08/08/2026
241 bid farewell to Flight Lieutenant Holder, who served as our commanding officer for just under 2 years as she moves to the Midlands to gain her practicing certificate as a barrister.
As she moves on to the next stage in her life, we remember the many successes 241 accomplished under her command. Since her arrival in 2013 she has been an incredible role model, reaching Cadet Warrant Officer, completing her Gold Duke of Edinburgh award, receiving the International Air Cadet Exchange scholarship to Turkey, the first Mayor’s Cadet of Redbridge, a flying scholarship, and Deputy Lord Lieutenant representative to name a few. As an Officer, she received an accelerated promotion to Flight Lieutenant after taking command of 241 as a Pilot Officer and a commendation from the Regional Commandant. She is the first ethnic minority and woman, to take Command of 241 since it was founded in 1941. Through our civilian committee and the Worshipful Company of Joiners and Ceilers, she secured funding for a new SOV, IT, expedition and flight simulator equipment. She placed staffing needs, committee strength and the cadet experience at the forefront of her objectives; attracting partnerships with 31, 9F, 1475, 338 Sqns and enhancing No.1 sector.
In her place, Sergeant Leonard will be taking over as the Officer in Command of 241, and will continue to support us through this transition period.
We wish Flight Lieutenant Holder the best for the future, she will be missed by us all. She is truly One of Many and Second to None.
