24/02/2026
Today marked another milestone in the 631 AGS journey, with the Commanding Officer Sqd Ldr Hale receiving his 3rd bar to add to his Cadet Forces long Service medal. Sqd Ldr Hale joined the organisation as a cadet in 1979, joining 631 in 1983 as a staff cadet, then became a Civilian Gliding Instructor in 1984. Continuing his career he was awarded a commission in 1995.
Sqd Ldr Hale has now completed a total of 47 Years in the organisation, 31 of these as a commissioned officer.
Here he is seen receiving his bar from Wing Commander Blackhurst. Merseyside Wing Air Cadets, Royal Air Force Air Cadets, Commandant Air Cadets