A RAF ST Mawgan reservist’s participation in a prestigious festival in London that honours the service and sacrifices made by the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces community is set to be extra special.

Clare Andrews, a Logistics (Supply) Reservist with 505 Squadron RAuxAF, will be parading with her daughter Hannah Vincent, a People Specialist based at Imjin Barracks near Innsworth at the Festival of Remembrance, which is being staged at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday, November 9.

Their joint appearance marks a poignant moment, not only for their family but for the wider Armed Forces community.

For Clare, this opportunity is deeply personal. “I’ve watched the Festival of Remembrance every year since I was small,” she said. “I remember marching across the lounge floor behind my dad.

“To actually be there with my daughter, bridging the generation gap, will be such an emotional experience.”

Hannah, who joined the RAF in 2019, will be leaving the service next year, making this their final chance to parade together. “It’s the culmination of the most exciting Reservist year for me,” Clare adds.

Clare attested just before her 54th birthday, driven by a lifelong desire to serve. “I either join up or stop bemoaning the fact I didn’t join 30 years ago,” she says. “It’s the best decision I’ve ever made.”

Clare recently completed her first deployment to the Falkland Islands, fulfilling a dream that began in her teenage years. She hopes to deploy to Cyprus in 2026, continuing her journey as a proud Reservist while balancing civilian life at the University of Plymouth.

Her Squadron Commander, Squadron Leader Chris Menear, 505 Squadron RAuxAF, RAF St Mawgan, could not be prouder. He said: “AS1 Andrews epitomises the professionalism and valuable service a Reservist can give in supporting the Regular Forces.

“Participating in this prestigious event demonstrates the common bond we all have within the Armed Forces and cements the strong family ties she has with service.”