A group of Reservists from 606(Chiltern) Squadron based at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire recently joined other members of the RAF Reserves to parade in front of HM the Queen at RAF Marham.
The occasion was the presentation of a new Sovereigns Colour to the Royal Auxiliary Air Force and a further presentation of Squadron standards to the units from RAF Marham and RAF Honington.
Those from RAF Benson had a long trip up by road on a busy Friday afternoon, but arrived just in time to get a bit of spit and polish done to uniforms before a trip to the bar to quench the thirst.
The following day it was onto the drill square for practise, practise and more practise, under the careful eyes of the RAF Regiment Drill instructors, to ensure only the best was going to be delivered to Her Majesty.
Accommodation was basic for the trip, although nobody complained, the gym floor was dry and warm, so better than some Saturday nights accommodation in the field.
Come the big day and a bit of rehearsal time it was time to get on with the parade and the 4 flights marched on to begin the ceremony.
The weather couldn't have been better, although the cooling breeze did mean chinstraps were worn.
The team from 606 took all in their stride and did the Sqn proud on such a big day.
LAC Jim Izzard from Oxfordshire added ' Other than the birth of my Son & marrying my wife it was the proudest day of my life..Living the dream..."The Queen God Bless Her".'
