The History of Easingwold Air Cadets - Central & East Yorkshire ...

means of checking their bearings,
hence the double significance of the
motto. An heraldic interpretation of
the original design and carving
should be instantly recognisable to
them, perhaps with affection,
particularly when coupled with the
equally well known White Rose of
York– also embodied to define the
loyalty and necessary with the
existence of other similar carvings
elsewhere in the United Kingdom.
The motto – For Guidance and
Forbearing – also refers to the
qualities advocated by the squadron
at all levels and, no doubt,
commended by those interested in
youth leadership.
It was one of the first “unofficial”
badges to appear in the Region and
for those interested in heraldry the
full description is: Blazon – on a field
of azure a horse statant argent – in
the chief the Rose of York barbed
and seeded proper – all within a
circlet bearing legend “2487
EASINGWOLD SQUADRON 2487 –
AIR TRAINING CORPS” Lettered
and bordered - crested by an astral
crown. Motto “FOR GUIDANCE AND
FORBEARING”
The picture following shows Wing
commander Kidd presenting
Sergeant Gary Davidson with the
Aircraft Recognition Trophy at the
1983 annual awards evening.
The same year saw Mark Boyle
transfer to another wing and Ray
Preston promoted to Flight
Lieutenant to become the
Squadron’s Commanding Officer.
Pilot Officer Swales and Cadet Nellis
attended overseas camp in Gibraltar.
( See picture on next page)
1984 appeared but with no change in
the pace of events. The Squadron
entered a team in the Galtres Run, a
half marathon, with Pilot Officer
Swales and the newly arrived Civilian
Instructor Steve Wiggins both taking
part along with Cadet Flight Sergeant
Richard Flanagan, Cadet Sergeant
Gary Davidson, Corporal Richardson
and Cadet Nellis.
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