134 (Bedford) and 2462 (Oakley) Air cadets fly the flag over Royston
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The parade involving approximately 150 cadets from the local squadron as well as the units based in Bedford, Oakley, Biggleswade, Cambourne and Sandy and St Neots marched from Royston Fire Station Yard to Royston Town Hall, carrying out a march past at the town war memorial.
Following an inspection, the parade moved into the Town Hall for a celebration service and refreshments provided by Royston Tesco. The traffic management costs of the parade were supported by Royston Town Council, Hertfordshire County Council and contributions from the attending units.
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Hide AdThe guest of honour for this event was Royston Town Mayor – Councillor John Rees. Other guests included Councillor Terry Douris - Chair of Hertfordshire County Council, Councillor Fiona Hill - Chair of the Hertfordshire Armed Forces Covenant Board, Councillor Lisa Adams, Royston Town Council and Mr Chris Murphy - Chair of both RBL and RAFA branches in Royston.


Councillor John Rees, Royston Town Mayor, commented, "It was a pleasure to welcome the Air Cadets to Royston. I spoke with many of them and the range of opportunities is incredible. Coming from an RAF family, I wish I'd been an Air Cadet to have the same experiences when I was younger".
With its origins in the Air Defence Cadet Corp (ADCC), the Air Training Corps (ATC) was formed by a Royal Warrant signed by King George VI on the 5th February 1941. The aims of RAFAC are to: Promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the RAF; Provide training which will be useful in both the services and civilian life; Foster the spirit of adventure; and Help develop the qualities of leadership and citizenship
Together with the Combined Cadet Forces (CCF RAF Section) now forms the wider RAF Air Cadets (RAFAC) organisation. Originally formed as an essential part of the RAF, supplying better trained and experienced personnel during times of war. It has since evolved into the largest air cadet organisation in the world. Today, the Air Cadets is a modern and inclusive organisation that welcomes everyone to enjoy all that Air Cadet life has to offer.
2462 (Oakley) Squadron are currently recruiting cadets for their unit based in Bromham. Their next cadet intake is on Tuesday 11 February. To register, email [email protected]