Squadron Command Handover 21st May 2026

Posted on by Chrisb

On 21st May 2026, Wg Cdr Rob McCartney handed over Command of No 201 'Guernsey's Own' Squadron to Wg Cdr Martin Beef Pearson.  Rob has been posted ton an Eastern European deployment for 6 months prior to taking up a post on the Air Staff in April 2027. Beef has moved from Waddington after serving as XO on 13 Sqn. The photos show a Squadron photo with Rob prior to the handover, Rob handing over to Beef, click the link for some humorous slides depicting Rob's thme in Command.  The gallery beneath shows the crew room speeches and presentations.

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Information on the 2026 Reunion 14th-16th August at Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa

Posted on by Chrisb

If you wish to attend the 2026 Reunion at Petwood Hotel Woodhall Spa and have not already seen the details and responded to Chris Birks or Joe Kennedy, please open the Commitment Letter 09 Feb link below, read the letter and return Annex A.  We already have just under 70 people attending but increasing. The Petwood is maintaining a waiting list for accommodation but you can still attend the events if unable to book into the Petwood.  Other accommodation in Woodhall Spa can be found at The Village Limit, Inn in the Village and Claremont Guest House but note there is no prearrangement for the Reunion with these hotels.

Commitment Letter 09 Feb