Major Sumner Bio
Squadron Commander
Major Andy Sumner
Maj. Andy Sumner assumed Command of Capital Composite Squadron on 20 Jan 2009 after many years’ service in the military and Civil Air Patrol. His interest in aviation started as a young teenager when he joined the Air Training Corps (The UK equivalent of the CAP). After almost 6 years as a cadet at 121 Squadron he joined the Royal Air Force as an Electronic Technician Telecommunications.
Maj. Sumner served for 12 years active service, 3 and half years were spent in Germany and 2 years were spent stationed with the United States Navy at Thurso, Scotland. On completion of his 12 years service he left the RAF as a Corporal (E5), missing service life Sumner joined the Royal Navy Reserve, serving for a couple of years until his unit was disbanded due to defense cuts.
Not wishing to loose his connection with the military he went back to the Air Training Corps serving with 121 (Nuneaton) Squadron. After a couple of years as a Civilian Instructor he was appointed as the Squadron Warrant Officer responsible for discipline and drill instruction. After 4 years as a Warrant Officer Sumner was commissioned in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Training Branch), he served as 121’s squadron Training Officer and the Wing’s Shooting Officer for two and half years before receiving his own command.
On 1 September 2000 Sumner was promoted to Flight Lieutenant (O3) assumed Command of 198 (Hinckley) Squadron Air Training Corps. During the two and half years he was Commander he saw the squadron grow to strength of 50 cadets and 10 staff.
In June 2003 Sumner moved to the USA to join his wife then fiancée who is a US Citizen. Wishing to continue with his interest in aviation and working with cadets he joined Capital Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol. He has qualified at senior level in communications and is also Vermont Wing Assistant Director of Communications. He is also qualified at technician level in Cadet Programs and Safety. He is currently working towards his Ground Team and aircrew qualifications. Sumner is looking forward to serving with the Civil Air Patrol for many more years.
Major Andy Sumner
Maj. Andy Sumner assumed Command of Capital Composite Squadron on 20 Jan 2009 after many years’ service in the military and Civil Air Patrol. His interest in aviation started as a young teenager when he joined the Air Training Corps (The UK equivalent of the CAP). After almost 6 years as a cadet at 121 Squadron he joined the Royal Air Force as an Electronic Technician Telecommunications.
Maj. Sumner served for 12 years active service, 3 and half years were spent in Germany and 2 years were spent stationed with the United States Navy at Thurso, Scotland. On completion of his 12 years service he left the RAF as a Corporal (E5), missing service life Sumner joined the Royal Navy Reserve, serving for a couple of years until his unit was disbanded due to defense cuts.
Not wishing to loose his connection with the military he went back to the Air Training Corps serving with 121 (Nuneaton) Squadron. After a couple of years as a Civilian Instructor he was appointed as the Squadron Warrant Officer responsible for discipline and drill instruction. After 4 years as a Warrant Officer Sumner was commissioned in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Training Branch), he served as 121’s squadron Training Officer and the Wing’s Shooting Officer for two and half years before receiving his own command.
On 1 September 2000 Sumner was promoted to Flight Lieutenant (O3) assumed Command of 198 (Hinckley) Squadron Air Training Corps. During the two and half years he was Commander he saw the squadron grow to strength of 50 cadets and 10 staff.
In June 2003 Sumner moved to the USA to join his wife then fiancée who is a US Citizen. Wishing to continue with his interest in aviation and working with cadets he joined Capital Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol. He has qualified at senior level in communications and is also Vermont Wing Assistant Director of Communications. He is also qualified at technician level in Cadet Programs and Safety. He is currently working towards his Ground Team and aircrew qualifications. Sumner is looking forward to serving with the Civil Air Patrol for many more years.
