Cadets from Wharfedale have had great success in the National Air Rifle competition.  Sgt Tom Smith, Cpl Jamie Partovi and Cpl Chris Cavaliere came 8th in the two positional Air Rifle competition.  CWO Scott Watson, FS Dan Connor and Sgt Alex Chambers came 5th in the three positional Air Rifle competition. 

Air Cadets from all over South and West Yorkshire recently teamed up for the North Region Inter Wing Athletics competition.  The competition is open to all Air Cadets Wings within North Region, an area which extends from the Humber in the east, the Mersey in the west and up to the Scottish boarders.

Local Askern Air Cadets got a surprise recently, when they were asked to step outside their building, as someone wanted to pay them a visit.  Much bemused, the cadets stood outside, looking for their visitor.  A few moments later, the South Yorkshire Police helicopter flew over.

8 local 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.  This was followed up by a visit to RAF Linton on Ouse, for the chance to go gliding as well.

After a successful six years with East Cheshire and South Manchester Wing - we bid farewell to Wing Commander Steve Morris. Wing Commander Morris served in the Royal Air Force from 1979 – 1987, initially on 54(F) Squadron flying Jaguars in the Offensive Support role. Latterly he was an Instructor Pilot and Flight Commander at the RAF School of Air Navigation.

Sgt Mathew Cox, Sgt Thomas Hughs and Sgt Graham Lindsey at 2388 Castleford Air Cadets successfully completed the Silver Duke of Edinburgh award by walking 30 miles over 3 days. The Award is a challenging programme of activities, and young people who participate can learn new skills, help others and experience adventure. It is recognised by employers, universities, the Armed Services and many others as an outstanding development programme because Award holders are keen to take on new challenges, have a higher level of self confidence than their counterparts, and have leadership qualities with the added experience of teamwork.

Recently cadets at 2388 Castleford Air Cadets successfully completed their first class classification after recently being recruited. This is the first step towards achieving a
BTEC in aviation studies. This training given to gain the first class classification is designed to give you the basic skills and knowledge you will need before attending RAF Stations and joining in the full activities of the Squadron.

The RAF 2 Days Marches took place over the weekend of 24th & 25th April. The wing took 5 teams, two entered for the 20km march and three for the 40km march. With over 70 cadets and staff, Central & East Yorkshire Wing were the second largest contingent at the event (Middlesex Wing had 90 participating) with some 1400 marchers participating.  All ours completed and were awarded their prestigious medals at the end of a gruelling 2 days of marching in lovely late spring weather. 

Three air cadets from 224 (Hexham) Squadron have taken to the skies at RAF Leeming this week, tasting light-aircraft flight for the first time. The flights in GROB Tutors, RAF training aircraft, are provided to the cadets as part of the training the Air Training Corps offers to all air cadets. The three cadets had an early start to make it to RAF Leeming, North Yorkshire

Askern Air Cadets recently came home with a clutch of medals from the South and West Yorkshire Wing Athletics competition.  The cadets came 14th overall, with a strong performance in the 2 female age categories