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The Birmingham International Tattoo took place over the weekend of 10-11 February 2024.

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Birmingham International Tattoo

Personnel from No.1 School of Technical Training were on parade with their King's Colour and were joined by military units and performers from around the world.  

personnel on parade at the birmingham tattoo

The King's Colour Party for No.1 School of Technical Training holds one of only seven Colours held by the Royal Air Force and the only one to be carried and guarded by apprentices. 

King's Colour Party for No.1 School of Technical Training

The RAF Cosford Field Gun crew were in action against their counterparts within the Royal Navy and British Army.

With the hard-fought competition seeing the Senior Service running out as the competition winners. 

RAF Cosford Field Gun crew during their competition

On Saturday 10th February, the parade salute was taken by Commander Pike, RN (Chief of Staff of the Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering (DSAE) Cosford) and Group Captain Gibb, RAF (Commandant of the DSAE, Cosford) on Sunday 11th February.

Sqn Ldr Kerrison presenting the parade to Cdr Pike, RN

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