The original squadron was formed as one of three Detached Flights (DF) in the Oxford area; unfortunately it ceased to exist in 1952. In 1957, 1861 (Wantage) Squadron formed a DF based in an old Nissan hut at the TA Camp in Didcot. Sadly on the first night no potential cadets were recruited as the Officer Commanding (Flt Lt Symmonds) has failed to advertise the formation of this new flight; the second night was more successful as 20 potential cadets turned up!!

The DF flourished and a new headquarters (HQ), a cedar hut, was built in 1962. This was also the year the DF was created 2410 (Didcot) Squadron. Air Commodore Coward officially opened the HQ and the certificate of formation from the Air Council was presented by Wing Commander Phillips (Officer Commanding Berkshire Wing).

In 1984 an Air Marshall presented the Squadron Banner. Adventure training (introduced to the squadron by Fg Off Staniland) in both Wales and Scotland lead the squadron to become known as ‘The Rockhoppers’ and this accounts for the motto ‘Pressunt quia posse vicleutur’ which translates to ‘We achieve through ability’.

The first girls were allowed to join the Air Training Corps in 1980 but it wasn’t until 1988 that girls were first allowed to join 2410 Squadron.

Flt Lt John Nelson re-joined the squadron, having previously served as a junior officer, in 1989 from 2121 Abingdon squadron. He retired in 1995, but continues to serve as a civilian instructor.

There was a period during the 1990’s where the squadron had a number of Commanding Officers for short periods of time. However the squadron managed a number of Welsh training trips to Ystradfelte and Pen-y-fan. The Girl Guide Camp at Lyndhurst was also frequent weekend destination for the cadets of 2410. One of the CO’s was a glider pilot and the Squadron was encouraged to participate in more of the gliding courses offered by the ATC. Throughout this turbulent period the squadron continued to participate in camps, night exercises and flying experiences.

In 1999 the squadron gained an Adult Warrant Officer (AWO) in the shape of Dean Middlemore, and a new CO, Flt Lt John Endean was an ex-Cadet Warrant Officer and OC 1861 (Wantage) Sqn. Together these two officers put 2410’s feet back on terra firma.

In 2004 the squadron won the Marshall Trophy and was among the squadrons selected to compete for the Thames Valley representative in the Lees Trophy competition. They were again in the running in 2005, and were runners up to 2507 (Bicester). In 2006 they were finally selected to represent the wing.

2007 saw another changing of the guard. Flt Lt Cavon Chaney took over the reins in the November and with over 40 cadets will be moving the squadron forward into 2009!