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Regional Drill & Space Champions! 🏆
Posted by Acting Sergeant Titus on December 2nd, 2025
We proudly present to you the 2025 Wales & West Region’s Drill and Space Winners. 🏆
485 (Harborne and Quinton) Squadron represented Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing at the Wales & West Regional Activity Day, competing in Drill and Space against Staffordshire Wing, West Mercian Wing, and the Welsh Wings.
Thanks to exceptional effort, teamwork, and commitment, our cadets secured 1st place in both competitions, earning the title of Wing and Regional Drill and Space Champions.
A huge well done to every cadet involved — you have made the Squadron and the Wing incredibly proud.
Annual Formal Inspection 2025
Posted by Acting Sergeant Titus on December 2nd, 2025
A proud day for 485 Squadron-hosting our Wing Commander, Sector Commander, and Wing Warrant Officer for our Annual Inspection. Our cadets absolutely shone and showcased the Squadron in its best light 💪
Wing Competition Day 2025 Drill Champions!
Posted by Acting Sergeant Titus on October 7th, 2025
Over the past few months, 485 Squadron Cadets have competed across Banner Drill, STEM, Aircraft Recognition, First Aid, Radio, Space, Foot Drill, and more.
Their hard work paid off with 1st place in both Space and Foot Drill! 🥇👏
485 will now represent Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing at the Wales & West Regional Competition.
485 Squadron at Atlassian Williams F1 STEM Day! 🏎️
Posted by Acting Sergeant Titus on August 4th, 2025
Plt Off Watkins, Cdt Kumar, and Cdt Seresht joined cadets from across the Wing for a fun and challenging STEM experience at Williams Racing HQ. From museum tours to virtual racing and engineering challenges, they represented 485 brilliantly!
Well done to our cadets for representing 485!
🎯 Shooting Success at 485
Posted by Acting Sergeant Titus on August 4th, 2025
Well done to the two cadets who earned their Blue Trained Shot qualification! The rest of the group made great progress in their marksmanship training — great work by everyone involved! 💪🎯
And a massive thank you to Acting Sergeant Jarvis for running the day and delivering a brilliant session. Having recently completed his Air Rifle RCO course, he’s already putting his qualification to great use! 👏
Congratulations on a Successful SNCO Board! 🥳
Posted by Flight Lieutenant Ashcroft on August 4th, 2025
We’re delighted to share that Civilian Instructor Titus has successfully passed his SNCO Board and has been appointed to Acting Sergeant.
Well done Sgt Titus! 👏
Meet Our Newest Cadet SNCO! 🎉
Posted by Acting Sergeant Titus on July 25th, 2025
A huge congratulations to Sergeant Shekimweri, 485 Squadron’s newest Cadet Senior Non-Commissioned Officer!
This promotion is a well-earned recognition of their leadership, dedication, and commitment to the squadron.
Well done Sergeant! We look forward to seeing you thrive in your new role! 🎉
Welcome to Our Newest JNCOs 💫
Posted by Acting Sergeant Titus on July 18th, 2025
Congratulations to 485 Squadron’s newest Cadet Junior Non-Commissioned Officers:
🔹Corporal Flynn
🔹Corporal Seresht
🔹Corporal Brzezinski
A well-earned recognition of leadership and commitment 🎉
⭐️ SILVER LEADERSHIP SUCCESS! ⭐️
Posted by Acting Sergeant Titus on July 8th, 2025
Congratulations to Cpl Shekimweri and CWO Deeming, who both successfully completed their Silver Leadership training, and were awarded their Silver Leadership badges.
The Silver Leadership course demands determination, hard work, and a high level of skill — we’re incredibly proud of them both. Well done! 🎉
485’s New Cadet Warrant Officer!
Posted by Acting Sergeant Titus on June 24th, 2025
Congratulations to CWO Deeming on her successful promotion following last night’s Wing board!
Following a successful Wing board, CWO Deeming now holds the highest rank a cadet can achieve. Congratulations from all of us at 485 Squadron!