Trophies
ATC Squadrons each have a chance annually to win the two most prized trophies in the Corps. The Sir Alan Lees Trophy is awarded by the Commandant to the Squadron with the best statistics and overall impression when inspected. The Morris Trophy is Awarded from the 6 regional candidates upon inspection by the Commandant.
| Year | Winner | Officer Commanding |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | No. 241 (Wanstead and Woodford) Squadron, London Wing | Squadron Leader Jerry Godden RAFVR(T) |
| 2009 | No. 610 (Chester) Squadron, Merseyside Wing | Flight Lieutenant John Kendal RAFVR(T) |
| 2010 | No. 1475 (Dulwich) Squadron, London Wing | Squadron Leader Kevin Mehmet RAFVR(T) |
| 2011 | No. 215 (Swansea) Squadron, No. 3 Welsh Wing | Squadron Leader Phil Flower RAFVR(T) |
| 2012 | No. 2160 (Sleaford) Squadron, Trent Wing | Flight Lieutenant Mel Walker RAFVR(T) |
| Year | Winner | Officer Commanding |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | No. 2409(Halton) Squadron, Herts and Bucks Wing | Squadron Leader Jerry Davies RAFVR(T) |
| 2008 | No. 1855 (Royton) Squadron, East Lancashire Wing | Flight Lieutenant Mark Hamilton RAFVR(T) |
| 2009 | No. 1211 (Swadlincote) Squadron, Central and East Region | Flight Lieutenant Alyn Thompson RAFVR(T) |
| 2010 | No. 126 (City of Derby) Squadron, Central and East Region | Squadron Leader Ian Marshall RAFVR(T) |
| 2011 | No. 1855 (Royton) Squadron, East Lancashire Wing | Flight Lieutenant Mark Hamilton RAFVR(T) |
Additionally cadets are open to achieving trophies such as the Foster and Currall Trophies. The Foster Trophy being awarded to the cadet who has achieved the highest academic results in the entire Corps over his/her time in the ATC, after finishing the cadet syllabus that leads to achieving a Btec in Aviation.
In addition to the trophies mentioned above there are also trophies presented annually by the Royal Air Forces Association. These trophies include the "Sir Douglas Bader Wings Appeal Trophy" for the ATC squadron collecting the most money on a per capita basis, The squadron achieving second place is awarded the “Sir Augustus Walker Trophy". the “Sir Robert Saundby Trophy” is awarded for collecting the highest net Wings Appeal amount.
The Quinton Memorial Trophy is a prestigious national award, presented annually to the adult Non-Commissioned Officer who has gained the top academic results on the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Initial Courses held at the Air Cadet Adult Training Facility, Royal Air Force College, Cranwell.
The trophy is named in honour of Flight Lieutenant John Alan Quinton, an RAF navigator on a Wellington aircraft, which was flying an air cadet on an Air Experience Flight in 1951. During the flight, the aircraft was involved in a mid-air collision and Flight Lieutenant Quinton gave the only parachute within reach to the cadet pushing him out of the aircraft. His quick and heroic actions saved the life of the cadet but cost him his own.
Such an act of heroism and humanity ranks with the very highest traditions of the Royal Air Force and for his courageous and selfless action, Flight Lieutenant John Alan Quinton was awarded the George Cross.
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