46F Kensington Squadron
Air Training Corps
206 Brompton Road, London, SW3 2BQ
Tel: 020 7591 0146
Email: oc@PremierSquadron.co.uk
Website: www.PremierSquadron.co.uk
Registered Charity Number 1340/83
L O N D O N ‘ S P R E M I E R S Q U A D R O N
Fostering a spirit of adventure by providing challenging, diverse and sustained activities on land, water and air.
Encouraging the next generation to make a positive contribution to the community.
Dear former member, friend 20 May 2008
SQUADRON RE-UNION DINNER, SATURDAY 12 JULY 2008
Following our recent announcement of a Re-Union Dinner of 46F (Kensington) Squadron, Air
Training Corps the response has been overwhelming! Many ex members from as far afield as New
Zealand, Hong Kong, USA, Norfolk and Scotland have contacted us. Thank you to everyone who
has already expressed a wish to be there and welcome to anyone who missed the initial letter
blogged on our website and the mailshot by email.
I am delighted to invite you to join us for an evening of good wine, food and company. We hope to
make it a very special night for everyone and you’ll receive a commemorative photo of the occasion.
The event is open to all former members and friends of the Squadron and their partners.
The evening will start with a champagne reception in the Squadron Headquarters followed by a
three course dinner with coffee accompanied by wine and port at a cost of £25-00. After dinner
drinks will be served in the University of London Officers Mess with disco for those who would rather
dance than talk! We will have collections of old photos for you to peruse and you’ll be able to order
prints. All proceeds will go towards our two week summer adventure training expedition to Scotland.
Dress is No5 Service Dress, Black Tie with decorations
The nearest tube stations are South Kensington and Knightsbridge, we have some limited parking at
the Squadron and this is available through prior arrangement.
In order to secure your place please can we have your returns in by no later than Friday 20 June
2008. Initial responses suggest that demand will be high and will exceed capacity so please get your
orders in as quickly as possible to avoid disappointment. Please supply your address so that a
formal invitation can be posted to you.
A programme of events is attached along with the order form for tickets. If you have any queries
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Christopher Butler
Flight Lieutenant RAF VR(T)
Officer Commanding
46F (Kensington) Squadron
Air Training Corps
Re-Union Dinner
Saturday 12 July 2008
Programme of Events
1900 Guests arrive, Champagne reception in Squadron
Headquarters, hosted by Senior NCOs.
1930 Guests escorted to dinner
1940 Squadron Banner is Marched On followed by
‘Corps of Drums’
1950 Dinner served
2130 Speeches and toasts
2200 Retire to bar and dance floor
0100 Carriages
46F (Kensington) Squadron
Air Training Corps
Re-Union Dinner
Saturday 12 July 2008
Toasts
‘The Queen’
Cadet Warrant Officer Dan Skelton
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‘The Guests’
Flight Lieutenant Chris Butler
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‘The Squadron’
Squadron Leader Vince Butler
From
Date
We have pleasure in accepting your invite to attend the 46F Squadron Re-Union Dinner on Saturday
12 July 2008 and would like to purchase the following tickets:
Rank / Title Name Special Dietary requirement Cost
£25-00
£25-00
£25-00
£25-00
Total sum for tickets
Please make cheques payable to ‘46F Sqn Mess Account’
£
Please send my confirmation invite to:
Please complete the form as required and return, no later than 20 June 2008, to:
The Sqn Adjt
46F Sqn ATC
206 Brompton Road
London
SW3 2BQ
It is hoped that following the re-union dinner we will start up an Ex-Members Association if you would
like to be kept informed of developments and generally stay in touch with the Squadron please
complete the additional information:
Name:
Home address:
Job Title:
Home phone no:
Company:
Mobile no:
Email: Web page:
Brief history of your time at Sqn
Any other additional notes:
27 May 2008
46F re-union dinner
20 May 2008
DIARY OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS
DIARY OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Sat 17 May SQUADRON MAINTENANCE DAY It’s your Sqn, help make it presentable: painting, office work, cleaning and tidying required.
Sat 24 May SPORTS TRAINING MORNING 0930 - 1230 Fitness and team games in the park.
Also Drum practice for the ‘Corps of Drums’.
Mon 26 May RECRUITS TRAINING WEEK - DAY 1 An opportunity for our recruits to put their half term to good use and accelerate through some training. Today will focus on teamwork, fitness and drill.
Tue 27 May RECRUIT TRAINING WEEK - DAY 2 Continuation from Monday, training will focus on ATC & RAF, weapon training, uniform and drill.
Wed 28 May RECRUIT TRAINING WEEK - DAY 3 Visit to the
Thu 29 May FLYING Flying in the Grub Tutor, with No.6 Air Experience Flight at RAF Benson.
30 May - 1 Jun ADVENTURE TRAINING WEEKEND CAMP This camp will be for those who fancy an adventure….. shooting, obstacle course, drill, team games and a night exercise! £20-00
Sun 1 Jun FLYING There are 15 places for flying with our friendly pilots at No.6 Air Experience Flight… remember to ask for aerobatics!
Sat 7 Jun AIRSHOW Biggin Hill Airshow, one of the biggest aviation events of the year, t shirt and flip flop day..bring your camera and sun block.
Mon 2 Jun FIRST CLASS EXAM First Class Exam for recruits of course 01/08. good luck!!
Fri 6 Jun FIRST CLASS DRILL TEST Pass this test and join one of the Cadet Flights.
Sat 7 Jun SQUADRON ‘MAKE OVER’ DAY 0930 - 1600 Calling any parents who can give some time, if not the whole day, to help refurbish the Sqn. Keen DIYers needed; painters, handy with tools but also cleaners and general helpers. Speak to the OC if you’d like to help..tea & refreshments will be available during the day to keep you going.
Sat 14 Jun SQUADRON - FINAL PREPARATIONS Final touches to the Sqn HQ in preparation for our Re-Union dinner. Cleaning and polishing everything so the Sqn sparkles!
Sat 21 Jun SQUADRON - FINAL PREPARATION Project work for displays for the Sqn Re-Union Dinner. Volunteers needed to help with these please. Also drumming practice for the Corps of Drums.
Sat 28 Jun BEATING THE RETREAT This musical extravaganza is an event not to be missed! We have 12 places to watch the Central Band of the RAF perform ‘The Beating The Retreat’ at RAF Uxbridge to celebrate 90th birthday of the RAF. Names to CWO Skelton as soon as possible. We will also be looking for a smart NCO to carry the RAFA (Kensington) Standard.
27- 29 Jun DUKE OF
Wed 2 Jul GUARD OF HONOUR 10 of our smartest cadets are to form a Guard of Honour for the Royal Aero Club Annual Dinner at the RAF Club in Piccadilly. This is a high level event which will be attended by some very high ranking RAF personnel and other influential people in the aviation industry.
Sat 12 Jul SQUADRON RE-UNION DINNER We will be holding a re-union for past members of the Sqn on this day. We will present the Sqn in the best possible light with a guard of honour, hosts and displays etc.. Let’s make it an occasion to remember!
