The Region covers most of Northern England in a line from
the Mersey in the west, to the Humber in the east and north to the Scottish
boarders. There are over 6500 Air Cadets in North Region, located at one of
our 170 Squadrons. This means that where ever you are in the Region, there
is usually an Air Cadet unit near you.
You
name it, there is a good chance there is an Air Cadet somewhere doing it!
Air Cadets is a voluntary, youth organization supported by the Royal Air Force.
It is open to anyone aged 13 to 17. It is considered one of the country's
premier youth organisations and the world's largest youth air training
organization.
Air Cadets provides a stimulating, exciting and varied program which ensures that all cadets achieve their full potential. This may come in many different ways including academics, sport, flying, gliding, skiing, adventure training, leadership training and in the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Most Squadrons will meet twice a week during which cadets are able to take part in many activities, as well as planning for additional ones. There are also numerous weekend events and activities, provided by the Squadrons.
Additional activities are organised by Wings, North Region and the Corps. These can take place at RAF Stations, Army Training Estates and even abroad and can last a lot longer than just a weekend. Your local Squadron is always looking for new people to join, be it as a cadet, volunteer staff or as a member of a Squadrons Civilian Committee.
Why not see where your nearest North Region Squadron is and see how you could get involved?
Central & East Top Three
Lord Crathorne, Her Majesty the Queen’s Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire has presented three Lord Lieutenant’s Certificates to members of the wing in a ceremony at the Yeomanry Barracks in York on Tuesday 3rd April.
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Shipley and Baildon Squadron Air Cadet Bradley Goode is celebrating obtaining a Merit Grade in a recent Junior Non-Commissioned Officer (JNCO) course run by the South and West Yorkshire Wing, Air Training Corps at Castleford
more -->North, South and East all Meet
Air Cadets from Askern, Crowle and Goole all meet up for a day walk around the South Yorkshire Countryside recently. Despite all the Squadrons being members of South and West Yorkshire Wing, the cadets actually come from South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire...more -->
Wharfedale Squadron Triple Celebration
The annual presentation evening for Cadets and Staff at 1224 (Wharfedale) Sqn was another successful evening. The reception was held at the Kings Hall in Ilkley. Guests were greeted by Cdt Callum Carslaw on the Bag Pipes with the newest cadets on Squadron providing the Guard of Honour arranged by Cpl Karl Verspyck...more -->
Overseas Expedition to Ghana Gains Awards
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In July and August 2011, 177 (Blackpool Airport) squadron undertook Operation Aquarius in Northern Ghana, West Africa. Since returning home they have had many articles written about the Expedition as well as being awarded a Headquarters Air Cadets National Media Award and they have also won the Shackleton Trophy...more -->
Award for Shipley and Baildon Warrant Officer
An adult volunteer at Shipley and Baildon Squadron, Air Training Corps, is celebrating receiving the Cadet Forces Medal for 12 years of adult uniform service. Warrant Officer (ATC) Russ Melton received his medal from Wing Staff Officer, Squadron Leader Andy Blaikie
more -->Mark is an Ambassador
In August last year 2011 Flight Sergeant (ATC) Mark Andrews was informed by the Mayor of Mirfield Councillor Mrs. Pat Sutcliffe that he had been nominated to receive the Award of Ambassador for the town of Mirfield.
51 Squadron Gain the Freedom of Snaith
A band of heroes who flew daring raids from Snaith Airfield during the Second World War have been honoured with the Freedom of Snaith and Cowick. A special ceremony was held at St Laurence Priory Church in Snaith to bestow the honour on 51 Squadron...more -->
QAIC Success for Arun
Doncaster Air Cadet, Flight Sergeant Arun Mittal is celebrating after successfully passing the Qualified Aerospace Instructor Course (QAIC 4) at RAF Linton-on-Ouse, North Yorkshire. This was the fourth QAIC of which Arun and another 42 cadet colleagues from across all the six regions within the air cadet organisation graduated in style at the Officers Mess, RAF Linton-on-Ouse to gain their certificates, blue lanyards and patches...more -->
Goole are on Their Way to Silver.
A team of Goole Air Cadets completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Practice expedition in the Yorkshire Wolds. The event saw the cadets plan and take part in a 30 mile, 3 day expedition around the Yorkshire Wolds.
more -->2012 Modelling Competition
The 2012 modelling competition for North Region is “Cold War Ear” Military Aircraft. The competition is adopting an open format this year, allowing any Cold War Ear (1945-1991) Military Aircraft, from any country. Some limitations on scale and other requirements are outlined below.
more -->2012 North Region Media Communication Competition.
For 2012, Squadrons in all five wings are to be given the opportunity to promote themselves and their activities. Following on from the 2011 competition, Wings will be scored based upon the number of news articles and content submitted to and published on the North Region Website (www.aircadetsnorth.org).
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RAF Photographic Competition Takes-Off
Summer is nearly here and the days are getting longer, so there’s never been a better time to dust off your camera and start looking at all of the photographic opportunities that the Air Cadet Organisation provides...more->
Longbenton Score Royal Hat-trick
Longbenton Air Cadet, Flight Sergeant Daniel Dotchin has been appointed as Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for 2012.
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