This document provides a history of 1440 Squadron Air Training Corps from its formation in 1941 until present day. It traces the various locations of the Squadron's headquarters over the decades and includes photographs of cadets and staff at camps and activities over the years. The Squadron has had a long involvement with Shoreham Airport and has helped develop many young people's interest in aviation.

1. 194120111440 SQUADRON SHOREHAM AND DISTRICT AIR TRAINING CORPS

3. 1440 SQUADRON HEADQUARTERSFormed Middle Road School in on 24 April 1941Moved to the north side of Shoreham Airport Relocated to the TA Centre in Eastern Avenue Moved into new building in Eastern Avenue when the TA Centre is sold for housing

4. Site of Squadron HQ from 1948 till 195???

5. Article in Air Cadet Review in 1948 announcing the official opening of the new HQ The full text appears on the next slide.

6. Air Cadet Review Volume 10 1948No 1440 (Shoreham Southwick) SquadronThe new headquarters of the Shoreham and Southwick Squadron at Shoreham Airport were officially opened on Monday 30 August by Air Commodore Sir Harry Broadhurst K.B.E C.B D.S.O D.F.C A.F.C , Air Officer Commanding No 61 (Eastern Reserve) Group , to which the squadron belongs. Amongst the spectators at the opening in addition to local councillors and representatives of many organisations were many senior RAF officers.

7. The large building on the left is 1440’s Headquarters at the TA Centre in Eastern Avenue . This picture shows a Squadron inspection in the mid 1960’s

8. Day of the official opening of the 4th Squadron HQ following the sale and redevelopment of the TA centre

10. Percy Holland CO 1440 and Cadet Chris Harland

11. 1440 Squadron HQ in 2010

12. Squadron Commanding OfficersCAN YOU FILL IN THE BLANKS?1941 - 1950 Unknown at this time- 1953 Flt Lt H S Coleman1953 - 1959 Flt Lt D Goldfinch1959 - 1962 Flt Lt N Finch1962 - 1962 Flt Lt J Pullar1962 - 1968 Flt Lt K Winstone1968 - 1973 Flt Lt K E Guest1973 - 1974 Flt Lt P L Johnson1974 - 1987 Flt Lt P W Holland1887 - 1993 Flt Lt W Hancox1993 - ???? Flt Lt C Nutland???? - ???? Flt Lt M G P Grinstead???? - 2009 Flt Lt C M Groves2009 - Present WO S J Rogers

13. Alan MorganWO Alan Morgan F/O Wilf Stephenson F/LT Ken Winstone F/O Alan Moore , Cadets include Tilley , Rob Vangeen, Brian Churcher and Nigel Tannerhill

14. Squadron Staff WarrantOfficersOfficersCivilian InstructorsAlan MorganMike JefferiesWilf StephensonKen WinstoneNorman FinchDon GoldfinchDon MooreBrian Sneed Gordon LynnRay StaleyBloke from LondonTom PollingtonPeter RoseDough TerryChris HarlandGerry WhiteNorman Standing

15. From Gerry White Cadet and Civilian Instructor The squadron as formed at Middle Road Secondary School during the war. The unit had a drum and Bugle band, buglers sounded General salute when the flag was hoisted . Last post was sounded at sunset, when the flag was taken down. Band practice always took place on Sunday mornings. The Squadron moved to Shoreham Airport and the new HQ was opened in 1948.Site of Squadron HQ at Airport taken in 2010

16. Gerry White Cadet and Civilian Instructor In 1951, at the age of 13 years, I was recruited by Michael Dunstall, to join The ATC, the meetings then, were held in the Dome, at Shoreham Airport, a penny bus ride from the Red lion, to Withy Patch. The Commanding Officer was Sqd/Ldr Nash, flight commanders were Flt/lt Sidney Coleman, Flt/Lt Kenneth Winstone, deputies were F/off Ken Guest, and F/off Norman Finch. Flt/Lt Donald Goldfinch DFC was the Adjutant. Adult Warrant Officers were Wilfred Stephenson, and Alan Morgan, Civilian Instruction on engineering was given by Worthy Tom Pollington. Douglas Terry accompanied Cadets on Flying experience .The Dome had unusual acoustics, and was great for rehearsals. Rifle drill was taught and range practice, with the Cadet rifle was given on the 25 yard range, in the corner of Shoreham Airport opposite Ricardo Works.

17. Gerry White Cadet and Civilian Instructor My first Air experience flight was in an RAF Avro Anson, which flew in to Shoreham, we took off from the Apron, and flew a circular route passing over Brighton and Arundel.I was hooked on flying. The Sqdn had three flights Shoreham, Lancing, and Steyning. My first Summer Camp a week in duration, was at RAF Thorney Island, accommodation, was under Canvas, I remember hearing the Curlews at night. Cadets went for a flight in RAF Piston Provost, fired on the .303 rifle, and enjoyed swimming in the pool.

18. Gerry White Cadet and Civilian Instructor Subsequent, Summer camps were held in RAF Detling, RAF West Malling, and RAF Biggin Hill. The unit moved to Eastern Avenue, and I left in 1958 to join the RAF.Cadets showing the typical uniform of the time.

19. Norman Finch – Just after he turned 17 he went along to the inaugural meeting of the 3rd Hove & Brighton spin off at Middle Road School on St George's Day 23.04.41. As they had sufficient numbers to form a squadron, 1440 Sqn ATC was formed a month later in May 41 Norman went to the RAF Halton camp later that year in 1941 or 1942. After serving in the RAF he re-joined the Sqn in 1947 where he helped build it up to some 84 cadets when they were at Withy Patch and after at Eastern Avenue.Norman served as C.O from 1959 to 1962.

20. Annual Camp19411942194319441945194619471948194919501951 Thorny Island1952195319531955 Biggin Hill1956195719581959 Chivenor1960 SthCerney1961 Wittering1962 Lindholm1963 St Athens1964 Wattersham1965 C ottersmore1966 Lt Rissington1967 1968 Coltishall1969 Scampton1970 Shawbury19711972 Hereford1973197419751976 Finningly19771978197919801981 Honnington19821983198419851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010

21. Possibly Shoreham or Newhaven Squadron

22. 1440 at unknown camp in 1940’s

23. 1440 at unknown camp in 1940’s

24. RAF THORNEY ISLAND 1951

25. RAF BIGGIN HILL 1955

26. RAF CHIVENOR 1959

27. RAF SOUTH CERNEY 1960

28. RAF SWINDERBY

29. RAF WITTERING -1961

30. RAF LINDHOLM 1962

31. RAF St ATHENS 1963

32. RAF WATTISHAM

33. RAF WATTISHAM 1964

34. RAF COTTESMORE 1965

35. RAF LITTLE RISSINGTON 1966

36. RAF COLTISHALL - 1968

37. RAF SCAMPTON 1969

38. RAF SCAMPTON 1969

39. RAF SHAWBURY 1970

40. RAF HEREFORD 1972

42. FINNINGLY 1976

44. RAF BRAWDY

45. RAF HONNINGTON 1981

47. RAF ODIHAM

48. RAF BRIZE NORTON 197?

50. Air Cadets always take pride in their appearance

51. Are always keen and alert

52. Deplore violence

53. Is iNtelL -agent

54. And always respect authority

55. GIRLS VENTURE CORPS BUCKINGHAM PARK AUG 1966

58. AEF Chipmunks at Shoreham Airport

60. DuxfordImperial War museum

62. Shoreham Air Port Anniversary Canadian Air Force

64. Unveiling of the Cecil Pashley plaque at Shoreham Airport. 1993

65. Range practice RAF Oakington

66. Range practice RAF Oakington

67. Trevor Stuart & Rob Finch fire .303 Enfield rifles RAF Scampton 1969

68. Andy Skinner RAF Oakington 1975

69. Scott TuppinOakinton 1975

70. Cadet Hay working on a Varsity RAF Oakington 1975

71. Mick Unstead in cockpit Varsity RAF Oakington 1975

72. Ken Guest and Tom (Pop squeeze bang blow) Pollington

73. H Block billet room

74. 1980Alan Morgan displays his 20 year clasp to his long service medalMike Jeffery displays his 12 year long service medal

76. Robin Vangeen & Dave Baker RAF Little Rissington 1964

77. At the Windermere Adventure Training Centre

78. Rouges Gallery Of Past Members

79. John DransfieldJoined the Royal Navy and went on to become a pilot flying helicopters including Sea King’s at RNAS Culdrose.

80. Dave BakerOver came his stutter to become a first officer flying with BOAC and BA

81. Robin VangeenMet his future wife Linda when she was a GVC cadet in the Squadron.He won a Flying Scholarship and leant to fly on Chipmunks.Robin joined the RAF and has a successful career in Air Traffic Control.

82. Richard CookJoined the RAF and served as a Load Master on various helicopters including a spell in Belfast during the “troubles”.

83. Nelson McCloudAnother young ATC cadet in the 1982 era , was Cpl Nelson Mcleod, who played the bugle in the Drum and pipe band. Nelson was a Shoreham lad, he joined the Royal Green Jacket Regiment as a regular in the Light Brigade band, following many years of service, Nelson was promoted to Bugle Major, seen here alongside a bronze statute of a former Bugle Major at Winchester Barracks. Nelson as a young Bugler sounded last Post in the Festival of Remembrance at the Albert Hall. Nelsons service in the Light Brigade Corps of Drums, was on several occasions, recognized byQueen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

84. Richard CowardRichard Coward became an airline pilot and is a first officer on various Air Bus types.Currently working in Saudi ArabiaHe now lives in Worthing with his wife and family.

85. Chris HarlandChris was a cadet with 1440 and later became a Civilian Instructor.He is now a CI with Steyning Squadron where he wrote the history of that unit.

86. BrianSmeedBrian Sneed , seen here with the Squadron Standard went on to have a long career with the Brighton Police.

87. Rob Finch, Mike Jeffery ,Ray Staley Gordon Lynn and Bill Stephens Gordon was a pilot for Federal Express and now lives in America.Bill has been a pilot with various airlines and has regularly flown to Port Stanley.

88. The “Barge” at RAF Kenley

90. Kirby Cadet Mk III “the brick”

91. Air Experience Flight DH Chipmunk

93. First class cadetLeading CadetATC MarksmanStaff CadetSenior Cadet

95. 5 rounds in your own time – carry on