Graduation for Ex 2227 Officer at RAF Halton

Graduation for Rhian James - 2227 (Mid-Gwendraeth) Squadron

Graduation at RAF Halton_____________________

A former Officer from 2227 (Mid Gwendraeth) Squadron, Rhian James, has recently graduated top of her class at recruit training at RAF Halton.

The former Volunteer Reserve (Training) branch Officer joined 2227 (Mid Gwendraeth) Squadron as a Civilian Instructor in April 2009. It became quiet clear very early on in her service to the Squadron that Miss James was an enthusiastic individual, and although she had no previous cadet force experience she was eager to gain an understanding of the Air Cadets and its parent organisation the Royal Air Force. Rhian James took a proactive approach in trying to gain this experience and within her first year completed the basic staff induction course, the basic expedition leader’s award, a first aid at work course and a site specific climbing leader’s award. These new qualifications alongside her personal interest in sport made her an invaluable member of the Squadron staff team.

Said Flt Lt Liam Brace, Rhian James’ former Squadron Commander; "From the first day that I met Rhian, she made it very clear that her ambition was to join the Royal Air Force. The Air Cadet Organisation has helped her reach her goal by giving her the opportunity to attend work experience courses in the Royal Air Force, develop her working knowledge of the organisation and push herself forward. We are all very proud of her achievements.”

Having reached her dream Rhian graduated from RAF Halton on the 30th of June 2011, not only as one of the Air Forces newest members but as the courses best new recruit. She was presented with a trophy to mark this honour by the reviewing Officer Group Captain D Barber BA RAF at the graduation parade.