On Friday February 21st, 155 (Maidenhead) Squadron Air Training Corps held their Award Ceremony and Prize giving evening.

The guest of honour was Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Johns GCB CBE LVO, Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle, who took the salute and parade inspection before presenting the awards and certificates to cadets. Also in attendance was his worship the Mayor of Windsor and Maidenhead Leo Walters and the lady mayoress, Squadron Leader Chris Fisher RAF VR(T) of Thames Valley Wing ATC and members of the Windsor RAFA.

The awards presented were as follows:

Graham England Memorial Salver for best all round cadet - Cadet Ronnie Daffu

This award is presented in memory of Graham England, a former cadet of 155 (Maidenhead) Squadron ATC, who joined the RAF as a fighter pilot and was posted with an RAF Phantom Squadron. Graham tragically lost his life in an air crash at his home station in Suffolk. It is presented to the cadet who excels in all aspects of ATC life.

Best NCO - Flt Sgt Nick De La Grense

Robinson Trophy for overall endeavour – Cadet Paul Barton

The Robinson Trophy was presented to 155 Sqn by the former Mayor of Windsor and Maidenhead, Councillor Robinson. It is presented to a junior cadet, who shows commitment and determination.

Scholastic Achievement for achieving good ATC exam results – Cpl James Clarke

Duke of Edinburgh’s trophy for achievement in the DofE – Cadet Paul Barton

The Ian Shinner trophy for adventure training – Cpl Duncan Penman
The Shinner Trophy was presented to 155 Sqn by WO Tony Margerison in memory of his RAF Regiment colleague who was killed in active service whilst serving in Germany in 1988.

Once the awards and certificates had been presented by Sir Richard Johns, the cadets presented several displays of ATC activities. Included in these displays were adventure training, fieldcraft, round-the-pole flying, squadron History, leadership exercises and ATC radio.