Recent Stories

Mon, Feb. 8, 2010

Region Parade Marks The Formation Of The Air Cadet Organisation

Cadets from the Squadron joined hundreds on parade through central London to RAF St Clement Danes for a service to mark the birthday of the Air Training Corps, including VIP guests from the RAF and Air Cadet Organisation ...

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Fri, Jan. 29, 2010

Jack Petchey Awards Presented To Sqn

Cadets and staff from the Squadron attended the annual Jack Petchey Award Ceremony at the Camden Centre in London on Monday 25 Jan ...

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Tue, Jan. 26, 2010

Cadets Get To Grips With New Rifle

1921 cadets joined the first London Wing Shoot of 2010, with the opportunity to fire the new Cadet Rifle drawing the attention of the Squadron’s top shots ...

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Supporting Lewisham's Holocaust Memorial Day

The Squadron’s cadets turned out to support the Lewisham Council Holocaust Memorial event, continuing a tradition of link with our local council ...

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Wed, Jan. 6, 2010

Happy New Year!

I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year, and hope that 2010 brings you all that you hope for ...

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Squadron's Severe Weather Policy

In the event of severe weather, the Squadron will make every effort to remain open for a parade night ...

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Fri, Dec. 18, 2009

URGENT - ANNUAL REVIEW CANCELLED

The Squadron's Annual Review, due to take place this evening (18 Dec 09) has been cancelled ...

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Sun, Nov. 29, 2009

Training To Lead

Squadron’s staff and cadets spent time over the weekend of 28-29 November in a variety of training establishments learning about leadership and staffing in the Air Cadet Organisation ...

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Sergeant Steps Up

The Squadron is proud to announce the promotion of Philip Ashbey to the rank of Cadet Sergeant ...

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Fri, Nov. 27, 2009

Cross Country Challenges

Despite miserable and wintry weather, the Squadron entered a small team in the Wing Cross Country championships in late November ...

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Squadron’s Exam Results

The cadets have just completed another phase of their aviation training, finishing their study of diverse topics including Principles of Flight, Aircraft Navigation, and Aircraft Operations ...

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Fri, Nov. 20, 2009

Storms Clear For Take Off

In the early hours of Sunday 15th November 2009, five cadets rose even before the sun to make their way to Kenley WWII Airfield for a day of adventures in the sky!

The cadets embarked on an adrenaline filled day in the air, getting involved in all aspects of glider flying from preparing the aircraft for launching, to actually trying their hands at flying the Viking Gliders themselves, some for their first time! A huge deal for anybody, let alone for a group of teenagers barely old enough to drive a car!!

The lucky Cadets- namely FS Jen Nixon; Cpl Alice Wilcox; Cdt Charlie Ann Rees; Cdt Ashley Messenger and Cdt Charlie Turner- each had four launches, with the opportunity to take over the controls and fly the gliders singlehandedly once in the air ...

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Sun, Nov. 15, 2009

Remembrance Sunday Parade: On The Passing Of A Generation

The Squadron marked the passing of the generation of World War One veterans at this year’s Remembrance Sunday with a change of our own generation ...

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Meeting The Ministry

FS Jennifer Nixon spent time at the Ministry of Defence Main Building this week, as part of a team of London Wing cadets showing off the new website and engagement platform to a host of high-profile guests ...

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Mon, Oct. 5, 2009

Pilots Take To The Sky

While others were being grounded by autumnal weather, the next generation of pilots were getting their first taste of flight over the skies of Oxfordshire ...

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