10 Cadets from 344(Fulham) Squadron proudly lined the entrance to Mercers’ Hall on Thursday 19th May at the Mercers’ Associated Companies Dinner.

Cadets were treated to a tour of the Mercers’ Hall by Wing Commander Mike Dudgeon.

Pilot Officer Ali, The squadron’s 2 IC escorted the carpet Guard to and from the event and said “ It was an honour to be associated with the senior livery company in the City of London; being in the Mercers’ Hall certainly gives you a sense of tradition and history.  The cadets were thrilled to explore the hall and learn of its past.

Flt Lt Piedade, OC 344 (Fulham) Squadron was a guest at the dinner representing the Unit. “ I was proud to be invited to such a wonderful dinner and celebrate our association with the Mercers’ Company.  It was also a great opportunity to speak with representatives of other livery companies and tell them of the great work that the Air Cadets do around the country.”

It was obvious that the Mercers and guests were very impressed with the cadets and many spent quite some time speaking to each of them.

We look forward to being invited again next year.

Carpet Guard cadets were:

CWO Evans

F/Sgt Main

Cpl Makower

Cpl Metcalf

Cpl Reffell

Cpl Conder

Cpl Fagr

Cpl Biddick

Cdt Blick

Cdt Bucinskas

Escorting Officer: Plt Off Ali.