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Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Martin Lines RAF VRT - Officer Commanding
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Flt Lt Martin Lines joined 2509 (Chipping Sodbury) Squadron as a cadet in 1974.
He progressed through the ranks to the heady height of Cadet Sergeant and was a founding cadet of 2509
Detached Flight in Frampton Cotterell (now 37 Squadron).
Moving to Reading he joined 2499 Wokingham Squadron in 1984 as a Civilian Instructor. As a member of the
Squadron staff he ran the Radio Room and Adventure Training. In 1992 he became a commissioned officer with
the Squadron and took on the roles of Squadron Adjutant and Training Officer. Martin eventually took command
of the Squadron in 1999.
Martin qualified as an Air Traffic Engineer in 1980 and was posted to Heathrow Airport. Moving through
various jobs in the computer communications industry Martin now runs his own consultancy company. In his
spare time he enjoys off roading with his son James.
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Pilot Officer (Plt Off) Carole Quilter RAF VRT - Squadron Adjutant
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Plt Off Carole Quilter first joined the ATC as a CI on 1116 (Woodley) Squadron.
After a period on 1116 (Henley) DF, Carole moved to 2499 and was commissioned in July 2006.
Carole is currently the Adjutant, responsible for the day to day administration of the Sqn as well as instructing in first aid.
Carole also organises visits out to various places of interest to the cadets as well as guest speakers for the training programme.
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Warrant Officer (WO) Jonathan Lambert ATC - Squadron Warrant Officer
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WO Jon Lambert joined 2499 Squadron as a cadet in 1988 and continued through until 1996,
reaching the rank of Cadet Warrant Officer, evidence of the odd sense of humour held by the incumbent OC. During this
time he was a member of the Squadron full and small bore shooting teams, gaining a Wing Representative Award for small
bore target rifle and organised many Adventure Training weekends. Rumour has it that there may have been an certain amount
of foot drill involved as well.
Jon rejoined the Squadron in 1998 and was appointed as an WO in November 2000, completing the Drill Instructor
Course in 2002. He is currently the Squadron Warrant Officer, responsible for drill, discipline and supply. He was appointed
the Wing Warrant Officer for Thames Valley Wing in July 2006, evidence of the odd sense of humour held by the Wg Cdr.
Jon is an Air Traffic Assistant at the London Area Control Centre, Swanwick. In his spare time he enjoys
photography, rock climbing and hill walking in a smart, uniform manner.
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Sergeant (Sgt) Martyn Billers ATC - Instructor
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Sgt Martyn Billers is the newest member of the adult staff team at 2499, having "time expired" as a Cadet Warrant Officer in August 2007.
Martyn is a Community Sports Leader, Marksmanship Coach and Weapon Instructor; qualifications he gained as an Instructor Cadet.
In addition to the tradition sergeant roles of drill, dress and discipline, Martyn manages the Sports programme and oversees marksmanship training.
Martyn is currently in his final year at Buckinghamshire University studying for a BA(Hons) Sports Management Degree and works on a part time basis at a golf club.
In his spare time Martyn enjoys playing golf, exercising at the gym, walking, and nights out.
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Civilian Instructor (CI) Kathleen Honeyman - Instructor
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Although Miss Kathleen Honeyman was not a cadet, she was active with sports such as Tennis, Netball and Hockey,
representing her school on many occasions. She also completed her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award before leaving
school for University to study a BSc in Human Biology and Waste Management.
Kath joined the Squadron as a Civilian Instructor in June of 1999 and is currently the Squadron Duke of Edinburgh
Award Scheme (DEAS) Officer, responsible for providing advice and support for cadets undertaking all levels of the
scheme as well as instructing several subjects for First Class and Leading Cadet Classification. She is also the
Squadron Health and Safety Officer and is a qualified First Aider.
Kath is a Sonographer specialising in maternity ultrasound with a local NHS Hospitial Trust. In her spare time she
enjoys photography, exercising at the gym and walking.
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Civilian Instructor (CI) Jonathan Last - Instructor
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Mr Jonathan Last was a cadet with Wokingham squadron from 1999 to 2004 achieving CWO and staff cadet
status by the end of his career. He attended 3 annual camps, over 10 weekend exercises and achieved a
Bronze D of E Award.
Jon is currently studying Aerospace Engineering at Manchester University. He is an active member of
university life as a member of the university’s engineering and war-gaming societies as well as the badminton
and weightlifting sports clubs.
When Jon is home from university he does whatever he can at the squadron involving aviation, NCO training
with the Warrant Officer and other Core Skills.
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Civilian Instructor (CI) Tom Pearce-Carr - Instructor
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Mr Tom Pearce-Carr was a CCF cadet from 1956 to 1961 reaching the rank of Sergeant. He attended three Annual Camps
and flew in Varsities, Lincolns Shackletons and Hunters. In 1961 he was awarded an RAF Flying Scholarship, flying
DHC1 Chipmunks at Exeter.
Tom joined 2499 Squadron as a Civilian Instructor in 2001 specialising in teaching Pilot Navigation.
Following the Flying Scholarship he spent two years as a Cadet at the College of Air Training at Hamble flying
Chipmunk and Piper Apache aircraft. He joined British European Airways in 1965 as Second officer Flying Vickers
Vanguards, converted to BAC 1-11 in 1971 and became a Captain with British Airways in 1975. He then converted to
the Boeing 747 in 1982, retired from BA in 1996 and became Chief Pilot of Air Foyle Passenger Airlines flying
Boeing 737's in UK, Belgium and Norway.
Tom is currently employed by Easyjet at Luton. In his spare time he likes to spend time on his power boat on the
River Thames.
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