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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.
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.
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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)
DOUGLAS BADER AND A FELLOW PILOT
OF NO 242 SQUADRON AT DUXFORD,
OCTOBER 1940
ST EDWARD’S CCF
AND THE RAF
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