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After the Squadron Commander’s reply the Standard was slow marched back to the ranks of the Squadron to the tune of the National Anthem.

Following this the Squadron paraded their Standard for the first time with a slow march past followed by a quick march past and an advance in Review Order. After ‘three cheers for Her Majesty, the Queen”, the Squadron marched off the parade ground to the strains of the Royal Air Force March Past.

After the presentation the Squadron gave a flying display which consisted of an air to ground demonstration by four aircraft using live ammunition on a target in the middle of the airfield, synchronised aerobatics by two teams of four aircraft and a demonstration of solo aerobatics. The eight aircraft then joined up and performed a loop and a roll.

The flying display was followed by a cocktail party and then in the evening a Squadron Guest Night was held at which many very amusing and flattering speeches were made including one by Major C. Draper, DSC whose description of his flight under the London bridges was hilarious.