Recent Stories

Fri, Nov. 27, 2009

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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Sun, Sep. 27, 2009

Summer Camp 2009 – RAF St Mawgan

An exciting summer camp season at RAF St Mawgan, Cornwall, saw a range of adventurous and aviation experiences for the Squadron’s cadets ...

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Wing Field Day 2009

The Squadron put in a vastly improved performance at this year’s Wing Field Day, with an impressive 3rd place for the Aircraft Recognition team ...

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Sat, Sep. 12, 2009

Cadet Warrant Officer Appointment For Luke Adams

Luke Adams has been appointed as a Cadet Warrant Officer in the most recent Wing Routine Orders, reaching the ultimate rank for any cadet ...

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Mon, Aug. 24, 2009

FS Nixon Makes The News

FS Nixon's awesome parachute jump course left her with a great experience and lots of memories, but little did we know it would also make her news across the internet ...

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Adventure And Training On Bramley Weekend

The Squadron’s staff and cadets joined forces with Shoreditch Squadron over a hot August weekend for an exciting programme of field craft training at Bramley ...

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New NCO Joins The Team

Congratulations to newly-promoted Corporal Alice Wilcox, who joined the NCO team after a lengthy evaluation by Squadron staff and Senior NCOs ...

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Wed, Jul. 29, 2009

Parachute Course For FS Nixon

Air Cadets are able to fly light aircraft and gliders as part of their training ...

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Fri, Jul. 24, 2009

Cadets At Garden Of Remembrance

Four of the Squadron’s cadets attended a service marking the 75th anniversary of the Lewisham Garden of Remembrance ...

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Tue, Jun. 30, 2009

Biggin Hill - Just “Plane” Scorching!

With a top quality line up and warm summer conditions, the stage was set for a fantastic Biggin Hill Airshow - and for the cadets of 1921 Sqn, it didn’t disappoint!

With amazing aircraft on display in the air and on the ground, and a wide variety of stalls and supporting displays, the cadets had a fantastic day in the sun ...

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Cadets Join Forces In Celebration

Despite sweltering heat, ten cadets from 1921 (Lewisham) Squadron joined thousands of cadets, reserves and regular forces on parade across the country to celebrate National Armed Forces Day ...

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