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Shipley ATC welcomes new CO |
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Written by Paul Marfell
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2458 Shipley & Baildon Squadron of the Air Training Corps is very pleased
to welcome its new Commanding Officer.
Flying Officer Eileen Dibb RAFVR(T) joins the Squadron after having served
at 2168 (Yeadon) Squadron. After a brief handover from the out-going
Officer Commanding Flight Lieutenant Deb Southwell, Flying Officer Dibb
has quickly taken the reins of the Squadron and started to make her mark.
She comes with a wealth of experience and with the drive and enthusiasm to
make a good Squadron Commander.
Eileen has been involved in the Air Training Corps for 8 years after her
son joined 2168 (Yeadon) Squadron. Having been encouraged to join the
Squadron staff as a civilian instructor by the Officer Commanding 2168
Squadron Flight Lieutenant Mark Britain, she later took a RAFVR(T)
commission serving as Squadron Adjutant for 2168 Squadron.
Flying Officer Dibb has always been an asset for 2168 Squadron, however
with true Shipley-Yeadon 'rivalry', Yeadon's loss is our gain. Although
Shipley and Yeadon have had a healthy competitive nature between the two
Squadrons, with the leadership of Fg. Off. Dibb we hope that both
Squadrons will be able to work closer together in a joint effort to
provide valuable training skills and enjoyable activities.
Flight Lieutenant Deb Southwell was given a good send off by the Squadron
on the 28 March 2008. Deb was presented with a Squadron Shield from the
Staff and Cadets, a wooden Paddle bearing the Air Training Corps crest
signed by all members of the Squadron and a Crystal decanter and glass set
from the cadets. The night also marked the last night of Flt Lt Bob
Southwell but unfortunately he had work commitments.
As Flight Lieutenant Southwell handed over the Squadron to the Flying
Officer Dibb she told the Squadron, "I want you all to show Flying Officer
Dibb the same support that you have given me over the years".
Anyone interested in joining the Air Cadets at Shipley and Baildon can
contact our recruitment team on 01274 530099 on Monday and Friday nights
between 7-9.30pm or visit our website www.2458atc.co.uk for more details
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 30 August 2008 )
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