Meet the team
The squadron is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who give up their time to support the cadets in a wide variety of activities.
A squadron is normally made up of Officers appointed by the Queens Cadet Forces Commission, Non Commission Officers (NCOs) and Civilian Instructors. Each volunteer is given a set of responsibilities which have been given to them by the Officer Commanding the Squadron.
The Squadron is currently run by the Squadron Commander and 3 Civilian Instructors.
If you would like to join us in challenging the young people of Kingsbridge and local District, visit the Recruitment page for more details.
Squadron Commander
Flight Lieutenant Jon Dicken RAFAC has been the Squadron Commander since November 2018. He initially joined the Air Cadets in 2008 as a cadet at 2339 (Plymstock) Squadron and worked his way up to Cadet Warrant Officer and becoming one of the Lord Lieutenant's cadets for Devon .
Since becoming an adult volunteer, he intially spent a little bit of time as a Civilian Instructor before getting commissioned in 2016. Before becoming the Squadron Commander, Flt Lt Dicken spent some time as the Wing's Sports Officer, organising the Wing's sporting competitions and teams.
As the Squadron Commander, Flt Lt Dicken has overall responsibility for the cadets and adult volunteers on the squadron but also specialises as a Weapons Instructor and Range Conducting Officer for the Wing. He also holds qualifications in climbing, Duke of Edinburgh leader and currently hold a valid First Aid at work certificate.
Flt Lt Dicken is also Plymouth and Cornwall Wings Inclusion Advisor.
Adjutant
Fg Off Dawn Adam RAFAC has been at 1876 (Kingsbridge) Squadron since May 2024. Fg Off Adam has been volunteering with the RAF Air Cadets since 2010 and brings a wide range of experiences from other wings to the squadron.
As the Squadron's Adjutant Fg Off Adam is responsible for ensuring the squadron's record keeping is up to date and supports the Officer Commanding to keep the squadron running smoothly.
Fg Off Adam has a wide range of qualifications in hiking, mountain biking and Duke of Edingburgh.
Training Officer
Plt Off Kieran Hutchings RAFAC has been at 1876 (Kingsbridge) Squadron since August 2022. He initially joined the RAF Air Cadets as a cadet in Devon and Somerset Wing and was an adult volunteer in Falmouth before joining the team in Kingsbridge.
As the Squadron's Training Officer, Plt Off Hutchings is responsible for ensuring the squadron's training programme is being implemented. He is also responsible for reviewing the programme and making changes where appropriate to give the cadet's the best possible experience.
Plt Off Hutchings has a keen interest in adventure training including hiking and climbing and is a qualified archery instructor.
Community Liaison Adviser
Civilian Instructor Linsey Little has been part of the squadron since 2007 and has played a big role in keeping the squadron alive. Her commitment to the squadron is impeccable. CI Little's knowledge of the squadron's past and the local community makes her an incredible asset to the squadron.
As the Squadron's Community Liaison Adviser, CI Little is the main point of contact for the community events we support, and plays a key part in the community assistance we are able to offer. CI Little also is passionate teacher of First Aid at the squadron.
DofE Lead
Civilian Instructor Adam Welch has been part of the squadron since 2020 and focuses on supporting cadets with their Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
CI Welch regularly runs DofE Expeditions for the local squadrons and has a keen interest in hiking and the outdoors. He also supports with the squadrons social media alongside CI Collier.
STEM Lead
Civilian Instructor Steve Collier joined the squadron in 2023 after serving on the Civilian Committee. CI Collier has brought enthusiasm and passion into ensuring that the cadets can gain the most of their cadet experiences. Particularly across are Science, Technology Engineering and Maths subjects such as radios, space and aviation.
CI Collier also supports with the squadron social media alongside CI Welch