BY FLT LT ERICA VEY
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Last week the Central and East Region Commandant Group Captain Brett Morrell paid a visit to 1066 (Hitchin) Squadron. The squadron was one of two units within Herts & Bucks Wing that he had chosen to visit this month.

 

Upon his arrival at 19.00 hrs Gp Capt Morrell listened to the thirty strong marching band play a variety of tunes. During the evening he spoke to Commanding Officer Flt Lt Erica Vey and Senior Wing Staff Officer Sqn Ldr Paul Mimpress. He also spent time talking to all the staff and thirty five cadets in attendance as well as observing project work being undertaken by the cadets.

 

At the end of the evening a final parade was held and Gp Capt Morrell presented 1066 squadron with the Vampire trophy for best squadron in the Wing for 2007. This was received by Instructor Cadet Flight Sergeant Lewis Stockwell (18) on behalf of the squadron. Other presentations included a handful of Wing blues for cross country, hockey and swimming, two promotions and a leading cadet classification badge. Gp Capt Morrell also kindly presented Flt Lt Vey with a book ‘First Light’.

 

Flt Lt Vey said ‘it was a great honour to host a visit by the Regional Commandant and for 1066 to officially receive the Vampire trophy for 2007. This trophy symbolises a lot of hard work and continued effort by the cadets and staff at Hitchin.’