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Dec 19, 20241 min read
Celebrating Cadet Achievements: Badge Awards & Promotions
At 863 (Thurston) Squadron, we are incredibly proud of our cadets’ hard work and dedication as they reach new milestones and acquire skills
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Dec 13, 20241 min read
Thurston Church Christmas Service 2024 and 863
Last night, the warm glow of Christmas filled Thurston Church as 863 (Thurston) Squadron joined the community for a beautiful Christmas
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Dec 8, 20242 min read
A Journey Through History: 863 Squadron’s Day at IWM Duxford
Sunday, December 8th, 2024 – Not an early start by our Squadron’s standards, but still, there were plenty of Sunday faces at HQ as we
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Dec 8, 20243 min read
863 Squadron Annual Awards Evening 2024
Thursday 5th December, from 1930 to 2100, 863 (Thurston) Squadron hosted its Annual Awards Evening, celebrating the incredible dedication
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Dec 8, 20241 min read
Celebrating Cadet Achievements: Classifications/Badge Awards
At 863 (Thurston) Squadron, we are incredibly proud of our cadets’ hard work and dedication as they reach new milestones and acquire skills
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Dec 1, 20243 min read
Recruits Training Camp (RTC) - 1st December 2024
The second day of our Recruit Training Camp (RTC) was nothing short of phenomenal. From qualification successes to thrilling activities and
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Nov 30, 20242 min read
Recruits Training Camp (RTC) - 30th November 2024
An Exclusive Experience for New Cadets On 30th November 2024, 863 (Thurston) Squadron will host its Recruits Training Camp (RTC), a...
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Nov 27, 20242 min read
Padré - uncertain world, the spirit of Christmas
"I was going to write 'Christmas Season is on the horizon', but it seems earlier and earlier every year, and we're in the middle of
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Nov 27, 20242 min read
A Message to 863 (Thurston) Sqn. From the CEO of Lloyds Banking Group plc!
Charlie Nunn (Lloyds Banking Group Executive Director and Group Chief Executive) has sent the message below via Mr. Byn Parry-Jones MBE
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Nov 26, 20243 min read
Recruits Diary Final Week - Passing out Parade
This night marked a monumental occasion for 863 (Thurston) Squadron as our newest recruits completed their journey, transitioning from ...
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Nov 24, 20241 min read
Celebrating Cadet Achievements: Classifications/Badge Awards
At 863 (Thurston) Squadron, we are incredibly proud of our cadets’ hard work and dedication as they reach new milestones and acquire skills
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Nov 22, 20241 min read
Celebrating Cadet Achievements: Classifications/Badge Awards
At 863 (Thurston) Squadron, we are incredibly proud of our cadets’ hard work and dedication as they reach new milestones and acquire skills
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Nov 22, 20242 min read
Origins of RAF Heraldic Badges
863 (Thurston) Squadron's heraldic crest depicts a flying salmon and we know the salmon works hard throughout its life cycle against all odd
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Nov 12, 20241 min read
Celebrating Cadet Achievements: Badge Awards & Instructor Qualifications
At 863 (Thurston) Squadron, we are incredibly proud of our cadets’ hard work and dedication as they reach new milestones and acquire skills
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Nov 11, 20242 min read
Post-Remembrance Day Football Match: 863 Squadron vs. Bury St Edmunds 301 Squadron
After a solemn day of reflection and unity at the Remembrance Day parade, cadets from 863 (Thurston) Squadron and Bury St Edmunds 301
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Nov 11, 20242 min read
Remembrance Day 2024
Remembrance Day stands as a solemn occasion in the United Kingdom, dedicated to honouring the sacrifices of military and civilian personnel
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Nov 7, 20241 min read
New Recruits Diary Week 8 Day 16 - Blue Uniform Handover & Beginning of First Class Academics
his week marked an important milestone for our newest recruits, as they received their official blue uniforms and embarked on their journey
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Nov 4, 20241 min read
New Recruits Diary Week 8 Day 15 - Blue uniform Arrival / The RAF OC Presentation.
Today marked a significant milestone for our new recruits with the arrival of the long-awaited blue uniform. In the background, our...
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Oct 31, 20241 min read
Halloween Special Planet Laser BSE - 863 (Thurston) Event
On the eerie night of Halloween, 31st October 2024, 863 (Thurston) Squadron embarked on an adventure to Planet Laser in Bury St Edmunds.
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Oct 31, 20242 min read
Silver DofE Successful Practise: SGT Colinwood-Hall, CPL Weeks, and CDT Trumpess Complete Cotswold Expedition
Concluding on 30th October, three committed cadets from 863 (Thurston) Squadron—SGT Colinwood-Hall, CPL Weeks, and CDT Trumpess—wrapped up
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