2442 Squadron Air Cadets commemorate Battle of Britain

2442 Squadron (Air Training Corps) commemorated the Battle of Britain with dinner in the format of a conventional RAF Dining-in night.  The Squadron’s sixteen Cadets began the evening by marching in the banner.  During the dinner, the Cadets read poignant passages concerning significant events that took place during the Battle of Britain on 15 September 1940.  The keynote speaker for the evening was Air Commodore Wendy Rothery, the Head of Accommodation within the Defence Infrastructure Organisation.  Her illustrious career includes managing media activity across all joint overseas operational theatres, including those in Afghanistan in 2014.  Her previous roles included Head of MOD Welfare and Head of RAF Recruiting and Selection.  Outstanding Cadets were presented prizes by Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE and Wendy Rothery, their citations being read by Flight Lieutenant Natalie Wong, 2442 Squadron commander.  Cadet Flight Sargent Reynolds is pictured receiving the ‘Best NCO’ prize.