May 11th 2018
Alvaston cadet centre is officially openThe event, which was held at the training facility on Curzon Lane in Derby, saw cadets showcase a selection of activities including archery, a First Aid demonstration and flight simulator experience. The ceremony, also saw guests tour the new training facility and have a chance to ask any questions they may have about the youth […]
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May 2nd 2018
Officially opening a cadet centre in AlvastonAlthough cadets from 126 (City of Derby) Squadron moved in to the new building in November last year – to give the youth organisation time to settle in to the new training facility an official opening event was scheduled for May 2018. The centre, that includes modern classrooms, a canteen and radio room will host […]
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April 27th 2018
Derby Air Cadets celebrate RAF 100 in FranceDuring the visit, the attendees travelled to numerous sites in France including the Canadian War Cemetery and the Vimy Ridge Memorial. The RAF is celebrating its 100th birthday this year so the Derby squadron felt it was appropriate to take the opportunity to reflect on the organisations history and achievements. Squadron Leader Ian Marshall MBE, Senior […]
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February 5th 2018
Weekend roundup – Celebration, competition and cooperation.Sunday was a very important day for RAF Air Cadets (RAFAC), it was the 77th Air Cadet Sunday which is the Sunday closest to founding date of the Air Training Core, the predecessor to the RAFAC. Air Cadets from Wellingborough and Rushden joined together in order to mark this special occasion with a parade through […]
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January 18th 2018
Horncastle air cadets recruiting adult volunteersOver the last year the squadron has grown considerably and is seeking new adult volunteers and cadets aged 12-17 years old in order to continue this growth. Senior adult volunteer Flight Lieutenant Carl Johnson, Officer Commanding of Horncastle RAF Air Cadets, said: “As an adult volunteer it is very rewarding to see young people join […]
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January 11th 2018
Weekend roundup – Getting out and about in the New Year209 (West Bridgford) Squadron, RAF Air Cadets have had a bumper weekend with some of their cadets and adult volunteers taking part in a development weekend and others getting the chance to take off and fly. The development weekend was organised by Cadet Flight Sergeant Rebekah Oldknow for both senior cadets and Non Commissioned Officers […]
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SWADLINCOTE AIR CADETS TO CELEBRATE YEAR OF SUCCESSIn attendance at the Squadron’s presentation evening will be members of South and East Midlands wing staff team, VIP Guests including the Mayor of South Derbyshire and the MP, parents, extended family and close friends of the cadets. During the evening, there will be demonstrations from the Squadrons Drum Corps led by Swadlincotes own, Pilot […]
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LONG EATON AIR CADETS BAG £370 IN THREE HOURSThe cadets from 2195 (Long Eaton) Squadron, Air Training Corps, were offered the opportunity by ASDAS’s Sam Bliss, the stores Community Life Champion. Siezing the chance around twenty cadets descended upon the store’s check outs and assisted the customers with packing their Christmas shopping and raisin the magnificent sum thanks to the generosity of Asda’s […]
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Parents view new Long Eaton Cadet HQOfficer Commanding 2195 (Long Eaton) Squadron, Flight Lieutenant Jack Stepanian RAFVR(T), gave an introductory talk on the new building and how the state of the art training facility will enhance the squadron’s ability to provide structured and relevant training to the cadets in the years to come. Senior cadets, themselves instructors, gave talks on their […]
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Three in a row – 1084 best in Corps againHeld in a cold hanger at RAF Halton, the band of 1084 (Market Harborough) Squadron, representing Central 7 East Region, beat off the challenges that the best of the other Region’s could muster. Giving an almost faultless, professional performance in front of the judges, the band, led by Drum Major Cadet Flight Sergeant Tim Monk, […]
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