The Annual Squadron ‘Open Evening’ for Friends and Family held at the Squadron Headquarters on Carr Road, Felixstowe on the 4th August 2014.
Guests of Honour: Squadron Leader Deere, Wing Sector Officer and Flt Lt Nick Castle, Wing Deputy Training Officer.
The evening, introduced and conducted by the OC, Flt Lt Andrew Garrett, started with a review of the years activities, qualifications and personal achievements for the Squadron. He then handed over to the Cadets who undertook to relate more details regarding Flying, WingField Competition, Sports and the recent Adv Training camp to Ascension Island. On completion of the presentations, it was time for the Annual Awards:
Attendance Award : Cadet Jack Carrie
Smartness & Bearing Award : Cadet Sergeant Sam Prince
Sports Award : Cadet Sergeant Nathanael Adams
Academic Achievment : To Follow
Marksmanship : To Follow
Recruit of the Year : Cadet Jack Carrie
The 356 Squadron - Cadet of the Year : Cadet Flight Sergeant Sophie Leigh-Pearson
The 356 Squadron 'Vim Viribus Award' for Metitoriours Service : Mr Ian Phillips
The Friends and Family were then invited to partake in a number of interactive activities including Raft Building, Archery and How to put up a 12x12 in record time, and to look at the different exhibits detailing all the activities that the cadets undertake.
"2014 has yet again had an exciting and packed year. A job well done to all those who presented, took part in the exhibits and received awards"
- Officer Commanding, Flt Lt Andrew Garrett
