59th review in Surrey for B.C.’s largest air cadet squadron
Published 6:00 pm Thursday, June 4, 2026
Close to 400 uniformed members of B.C.’s largest air cadet squadron filled North Surrey Sports & Ice Complex for an annual ceremonial review on Saturday, May 30.
The afternoon event was the 59th such review for 767 Dearman Royal Canadian Air Cadets, who train Tuesday nights at North Surrey Secondary School (15945 96 Ave.), from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
“The (ceremonial review) serves as the final showcase of the training year, highlighting the dedication these young Canadians have shown in mastering skills such as leadership, teamwork, and citizenship,” noted Mukesh Chand, chair of the squadron sponsoring committee.
Skill demonstrations involved band and drill teams, flag party and markers, static displays and a reviewing party that included Major Randy Fisher, among others.
Squadron roots go back to 1941, according to a post on 767dearman.com.
The first four female cadets joined in 1975.
“In 1978 Captain M. MacKinnon took command and indirectly changed the course of the Squadron when he took Officer Cadet Jacqueline Dearman on strength,” the website explains. “Lt. Dearman was sworn in as CO on Dec. 8, 1981. She never had a chance to take part in a parade as CO as she passed away during winter stand down.
“January 1982 saw Officer Cadet L. Keogh appointed CO. The Officers and cadets took it upon themselves to build a Squadron in Lt. Jacqueline Dearman’s memory, to always have high standards, and to always work as a team. Later that year, the Lt. Jacqueline Dearman Scholarship Fund was founded. In the spring of 1984, 767 Whalley RCACS became 767 Dearman RCACS with a new crest and motto.”
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