29 SQN, A FOND FAREWELL AND A BIG WELCOME

29 SQN

A FOND FAREWELL AND A BIG WELCOME

On 29 Sep 22, 29 Sqn took a moment to say a big thank you to its outgoing Officer Commanding, Wg Cdr J Calvert, and welcome his successor, Wg Cdr A Shaw. Personnel from across the Stn, notably the Stn Cdr, his successor, and the Typhoon Deputy Force Commander, stopped to gather outside on a brisk and breezy day for a short handover ceremony, during which the 29 Sqn pennant, and the Sqn, was formally handed over.

The ceremony was expertly conducted by WO T Hennells, who arranged 29 Sqn engineers and aircrew into a parade which included a formation resembling 29 Sqn’s famous ‘XXX’ ensign. The parade was brought to attention whilst the pennant was lowered, a bugle playing to mark the occasion. An impeccably timed flypast by the 29 Sqn Typhoon Display Team overflew the parade at this moment. It was a powerful and fitting tribute to the event.

Wg Cdr Calvert made a short speech to give his thanks to those gathered and to all members of the Sqn for their hard work and support during his tenure as Officer Commanding. He also took a moment to welcome his successor and wish him the very best of luck going forward. WO Hennells oversaw the raising of the pennant in the name of the new Officer Commanding, before the parade was brought to a close. 29 Sqn is very pleased to welcome back Wg Cdr Shaw, who has previously served as 29 Sqn Executive Officer. His rich experience and prior knowledge of 29 Sqn will no doubt be of significant value going forward.

“An impeccably timed flypast by the 29 Sqn Typhoon Display Team overflew the parade at this moment. ”