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Lees Trophy - Regional Commandant Inspection Gallery
After being selected as the best squadron with under 45 cadets in the entirety of Sussex, on the evening of April 1, London and South East Region (LaSER) Commandant, Group Captain Al Lewis, visited the squadron as part of the process of the Lees Trophy competition. Throughout the evening, the cadets showcased a wide variety of the activities that they complete, ranging from first aid to soldering, the flight simulator and the kit car, even letting him test both! Later in the evening, some cadets also talked through a self-created presentation to the rest of the squadron and the Regional Commandant, speaking about all of the incredible opportunities that set our squadron apart from others and the fantastic camps that they have attended, before the evening ended with a number of awards being presented on final parade.
 DrillGp Capt Al Lewis inspects the cadets on parade |  DrillSpeaking to the cadets on parade |
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 DrillSpeaking to the cadets on parade |  DrillRC speaking to our cadet NCO IC and his escort for the evening |
 DrillOne of our JNCOs on parade |  First AidRC is introduced to first aid in the main hall |
 First AidObserving the practice treatment of an unresponsive casualty |  First AidEnjoying the realistic fake wounds! |
 First AidDemonstration of CPR on a baby |  First AidRC's aide also enjoying the fake wounds... |
 First Aid..even getting involved himself |  First AidA demonstration of CPR, before... |
 First AidThe Gp Capt himself having a go! |  First AidThe Gp Capt himself having a go! |
 First AidDiscussing an overview of the first aid practiced on the squadron |  Kit CarFirstly, the RC receives an explanation of the fundraising and the build process of the kit car... |
 Kit Car...before discussing its use with cadets |  Kit CarHe even had a sit in it, but that wasn't it... |
 Kit Car...off he whizzed! |  Flight SimulatorRC having an enjoyable conversation with a cadet about the fundraising for, building and use of the flight sim |
 Flight SimulatorAn official unveiling of the flight sim... |  Flight Simulator...ready for its first flight as a completed unit... |
 Flight Simulator...and none other than the Gp Capt at the controls! |  Flight SimulatorTaxiing in preparation for takeoff |
 Flight SimulatorThe takeoff was first conducted by one of our JNCOs... |  Flight Simulator…but it wasn't long before the Gp Capt took the controls! |
 Flight SimulatorA quick circuit of the local Shoreham airfield was conducted... |  Flight Simulator...before the aircraft was returned to the ramp |
 Flight SimulatorThe RC's aide was then able to habe a flight, whilst the Gp Capt spoke to cadets completing some exams and studying whilst also showcasing the website |  CommsThe RC, accompanied by one of our adult volunteers, views a pair of recently aquired Morse keys |
 CommsThe RC receives an explanation of the FM radios currently in the build process |  Comms |
 CommsHe even inspected the quality of the cadets' soldering! |  CommsRC's aide speaks with a cadet about comms... |
 Comms...before enjoying a trial of the Morse keys |  NAAFI - tea and cakeThe RC then surprised many of us by making his own cup of tea! |
 NAAFI - tea and cakeA spectacular cake created by the squadron's civilian committee of parents, one of many from the evening |  NAAFI - tea and cakeCutting the cake! |
 PresentationOne of our cadet SNCOs introduces a presentation on the squadron and camps |  PresentationA group of cadets talk through their unique opportunites and the work of the squadron... |
 Presentation...followed by a group of older cadets who talk through the variety of camps that they have been on over the past year |  Final ParadeThe two flights are formed up awaiting the Regional Commandant |
 Final ParadeA full squadron of every single cadet from both Hunter and Lightning Flights |  Final ParadeThe presentation of awards then began |
 Final ParadeOne SNCO was promoted to Flight Sergeant |  Final ParadeNext, a number of blue air rifle shooting badges were given out |
 Final ParadeCadet of the month for March was presented |  Final ParadeA newly qualified First Class cadet |
 Final ParadePresentation of a certificate for Leading |  Final ParadeThe RC presents a certificate to a JNCO who has recently completed her Senior classification |
 Final ParadeOne of our SNCOs is presented with a certificate for Master Air Cadet after completing the principal training syllabus |
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