Our Staff

Flying officer 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 serves in HM Prison service where he is a physical education instructor. He re-joined 213 Squadron in early 2017 to become our Squadron training officer, first aid instructor and Skill at Arms instructor. Allan is now filling the role of Squadron Commander.

FLIGHT Sergeant Simon Minnerthey

Simon started his cadet life 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 squadron Drill and Discipline SNCO, running sports nights, Field Craft Training and is the Squadron Radio Officer.

Flight Sergeant Matthew Reeves

Matt started his cadet career joining 25 Parkwood Squadron in 2014 after a 14 year service with the RAF, he has recently 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.

Civilian instructor 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 has now been a Civilian instructor for over 10 years. She is the Squadron Adjutant and Health and Safety Officer.

Civilian instructor Ben Marolle

Ben joined the Squadron in the summer of 2021 and is a keen aviator, Ben is currently studying for his Pilots Licence and is the Squadron Aviation Instructor and all things flying.

civilian instructor Stephen smith