On Sunday 7th February, 2484 (Bassingbourn) Squadron were joined by Cadets from Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wings western sector for the annual ATC Sunday Parade to mark the anniversary of the formation of the Air Training Corps.  Approximately 160 cadets and staff from across the local area were on parade of which around 50 were from the host Squadron.

On the 5th February 1941, while the country was in the dark days of war, the Air Training Corps (ATC) was officially established, with King George VI agreeing to be the Air Commodore-in-Chief. Cadets from around the United Kingdom celebrate this by particpating in church parades on the nearest Sunday to this date.

After forming up at Bassingbourn Village College, the parade, lead by the Squadron band and Wing banner marched through Bassingbourn to the parish church of St Peter and St Paul whilst proud parents and family members looked on.  Banners from all Squadrons formed a Guard of Honour at the church before being 'laid up' at the altar.

Parents of cadets, their friends and families joined the congregation for the commemorative service, where members of the Squadron played a leading part with Cadet George Spence playing the organ to accompany the hymns, a trumpet fanfare was also played by the Squadron band.  A reading was given by Sergeant Claire Kelly followed by the cadets renewing their Cadet promise, lead by Flight Sergeant Adam Kelly.

At the end of the service, well deserved refreshments were provided by the Squadron’s Civilian Committee.

Officer Commanding 2484 (Bassingbourn Squadron), Squadron Leader Tony Kelly RAFVR(T) commented "All of the cadets involved were a credit to the Corps and this parade was a great example of modern youth celebrating traditional standards".

Cadet George Spence added "It was a proud day for me to represent our Squadron in order to mark this special anniversary".

2484 (Bassingbourn) Squadron website www.2484aircadets.co.uk