> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # In pictures: Air cadets mark 70th anniversary of the Air Training Corps with Lichfield parade - URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/ - Published: 2011-09-13T09:12:42.000Z - Updated: 2011-09-13T09:13:57.000Z - Author: Lichfield Live - Tags: In Pictures, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:32 [Air cadets from across the region visited Lichfield](//lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/air-cadets-march-through-lichfield-to-celebrate-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps/) to take part in a parade marking the 70th anniversary of the Air Training Corps. They took part in a service at Lichfield Cathedral before marching through the streets of the city centre. Click below to see pictures (courtesy of Staffordshire Wing ATC) from the day: [ ![CWO-Luke-Horobin-discusses-his-ATC-Career-with-AVM-Green_-](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cwo-luke-horobin-discusses-his-atc-career-with-avm-green.jpg "CWO-Luke-Horobin-discusses-his-ATC-Career-with-AVM-Green_-") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/cwo-luke-horobin-discusses-his-atc-career-with-avm-green%5F/) [ ![The-weather-held-off-just-long-enough-for-the-parade-to-pass-the-saluting-dias_-](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/the-weather-held-off-just-long-enough-for-the-parade-to-pass-the-saluting-dias.jpg "The-weather-held-off-just-long-enough-for-the-parade-to-pass-the-saluting-dias_-") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/the-weather-held-off-just-long-enough-for-the-parade-to-pass-the-saluting-dias%5F/) [ ![The-head-of-the-parade-reaches-the-dais-for-the-salute_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/the-head-of-the-parade-reaches-the-dais-for-the-salute.jpg "The-head-of-the-parade-reaches-the-dais-for-the-salute_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/the-head-of-the-parade-reaches-the-dais-for-the-salute%5F/) [ ![vips](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/vips.jpg "vips") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/vips/) [ ![Flight-Lieutenant-Emma-Williams_-Officer-Commanding-Biddulph-Squadron_-leads-a-flight-of-the-Wings-32-banners_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/flight-lieutenant-emma-williams_-officer-commanding-biddulph-squadron_-leads-a-flight-of-the-wings-32-banners.jpg "Flight-Lieutenant-Emma-Williams_-Officer-Commanding-Biddulph-Squadron_-leads-a-flight-of-the-Wings-32-banners_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/flight-lieutenant-emma-williams%5F-officer-commanding-biddulph-squadron%5F-leads-a-flight-of-the-wings-32-banners%5F/) [ ![Deputy-Wing-Commander_-Squadron-Leader-Mark-Brayford-leads-the-parade-past-the-guildhall_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/deputy-wing-commander_-squadron-leader-mark-brayford-leads-the-parade-past-the-guildhall.jpg "Deputy-Wing-Commander_-Squadron-Leader-Mark-Brayford-leads-the-parade-past-the-guildhall_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/deputy-wing-commander%5F-squadron-leader-mark-brayford-leads-the-parade-past-the-guildhall%5F/) [ ![The-parade-marches-off-on-the-long-road-to-the-guildhall-where-the-VVIPs-took-the-salute_-](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/the-parade-marches-off-on-the-long-road-to-the-guildhall-where-the-vvips-took-the-salute.jpg "The-parade-marches-off-on-the-long-road-to-the-guildhall-where-the-VVIPs-took-the-salute_-") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/the-parade-marches-off-on-the-long-road-to-the-guildhall-where-the-vvips-took-the-salute%5F/) [ ![Staffordshire-Wing-filled-the-Cathedral-to-capacity_-with-only-standing-room-left-after-2000-people-took-their-seats_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/staffordshire-wing-filled-the-cathedral-to-capacity_-with-only-standing-room-left-after-2000-people-took-their-seats.jpg "Staffordshire-Wing-filled-the-Cathedral-to-capacity_-with-only-standing-room-left-after-2000-people-took-their-seats_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/staffordshire-wing-filled-the-cathedral-to-capacity%5F-with-only-standing-room-left-after-2000-people-took-their-seats%5F/) [ ![HM-Lord-Lieutenant-believes-the-ATC-is-one-of-the-UKs-greatest-assests-and-said-Staffordshire-Wing-did-the-organisation-a-great-credit_-](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/hm-lord-lieutenant-believes-the-atc-is-one-of-the-uks-greatest-assests-and-said-staffordshire-wing-did-the-organisation-a-great-credit.jpg "HM-Lord-Lieutenant-believes-the-ATC-is-one-of-the-UKs-greatest-assests-and-said-Staffordshire-Wing-did-the-organisation-a-great-credit_-") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/hm-lord-lieutenant-believes-the-atc-is-one-of-the-uks-greatest-assests-and-said-staffordshire-wing-did-the-organisation-a-great-credit%5F/) [ ![Escorted-by-Wing-Commander-Kearns_-the-Lord-Lieutenant-praises-cadets-on-their-standard-of-dress-and-deportment_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/escorted-by-wing-commander-kearns_-the-lord-lieutenant-praises-cadets-on-their-standard-of-dress-and-deportment.jpg "Escorted-by-Wing-Commander-Kearns_-the-Lord-Lieutenant-praises-cadets-on-their-standard-of-dress-and-deportment_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/escorted-by-wing-commander-kearns%5F-the-lord-lieutenant-praises-cadets-on-their-standard-of-dress-and-deportment%5F/) [ ![Cadets-marched-in-mixed-flights_-standing-side-by-side-with-collegues-from-squadrons-across-the-region_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cadets-marched-in-mixed-flights_-standing-side-by-side-with-collegues-from-squadrons-across-the-region.jpg "Cadets-marched-in-mixed-flights_-standing-side-by-side-with-collegues-from-squadrons-across-the-region_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/cadets-marched-in-mixed-flights%5F-standing-side-by-side-with-collegues-from-squadrons-across-the-region%5F/) [ ![Cadets-making-their-way-into-the-cathedral-for-the-ceremony-of-celebration_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cadets-making-their-way-into-the-cathedral-for-the-ceremony-of-celebration.jpg "Cadets-making-their-way-into-the-cathedral-for-the-ceremony-of-celebration_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/cadets-making-their-way-into-the-cathedral-for-the-ceremony-of-celebration%5F/) [ ![Volunteer-staff-spent-many-hours-preparing-for-the-Day_-Flt-Sgt-Morris_-pictured-here_-was-responsible-for-the-parade_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/volunteer-staff-spent-many-hours-preparing-for-the-day_-flt-sgt-morris_-pictured-here_-was-responsible-for-the-parade.jpg "Volunteer-staff-spent-many-hours-preparing-for-the-Day_-Flt-Sgt-Morris_-pictured-here_-was-responsible-for-the-parade_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/volunteer-staff-spent-many-hours-preparing-for-the-day%5F-flt-sgt-morris%5F-pictured-here%5F-was-responsible-for-the-parade%5F/) [ ![VIPs-commented-on-the-professionalism-and-deportment-of-all-the-cadets-on-parade_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/vips-commented-on-the-professionalism-and-deportment-of-all-the-cadets-on-parade.jpg "VIPs-commented-on-the-professionalism-and-deportment-of-all-the-cadets-on-parade_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/vips-commented-on-the-professionalism-and-deportment-of-all-the-cadets-on-parade%5F/) [ ![The-was-the-biggest-event-in-Staffordshires-calendar_-and-was-the-biggest-celebration-of-the-70th-this-year_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/the-was-the-biggest-event-in-staffordshires-calendar_-and-was-the-biggest-celebration-of-the-70th-this-year.jpg "The-was-the-biggest-event-in-Staffordshires-calendar_-and-was-the-biggest-celebration-of-the-70th-this-year_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/the-was-the-biggest-event-in-staffordshires-calendar%5F-and-was-the-biggest-celebration-of-the-70th-this-year%5F/) [ ![The-parades-VVIPs-join-the-Stafforshire-Wing-ATC-Wing-Commander-in-taking-the-salute_-](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/the-parades-vvips-join-the-stafforshire-wing-atc-wing-commander-in-taking-the-salute.jpg "The-parades-VVIPs-join-the-Stafforshire-Wing-ATC-Wing-Commander-in-taking-the-salute_-") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/the-parades-vvips-join-the-stafforshire-wing-atc-wing-commander-in-taking-the-salute%5F/) [ ![The-Lord-Lieutenant-commends-Adult-Flight-Sergeant-Morris-are-the-brilliantly-turned-out-parade_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/the-lord-lieutenant-commends-adult-flight-sergeant-morris-are-the-brilliantly-turned-out-parade.jpg "The-Lord-Lieutenant-commends-Adult-Flight-Sergeant-Morris-are-the-brilliantly-turned-out-parade_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/the-lord-lieutenant-commends-adult-flight-sergeant-morris-are-the-brilliantly-turned-out-parade%5F/) [ ![Senior-Adult-NCOs-spend-a-moment-taking-in-the-impressive-cathedral_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/senior-adult-ncos-spend-a-moment-taking-in-the-impressive-cathedral.jpg "Senior-Adult-NCOs-spend-a-moment-taking-in-the-impressive-cathedral_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/senior-adult-ncos-spend-a-moment-taking-in-the-impressive-cathedral%5F/) [ ![Police-closed-the-city-centre-so-the-huge-parade-could-march-through-the-City-safely_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/police-closed-the-city-centre-so-the-huge-parade-could-march-through-the-city-safely.jpg "Police-closed-the-city-centre-so-the-huge-parade-could-march-through-the-City-safely_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/police-closed-the-city-centre-so-the-huge-parade-could-march-through-the-city-safely%5F/) [ ![Over-700-cadets-made-up-the-parade_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/over-700-cadets-made-up-the-parade.jpg "Over-700-cadets-made-up-the-parade_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/over-700-cadets-made-up-the-parade%5F/) [ ![New-Staffordshire-Squadron-2517-(Buxton)-led-the-parade-with-their-Corps-of-Drums_-](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/new-staffordshire-squadron-2517-buxton-led-the-parade-with-their-corps-of-drums.jpg "New-Staffordshire-Squadron-2517-(Buxton)-led-the-parade-with-their-Corps-of-Drums_-") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/new-staffordshire-squadron-2517-buxton-led-the-parade-with-their-corps-of-drums%5F/) [ ![Many-cadets-commented-on-how-proud-they-were-to-be-part-of-the-significant-event_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/many-cadets-commented-on-how-proud-they-were-to-be-part-of-the-significant-event.jpg "Many-cadets-commented-on-how-proud-they-were-to-be-part-of-the-significant-event_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/many-cadets-commented-on-how-proud-they-were-to-be-part-of-the-significant-event%5F/) [ ![L-R-Air-Commodore-Broadbridge_-Wing-Commander-Kearns_-HM-Lord-Lieutenant-Sir-James-Hawley-and-Air-Vice-Marshall-Green-taking-the-salute_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/l-r-air-commodore-broadbridge_-wing-commander-kearns_-hm-lord-lieutenant-sir-james-hawley-and-air-vice-marshall-green-taking-the-salute.jpg "L-R-Air-Commodore-Broadbridge_-Wing-Commander-Kearns_-HM-Lord-Lieutenant-Sir-James-Hawley-and-Air-Vice-Marshall-Green-taking-the-salute_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/l-r-air-commodore-broadbridge%5F-wing-commander-kearns%5F-hm-lord-lieutenant-sir-james-hawley-and-air-vice-marshall-green-taking-the-salute%5F/) [ ![HM-Lord-Lieutenant-Sir-Hawley_-Air-Vice-Marshall-Green-and-Wing-Commander-Kearns-prepare-to-take-the-salute_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/hm-lord-lieutenant-sir-hawley_-air-vice-marshall-green-and-wing-commander-kearns-prepare-to-take-the-salute.jpg "HM-Lord-Lieutenant-Sir-Hawley_-Air-Vice-Marshall-Green-and-Wing-Commander-Kearns-prepare-to-take-the-salute_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/hm-lord-lieutenant-sir-hawley%5F-air-vice-marshall-green-and-wing-commander-kearns-prepare-to-take-the-salute%5F/) [ ![AVM-Green-meeting-cadets-before-the-cathedral-service_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/avm-green-meeting-cadets-before-the-cathedral-service.jpg "AVM-Green-meeting-cadets-before-the-cathedral-service_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/avm-green-meeting-cadets-before-the-cathedral-service%5F/) [ ![All-32-squadron-banners-were-on-display_](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/all-32-squadron-banners-were-on-display.jpg "All-32-squadron-banners-were-on-display_") ](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2011/09/13/in-pictures-air-cadets-mark-70th-anniversary-of-the-air-training-corps-with-lichfield-parade/all-32-squadron-banners-were-on-display%5F/) [ 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