VGS
tmm
As a VGS CO at the time I think I can make some informed comments on the subject. The then COS for the Air Cadets was asked if we could be called squadrons by a number of us at an annual conference of VGS CO's. It eventually went to the Air Force board and was approved.
Why did I want it to be called a squadron? My VGS was on an Army Garrison (formerly an RAF Station). The Army insisted on calling us a gliding club and gave us support in the same vein. Once we became a Squadron it was a lot easier to ask and obtain support more appropriate. e.g. messing, accommodation and so on.
Pity the Army subsequently declared all the hangars unsafe and booted us out without warning but that is another story. Funny old thing but I understand they are now safe again and being filled with - you guessed it Army units. Not flying units mind!
ACW