Cadets parade through Melbourn to mark 74th anniversary of Air Training Corps
Cadets from 2484 Bassingbourn parading in Melbourn. - Credit: Archant
A parade of around 250 cadets and officers marched through Melbourn on Sunday to mark the 74th anniversary of the formation of the Air Training Corps.
A packed church service at Melbourn Parish Church after the parade. - Credit: Archant
Cadets from 2484 Bassingbourn lined up with other district squadrons for the parade through the village which was accompanied by a band.
The parade passed Moorlands Care Home where long-term resident Don Chinery was saluted by officers and given eyes left by the cadets to honour his wartime service in the RAF. Afterwards, a service was held in the parish church.
Cadet flight sergeant Becky Green said: “It was a great honour to be here with my squadron and parading through my home village.”
Onlooker Brenda Neaves said: “The cadets looked very smart and saluting the retired serviceman was very moving – it’s great that the community support these events.”
Cadets from 2484 Bassingbourn parading in Melbourn. - Credit: Archant
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If you are aged between 12 and 18 and would like to join the squadron email 2484@aircadets.org for further details.
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