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Royal Appointment for Tynemouth Cadet

A local air cadet from 346 (Tynemouth) Squadron has appointed as Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant's cadet for 2009.

Cadet Flight Sergeant Chris Johnston (17), from Tynemouth received his award awards from Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant Nigel Sherlock OBE KStJ at a ceremony at Dykelands TA Centre in Sunderland.

Chris has been appointed as the Lord Lieutenant's Cadet for Tyne and Wear from a possible 1000 cadets. He will attend functions with the Lord Lieutenant when members of the Royal family and other civic dignitaries visit the area.  Chris was selected because of his hard work and high standards as a cadet at Tynemouth Squadron, he told us "This honour is only conferred on one air cadet in the whole of the Tyne and Wear area. I am really pleased that I have been selected and looking forward to performing my duties."

 

 

Chris Johnston receives his award.JPG 

Chris also picked his BTEC first diploma in Public Services from the Lord Lieutenant. The award, equivalent to 4 grade A's GCSE was for two years hard work as cadet at Tynemouth Squadron.

His commanding officer, Flight Lieutenant Will Close-Ash told us how pleased how was of Chris' award, "Chris is an outstanding young leader and hard working young man, he's more than earned this award."

Posted by Will Close-Ash on April 1, 2009 10:48 AM |

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