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Welcome to the Central and East Region
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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
http://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets
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.
BGA Gliding Bursaries Available
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Air Cadets who have completed an Air Cadet gliding
scholarship, are invited to develop their gliding via Junior Gliding
Centres, such as the Cambridge Gliding Centre. To help cadets fund this
gliding through a scholarship and training scheme the BGA has
developed a bursary scheme. |
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The Cambridge Gliding Centre is providing the first Junior Gliding Centre (JGC)
within the Central and Eastern Region of the Air Cadet Organisation to
enable this unique partnership to become reality. Details are available via
this downloadable link: |
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Dept for Education announcement on vocational
qualifications
The Government has announced plans to implement changes in 2014 to the value
afforded vocational qualifications in light of the review by Professor
Alison Wolf last year.
The proposed changes mean that the number of vocational qualifications that
have GCSE equivalents is reduced and that these qualifications will count
for only one (rather than four) GCSE passes.
From the information CVQO have obtained from the Department for Education we
know that the CVQO led Edexcel BTEC Level 2 qualifications in Public
Services and Music will continue to count towards the GCSE league tables,
which is very good news.
It is anticipated that a further review of the qualifications, will take
place again after 2014
We know from our own research with employers that they value the additional
experience and demonstration of ability in skills including leadership,
problem solving, collaborative working and good communication gained through
vocational training and development.
CVQO will continue to highlight the wider social value of the qualifications
it delivers and will remain committed to providing real learning and real
benefits to all the young people who join our programmes and for whom
vocational qualifications present a life-changing opportunity.
PLEASE NOTE THAT CVQO WILL BE TAKING FURTHER ENROLMENTS LATER THIS YEAR AS
PART OF THE NORMAL APPLICATION PROCESS. Cadets must be 16 on or before 1st
September 2012 and more information will follow in the Summer.
Wg Cdr
Steve Mills RAF VR(T) Air Cadet Organisation VQ Officer
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Current
Central & East Region
News Reports;
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 YFA
at Sutton-in-Ashfield
On Monday 14th May Cdt Alistair Cantrill of 1300 (Sutton-in-Ashfield) Sqn
was presented with his badge and Certificate for passing the St John’s
Ambulance Youth First Aid course...read
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 Bag-Packing
for Squadron Funds
Cadets from 2500 (St Neots) Sqn spent the day Bag-packing recently at their
local Iceland store in St Neots to raise funds for the squadron....read
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 Successful
Completion of Basic Recruit Training
Proud parents of 28 new recruits watched on Monday evening as their
youngsters held their ‘passing out parade’ at 115 (Peterborough) Sqn....read
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 First
MOI at West Bridgford)
Cdt FS Josh Lee-Taylor is the first cadet on 209 (West Bridgford) Sqn to
successfully complete the 'Method of Instruction' course and has been
awarded the coveted ‘yellow lanyard’ to wear on his uniform....read
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 Cambridge
Help the Heroes
Cadets from 104 (City of Cambridge) Sqn have helped raise money for the
charity Help for Heroes by assisting in collecting money at ASDA in
Cambridge....read
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 The
Way to Double Marksmanship Glory.
Final parade at 163 (Coventry-Phoenix) Sqn on Monday 14th of May was a proud
moment for Cdt Sgt Lammas as he was presented with his squadron marksmanship
badge. This coming only a week after Cdt FS Cole was presented with his
corps marksmanship badge....read
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 Possibly
the Greatest Cadets in the Galaxy
Over the weekend of 12th and 13th May, cadets from 115 (Peterborough) Sqn
were privileged to be asked to provide support to the 'The Greatest Show in
the Galaxy', a Science Fiction & Cult TV convention with stars and
celebrities from hit UK and US shows....read
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 Wisbech
Cadets Are Bowled Over
25 cadets and staff members from 272 (Wisbech) Sqn recently had a change in
activities, a night of bowling, the event being held at the local bowling
alley, Bowl2Day in Guyhurn....read
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 Coventry
Cadets take on the Cotswolds
The last week of Easter holidays once again saw 163 (Coventry Phoenix) and
8F (1st City of Coventry) Sqns join forces to venture out on Bronze and
Silver Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, and for the first time with a guest
appearance of 2438 (Bishop Ullathorne School) Sqn.....read
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 What
a First!!!!
Cadets from 51 (Orton) Sqn joined The Langtoft, Deepings and District
service of Dedication of the Union Flag at St Michael All Angels Church
Langtoft, not only were they invited to be escort for the Union Flag, but
they also supported the parade with their new band....read
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 Ryan
Flies Again
For Cdt FS Ryan Brindley (18) it was the experience of his young life; he
had just flown a light aircraft solo! This was to be one more step along the
way to his goal of becoming a pilot in the RAF....read
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 485
At the Wing Football and Netball Championships
Sunday 13th May saw a total of 18 cadets from 485 (Harborne and Quinton) Sqn
accompany Flt Lt Simon Jennings to the Stockland Green Leisure Centre in
Erdington to take part in the annual football and netball championships. ....read
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 Athletics
Medals for 485
Sunday 6th May saw 13 cadets travel from 485 (Harborne and Quinton) Sqn to
the Tudor Grange Athletics stadium in Solihull to take part in the annual
Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing Athletics championships....read
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 Beeston
Cadets Take to the Airwaves
Two cadets from 1359 (Beeston) Sqn have recently had the opportunity to talk
about their time in the organisation on Radio Nottingham....read
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 Athletics
Success for 163
The cadets of 163 (Coventry Phoenix) Sqn are celebrating their recent
successes at the Wing Athletics Championships last weekend.....read
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 Canadian
Relative Flies in to Remember Albert Ball VC
The annual Captain Albert Ball VC Memorial Parade held in the grounds of
Nottingham Castle was made all the more poignant this year by the attendance
of a second cousin to the World War One hero who flew in from Canada to be
present....read
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Lord Mayor's Presentation to CWO Tabram
As Coventry’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Keiran Mulhall’s year in office comes to an
end, he invited his Lord Mayor’s cadets of the year to a private
presentation in the Lord Mayor’s Reception Suite at the Coventry Council
House....read
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 RAF
High Flyer Visits
It was a return to his roots for Fg Off Adam King-Adams this week. A trainee
Pilot with the RAF, Adam was a cadet with 2160 (Sleaford) Sqn for nearly six
years....read
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 All
the Seasons in One Day - Cadets Face It All
On a Duke of Edinburgh's Silver Award practice expedition in the Peak
District over the May Bank Holiday weekend, eight cadets from 2484
(Bassingbourn) Sqn faced all the seasons in one day....read
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 RAF
WARMA
Three cadets and one member of staff from 2484 (Bassingbourn) Sqn braved the
torrential downpour at the weekend in order to complete the annual RAF WARMA
March held at RAF Cosford....read
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 Young
First Aiders!
Eight cadets from 115 (Peterborough) Sqn were recently awarded their St
Johns Young First Aid certificates and badges....read
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 Cadets
From March - Expedition In Norfolk
The 1220 (March) Sqn cadets that are currently taking part in the Duke of
Edinburgh’s award scheme recently took part in the expedition section of the
award at Bronze level.....read
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 2482
Now Has Control
Cadets from 2482 (Henlow) Sqn the staff and Civilian committee have received
a welcome boost to their Flight Simulator & Air Traffic Control System Fund.....read
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 Henlows
Under New Management
2482 (Henlow) Sqn cadets, staff
and Civilian committee members gathered at the squadron recently to welcome
their new Commanding Officer, when Flt Lt Haley Fisher handed over the reins
and the keys of the squadron to Plt Off Dave Robinson......read
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 Bronze
Awards at Cambridge
Six cadets from 104 (City of Cambridge) Sqn are celebrating after completing
their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award following an expedition in Suffolk.....read
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 Promotion
To CWO For March Cadet
Alex Ogden, a cadet at 1220 (March) Sqn was recently promoted to CWO. This
honour was awarded by Officer Commanding Beds & Cambs Wing, Wg Cdr Paul
Bower.....read
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 On
Target, What Ever The Weather
For eleven cadets from 2160 (Sleaford) Sqn it was a baptism not so much of
fire, more of water. With weather conditions swinging between weak sunshine,
wind and rain they were braving the elements at the 25 metre range at RAF
Digby. ....read
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Night of 100
Awards at Swadlincote
1211 (Swadlincote) Sqn has presented over one hundred awards to its Cadets
in an evening dedicated to achievement and reflection, supported by their
Wing Staff Officer, Flt Lt Julie Rason-Flynn.....read
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 Twins
Tackle Tough Road Marching Competition
Two cadets from 115 (Peterborough) Sqn have completed a wet and gruelling 50
mile walk over the weekend of 28th and 29th April in order to be in the
running for selection to attend the prestigious march at Nijmegen in the
Netherlands in July.....read
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 Cadets
Rock on in Gibraltar
Four cadets from 2484 (Bassingbourn) Sqn recently attended an overseas camp
on the Mediterranean island of Gibraltar.....read
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 Record
Number of Cadets Enrolled
2534 (Fakenham) Sqn has seen a significant influx of new cadets. The
Squadron Padre, Mrs Amanda Sands, recently enrolled 14 new cadets, with more
to follow.....read
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Clouds with
Bronze, Silver and Gold Linings
On Sunday 29th April 2012, twenty one cadets from 134 (Bedford) Sqn competed
in the annual Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Athletics Competition,
held this year at the Bedford International Athletics Stadium....read
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Cadets
Inspected for National Competition!!
Cadets from 432 (Woodbridge) Sqn have recently been inspected by Gp Capt
Brett Morrell for the Lees/Morris Trophy Competition....read
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 Competition
Day For March Cadets
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing recently held 3 competitions on one day
at Bassingbourn Barracks, these being the Wing Band Competition, First Aid
competition and the final of the Banner Competition with 1220 (March) Sqn,
being the only squadron to have teams in each event....read
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 Cadets
Rise to an Olympic Challenge
26 Cadets from 115 (Peterborough) Sqn rose to the challenge on Sunday when
they were faced with heavy rain and sweeping winds and took part in their
own mini Olympic style Athletics tournament to bring home a variety of
medals.....read
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 Holbeach
Chosen by ‘Chosen’
2430 (Holbeach) Sqn was recently presented with a £2000 cheque by Jill
Hudson-Peacock of the ‘Chosen’ charity shop in Holbeach. Chosen is an
independent charity shop run by volunteers who vote to decide which causes
they support....read
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 Cadets
Stay WARMA Despite Wet Weather
A cadet from 104 (City of Cambridge) Sqn has completed the RAF WARMA road
march held at RAF Cosford. Cdt Cpl Oscar Waldron completed the event as part
of the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing team....read
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 Silver
and ‘Fools’ Gold in the Snow
Eight cadets from 209 (West Bridgford) Sqn have completed their practice
navigation exercise in preparation for their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award....read
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 March
Tackle The Three Yorkshire Peaks
The cadets from 1220 (March) Sqn recently tackled the three Yorkshire Peaks
as part of the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s award expedition training.....read
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 Lord
Lieutenant Presents Award To Sqn Ldr Martin Harrison
At the recent Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet presentation evening held at the
Judges Lodgings in Warwick, Sqn Ldr Martin Harrison was presented with the
third clasp to his Cadet Force Medal by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant Mr
Martin Dunne....read
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Flying the
Banner for The Air Cadets
1101 (Kettering and District) Sqn cadets added to their increasing number of
awards by coming 3rd in the annual South & East Midlands Wing Banner Drill
competition at the weekend.....read
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 50/50
The Way Forward For Wisbech
Cadets and staff from 272 (Wisbech) Sqn recently held a 50/50 draw to raise
money for squadron funds.....read
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 Athletics
Success For Cambridge
As cadets from 104 (City of Cambridge) Sqn arrived at the Bedford
International Athletics Stadium for the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing
annual athletics tournament, they would have been forgiven for asking if
they were in fact there for a swimming competition.....read
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 Norfolk
& Suffolk Wing Field Weekend 2012
240 Cadets and around 80 staff recently descended on Bodney Camp in Norfolk
for this year’s Norfolk and Suffolk Wing Field Weekend.....read
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 Water
Water Everywhere for 485 and 84 Sqn’s!
Saturday 28th saw 10 cadets from 485 (Harborne and Quinton) and 7 cadets
from 84 (Coventry Airport) Sqns set out on their assessed DofE Bronze
expedition. The cadets, who had completed a practice expedition at the end
of March didn’t know what they were letting themselves in for as they
travelled to the Frank Chapman Outdoor Centre just outside Bewdley.....read
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 Nuneaton
Cadet Selected as Lord Lieutenant's Cadet
Cdt Sgt Michael Hadley of 121 (Nuneaton) Sqn has been formally appointed as
Lord Lieutenant's Cadet for Warwickshire.....read
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 Cambridge
Cadet Selected To Support High Sheriff
A Cadet from 104 (City of Cambridge) Sqn has been selected as the High
Sheriff’s cadet for Cambridgeshire. Cdt Sgt George Metcalfe has been chosen
to assist the new High Sheriff Penelope Walkinshaw.....read
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 Gliding
High
There are very few people who enjoy interviews; I am definitely not one of
them. That thought was of very small comfort on the car journey from
Sleaford to Nottingham, especially knowing the competition for the gliding
bursary was fierce.....read
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 The
Wing Commander Said It – 42F are the Best
42F (King’s Lynn) Sqn are celebrating the news that they have been judged to
be the best squadron in Norfolk and Suffolk Wing, when at the recent
Squadron Commanders conference and training day, King’s Lynn’s Commanding
Officer, Flt Lt Pauline Petch, was presented with the Lawrence Rees Eagle
Trophy.....read
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 Cadets
Leading the Way for St George’s Day!
The band of 272 (Wisbech) Sqn recently led the parade for the annual St
Georges Day service at All Saints Church in Walsoken, where the Squadron
Padre, Alan Landell, is the vicar......read
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 Wing
Staff Receive First Aid Training
RAF Honington played host to the Wings first of the year staff first aid
course. 12 Staff from across the Wing were selected to do a minimum 16 hour
course to achieve the Community First Aid qualification.....read
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 The
High (Flying) Sheriff
As the penultimate duty of her year of office, Georgina Holloway, the High
Sheriff of Norfolk recently made a low key visit to 42F (King’s Lynn) Sqn......read
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 The
Easter Eggspedition
Although the weather was against them, forty-six cadets and thirteen staff
members from 2160 (Sleaford) Sqn visited Edale in the Peak District over the
Easter weekend......read
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 Easter
Camp at Valley
A Cadets Account
RAF Valley in North Wales is usually home to the next generation of fast jet
and search and rescue pilots. For a week this Easter, it also became home to
47 cadets and staff from S&E Midlands Wing......read
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 Another
Year Another Belgium.
On Friday March 16, shortly after 1084 (Market Harborough) Sqn arrived at
their hostel in Belgium the cadets and staff joined the national silence at
11am in memory of the young children killed in the recent coach crash......read
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 Cambridge
CWO Wins Trip Of A Lifetime
The winners of a prestigious national competition have been announced this
week, with CWO Jess Bradshaw (18), a member of 104 (City of Cambridge) Sqn,
being named as one of the lucky nine who will take part in a 3 week
adventure in South Africa......read
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Victory for 126
at the Battle of Britain Competition
Cadets from 126 (City of Derby) Sqn recently competed in the final of the
Battle of Britain shooting competition at the Lord Roberts Centre, Bisley
Camp......read
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 Rain
Does Not Halt Air Cadets
29 cadets from 115 (Peterborough), and 2430 (Holbeach) Sqns braved the
elements last weekend to learn key field-craft skills at RAF Wittering......read
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 Official
Opening of Cambourne DF
The Official Opening of 2484 (Cambourne) Detached Flight took place on
Sunday, at Cambourne Sports Pavilion. Cadets can now parade closer to home
instead of travelling ten miles to their parent Squadron at Bassingbourn......read
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Sandy Cadets
Easter Camp
Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Sqn recently returned from a week long camp Stanta
Army Training Area, Wretham.......read
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 Overseas
Camp for Sandy Cadet
Cdt Cpl William Phoenix from 22 (Sandy) Sqn recently spent a week on camp
overseas at RAF Gibraltar.......read
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 Fire
– Fire – Fire! A Scorching Camp At Manston
30 very lucky cadets and staff of the Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing have
just returned from what the cadets have described as an "awesome,
exhilarating, spectacular, tiring and informative" camp at the Defence
Fire Training and Development Centre, DFTDC Manston.......read
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 New
Boss Takes Control at Ramsey
Cadets gathered for a short ceremony on the change of command at 511
(Ramsey) Sqn recently, when after over 5 years in post, Flt Lt Mark
Williamson handed command to Plt Off Helen Roseman.......read
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 Ramsey
Cadets Send a Goodie Box Afganistan
Cadets from 511 (Ramsey) Sqn have recently sent a ‘Goodie Box’ to CI Joe
Sawyer who is currently serving as a Cpl in the Army Reserve Military Police
in Afghanistan........read
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 What
Did You Do During Easter Break?
13 cadets from 115 (Peterborough) Sqn spent a week of their Easter holidays
experiencing field craft training at the STANTA military training ground in
Norfolk........read
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 Ramsey
Cadets Have Fun At Easter Camp
During the Easter holiday 9 cadets and 3 members of staff from 511 (Ramsey)
Sqn attended the ‘Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing’ Easter camp at
Wretham near Thetford. .......read
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Beeston’s First
Time Flyers
Six cadets from 1359 (Beeston) Sqn recently took to the skies over
Lincolnshire with 7 Air Experience Flight (AEF) at RAFC Cranwell. .......read
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Top Performance
for Junior Leader
The Air Cadet Junior Leaders Course is the ultimate leadership course
within the Air Cadet Organisation and for one Cadet, FS Ryan Sharples (18)
from 134 (Bedford) Sqn, the course has been a major success. Having
successfully completed the course he was crowned Top Student and awarded a
scholarship to Kenya........read
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 Cadets
Assist at ‘Last Night of the Proms'
Cadets from 115 (Peterborough) Sqn were on hand to give out Union Jack
flags, hats and party poppers at the Key Theatre on Sunday evening.......read
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 CWO
Invested As Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet For The West Midlands
CWO Steven Lycett of 487 (Kingstanding & Perry Barr) Sqn was recently
invested as the Lord Lieutenant's Cadet for the West Midlands County.......read
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