Regional Newsletter Issue 5 (2012)

2012 Issue 5

S&NI Newsletter Newsletter Date June 2012

AIR CADET BANNER LAID UP IN THE FAIR CITY

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1. 327 benefits from volunteers 2. The Flying Edgars 3. 2519 Silver DOE Awards 5. RAF Tealing Memorial 6. Lord Provost Youth Parade 7. 2180 Gold Star 8. Highland Wing Parade 9. News from RAF Leuchars

o commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the formation of the Air Training Corps, the Corps was presented with a new Corps Banner in 2011, by the Chief of Air Staff, ACM Sir Stephen Dalton.

Sunday 10th June saw over 200 Air Cadets and supporting Staff from all around Scotland and Northern Ireland Region converge on the fair city of Perth to attend a service of Thanksgiving at St Johns Kirk and witness the laying up of the previous Banner of the Air Training Corps in accordance with Military Tradition.

The reviewing officer was Air Commodore Barbara Cooper CBE FCIPD FRAeS RAF, Commandant of the Air Cadet Organisation.

Air Commodore Cooper remarked “I am delighted to see our third Corps Banner laid up in the magnificent surroundings of St Johns Kirk in scotlands newest city.

The Air Cadet Organisation has over 120 units throughout Scotland and Northern Ireland and offers a wide range of opportunities for todays youth, and I have seen those here today do themselves proud.“

Group Captain Urquhart arrives at St Johns Kirk for the Service.

Commandant Air Cadets, Air Commodore Barbara Cooper arrives for the service and is met by Squadron Leader Eddie Carr (ARC SNI Region).

The sermon was given by the Rev Tom Tait who was the Corps Chaplain from 2002 till 2010. Tom was the first Scot and the first non-Anglican to hold the most senior chaplaincy post in the Air Training Corps since the formation of the Corps in 1941. As Corps Chaplain he was responsible to the Commandant Air Cadets for the day to day running of the chaplaincy service.

He worked closely with six Regional Chaplains and had a responsibility for some 700 other clergy who serve their units throughout the country.

Padre Tait, until lately was the minister of Rattray Parish Church, was appointed to 2519 (Blairgowrie) Squadron as their padre in 1974 and was later commissioned in the RAF

Volunteer Reserve from which he retired in 1988 retaining the rank of Flight Lieutenant. He was appointed Chaplain for Dundee and Central Scotland Wing in 1978 and served until 1977 when he was appointed as Regional Chaplain for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The Air Cadet Management Board decided that, in recognition of Padre Tait’s service as Corps Chaplain, he should have the privilege of deciding where the third Corps Banner should be laid up. This marks the first occasion when a Corps banner has been laid up in Scotland.

The service was conducted by the Rev James K. Wallace who is the Minister of St John’s Kirk of Perth and the Rev Alistair K Ridland, who is the Scotland & N Ireland Regional Chaplain.

Invited guests who attended the event included:: Provost Liz Grant – Perth and Kinross Council Colonel and Mrs R D Gibson - Chief Executive Lowland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association Colonel and Mrs A K Miller - Chief Executive Highland Reserve Forces and Cadet Association Group Captain and Mrs A Ferguson – Previous Regional Commandant of Scotland and N Ireland Group Captain M M A Urquhart – Previous Regional Commandant of Scotland and N Ireland Group Captain and Mrs P Dacre – Chairman of the Air Cadet Council (Scotland and N Ireland) Wing Commander D C McCrae – OC South East Scotland Wing Wing Commander Jim Haley – OC West Scotland Wing

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West Scotland Wing Camp

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How 327 (Kilmarnock) Squadron benefits from volunteers Bill Robertson‘s son was a cadet and he takes the modelling class which has already won some competition prizes. He also teaches the Cadet entry level Health and Safety course.

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28 cadets gathered at Garelochhead Army Training Camp for a weekend exercise from the 27th - 29th of April. Cadets took part in activities such as clay target shooting, team building exercises, archery, sports, swimming, leadership, radio controlled model flying, orienteering, caving, radios and fieldcraft.

s well as uniformed staff, the squadron has three Civilian Instructors (CIs) who have recently joined as well as three who have been volunteers for over 5 years and who have completed thousands of hours to support the cadets.

CIs give up two nights a week and many weekends to help run the squadron and teach and support cadets to gain new skills and develop into Over 70 cadets and staff were treated to an air experience flight confident adults. in a sea king courtesy of HMS Gannet.

Longstanding Volunteers The wing clay target team smashed their previous record of 55 cadets earning a Clay Pigeon Shooting association (CPSA) Clay Target Experience certificate, by putting 109 cadets through the course.

Air Cadets visit GE Caledonian in Prestwick

Jim Cree is a former cadet and helps run the administration side of the squadron including keeping records of all the cadets achievements.

Husband and wife Joyce and Bill Black got involved five years ago when their son was a cadet. Joyce does the squadron PR and marketing, is the BTEC (Business and Technology Training Council) Officer and assists with the administration of the Duke of Edinburgh Award within the squadron. Bill is a qualified adets and staff from 327 (Kilmarnock) Squadron, Air archery coach and clay target Training Corps recently enjoyed a visit to GE Caledonian safety officer and also teaches in Prestwick. The Prestwick plant repairs and overhauls GE cadets the Cadet entry level engines for a number of prestigious international airlines.

Health and Safety course.

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The evening started with a video presentation by Stewart Newest Volunteers - All 3 of Christie, Training Manager, on the history of the company, the the newest CIs are former type of engines that they repair and overhaul and an indication cadets of the wide range of customers that GE Caledonian work with.

The tour of the factory was conducted by Laura Robertson, Apprentice Co-ordinator. Laura gave a very interesting and informative talk as she showed the cadets the engines being stripped down, repaired, parts replaced and engines reassembled.

The cadets asked plenty of questions and thoroughly enjoyed their visit. Many of the cadets were interested in the opportunities that GE Caledonian offer as the company recruits increasing numbers of apprentices each year.

Matt Dorran’s son is a cadet and he is researching the history of the Squadron and is trying to start remote control flying in the Squadron.

Michael Docherty has almost completed his Basic Expedition Leader Award and holds the Sports Leader Awards. He will be leading a wide a range of activities including sports and adventure training. Michael is also the Squadron Duke of Edinburgh Award co-ordinator.

All of the CIs agree that the most rewarding part for them is to watch cadets from age 13 as they learn new skills, make lifelong friendships and try a

wide variety of new activities, developing into young men and women full of confidence.

Many former cadets are still in touch with the Squadron and pop in to let us know what is happening in their lives.

Tactical Comms Course R egional Summer Tactical Communications Radio Course 7th - 13th July.

The course is for Leading Classification or above cadets who have completed the VHF Radio Course and possibly have attended a HF weekend course, but still require operation hours. Wing Deadline 20 June 12!

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The Flying Edgar’s AIR CADET BANNER LAID UP IN THE FAIR CITY Four members of 1001 (Monklands) Squadron ATC, all from the same family have set a scorching pace on and off the athletic track.

The Edgar family: Cadets, Victoria and Elizabeth, Cpl. Anthony and Cadet Alexander are indeed a family in a hurry.

With twenty years service in the ATC between them, they train together three times per week, covering six miles at each of the training sessions.

Collectively, they have won over 60 medals in athletic competitions in just over five years. Recently, Brothers Anthony and Alexander won the National Cross-Country, Gold Team Medal. Not to be outdone (and proving the old adage, ‘anything our brothers can do, we can do too’.) ’ Sisters Victoria and Elizabeth completed the double act, by winning the Team Gold CrossCountry Medal, at the National Championships at RAF Cranwell. Anthony also won the National Individual Gold Medal at the same championships.

Alexander has his eye on competing in the New York and London Marathon.

Sister Elizabeth has previously run in Portugal. Victoria and Anthony commented: ” The ATC is great fun. We all love sports, meeting new friends, and every night we do something different and challenge ourselves.”

Corps wide, it is thought that this is the first time that four members of the same family have competed in a national championship.

(Continued from page 1) Wing Commander Brian Munro – OC Highland Wing Wing Commander Mike Misskimmin - OC Northern Ireland Wing Wing Commander and Mrs R L Fraser – Previously OC Dundee and Central Scotland Wing, OC 662 Volunteer Gliding Squadron RM Condor Arbroath and Managing Director of Tayside Aviation Wing Commander and Mrs G Campbell – Currently the Corps Shooting Officer and previous OC Glasgow and West Scotland Wing Squadron Leader and Mrs D Thomson – Chairman of South East Scotland Wing and Previous OC 661 and 662 Volunteer Gliding Squadrons.

The photos are a selection of those taken during the day. A gallery of photos can be viewed on the Regional Web Site.

Helping Hand from St Andrew's Squadron DID YOU KNOW? C S adets from 2435 (St Andrews) Sqn ATC presented Major Tim Grantham from ‘Help For Heroes’ a cheque for £840.

The cadets undertook a sponsored walk from RAF Leuchars to St Andrews Cathedral earlier in the year. In accepting the cheque, Major Grantham praised the support of the Squadron to the Charity, noting that this donation would pay for 1 replacement limb for one of our wounded servicemen/women.

ome of you will be participating in Overseas Camps this summer and in Europe you will require an EHI Card. these are free but you have to use the official website. To do otherwise will cost you. If you are under 16 your parent must apply on your behalf.

Follow the link http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngla nd/Healthcareabroad/EHIC/P ages/about-the-ehic.aspx

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Flying the flag at the Emirates Rugby 7's Sun, Rain, Snow and Flying at 12 AEF Cadets and staff from South East Scotland Wing joined forces with friends form West Scotland Wing staff and cadets to yet again provide support the Scottish Ruby Union but this time at the Emirates Glasgow 7’s competition at Scotstoun Stadium. 2535 (Livingston) Squadron continue to build on their activities with the SRU and as the Emirates Airline 7’s competition, part of the HSBC 7’s World Series competition, moved from Edinburgh to Glasgow they were joined by staff and cadets from 62 (2nd Glasgow) Squadron.

Both Squadrons provided cadets for an honour guard when the Scotland 7’s team were playing and both staff and cadets were also engaged in helping to hand out over 6,000 “noise makers” as well as and 100’s of water bottles and caps to the 30,000 crowd over two days of competition.

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adets and staff from 1007 (Duns) and 2180 (Galashiels) Squadrons braved the "interesting" early summer weather to make the long 200+ mile round trip, to RAF Leuchars for a visit to 12 AEF and flights in the Tutor. A snap snow fall just south of Kinross almost disrupted the journey as the minibus approached a 7 vehicle smash in about 3 inches A colourful, musical and of snow on the southbound carriageway of the M90. With the generally noisy event was northbound carriageway clear but incredibly slippy the group greatly enjoyed by all who took arrived at RAF Leuchars to blue skies! part. In addition to numerous rugby stars (including Then with lunch for some and the pre flight briefing and favourites such as Glasgow emergency drills successfully completed it was into flying kit Warriors Richie Gray making for six first time flyers and out into the wild blue yonder . In all an appearance) the main twelve cadets flew with them group departing south just after “voice” of Edinburgh Rugby 5pm and the customary post flight meal so traditional among and Forth 1 DJ Grant Stott was Air Cadets - a Big Mac , Fries and Coke at the nearest McD! also there and made time to come and speak to the staff and cadets to thank them for their efforts in getting the noise ecently Corporal Murray Bullions and Sergeant Grieg levels up! A great weekend out Forsyth from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron were presented enjoyed by all and an ATC with their Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award Certificates and presence at yet another major Badges by Flight Lieutenant Leanne Campbell WATTO (Wing and Flt Lt Colin Wardle (62 Sqn) commented on how pleased they were to have been asked to help out and the cadets were unanimous in their feedback on how much they enjoyed being part of it all…..especially the fun and “banter” that was emanating from the “Party Stand” (where the supporters in fancy dress were).

2519 Silver DOE Awards

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Adventure Technical Training Officer).

Corporal Robert Richardson also gained his Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award but was unable to attend the presentation due to work commitments.

Fortunately the weather stayed fine to make it an enjoyable weekend but sadly Scotland lost (7-10) in the semi-final of the Bowl competition to Spain, after being knocked out of the main competition on the Saturday, but the efforts of the group made sure that there was plenty of noise being made by the fans to help spur them along.

The main competition was eventually won by New Zealand who beat England in the final 29-14 Both Squadron Commanders, Flt Lt Mel Fairley (2535 Sqn)

Murray, Robert and Grieg carried out most tasks required by the award syllabus in the Squadron and undertook their Silver Expedition in Highland Perthshire. They all enjoyed the syllabus required but especially the expedition, which was over three days and two nights under canvas exploring, photographing and detailing the flora and fauna of the area.

Scottish sporting event!

Picture:-Forth One DJ Grant Stott with cadets and staff from 2535 (Livingston) and 62 (2nd Glasgow) squadrons preparing for honour guard duties for the Scotland Both Corporal Murray Bullions and Sergeant Grieg Forsyth International 7's team game now hope to progress to start their Duke of Edinburgh Gold against Spain Award with all that is required.

RAF Photographic Competition Takes-Off

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ummer 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. See the corps website for full details of the competition………

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Memorial Unveiled at RAF Tealing

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oday I was the guest of the Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust, in my capacity at Chairman of Angus (202) Branch of the Royal Air Forces association, at the unvieling of a commemorative memorial at RAF Tealing just outside Dundee.

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taff from across South East Scotland Wing attended the the second annual Wing Training Weekend, and Conference which was held at RAF Leuchars over the weekend of 26/27 May 2012.

RAF Leuchars for the support given to the Wing and for allowing the dinner to take place.

SEScot Wing Warrant Officer North WO Steve Ross was presented with the

The trusts aims are:: "The Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust was established to acknowledge the enormous and unique contribution airfields have 1948, but on May 20th 1942, it made in numerous spheres saw the the Soviet Supreme Commander Maj Gen Molotov since 1909. land there en route to a with Winston A memorial is intended to be meeting erected at each known disused Churchill. airfield site in Britain in order to provide a permanent reminder As well as Hawker Hurricanes and Miles Magisters which for future generations. were based there in the Historical information will be training role, it saw service in made publicly available and the training of Glider Pilots for facilities provided to allow new the D-Day Invasion. This saw factual details to be collated." an influx of Wellington and Dakota aircraft which acted as On Sat 19th May a memorial the towing aircraft for the was unveiled at RAF Horsa Gliders.

Montrose, followed by the memorial at RAF Tealing on At 14:30 Hrs an aircraft from Tayside Aviation in Dundee, Sun 29th May. did a flypast to end the The memorial was unveiled ceremony. outside the Inveraldie Village Hall (Tealing Hall) which used Following the event, Tea and to be the station Gymnasium Coffee was served in the village hall. and Cinema.

RAF Tealing was opened in John Walker March 1942 and closed in (RMCO)

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adets from 38F (Perth) Squadron enjoying an evenings rock climbing at Benny Begg.

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The 2-day event covered a wide range of subjects including Child Protection, shooting, flying, gliding, Duke of Edinburgh Award the recent ACO Convention, and the East Fortune and Leuchars Air shows. Staff from HQAC undertook presentations and led discussions on Ultilearn and Bader and the opprtunity wa staken to hold sector meetings to discuss common issues and undertake planning for the coming months.

On saturday Evening a formal Dinner for Uniformed Staff was held in the Officer’s Mess.

During the dinner a number of former SEScot Staff and Regional Staff staff were “Dined Out” including Sq Ldr Isobel Eason, Sq Ldr Paul Mathieson and Sq Ldr Mike Stewart.

This was the first time that Officers and SNCOs from the Wing had enjoyed a social evening of this type and Wg Cdr Macrae noted that it was almost exactly a year since the formation of the new wing.The Wing Commander paid tribute to work, efforts and achievements of all members of South East Scotland Wing and thanked

Commandants Certificate for meritorious Service by Wg Cdr Colin Macrae Officer Commanding South East Scotland Wing.

Flt Lt Tom Gray OC 287 (Stenhou se) Sq was present ed with The Dix Alderson Memorial Trophy.

287 Sq were winners of the SEScot Inter Sq First Aid competition. The Trophy was presented earlier in the day to Wg Cdr Macrae by members of the local RAFA branch to commemorate one of their late members.

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Lord Provosts Youth Parade

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at 2 Jun saw the Lord Provosts Youth Parade in Dundee City Centre. As in previous years the Air Cadets were represented in both the formal parade as well as in the City Centre.

Cadets from 1232 (Dundee), 2345 (Leuchars) and 2450 (Dudhope) Squadron provided cadets for the parade and also for the static display.

The display consisted of a wing marquee with a flight simulator and recruiting information and the harrier cockpit from 2345 (Leuchars) Sqn. Despite an overcast start to the day, the sun came out as the parade set off at 2pm, and for the remainder of the afternoon was warm and sunny.

The harrier cockpit was very popular with the public and a steady queue was present all afternoon.

SCOTTISH ROBOTIC GAMES TOOK PLACE ON SUN 10 JUN AT SELEX IN EDINBURGH. REPORT IN NEXT EDITION.

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GOLD STAR FOR 2180! HIGHLAND WING PARADE O J oining the small but growing group of Squadrons in the Wing who have achieved the standard 2180 (Galashiels) Sq was awarded the “Gold Star Rating “during the Health Safety & Environment Inspection carried out earlier today.

The award was made by Jim Lauder the ACO Health Safety& Environment Adviser based at HMS Gannet in Ayrshire.

The inspection covered a wide range of subjects from visitor briefing to risk assessment and project management to documentary evidence to support all of the elements of the inspection.

Deputy OC 2180 Fg Off Nik Wielbo who dropped in on the inspection during his lunch break said: “This award means a lot to us especially after the previous inspection where we were caught out on a number of aspects of the standards required including the now fabled 12 tinlets of enamel paint issue! This is not a paper exercise - we take the subject very seriously. What we do as an organisation can be challenging and not without risk. Managing the risk is essential for a number of reasons and if we stop providing challenging activities for cadets at this squadron we know they will go elsewhere.

We are delighted to have had the efforts of Team 2180 acknowledged in this way.”

n Sunday 13th May 2012 at The Cameron Barracks, Inverness, Highland Wing of the Air Training Corps held their annual Wing Parade. An event that brought squadron’s from all over the Highland Wing area to parade together.

Over 130 cadets took part in the parade which was inspected

by Highland Wings own Wing Commander, Wing Commander Brian Munro.

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Annual N. Ireland Wing Athletics NEWS FROM RAF LEUCHARS O

n Sunday 13 May the Annual Wing Athletics were held at BRA Sports field at Roughfort. There was a good turnout for the events even though the weather was not too kind with heavy winds, but at least the rain stayed off. Results are below: Flt Lt Hares Cup winners 825 (Bangor) 2nd 1134 (West Belfast) 3rd 2349 (Ballymena), 2350 (Coleraine), 817 (Lisburn) U17 Men Shield winners 806 (Larne) and 2241 (Regent House) 2nd 825 (Bangor) and 2349 (Ballymena) Intermediate Boys Shield winners 1134 (West Belfast) 2nd 2350 (Coleraine) 3rd 825 (Bangor) Sqn Ldr Fleming Cup winners 806 (Larne) 2nd 2241 (Regent House) 3rd 833 (Antrim) Senior Girls Cup winners 817 (Lisburn) 2nd 825 (Bangor) 3rd 2349 (Ballymena) and 2350 (Coleraine) Best Overall Squadron 825 (Bangor) 2nd 2350 (Coleraine) 3rd 817 (Lisburn)

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is Royal Highness (HRH) The Duke of Kent has presented 58 Squadron, RAF Regiment with a new Standard during a parade at RAF Leuchars.

58 Sqn completed a highly successful Operational deployment to Afghanistan in 2011 as part of No 6 Force Protection Wing.

The Squadron has by far the most distinguished operational record of any RAF Regt Sqn. It has a total of 7 battle honours, 6 of which are from World War II, which have the right to be emblazoned on its standard.

During the parade, HRH The Duke of Kent accepted the general salute from the Squadron as Typhoon aircraft from 6 Squadron flew overhead in recognition of the critical role that the Gunners of the RAF Regiment accomplish in providing the protection on the ground that enables the UK Armed Forces and their allies to mount effective Operations in the air.

by your forbears in a manner that would make them justly proud.”

During his visit to RAF Leuchars, HRH also made individual presentations to Sergeant Alan Bailey, 32, and Corporal James Hudson, 25, both of whom served with 58 Sqn in Afghanistan and were Mentioned in Dispatches for their service in responding to casualty extraction emergencies while providing Force Protection to Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) personnel. Each received an oak leaf for their Afghanistan campaign medal and a certificate in recognition of their conspicuous gallantry.

Officer Commanding 58 Sqn, Sqn Ldr David Stellitano said:

“It is not everyday that we celebrate the achievements of an operational Royal Air Force Regiment Squadron in such a way. The presentation of the Squadron Standard marks our return to the Order of Battle, recognises our proud history and reminds us of the actions The Duke said in his address: and deeds of those before us.

SUPPORT FOR RAFBF “The presentation of this Standard today underlines and encompasses everything that is important in terms of military ethos, and it provides due recognition of the service and sacrifice made by the Officers and Men of this fine and distinguished Squadron.

“I well recall meeting the initial few, who comprised the newly formed Squadron shortly after it stood up at RAF Leuchars back in 2010. It was therefore, a great privilege to meet with the fully formed Unit while they were deployed on operations in Afghanistan last summer; the transformation was quite remarkable.

“You have every right to parade this Standard with honour, knowing that you have taken forward the legacy set

“Our recent operational tour in Afghanistan was highly successful, the Squadron received commendations for its actions and I can only hope that the next chapter in our history is as glorious.

“I am immensely proud to have commanded the Squadron on operations, to have served alongside such outstanding Officers, Gunners and Airmen and to be here today in the presence of HRH the Duke of Kent to receive what is the most highly decorated Squadron Standard in the history of our Corps. All of this is down to the hard work and outstanding efforts of every man of the Squadron, they should all be very proud of what they have achieved.”

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Regional Athletics Championships 2012

The first S&NI Regional Athletics competition to be run under the new 5-wing structure took place under the sunny but cool skies of Grangemouth Stadium on Sunday 3rd June 2012.

The overall winners of the 2012 Championships by a small margin was South East Scotland Wing with west Scotland in second place followed by North East Scotland in third place.

Northern Ireland and Highland

Wings took fourth and 5th awarded to the class E Cadet scoring the most points in place respectively. individual events for the successive year.

The keenly contested second competitions saw some terrific Angus is looking forward to individual performances by defending his Corps titles at cadets from across the Region Cosford at the end of June with many newcomers when he aims to break the showing promise for future Corps 100m record set in the years. A number of older mid 1970s by none other than Christie the Cadets participated for the last Linford Olympic, time including Flight Sgt Angus Commonwealth, Stanners 2180 (Galashiels) Sq World Championship and the current Corps Champion at European Championship 100 100, 200 and 400m who m Gold Medal winner when he retained the Neish Cup was an Air Cadet.

The MacConnell-Orr Cup presented to the Squadron scoring the highest overall points went to 2180( Galashiels) Squadron.

Note from the Editor

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hat’s all for this Regional Newsletter. If you have any articles that you would like published in the next edition, then send them to Regional HQ for the attention of Sqn Ldr John Walker RAFVR(T).

We will try and publish at least a quarterly newsletter, (more frequent if we have enough news!). Cadet reporters from all wings welcome.

You can also submit news and photos to the following e-mail address cco@hqdcswatc.org.uk.

E-Mail - Text in either Word document or plain text files. Photo’s, preferably jpg or png formats (files no greater than 2.5 Mb in Size please) and use E-Mail heading “Regional Newsletter Article” so that it is obvious as to the content.

In between issues of the Regional Newsletter, why not keep up to date by logging on to the Regional web site, http://www.aircadets-sni.org.uk Indeed we have a number of people who can submit news items directly onto the Regional Website (both staff and cadets). If you are involved in your squadron or Wing in newsletter creation or media comms and would like to become a cadet reporter for your wing, please get your squadron commander to drop an e-mail to cco@hqdcswatc.org.uk with your relevant details.