Wing Commander Simon Blackmore

Formerly Contingent Commander, Victoria College Combined Cadet Force (2017-2024). RAF Association Trustee and CCFA Trustee. Based in Jersey 🇯🇪

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

The King this morning received Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell for an audience at Buckingham Palace.

Now 105 years old, Flt Lt Bell was a RAF Mosquito pilot during World War II. He gave a book about his experiences to His Majesty today.

During the audience, The King presented Flt Lt Bell with the citation to his Distinguished Flying Cross, which was originally awarded to him by King George VI in 1945.

[Wing Commander Simon Blackmore @VCJ_CCF_CC]

It was great to be back at Victoria College to join their Remembrance Service, along with @StoneRevPete who led prayers. The Service is a poignant one in the College calendar, particularly reflecting on those Old Victorians who gave their lives.

[Wing Commander Simon Blackmore @VCJ_CCF_CC]

Fantastic evening last night to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Jersey branch of the Royal Air Forces Association.

[Wing Commander Simon Blackmore @VCJ_CCF_CC]

Fantastic to see Victoria College CCF front and centre in @JEPnews providing the Halberdier Guard for the traditional Assise d’Heritage ceremony.
Photographer: Robbie Dark

[Wing Commander Simon Blackmore @VCJ_CCF_CC]

@RydeCCF @RoyalNavy Best wishes 🙌

[Wing Commander Simon Blackmore @VCJ_CCF_CC]

Always a pleasant evening to attend the Levée at Government House to mark His Majesty The King’s official birthday.

[Red Arrows @rafredarrows]

🔴⚪️🔵 Full list of Red Arrows shows in 2025.

Just one day away from the first display of the new season!

Where will you be watching this year? 👀

#RedArrows | #Airshows | #Summer | #RAF

[VictoriaCollege @victoriacollege]

The last two 'Voices of the Occupation' published during the Liberation celebrations at the end of last week! We hope you had a fantastic weekend.

Also - a great image of the CCF on parade. What a week!

#Liberation80 #historyhappenedhere

@VCJ_Head

[VCJ Library @VCJLibrary]

The 5 . Day 1 #liberation80 #Jersey #ourstory @victoriacollege @VCJ_Head @HistoryVcj @GeraintJennings @thestorybeast @StHelierJsy @OVAJersey @susanainjersey @thestorybeast @JerseyLibrary @JerseyHeritage @GovJsyCYPES

[Wing Commander Simon Blackmore @VCJ_CCF_CC]

Yay! BBMF are back @JerseyAirshow!

[RAF BBMF @RAFBBMF]

✈️ Display Season 2025 is nearly here!

Check out where we’ll be performing full displays this year across the UK and beyond.

📌 Displays only – flypasts not included.
⛅ All dates subject to weather & aircraft serviceability.

https://t.co/qe4ACIRPLH

[Combined Cadet Force @CCFcadets]

It was all smiles at Combat Cadet 2025 this weekend 😃 A video of the weekend will come later this week. Will you be watching it?

#combatcadet #CCF #CCFA #ACF #Cadets

[VictoriaCollege @victoriacollege]

"CCF Cadet Challenge 2025 - an extraordinary experience that tested our team's leadership, teamwork, and resilience. It offered a fantastic opportunity to learn from other cadet forces, face new challenges, and collaborate effectively under pressure!" F/S Hall

[VictoriaCollege @victoriacollege]

This week marks the birthday of Alistair McReady-Diarmid, the patron of Diarmid House. Students learned about his life and the history of their House. Exciting highlights included seeing his sword in person and a dress down day to celebrate - holiday theme! @vcj_head

[BBC Jersey @BBCJersey]

The RAF acrobatic display team are set to star in the show on 11 September 👉 https://t.co/GuxxFfbRoU

[Wing Commander Simon Blackmore @VCJ_CCF_CC]

Very much looking forward to seeing the Red Arrows back at the #Jersey International Air Display! 🇯🇪🇬🇧

[Red Arrows @rafredarrows]

🔴⚪️🔵Red Arrows display dates 2025!

Where will you watch the team perform this season?

More dates to be added in the weeks to come. Full details in the Displays section of our website: https://t.co/MbeZBat64F

#RedArrows #RAF #Airshows

[Wing Commander Simon Blackmore @VCJ_CCF_CC]

‘End of an era’ is commonly used but the passing of Gp Cpt John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway DFC really is the end of an era for those brave Battle of Britain pilots. Rest in peace Sir and thank you.

[Sea Cadets @SeaCadetsUK]

Volunteer numbers are falling fast!
We’re calling on the UK Government to introduce 35 hours of statutory volunteering leave per year to reverse this decline.
Please RT if you support this!
#VolunteeringLeave
https://t.co/Cw010qAYt5

@girlguiding @stjohnambulance @UKScouting

[Wing Commander Simon Blackmore @VCJ_CCF_CC]

Very excited to have been elected as a Trustee of the CCF Association at the AGM last night. The national charity that supports CCF contingents around the country plays an important role for Cadets and CFAVs. I’m looking forward to offering my experience and support. @CCFcadets

[Wing Commander Simon Blackmore @VCJ_CCF_CC]

@mechborgcableuk A really fascinating read 👏