Air cadets from the 42F (King's Lynn) Squadron held their annual dining-in and presentations night in the town's historic Town Hall.

Eastern Daily Press: Cadets and guests at the event.Cadets and guests at the event. (Image: Archant)

Guests included the Mayor of West Norfolk Liz Watson, Sir Michael and Lady Angela Oswald, Julian Marsham the Earl of Romney (the squadron's Honorary President), parents, and past members of both staff and cadets spanning the squadron's 75 year history.

Eastern Daily Press: Prizewinners after their presentations.Prizewinners after their presentations. (Image: Archant)

After mingling over drinks in the 15th century Stone Hall everyone moved through to the elegant 18th century Assembly Room where the West Norfolk Flying Chef served a three course dinner.

In her after dinner speech, the squadron commanding officer Flight Lieut Pauline Petch set out the numerous activities that cadets had participated in and their achievements.

She said: '2013 has seen many personal successes within the cadet team including ex Cadet Warrant Officer Sam Oakes who recently left to go to Worcester University, he has now been accepted into the Birmingham Officer Training College.

'He also completed the 100 mile Nijmegen Marches in July for the 4th time. Also ex Cadet Warrant Officer Ed Barrett who last April was awarded the John Cunningham Scholarship for 13 hours of flying at Tayside.

'He has also been awarded the De Havilland Scholarship with Bristows Helicopters. He leaves this Christmas for Florida for a year of training. Well done to them both.'

Following the speeches in true awards ceremony format the nominations for awards were screened to the guests by staff member Flying Officer Chris Barrett with the winners stepping forward to receive their award from a distinguished guest.