were to commemorate the significant achievements that have been made over the last three years, including appointments as Civilian Instructors, Senior Non-Commissioned Officers, Officers and to Squadron Commander positions, as well as long service awards for time spent involved with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme which on this occasion ranged from five up to thirty-five years of service.
Staff with Wing Commanders Certificate of Commendation.
The final awards were for the Wing Commanders Commendation Certificate for those whose actions have been above and beyond those expected of them as Cadet Forces Volunteers.
Staff with Awards for Appointments and Promotions as RAF Air Cadet Senior Non-Commissioned Officers.
The event concluded with a presentation in honour of those members of Merseyside Wing Staff who are no longer with us having passed away over the recent years, whose dedication to their Squadrons and the Air Cadets has been greatly missed by those who knew them, resulting in a standing ovation from all present in their memory and in support of their families and friends, many of whom were present for the evening.
Staff with Awards for Appointments and Promotions as RAF Air Cadet Officers.
Following the presentation of the awards, Officer Commanding Merseyside Wing, Wing Commander Chris Ashworth RAFAC, spoke of his great pride in the Wing and of the Staff who have given freely of their time to make the Wing such a triumph. Overall it was a successful and rewarding evening that was enjoyed by all, with many looking forward to next years awards evening already.
Staff with Awards for Appointments as Squadron Commanders.
The Royal Air Force Air Cadets is open to all young people ages 12 (Year 8) to 18 and offers the opportunity for Cadets to experience many areas including Flying, Gliding, Target Shooting, Leadership, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, visits and camps to active RAF Stations across Europe and much more. If you are interested, please see www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets to find your local Squadron who are accepting new members throughout the year.
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