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Magnificent Seven Parade with ACO National Band.

By Flt Lt Sue Leighton - 1224 Sqn
2011-12-20 09:50:54
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Seven Air Cadets from Wharfedale joined the Air Cadet National Marching Band and took part in the Birmingham Tattoo just before Christmas. The whole weekend gave them all the experience of performing at a much higher level with formal dress rehearsals at the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham.

North Region Rock at the MACA Awards

By HQAC Press Release & RMCO North
2011-12-20 09:36:46
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Following a year of hard work, writing articles, filming and meeting pressing deadlines - it is finally time to recognise the Air Cadet Organisation staff in the prestigious MACAs – the Media and Communication Awards. After much deliberation the winners – and the nominees - of the 2011 MACAs have been announced with North Region again doing very well with top three nominations in five categories and four wins

Trio of promotions for Wideopen Air Cadets

By Flt Lt James Elliott - 861 Sqn
2011-12-20 08:36:05
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Wideopen Air Cadets, Jessica Marran (16), Alex Burn (14) and Kieran Thompson (14) are celebrating after being promoted into leadership roles.  Jessica was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and Alex and Kieran to Corporal. The trio received their stripes from the Squadrons Commanding Officer, Flight Lieutenant James Elliott on 8th December 2011 on the Squadrons final parade.

Thorne Air Cadets web site short listed for national award

By CI Kevin Heywood, MCO 750 Sqn
2011-12-19 13:09:47
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The official web site of 750 (Thorne) Squadron Air Training Corps, www.thorneaircadets.org.uk, has been short listed for a national award.

Doncaster, Rose Hill Cemetery Parade

By Flt Lt J Docherty - Dept WMCO (South), South and West Yorkshire Wing
2011-12-13 11:00:11
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Over one hundred Air Cadets from the Doncaster area came together, along with veterans and dignitaries, to commemorate the fallen, buried at the war graves at Rose Hill Cemetery, Doncaster. The Air Cadets made up the main body of the parade, representing both the Cadet Forces and the Armed Forces

Barnsley Reunion Plans

By Flt Lt Lizzy Crawford - OC 148 Sqn
2011-12-13 10:06:51
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148 (Barnsley) Squadron Air Cadets welcomes old friends!

Have you ever been a cadet or member of staff at 148 (Barnsley) Squadron
Air Cadets? If so, we would like to welcome you to our Reunion Dinner to
be held in February 2012. This is a perfect opportunity to reminisce about
old times and meet present-day cadets and staff, as well as some familiar
old faces.

Annual Awards Evening for Stockport Cadets

By Flt Lt Lee Moore - OC 162 Sqn
2011-12-13 09:59:54
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Stockport Air Cadets have recently held their annual presentation evening at Stockport Guildhall. The evening is recognition of the cadets’ achievements over the past year and awards those cadets that stood out in particular areas.

Hot Topic

By Flt Lt Gary Richardson - OC 2344 Sqn
2011-12-13 09:51:40
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Air cadets from Longbenton swapped their aeroplanes for fire engines as they enjoyed a visit from fire-fighters from Newcastle North Fire Station.  The cadets gained an insight into the various roles that the Fire Service plays in serving the people of Tyne and Wear and gained a first hand practical experience into basic fire and rescue principles and got a tour of two operational fire appliances.

Hot Shots

By Flt Lt Sue Leighton - OC 1224 Sqn
2011-12-13 09:41:36
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HYDE & PEAK

By Flt Lt Sean Ryan - 468 Sqn
2011-12-13 09:33:16
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Sgt (ATC) Philip Mason of No. 468 (Hyde & Hattersley) Squadron qualified this month as a Basic Expedition Leader (BELA). The Basic Expedition Leader Award Course is one of the qualifications accepted by the Air Cadet Organisation for delivering Adventurous Training to our cadets.

Up, Up and Away at RAF Church Fenton

By CI A Taylor, 1384 (Askern) Sqn
2011-12-12 12:42:28
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4 Askern Air Cadets recently attended RAF Church Fenton for the opportunity to fly in powered aircraft.  The flights allow the cadets to experience flight first hand and also put into practice what they have learnt in the classroom.

What did you do in 2011? We did all this and more!

By CI Kevin Heywood, MCO 750 Sqn
2011-12-07 15:47:29
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2011 has been an extremely busy twelve months for Thorne Air Cadets.  This is our review of the year…

Bears Tour of Duty

By Tim Reynolds, event organiser
2011-11-28 09:57:23
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The ‘Bears Tour of Duty’ is all about raising money for children who have lost parents in Iraq and Afghanistan. The event involves ‘Derrick’ the bear (Derrick because the operation in Afghanistan is called operation Herrick) travelling around with and performing numerous activities with allied forces in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Derrick’s mission is being coordinated by Captain KJ Bull, an Army Air Corps. Apache pilot with 653 Sqn.