2478 A Potted History

The squadron was set up in February 1941 by the Mayor of Abergavenny Colonel J G Bishop. It was proposed that the opening off an Air training Squadron in Abergavenny would be beneficial to the young generation. It was originally opened as No.1062 (Abergavenny) Squadron and commanded by Flight Lieutenant H W Newcombe also headmaster of King Henry VII Grammar School. There were two flight’s A and B. these where the main flights set up in Abergavenny, along with C flight which was located in Crickhowell as a detached flight. The squadron parade nights were held on Mondays and Thursdays in the old work house in Union Road. Practical work intended on restoring engine parts to a Bi- plane off World War One heritage.

The Squadron was asked by the Royal Air Force to open a gliding school. It was decided that the local golf course was suitable to be used as a gliding school. The Kirby Cadet MK1 Glider was first used for training purposes and the gliding school was the first ever gliding school to be opened in South Wales and set the trend for the future and more to be opened.

The Squadron closed on the 8th of July 1946. On the 3rd of October 1969 2478 (Abergavenny) Squadron was opened by Flight Lieutenant Des Hemmings, and his wife formed the GVC Girls Venture Corps which was the forefront to girls being able to joining then Air Training Corps.

Formation

Under Construction

Squadron Commanding Officers

2010 - Present	Flight Lieutenant D Williams
2006 - 2009	Flight Lieutenant C Nevison
2004 - 2006	Flight Lieutenant R Miller
2002 - 2004	Flight Lieutenant S Furley
2000 - 2002	Flight Lieutenant R Miller
1999 - 2000	Flight Lieutenant J G Holmes
1989 - 1999	Flight Lieutenant G Morvan
1979 - 1989	Flight Lieutenant R Lewis
1969 - 1979	Flight Lieutenant Hemmings
1941 - 1946	Flying Officer A V Povard

Squadron Chairman

Events of Note

Flying Scholarships

International Air Cadet Exchange

D of E Gold Award

Corps Blues

Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet

Successful Ex-Cadets

Cadets Entering HM Forces

Name	Date of Entry	Service

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