Group Captain Hillard hands over the trophy to Wing Commander Dobson for exceptional work in recruitment
AN Air Force Squadron that excelled in retaining new recruits has received recognition for its work.
The 607 (County of Durham) Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force was awarded the Kemp Dirk Trophy which is given annually to the unit which has achieved the best recruiting and retention results during the previous year.
The Squadron has successfully attracted and retained 52 new recruits during the specified time and has a current strength of 101 against an establishment of 117.
Squadron members were presented with the trophy by the Inspector of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force Group Captain Gavin Hellard at a presentation at RAF Leeming.
He said they should be “immensely proud”.
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