606 Sqn win award for notable success.

The Inspector’s Cup is awarded to the RAuxAF unit which has enjoyed notable success during the past year. This year it is awarded to 606 (Chiltern) Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force for two initiatives which have brought great benefit not just to the Sqn but the wider Royal Auxiliary Air Force.

Exercise CHILTERN KITE took place in Apr 11, although previously run for 606 Sqn personnel, this iteration was the largest collective training event run for RAF reservist personnel in many years. With participants from  a number of RAuxAF squadrons taking part the exercise provided a show case of PTVR capability to visitors including senior Air Command personnel, politicians, employers and members of the  Reserves Forces and Cadets Associations from across the UK. The PR result was a secondary objective since this was primarily about offering stimulating and worthwhile training for those taking part. 606 Sqn through its strong connection with its parent station was able to deliver helicopter support which enhanced the exercise still further. As retaining our people becomes the challenge retention positive activities such as this exercise provide a valuable tool in that endeavour.

606 Sqn again showed the capacity to deliver creative outputs this time at extremely short notice in supporting the Royal Windsor Castle Tattoo in 2011. With the participation of personnel from 6 other RAuxAF Sqn’s, OC 606 Sqn took the lead in conceiving, planning and delivering an arena display in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen. The display can still be viewed on You Tube and significantly in 2011 this was the sole RAF arena representation at the Royal Windsor Tattoo.