Civilian Gliding Instructor Paul Tyler of 642 VGS and his wife, Kati Tyler, who is Chair of 58 (Harrogate) Sqn’s Civilian Committee and Deputy Wing Chair recently represented the Wing at a celebratory lunch reception at the City of London Guildhall in the presence of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh and other VIP guests.

Four lucky air cadets from Harrogate Squadron Air Training Corps, accompanied by their Commanding Officer were among 1,700 cadets and staff who recently took part in a mass parade down the Mall in London followed by invitations to a special garden party at Buckingham Palace.

The band of 1036 (Bury) Sqn took part in the Armed Forces Day celebrations in Manchester on Saturday 26 June. On a very hot afternoon with not a drop of rain in sight the band led the parade onto Albert Square in front of Manchester Town Hall.  Then the band joined forces with 2447 (Calder Valley) Sqn on Sunday 27 June in an Armed Forces Day parade through Todmorden in West Yorkshire. The parade, organized by the Todmorden branch of the British Legion, included two St Dunstaners,

Yeadon Air Cadets, parents and guests  recently enjoyed a successful dining in night and presentation evening to celebrate another year of 2168’s achievements.  The formal event took place at the grand Castle Grove Masonic Hall in Headingley, Leeds, hosted by the squadron’s Officer Commanding, Flight Lieutenant Tony Young. Guest of honour was Wing Commander Steve Wiggins, Commanding Officer of Central and East Yorkshire Wing of the Air Training Corps.