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.​

Warrant Officer 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 and has recently been promoted to Warrant Officer. He is currently the Sector and Squadron Warrant Officer, 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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Sergeant Elliott shawyer

Elliott joined 25 Parkwood Squadron as a cadet in 2017 after leaving cadets he decided to stay on as staff and chose the uniform route and was successfully promoted to Sergeant. Elliott's time as a cadet has massively helped develop his career in the field of electrical engineering. Elliott has recently transferred to 213 and taken on the role of recruit training and development and is looking to restart the squadron band. 

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Civilian Instructor ELIE SMITH

Elie joined 213 Squadron as a cadet in 2018 and rose to the rank of cadet Corporal she transferred to 40F Squadron after moving house. Elie left after a rewarding career as a cadet and has returned to 213 to continue her service with the RAFAC as a civilian instructor and has taken on the role of Squadron Adjutant. Elie is looking to move back into uniform.


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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 has successfully passed his paramedic sciences degree and qualified as a paramedic. Josh wanted to continue to serve the RAFAC as an instructor and has transferred to 213 as a full time 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 squadron storeman. 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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