Cadets from across the Norfolk and Suffolk Wings gathered at RAF Marham this past weekend to take part in one of the most prestigious events on the Air Cadet calendar — the Annual Drill Competition. The day brought together squadrons from across the region in a proud display of discipline, teamwork, and tradition.

Today, the streets of Bury St Edmunds were filled with pride, tradition, and remembrance as 863 (Thurston) Squadron joined alongside 301 Squadron for the annual Battle of Britain Parade near Abbey Gardens.

nvited and hosted by the Station Commander, on 1st July 2025 I had the honour of attending the blessing ceremony for RAF Honington’s new gate guard - Tornado GR4 ('twin stick') registration ZG752.

At our 863 (Thurston) Squadron formal Annual Dinners we always try to follow RAF traditions and etiquette where pragmatically possible.

863 (Thurston) Squadron's heraldic crest depicts a flying salmon and we know the salmon works hard throughout its life cycle against all odd

Did you know that when the RAF was formed there was lots of arguing before the RAF ranks were finally agreed on?

The Chief Engineer came to 863 (Thurston) Squadron to give a presentation and because the Squadron were 'sponsors' of Airlander 10

Did you know that the first cadet units were formed in 1859 with the purpose of protecting Britain in the event of an attack?