Dambusters Exhibition Programme

ST EDWARD’S CCF AND THE RAF

St Edward’s continue their long-running connection with the military, and the RAF in particular, through pupils’ involvement with the Combined Cadet Force (CCF). This year we welcomed Air Marshall Sir Christopher Harper CBE as our contingent Inspection Officer. The prize winners below are those who have distinguished themselves this year.

Sword of Honour Sgt Rob McKersie (RAF) Wakeling Stick Sgt Oliver Ferneyhough (Army) Sultan Award Sgt Huw Neville (Army) Hopes Award CPO Tom Glover (Navy)

Commendation Awards Cpl Ella Davis (RAF) Cpl Kian Akhavan (RAF) Sgt Nellie Bates (Army) Cpl Nick Elliott (RAF) Cpl Danielle Lim (Army) Cpl Yves Rowe (RAF) Cpl Jack Verschoyle (Army)

Squadron Leader Bader (left) was photographed with Flight Lieutenant Eric Ball (out of shot) and Pilot Officer Willie McKnight as the Battle of Britain came to a close. They are admiring a cartoon of a jackboot kicking Hitler on the nose of Bader’s Hawker Hurricane. DOUGLAS BADER AND A FELLOW PILOT OF NO 242 SQUADRON AT DUXFORD, OCTOBER 1940

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