12/10/2026
Commanding Officer Handover at 2445 (Ardudwy) Squadron
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Flt Lt Julie Thomson for her hard work, dedication, and commitment as Commanding Officer of 2445 (Ardudwy) Sqn over the past four years. Her leadership and contribution to the development of staff and cadets have been greatly appreciated. After 28 years of uniformed service, we wish her all the very best for the future in her new role as a Civilian Instructor. We are delighted that she will remain with the squadron, supporting our new Commanding Officer through the transition and continuing to deliver adventure training — with a little less responsibility and, hopefully, a bit more time for herself!
We also warmly welcome Plt Off Owen Duncan into the role of Commanding Officer, following his recent return from the Initial Officers’ Course at RAF Cranwell. As a former cadet and long-serving Civilian Instructor before receiving his commission, his dedication to the squadron and enthusiasm for supporting our cadets are already well known. We wish him every success in his new role and look forward to seeing the squadron continue to thrive under his leadership.
The handover this evening was overseen by our sector commander, Sqn Ldr Tony McLoughlin, with a short speech from Plt Off Duncan and a card and gifts from the cadets, staff, and committee.
Diolch Flt Lt Thomson and pob lwc Plt Off Duncan
