Flight lieutenant Allan Butler

Allan Started his Cadet career at 1404 Chatham Squadron Wainscott Detached Flight, Which later became 213 (City of Rochester) Squadron. He left after a very productive and rewarding service with the Squadron to join the Army Air Corps. He now works for the Prison service where he is a physical education instructor. Allan re-joined 213 Squadron in early 2017 to become our Squadron training officer, first aid instructor and Skill at Arms instructor.​ After receiving his commission Allan is now filling the role of Squadron Commander.​

FLIGHT Sergeant Simon Minnerthey

Simon started his cadet career at 1404 Chatham Squadron joining at the age of 15. Upon leaving, and after a 13 year break he re-joined the corps as a civilian instructor progressing to Adult Flight Sergeant. He is currently the Sector and Squadron Drill instructor and Discipline SNCO, running sports nights, Field Craft Training and is the Squadron Radio Officer. 
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WARRANT OFFICER Matthew Reeves

Matt started his cadet career joining 25 Parkwood Squadron in 2014 after a 14 year service with the RAF, he transferred to 213 (City of Rochester) Squadron and taken on the role of Squadron Training Officer. Matt specialises in the world of shooting and is a member of the Region Skill at Arms Training Team and our Squadron Shooting Officer.
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Cadet warrant officer Daniel hicks

Daniel joined 213 Squadron in 2017 and in that time he has achieved a great deal with his positive attitude to the squadron, wing, and the corps. Daniel has recently been promoted to Cadet Warrant Officer and has taken on the role of assistant recruit coordinator.

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Civilian instructor peter bates

Peter served for 22 years in the Corps of Royal Engineers and is a trained electrician, radio operator, rifleman and a combat engineer...."I could blow stuff up then rebuild it afterwards!"  I was involved in many operations across the world ranging from Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq.
Since retiring from the Army in 2014 and settling in the local area, I work in Facilities Management and currently work in Medway.  My 3 eldest children attend the Squadron as I believe that military training instils confidence in them and they gain skills outside of school that they may never otherwise get. 

Civilian Instructor George Cronk

George joined 213 Squadron as a cadet in 2017 and rose to the rank of cadet Flight Sergeant and left after a rewarding career as a cadet. George has returned to 213 to continue his service with the RAFAC as a civilian instructor and assists with sports and recruit training.

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Civilian instructor Josh Pickles

Josh joined 213 in December of 2022 from 1035 Accrington Squadron where he had a very successful career as a cadet and wanted to continue his career as a civilian instructor. Josh moved to Kent where he is studying to be a paramedic at university and wanted to continue to serve the RAFAC as an instructor. He joined us at 213 as a supernumerary staff member and has taken on the role of First Aid Instructor.

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civilian instructor Stephen smith

Stephen joined the Squadron as a cadet and went on to join the RAF. Upon leaving the RAF, he re-joined the Squadron and is currently our recruit training officer. He helps around the Squadron where he is needed.


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Civilian committee chairperson romy russell 

​Romy started her service on the Civilian Committee at 1404 Chatham Squadron where she found that she was missing out on all the fun the cadets were having  so decided to become a Civilian instructor to become more involved. She was the Squadron Adjutant and Health and Safety Officer and now has taken the role of civilian committee chairperson.
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