News from around the Region http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/notice-news.php Crown Copyright 2011 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:13:23 +0000 en-gb http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/button.png http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/notice-news.php http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1360 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1360 ]]> Cadets of 2490 (Spen Valley) Squadron wave goodbye to their old building, as they prepare to move out for a rebuild. On Monday 23rd January 2012, the cadets paraded for the last time in the old headquarters Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:13:43 +0000 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1359 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1359 ]]> Two lucky Stockport Air Cadets have just returned from a ten day Nordic Skiing expedition to Zwiesel in Germany which is specially arranged for members of the Air Training Corps from all over the country. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:43:39 +0000 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1358 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1358 ]]> On 22nd January 2012 the Durham & Northumberland wing inter squadron cross country competition took place at Rising Sun Country Park in Benton. There were 252 cadets competing from 28 Squadrons across the wing. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:24:35 +0000 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1357 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1357 ]]> On Monday 16th January, Darrell Slater-Smith, Area Director Royal Air Force Association together with Mr Harry Dowson, Skipton RAFA visited Wharfedale Squadron to provide cadets with an up to date report Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:11:02 +0000 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1356 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1356 ]]> 886 (City of Ripon) Squadron had an interesting evening on Tuesday 10th January when they officially launched their new flight simulator. Guests of Honour on the night was the Mayor and Mayoress of Ripon. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:02:01 +0000 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1355 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1355 ]]> A musical cadet from 886 (City of Ripon) Squadron has been given the honour of playing a trumpet fanfare in front of 12,000 people at the Birmingham Military Tattoo. Cadet Corporal Johnny Owens was one of just six cadets in the UK selected Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:50:26 +0000 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1354 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1354 ]]> Cadets from 110 (City of York) Squadron have been packing shoe boxes full of goodies to be sent to the troops in Afghanistan. With contributions from Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Tangerine Confectionary as well as items bought from their own pockets, the cadets stockpiled enough Christmas treats to fill 63 boxes. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:42:11 +0000 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1353 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1353 ]]> Mr  Dave Coverdale has retired as chairman at 1323 (Ryedale) Squadron after over 12 years in the post. Mr Coverdale is staying on at the squadron in an advisory role as Squadron President. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:35:19 +0000 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1352 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1352 ]]> The formal service of Turning the Page takes place four times a year at York Minster although a page is turned daily by the Minster Police. The Book records the names of aircrew killed during the Second World War based at airfields in Yorkshire, Durham and Northumberland. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:29:28 +0000 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1351 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1351 ]]> Flight Lieutenant Dick Gray has recently retired from uniform duties at 110 (City of York) Squadron but is staying on as a Civilian Instructor. Dick, who already holds a Lords Lieutenant’s Certificate for his services as Commanding Officer at the squadron, has received a Commandant’s Certificate of Meritorious Service. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:01:49 +0000 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1350 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1350 ]]> This week saw several changes in Cadet NCOs at 750 (Thorne) Squadron with two being promoted, others being given an acting NCO role, and some cadets leaving to progress their careers. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:20:08 +0000 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1349 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1349 ]]> On the 15th of January , 12 of 2388 (Castleford) air cadets braved the cold January frost; donned their shorts and running shoes and competed in Inter- squadron cross country which was the first sports event of the new year. The 2.3 mile course was situated at Thornes Park in Wakefield , making a change to the 2010-2011 races at Pontefract race course. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:14:42 +0000 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1348 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1348 ]]> Five Thorne Air Cadets took part in Wing Cross Country races on 15 January at Thornes Park, Wakefield. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:09:11 +0000 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1347 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1347 ]]> A cold and frosty morning saw Air Cadets from South and West Yorkshire Wing assemble at Thornes Park, Wakefield on 15th January 2012, for the inter-Squadron cross country race.  Askern Squadron entered a team into the “Junior Boys and Junior Girls” (13-15 year old males/females) and “Youths” category (15-17 year old males) Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:03:20 +0000 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1346 http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/view_notice_news.php?id=1346 ]]> A cold and frost morning saw Air Cadets from South and West Yorkshire Wing assemble at Thornes Park, Wakefield, for the inter-Squadron cross country race.  Axholme Squadron entered a team into the “Youths” category (15-17 year old males) and after a long and tiring race were placed 6th in their category. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:48:16 +0000