‘Famous five’ the pride of Coningsby Cadets

Five members of Coningsby’s Air Training Cadet Squadron have received highly coveted regional commendations.
The 17 (Coningsby) Squadron is part of the Trent Wing which covers Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
It is understood to be the first time so many members of the same ‘Wing’ have been commended at the same time.
The five were headed by Warrant Officer Andrea Nash who is the Officer in Charge of 17 Squadron.
Her citation noted Coningsby was her first command and added she had risen ‘marvellously’ to an unusual challenge in ‘dragging’ the squadron back from the brink of closure.
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