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North Region supports Armed Forces Day in Yorkshire.
By Sqn Ldr Mike Wadsworth - RMCO(N)
2010-07-04 10:01:02
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Cadets from two Yorkshire Wings have been showing their support for Armed Forces Day recently by taking major roles in both South and West Yorkshire. The massed bands of North Region along with locally based squadrons took part in a major celebration held in the middle of Leeds on 27 June 2010 and five Air Cadet Squadrons joined forces with the Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron (YUAS) to give a 100+ presence in Doncaster.
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ASHTON CADET SOARS WITH SUCCESS
By Flt Lt Mike Dawson - OC 247 Sqn
2010-07-29 16:40:23
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It has been a busy month for 247 Squadron Cadet Corporal Richard Carter which has seen him pick up a national award, take part in a Royal Review in front of HRH The Prince of Wales and gain a promotion. Richard (16), from Dukinfield, was recently awarded his certificate after completing the BTEC First Diploma in Public Services, achieving the highest grade possible, Distinction Star.
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Longbenton Band Fly in to Number 2 Spot!
By Flt Lt Gary Richards - OC 2344 Sqn
2010-07-29 16:30:06
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Youngsters from 2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadets, are celebrating an historic achievement after reaching the number two spot in a band competition. The cadets represented the Durham Northumberland area in the Ensemble category of the inter-squadron band competition against other cadet units from across the north of England. Having practiced hard over recent months and performing at Grey’s Monument and the Metro Centre, the cadets played their repertoire named ‘Surfing The Sun’ to crowds and judges at RAF Linton-on-Ouse in North Yorkshire. The repertoire includes a melody of hits including Summer of 69’ and Local Hero.
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New Boss Flying In!
By Flt Lt Gary Richardson - OC 2344 Sqn
2010-07-22 20:33:32
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Air Cadets at 346 (Tynemouth) Squadron now have a new leader keen to take them to new heights. Pilot Officer Andy Stafford-Brown has taken command of Tynemouth Squadron after serving as second in command at 2344 (Longbenton) Squadron.
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Commandant Air Cadets Presents Flying Scholarship Award
By Flt Lt John Fallows - WMCO ELW
2010-07-21 06:12:30
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On 29 June 2010 Cadet Sergeant Shaun Warrington of 1036 (Bury) Squadron, East Lancashire Wing, received his certificate for completing his Flying Scholarship. Sgt Warrington was presented with the certificate at East Lancashire Wing Headquarters by the newly in-post Commandant Air Cadets, Air Commodore Barbara Cooper CBE.
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Regional Drill Title Retained Again
By Kati Tyler - Chair 58 Sqn
2010-07-21 06:01:13
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Following their success in the Drill Competition at Wing Training Day, 58 (Harrogate) Squadron went on to represent the Wing at the Regional Competition. The team did very well and took 3rd place in the event. However, their Drill NCO, Flight Sergeant Amy Fuller did exceptionally and retained her title for a second year as Best Drill NCO.
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Cadet150 London Guildhall Lunch Reception
By Kait Tyler - Chair 58 Sqn
2010-07-21 05:47:06
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Civilian Gliding Instructor Paul Tyler of 642 VGS and his wife, Kati Tyler, who is Chair of 58 (Harrogate) Sqn’s Civilian Committee and Deputy Wing Chair recently represented the Wing at a celebratory lunch reception at the City of London Guildhall in the presence of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh and other VIP guests.
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Trip of a lifetime with the Red Arrows
By CI Yaz Rahman - Asst MCO (W) SWY Wing
2010-07-19 20:56:24
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Sunday the 6th July 2010 will go down in history as an event the Cadet Forces will not forget for a long time. The sun was shining over RAF Scampton, home of the Red Arrows, but what was going to happen was historic. To mark the Cadet 150, 19 Cadets were chosen from across the UK and all the cadet forces, the Air Training Corps, Army Cadet Force, Sea Cadets Corps and Combined Cadet Force . Only seven lucky Cadets got to fulfill the dream practically everyone wants to come true of flying with the world famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows.
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Harrogate Air Cadets Royal Appointment
By Kati Tyler - Chair Civ Comm 58 Sqn
2010-07-19 20:26:44
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Four lucky air cadets from Harrogate Squadron Air Training Corps, accompanied by their Commanding Officer were among 1,700 cadets and staff who recently took part in a mass parade down the Mall in London followed by invitations to a special garden party at Buckingham Palace.
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East Lancs Wing Sector II Cadets 'On Target'
By Flt Lt John Fallows - WMCO ELW
2010-07-19 20:09:19
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Cadets from Hyde, Oldham and Royton attended a Sector II Training Day on Sunday 18 July at !655 [Royton] Squadron. Archery, Shooting, Weapons Training and Flight Simulator were on the programme.
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Yeadon Six at Buckingham Palace
By CI Dr Peter Isherwood - 2168 Sqn
2010-07-19 19:56:57
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Yeadon Air Cadets were well represented at the recent Royal Garden Party to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the cadet movement, held at Buckingham Palace. Squadron Warrant Officer Wayne Yeadon, Cadet Flight Sergeant Sarah Shorter and Cadet Warrant Officer Matthew Wray were among a group representing the Central and East Yorkshire Wing of the Air Training Corps. Sergeant Emma Mitchell was chosen to play in the combined cadet forces band.
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ECSM GO TO THE PALACE
By Flt Lt Lee Moore - 162 Sqn
2010-07-19 19:42:46
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Cadets and Adult Staff from 162 (Stockport), 236 (Bollington) & 1804 (Four Heatons) Squadrons in East Cheshire & South Manchester Wing have taken part in the Cadet 150 Royal Review & Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.
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Yeadon Air Cadets Reach the Airwaves Again
By Cadet Warrant Officer Elizabeth Cwilewicz
2010-07-19 19:27:16
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The microphones were ready, papers were neatly in a pile and the voices cleared. Then it was studio ready and the red light was on. Two Yeadon Air Cadets had been given the opportunity to represent the squadron and Air Training Corps (ATC) on the radio at Bradford Community Broadcasting, (BCB 106.6 fm). The two cadets were Cadet Warrant Officer Elizabeth Cwilewicz and Cadet Corporal Alexandra Townsley.
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Bury invade Manchester & Todmorden for Armed Forces Day
By Fg Off Pete Rowan - 1036 Sqn
2010-07-11 07:32:34
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The band of 1036 (Bury) Sqn took part in the Armed Forces Day celebrations in Manchester on Saturday 26 June. On a very hot afternoon with not a drop of rain in sight the band led the parade onto Albert Square in front of Manchester Town Hall. Then the band joined forces with 2447 (Calder Valley) Sqn on Sunday 27 June in an Armed Forces Day parade through Todmorden in West Yorkshire. The parade, organized by the Todmorden branch of the British Legion, included two St Dunstaners,
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Party at the Palace
By Flt Lt Gary Richardson - OC 2344 Sqn
2010-07-11 07:21:31
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Two members of Longbenton Squadron have visited Buckingham Palace to attend a Royal Garden Party hosted by Her Majesty the Queen. Cadet Flight Sergeant Karl Dance, 18 of Killingworth, and Pilot Officer Andy Stafford-Brown, 43 of Monkseaton, are both members of 2344 (Longbenton) Squadron and they attended the Palace to mark 150 years of the cadet organisations (Cadet150).
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Yeadon Squadron Celebrates Presentation Evening
By CWO Elizabeth Cwilewicz -2168 Sqn
2010-07-05 20:58:57
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Yeadon Air Cadets, parents and guests recently enjoyed a successful dining in night and presentation evening to celebrate another year of 2168’s achievements. The formal event took place at the grand Castle Grove Masonic Hall in Headingley, Leeds, hosted by the squadron’s Officer Commanding, Flight Lieutenant Tony Young. Guest of honour was Wing Commander Steve Wiggins, Commanding Officer of Central and East Yorkshire Wing of the Air Training Corps.
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Blackpool Races for Life!
By Flt Lt Andy Nickson - OC 177 Sqn
2010-07-05 20:13:08
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For a 5th year running 177 (Blackpool Airport) Squadron Air Training Corps has raced to the assistance of Cancer Research UK to Marshall the Race for Life event in Blackpool continuing the support given to this charity by cadets from North region. On Wednesday 30th June 38 cadets and 10 staff from the Squadron arrived at Lawson’s Field to setup the race area and stock the finish lanes with the medals, water and goodie bags that every runner receives on completing the Race.
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177 & St Dunstan's Tower Top experience !
By Flt Lt Andy Nickson - OC 177 Sqn
2010-07-05 19:59:49
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177(Blackpool Airport) Squadron Air Training Corps participated in the St Dunstan’s Cadet Challenge for a 4th successive year. A 13.1mile (half marathon) to raise awareness for blind ex-service personnel. The squadron is the current National Challenge winners (2 years running) for our roller coaster and bed push challenges
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Magnificent BTEC Success for Sarah
By CI Dr Peter Isherwood - MCO 2168 Sqn
2010-07-05 19:40:00
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Yeadon Air Cadet Flight Sergeant Sarah Shorter, is celebrating passing her BTEC in Public Services with Distinction *, and an amazing 100 per cent mark. This award is equivalent to 4 GCSE’s at A*. Sarah had to show knowledge on many different areas of Public Services, and the skills needed within those services
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North Region supports Armed Forces Day in Yorkshire.
By Sqn Ldr Mike Wadsworth - RMCO(N)
2010-07-04 10:01:02
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Cadets from two Yorkshire Wings have been showing their support for Armed Forces Day recently by taking major roles in both South and West Yorkshire. The massed bands of North Region along with locally based squadrons took part in a major celebration held in the middle of Leeds on 27 June 2010 and five Air Cadet Squadrons joined forces with the Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron (YUAS) to give a 100+ presence in Doncaster.
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Air Cadets Join Veterans to Raise Armed Forces Day Flag
By Flt Lt Gary Richardson - OC 2344 Sqn
2010-07-03 19:07:33
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Air Cadets from 2344 (Longbenton) Squadron joined with veterans and dignitaries from across North Tyneside last week as part of the events for Armed Forces Week. The events provided an opportunity for the nation to show its support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community.
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