On Friday March 12th 2004, 155 (Maidenhead) Squadron ATC held their annual award and presentation evening.
Wing Commander C.J. Fisher RAF VR(T), officer commanding Thames Valley Wing ATC was the reviewing officer and also
presented the awards. The ceremony was held in the presence of the members of staff from Thames Valley Wing, 155
Squadron ATC and the parents, friends and families of the cadets.
Graham England Memorial Salver for best all round cadet - Cadet Jack Margerison This award is presented in memory of Graham England, a former cadet of 155 (Maidenhead) Squadron ATC, who joined the RAF as a fighter pilot and was posted with an RAF Phantom Squadron. Graham tragically lost his life in an air crash at his home station in Suffolk. It is presented to the cadet who excels in all aspects of ATC life.
Best NCO - Sgt James Clarke
Robinson Trophy for overall endeavour – Cadet Theo Milford
The Robinson Trophy was presented to 155 Sqn by the former Mayor of Windsor and Maidenhead, Councillor Robinson.
It is presented to a junior cadet, who shows commitment and determination.
Scholastic Achievement for achieving good ATC exam results – Cpl James Clarke
Duke of Edinburgh’s trophy for achievement in the DofE – CWO Anthony Clarke
The Ian Shinner trophy for adventure training – 155 Squadron Wing Field day A Team
The following promotions were also presented
Sgt D Penman to Flight Sergeant
The Shinner Trophy was presented to 155 Sqn by WO Tony Margerison in memory of his RAF Regiment colleague who was killed
in active service whilst serving in Germany in 1988.
Sgt J Clarke to Flight Sergeant
Cdt A Powell to Corporal
Once the awards and certificates had been presented by Wing Commander Fisher, the cadets presented several displays of ATC activities. Included in these displays were adventure training, fieldcraft, round-the-pole flying, squadron History, leadership exercises and ATC radio.