602 Sqn Reserves

This July, 7 members of 602 Sqn Reserves deployed to Nijmegen, Holland for the world famous “4 day marches”.

This was the 106th year of the event with 800 British troops contributing to an international military contingent totalling 5000 marching troops. A total of 160km is covered, in uniform and carrying 10kg over hard road surfaces. Planning and training for the Sqn team started in November 2023 and the award of the ‘Nijmegen Medal’ 🏅 on Charlemagne field represented the culmination of months of dedication and commitment.

Every member of the team had to confront their own challenges, dig deep and support one another over the course of the event. A huge achievement that will hopefully encourage future RAuxAF teams. Well done troops 🎉

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Royal Auxiliary Air Force marks 100th Anniversary with Parade at Buckingham Palace On 17 May 2024, thousands of spectators gathered in front of Buckingham Palace to see the King’s Colour Squadron of the Royal Air Force and colour parties from nine Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF) squadrons celebrate

The Sqn is very proud that our Sqn Standard will be among the eight Sqn Standards on parade at the Dual Mount Buckingham Palace.

Later this week, on 17th and 19th May, the King’s Colour Squadron will take part in a Dual Mount on the Forecourt of Buckingham Palace, in front of HRH the Duke of Gloucester. 🏰

A Dual Mount means both Old Guard and New Guard come from the King’s Colour Squadron. This will be only the third and fourth time in history; the last time coincided with the 80th Anniversary of the RAF Regiment on 1 Feb 2022.

88 members of the King’s Colour Squadron will be on parade on both days, with eight RAuxAF standard bearers and two RAuxAF Warrant Officers on May 17th.

The Sqn 602 Sqn Reserves was straight off the starting blocks into our new training year from April. Sqn personnel were quick to take up a variety of tasks which included:

Support to Maritime Patrol Aircraft tasking at RAF Lossiemouth

Leading the way with the standing-up of a brand new Space Flight.

The completion of the Nijmegen Qualification March; which a number of our personnel are taking part in this year.

We also welcomed new Sqn members and facilitated a number of well-deserved awards, medals, and promotion presentations.

All in all, a ‘flying’ start to our year so far.

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A number of 602 Sqn Reserves’ colleagues, both serving and retired, were amongst the recipients of the coveted Lord-Lieutenant’s Meritorious Service Award at a recent event in Glasgow’s wonderful City Chambers.

Brilliantly hosted by Lowland Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association, to whom we are extremely grateful, this was an immensely humbling experience for all.

Accompanied by employers and families - the valuable support of whom, our Reserves and Cadets are eternally grateful for - all the worthy recipients were rightly proud to accept their awards but were immensely modest in their achievements.

Many congratulations to everyone involved.

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The Sqn was privileged to host and facilitate the UK Space Command Reserve Force Capability event, held within the University of Strathclyde Technology and innovation centre, formalising the establishment of a Space Flight within our team. Our RAF Reserve personnel look forward to progressing and developing their support to the Space domain.

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Many congratulations indeed to John Cruickshank VC, a former WWII pilot from Aberdeen who has received a long-overdue medal to add to one of the most impressive “racks” of medals, of anyone serving in that period.

John Cruickshank VC, who will be the wonderful age of 104 on 20th May 2024, was presented with the Air Efficiency Award at his home earlier in March 2024.

The Air Efficiency Award was awarded to many volunteers who served in the RAF’s two reserve contingents during the War, and later. However, the 75-year oversight that led to Cruickshank never being awarded the medal was only uncovered last month.

Flying Officer Cruickshank sustained 72 separate injuries while sinking a U-boat; an action that saw him awarded the Victoria Cross, the UK’s highest award for gallantry. During that sortie and despite being horrifically injured, he never accepted the morphine that was offered to him, as he wished to be available and aware, in order to cover the pre-landing checklist prior to his Catalina returning home.

He is the last living recipient to have been awarded the VC during the Second World War.

The presentation of the medal to one of the RAF’s most highly decorated Volunteer Reserves, comes as the Royal Auxiliary Air Force marks its 100th anniversary.

Many congratulations also to Group Captain (retd) Bob Kemp of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force Foundation, himself also an accomplished Airman (as we were known then), for all his sterling and tireless work in ensuring that Mr Cruickshank was able to receive his long-overdue award.

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MEDAL 75 YEARS OVERDUE AWARDED TO ABERDEEN PILOT JOHN CRUICKSHANK VC A Second World War pilot from Aberdeen has received a long overdue medal to add to one of the most impressive racks of medals of anyone serving in that period. John Cruickshank VC, who is 103 years old, was presented with

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A big congratulations 🎉 to all of the graduating students of No’2 Air and Space Operations Specialist Course (Reserves). Their hard work and dedication over the last 12 months has paid dividends! We extend our thanks to the students where they all engaged positively during the course with a great attitude to the steep learning curve. We wish them all the best for their future endeavours as an ASOS.

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A new march for a new century This year, the Royal Auxiliary Air Force marks 100 years since its founding in 1924. A new march has been commissioned and composed to celebrate the achievements of the past 100 years and to give the RAuxAF its very own march

Congratulations 🎉 Cpl D on the award of your Masters Degree in Air, Space and Cyber Power sponsored via the Chief of the Air Staff’s Fellowship programme.

We are all very proud of your achievement.

The OC and Sqn WO were honoured to attend the RAuxAF100 Dinner in celebration of our centenary. A fantastic evening expertly supported by RAuxAF Chefs and the band of the RAuxAF.

A great start to the year. Promotions, new Sqn members, a visit by UK Space Command, Nijmegen March training, Burns Supper, RAF Veteran Harry Richardson DFC 106th! birthday 🎉 and the small matter of celebrating the centenary of the RAuxAF across 2024 with exciting events to look forward to.

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RAF Benevolent Fund Op Christmas Hampers

The Sqn had the great pleasure in facilitating the RAFBF Op Christmas Hamper initiative across Greater Glasgow and Ayrshire.
A massively worthwhile task, kindly supported by 602 Sqn members, Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron, RAF Association - Glasgow Branch and RAF Association Ayr & Prestwick Branch and of course the RAFBF.

Thank you to all for their hard work in creating and delivering the hampers to our Royal Air Force veterans. The teamwork, camaraderie and the opportunity for a biscuit and a brew meant a lot to all involved. One veteran stated that ‘the visit was the highlight of their week’ reinforcing how much it means to our personnel who have previously served. All were very appreciative of the efforts from the RAFBF and everyone involved with the deliveries.

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The December Duty Weekend is always a favourite of the year where, amongst our other activities, we celebrate the successes of our personnel. Congratulations to all the nominees, award winners and all Sqn members for their excellent contribution across the year.

Our thanks also to our special guests who helped us celebrate on the day. The Merchants House of Glasgow

Roll on 2024 where we look forward to celebrating the centenary of the RAuxAF.

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Having recently moved under the command of RAF Boulmer the Sqn was very pleased to host the Station Commander at our HQ, in their new role as our Commanding Officer.

Accompanied by additional staff from the station, including the new Padre, the visitors were treated to various briefings and forums across the Sqn during the course of our Duty Weekend. Highlights were the informal meet and greet with Sqn members, the presentation of promotions and not forgetting our Sqn curry night.

Additionally, on this Duty Weekend, we must convey our congratulations to all 8 students currently on the ASOS(R) No2’ Flight Operations training course as they all successfully completed module one. They now progress onto the next module and are well on track to graduation as fully qualified ASOS in March 24. Well done troops. 🎉

A very warm welcome to the newest Sqn member. They join the Sqn as an Aviator within the Air and Space Operations Profession.

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We wish our new colleague every success as they commence their RAF Reserves career.

Across this Remembrance weekend Sqn members joined the nation in remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice, whilst recognising the contribution of all who served, and continue to serve today.

Sqn members were honoured to attend a number of Remembrance events including, Glasgow City Remembrance Parade with Lord Provost of Glasgow, Brodie Engineering Ltd - Kilmarnock, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Rangers FC, St. Johnstone Football Club, Glasgow Clan, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at Thornliebank and the National War Memorial Edinburgh.