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Squadron history from 1950 to 1959

Overall 1950

The county athletics Trophy was won for the third year in succession however the wing trophy was shared with Worcester squadron with cadet Clowes obtaining three first places. The summer camp at St Eval was cancelled at short notice and relocated at St Athan from 20 to 27th August. The squadron played host to the Civil Flying Corps (later the Civil Air Patrol). Both F/O G.A Jones and F/O J Gollins assumed temporary command until the appointment of L Hayton.

Overall 1951

The Squadron was relocated into purpose built accommodation adjacent to the R.O.C depot on London Road. The Summer camp took place at RAF Weeton from 5th to 13th August, 20 cadets attended . A Link trainer was provided in the new premises however, use was to be limited to cadets of proficiency grade.

Overall 1952

Squadron numbers increased to allow the reintroduction of 3 flights within the squadron. During the March examinations the squadron achieved the highest marks within the group. Two summer camps had been allocated this year, 13 cadets attended RAF Llandaff from July 26th to August 2nd and at RAF Dyce where 26 cadets attended from 9th to 16th August. Nominated by Wing for the �LEES TROPHY�. An Aero modelling club introduced.

Overall 1953

20 cadets attended RAF Llandaff during the period 8th - 15th August. Link trainer still in good use. Flt.Lt. Hayton retires and F/O Jarvis is promoted to Commanding Officer. 5 cadets from the squadron represent 63 group football team (i.e. regional team).

Overall 1954

The Squadron received a De Havilland Mosquito NF38 as a gate Guardian/ Training aid (see other History). The unit came 1st in the Shropshire area youth athletics competition. During the summer, played hosts to the Canadian Air cadets on visit to the country. 28 cadets attended RAF Pembrey for Annual Camp

Overall 1955

New style shoulder flashes had been issued this year. The annual camp was at RAF Valley during 20th – 27th August and a training camp took place at RAF Tern Hill. The squadron hosted the Canadian Air cadets during the summer. TAFA indicates that squadron will have to be relocated again.

Overall 1956

Flt Lt Adam took over from Flt Lt Jarvis. Regular shooting had taken place at Priory School. Summer camp was at RAF Wyton from 18 to 25 August with 1 cadet getting a flight in a Canberra. 2nd overall at wing sports

Overall 1957

Summer camp attended at RAF Chivenor during which 2 cadets obtained flights in Vampire aircraft. CDT Cpl Brown won a gold medal at the ATC athletic championships and received his ATC Blue. Attendance evenings changed to try and attract new cadets. Special feature appeared in Shrewsbury Chronicle (in mid Feb.) In an attempt to retain good cadets who are over age the squadron created an ‘under officer’ grade

Overall 1958

The squadron had been instructed to remove their gate guardian from the premises by TAFA. 20 cadets attended summer camp at RAF Kinloss. The ATC first mentions the grade of Cadet Warrant Officer for cadets of 19 years and older. Cadets had started to be issued with Battle Dress style uniforms. Flt. Lt Adam emigrated to Canada in this year and Flt Lt Nicholls took command. Much Wenlock squadron attending squadron Wednesdays for instruction and classes were held at Church Stretton on Fridays.

Overall 1959

F/ O Morgan starts a detached flight at Baschurch. The Annual dinner was held at The Old Post Office. 46 cadets attended the AOC’s parade at Worcester. Summer camp was at RAF Wittering from 22-8-59 to 29-8-59. Photography club started and aircraft modelling club started.