Welcome to the Central and East Region Air Cadets Website
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Welcome to the Central and East Region
Air Training Corps Website
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About Us!
The Air Cadet Organisation (ACO) is a voluntary youth organisation
supported by it's sponsor the Royal Air Force. The ACO is comprised of the
Air Training Corps (ATC) which is open for anyone to join aged between 13
and 17 years and the Combined Cadet Force (RAF) which is school based.
The
ACO is one of the country's premier youth organizations and the world's
largest youth air training organisation. The cadets are supported by
volunteer Staff and Civilian Committee Members. Further details concerning
joining the Air Cadet Team can be found at
www.aircadets.org
On the following pages (please see links at the top of each page), are a
selection of the activities and training undertaken by the cadets and
staff of the Central & East Region of the ACO. However, shown below are a
selection of the latest news reports from around this Region.
Notices
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EVENTS RADIO: WORSTEAD FESTIVAL
NORFOLK.
GB4ATC will be Operational from 24 until 26 July 2009
from the Worstead Festival, Worstead, Norfolk. NR28 9SD
on SSB or CW on 80 or 40m
Primary Frequency ATC Lima 8.
QSL Cards via RSGB Bureau or direct to G4PSH SAE.
The Station will also be Operational on N2
on the Sunday Morning National Net as MRO11WF. |
864 (Marham) DF
Opens for Business
On Monday 20th July a Detached Flight of 864 (Watton) Sqn will open at RAF
Marham for the first time
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Latest
Central & East Region
News Reports;
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 Reach
For The Virtual Skies
121 (Nuneaton) Sqn cadets have been reaching for the virtual reality skies
during a visit to Coventry University’s flight simulation suite........read
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 Hitchin
Take off at Wing Aviation Day
The cadets of 1066 (Hitchin) Sqn have new silverware to add to their trophy
cabinet, after winning the annual Herts and Bucks Wing Aviation Day event........read
more
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 Daventry’s
Derbyshire Challenge
Cadets and staff from 497 (Daventry) Sqn have recently enjoyed a wonderful
trip to the Peak District to allow them to complete a Bronze Duke of
Edinburgh Expedition and Silver Duke of Edinburgh training........read
more
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 A
Commendable Second Place
The Central & East Region
athletics team came a creditable overall second at the Corps 65th Inter
Region Athletic Championships held at DCAE Cosford on 27 June 2009........read
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 Hello
all stations this is ………..
Over the weekend of 20-21 June, 51 (Orton) Sqn hosted a Bedfordshire and
Cambridgeshire Wing Radio Communications Course held at their Orton
Longueville HQ........read
more
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 Phoenix
Rises Again At 57's New Home
The history of the Air Training Corps in Potters Bar met its future on
Friday, as the town’s cadets officially moved in to their new home.......read
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 VIP
Visit for Dunstable
Earlier this week the Dunstable Cadets were treated to a VIP visit from the
High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, Councillor Cynthia Gresham.......read
more
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 Hitchin's
in Winning Form
1066 (Hitchin) Sqn are
celebrating after winning the annual Hertfordshire & Buckinghamshire
aviation day competition on 28 June 2009.......read
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 Racing
Away!
Over the weekend of the 20th/21st June 2009 an estimated 175,000 spectators
headed to Silverstone to watch the British Grand Prix. On Sunday 21st, 4
cadets and one CI from 207 (Cranfield) Sqn headed south to Brands Hatch to
see the 750 Motor Club Championships.......read
more
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Cranfield
Cadets Modelling Success
Members of 207 (Cranfield) Sqn worked together to recreate one of the most
significant moments in the Royal Air Force’s history for the Wing Model
Construction competition held at the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing
Field Weekend at RAF Wyton.......read
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The Italian Job
A Civilian Instructor from 207 (Cranfield) Sqn is back from Italy after a
gruelling 9 day charity motorcycling event covering over 2900 miles.......read
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 On Parade in
Support for Armed Forces Day
Members of staff at South Holland District Council came out in support of
Armed Services Day on Friday 26 June by wearing their uniforms to work and
bringing in memorabilia of their Military Service........read
more
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 Rugby
Support for Help for Heroes
A team of cadets and staff from
2030 (Elmdon & Yardley) Sqn recently helped out with a 'Help for Heroes'
fundraiser at the Yardley & District rugby club.......read
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Coventry Cadets
Help Competitors To Stay On Course
From Nuneaton to Wellesbourne and now just a short distance from their
Squadron Headquarters, cadets from 163 (Coventry-Phoenix) Sqn were back in
action on Sun 29 Jun 09, this time assisting members of The Coventry Round
Table at the Coventry Fun Run.......read
more
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 Nottingham
Air Cadets Support The Armed Forces
Air Cadets from Beeston and Stapleford joined all branches of the Armed
Forces to celebrate Armed Forces Weekend at Wollaton Park, Nottingham.......read
more
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From Coventry
Cathedral To Village Green Drumhead Service, Air Cadets Support Armed Forces
Day.
The Band of 121 (Nuneaton) Sqn found itself well and truly in the spotlight
during the first National Armed Forces Day celebrations in both the City of
Coventry and the Village of Bulkington near Nuneaton........read
more
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St Albans Air
Cadets Fly The Flag For Armed Forces Day
Air Cadets from St Albans flew the flag for the first ever national Armed
Forces Day on Saturday, representing the British military at the St Albans
event........read
more
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 Orton's
Longest Day!
Ok, so the 21st June does not match the day in the calendar, but it
was a long day for some of the staff and cadets of 51 (Orton) Sqn........read
more
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TC Reservists
Join Uniform Day
Reservists from all three services – including RAF Volunteer Reserve
(Training) officers from the Air Training Corps - wore their military
uniforms to their civilian workplaces today for the first ever Reservists
Uniform to Work Day........read
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 BTEC
Triple for Hitchin Cadet
The hard work by Cadet Warrant Officer Lewis Stockwell (18) over the past
few months has now paid off. In addition to gaining the BTEC Certificate In
Aviation Studies, he has also achieved a distinction* grade in both the BTEC
First Diploma in Public Services and Music........read
more
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 Triumph
for Flitwick Cadets
Cadets of 1985 (Flitwick) Sqn competed against 28 other units of
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing to win the Annual Wing Field
competition.......read
more
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 Fakenham
Cadets Fly The Flag
2534 (Fakenham) Sqn have their headquarters in the grounds of Fakenham
College in Norfolk. Like many other communities across the UK, Fakenham
College raised the Union Flag at 10.30 in the morning of June 22nd to mark
the start of Armed Forces Week.......read
more
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Raising the
Flag for Armed Forces Day
Representing the Officer Commanding Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire Wing, Wg
Cdr Paul Bower, Flt Lt Margaret Bell the Wing Media Communications Officer
attended the Raising of the Flag for Armed Forces Day at Shire Hall in
Cambridge on Monday.......read
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 Local
BBC visits South & East Midlands Wing
At the invite of South & East Midlands Wing, BBC ‘East Midlands Today’
visited RAF Syerston on Sunday 21st June to report on the record gliding
attempt as part of the Wing’s 10th anniversary Activity Weekend.......read
more
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 Vulcan
Fast Taxi Run and Fly-Past for Coventry-Phoenix
Cadets and Staff from 163 (Coventry-Phoenix) Sqn were treated to not one,
but two fly-pasts on Sunday 21 June 2009.....read
more
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 Longest
Day Gliding
Cadets from South and East Midlands Wing took to the skies with 644
Volunteer Gliding Squadron (VGS) at RAF Syerston, Newark, on Saturday 21st
June 2009 for a record breaking attempt.......read
more
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 228
Cadets Flown in a Single Day
South & East Midlands Wing have celebrated 10 years of success by setting a
record by flying 228 cadets in Gliders from RAF Syerston in one day.......read
more
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 Sandy
takes part in Extravaganza
Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Sqn performed duties at the Sandy Extravaganza last
weekend, held in the grounds of Sandy Place Middle School.......read
more
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 Drill
Skills Impress in Berkhamsted
Cadets from 1113 (Berkhamsted) Sqn gave a static drill display at the annual
Petertide Fair held at the town’s St Peter’s Church last Saturday.......read
more
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 487
3rd again at Wing Field Training Day
On Sunday 14th June 2009, 19 cadets and 4 staff from 487 (Kingstanding and
Perry Barr) Sqn, travelled to Gamecock Barracks in Warwickshire to compete
in the annual wing field training day.......read
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Cadets Gear
Up For Armed Forces Day
Cadets and staff from across Herts and Bucks Wing are getting ready to
celebrate and recognise the work of the military – past, present and future
– as part of Britain’s first ever Armed Forces Day on 27 June 2009........read
more
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 Sporting
Double for 163
163 (Coventry-Phoenix) Sqn had a double reason to celebrate at this year’s
Wing Training Day, following the receipt of two sporting accolades........read
more
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 Reward
For High Flyers
Two cadets from 2484 (Bassingbourn) Sqn are on cloud nine after being
promoted to the highest Cadet rank in the Air Training Corps..........read
more
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 The
Sweet Sound of Success
The sweet sound of success was once again ringing in the ears of the
Nuneaton Cadets during the Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing field day on
Sunday 14th June as their band managed to successfully defend its title in
the best overall band competition for the seventh year in succession.......read
more
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 More
Quality Staff for South & East Midlands Wing
South & East Midlands Wing have gained eight more Adult Sergeants and have
three candidates for Commissioned service ready for their Boards after
another successful weekend of training for adults at RAF Cottesmore........read
more
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 Model
Cadets at 1220!
Cadets from 1220 (March) Sqn had one of their most successful weekends and
medal hauls when they entered the aero modelling competition held at RAF
Wyton........read
more
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 Vulcan
'Blast From the Past' for Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing
Cadets from the Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing were treated to a spectacular
flypast by the historic Vulcan V-bomber........read
more
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 Enterprise
Cadets from 2484 (Bassingbourn) Sqn are celebrating after a weekend of
success at the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Field Weekend.......read
more
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 St
Valery -en Caux Remembers the Events of 1940
In June 1940 the French Army and the 51st Division of Highlanders, to which
the Royal Norfolk's were attached, were encircled by the 7th Panzer Division
of Rommel at St Valery-en-Caux........read
more
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 Show
of Force at 2484
During a recent parade night, cadets from 2484 (Bassingbourn) Sqn
enjoyed a visit from No.1 Force Protection Wing based at RAF Wittering........read
more
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