This years Battle of Britain parade held at St Paul's church in Langleybury saw 12 Cadets and 3 Staff from 248 (Letchworth) Sqn join the 104 Cadets and 12 Staff pay their respects to those who have fallen in the Battle of Britain.The parade was led by Sgt Mark Abson from 1113 (Berkhamstead) Sqn and his 2 escorts who carried the Union Flag. The banners that followed included those from The Royal British Legion, the Royal Air Forces Association and 6 ATC squadrons. Sgt Grover was given the privilege of carring the banner on behalf of 248 (Letchworth) Sqn.
The band from 1066 (Hitchin) Sqn accompanied the parade on the short march to St Paul's church where a service took place. Readings were read 2 cadets from 1187 (Hemel Hempstead) Sqn. 
The congregation inside the church included the Mayor of the Borough of Dacorum, and the Mayor of the Borough of Hertsmere along with MP's from Watford, Hemel Hempstead and South West Herts. All of whom laid wreaths following the church service at the short service of remembrance held around the memorial outside of St Pauls church with Sqn Ldr Mimpress laying the wreath on behalf of the Herts and Bucks Wing.
The congregation inside the church included the Mayor of the Borough of Dacorum, and the Mayor of the Borough of Hertsmere along with MP's from Watford, Hemel Hempstead and South West Herts. All of whom laid wreaths following the church service at the short service of remembrance held around the memorial outside of St Pauls church with Sqn Ldr Mimpress laying the wreath on behalf of the Herts and Bucks Wing.
The Parade Commander, Flt Lt Hutchinson commented "We had an excellent number of cadets and units represented from Herts and Bucks Wing and it is great to see that so many cadets have such a sense of occasion."
Photographs Crown © - Sgt T Fievez
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