Crowds at remembrance events are rarely just onlookers. They shape the atmosphere. In Bury St Edmunds, the spectators gave the parade warmth without making it casual. They stood along the route, phones mostly lowered when the important moments came, watching the cadet forces move towards the church with standards held high. There is something quietly powerful about a crowd that knows when to clap, when to fall silent, and when to simply let the moment breathe.

Following the morning’s/Afternoon Battle of Britain Parade, cadets from 863 (Thurston) Squadron and 301 (Bury St Edmunds) Squadron came together once more – this time not on parade, but on the football field. The match, played in the bright afternoon sunshine at Thurston HQ, proved to be the perfect way to round off a day of remembrance and camaraderie.

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.

On Saturday, 8th March, cadets from across our sector gathered for the inaugural Sector Tag Rugby Festival, which promotes healthy ..