Welcome to the Central and East Region Air Cadets Website
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Welcome to the Central and East Region
Air Cadet Organisation Website
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About Us!
The Air Cadet Organisation (ACO) is a voluntary youth organisation
supported by it's sponsor the Royal Air Force. The ACO is comprised of the
Air Training Corps (ATC) which is open for anyone to join aged between 13
and 17 years and the Combined Cadet Force (RAF) which is school based.
The
ACO is one of the country's premier youth organizations and the world's
largest youth air training organisation. The cadets are supported by
volunteer Staff and Civilian Committee Members. Further details concerning
joining the Air Cadet Team can be found at
http://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets
On the following pages (please see links at the top of each page), are a
selection of the activities and training undertaken by the cadets and
staff of the Central & East Region of the ACO. However, shown below are a
selection of the latest news reports from around this Region.
New HF frequency available, details on the Central
& East section of Bader or contact your Wing Radio Officer.
BGA Gliding Bursaries Available
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Air Cadets who have completed an Air Cadet gliding
scholarship, are invited to develop their gliding via Junior Gliding
Centres, such as Cambridge Gliding Centre. To help cadets fund this
gliding through a scholarship and training scheme the BGA has
developed a bursary scheme. |
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The Cambridge Gliding Centre is providing the first Junior Gliding Centre (JGC)
within the Central and Eastern Region of the Air Cadet Organisation to
enable this unique partnership to become reality. Details are available via
this downloadable link: |
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Current
Central & East Region
News Reports;
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 Oakington
Celebrates a Year of Successes
On Saturday 30th January, over eighty guests gathered in Longstanton to
celebrate the success of the cadets of 2524 (Oakington) Sqn.........read
more
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 Presentation
Success For Hitchin
An opportunity spotted by the Commanding Officer of 1066 (Hitchin) Sqn and
some hard work by a handful of cadets has led to a lucky win.........read
more
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 Rotary
Reward
Being able to fly a helicopter is a dream that many young people have but
for one very lucky Bedford cadet the dream has become a reality.........read
more
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 Zwiesel
Do Nicely
Snow has been no obstacle for two cadets from 2484 (Bassingbourn) Sqn after
they attended the annual Air Cadet cross country skiing expedition to
Zwiesel in Germany. The expedition saw cadets from the length and breadth of
the UK descend on the small Bavarian town.........read
more
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 Four
SEM Sergeants Complete the SSIC
Four members of the South and East Midlands Wing SNCO team have spent a week
at RAF College Cranwell on the ACO'S SSIC course which ran from the 24th
January 2010 to 29th January 2010.........read
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 Cadets
Take To The Slopes
Two cadets from 1220 (March) Sqn decided they wanted to see even more snow
and headed for the slopes in Bavaria to spend time learning the art of
Nordic Skiing.........read
more
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 Wing
Commander Tom Bussey 1913 ~ 2009
It was with deep
regret that the members of 121 (Nuneaton) Sqn heard that Wing Commander Tom
Bussey, a former member of their Civilian Committee had passed away at the
age of 95.........read
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Cadet Winter
Ball
It was a sight unseen by many last Saturday evening as the cadets of 863
(Thurston) Sqn enjoyed the privileges available to them at a formal dining
in night........read
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 2010
Off To Flying Start for Bassingbourn
Sunday 17th January saw Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing gather together
to compete for the first trophy of the year in the junior girls netball
competition held at RAF Brampton..........read
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 Sporting
Success for Diss Cadets
Two cadets from 1070 (Diss) Sqn have been selected to represent Norfolk and
Suffolk Wing after being selected to play for the Junior Rugby and Senior
Football teams.........read
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Cadets Name New
Streets in Honour of Watton’s Past
Air cadets from Watton, Norfolk, delved deep into local military history to
name three streets at a new housing development being built on the site of a
former RAF base in the village..........read
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Southam Best
for V Scheme and 2nd for D of E Awards
As of January 2010, 2028 (Southam) Sqn are currently second in Warwickshire
and Birmingham Wing for D of E Awards and top for V-Involved 250 hour’s
awards..........read
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 Step
Back in Time to 1940 and Dance the Night Away
121 (Nuneaton) Sqn are all set to start off the Battle of Britain 70th
Anniversary year by stepping back in time to 1940 for their Squadrons
Presentation Evening for what looks set to be a nostalgic re-enactment of a
wartime dance night.........read
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 Marham's
Up the Wall
Cadets from 864 (Marham) DF have started training on the climbing wall at
RAF Marham as part of their Duke of Edinburgh's Award.........read
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Group Captain
visits 'Top Notch Unit'
Wednesday 14th January’s parade night at 1461 (Wigston) Sqn had a VIP
visitor, the Regional Commandant of Central and East Region, Group Captain
Brett Morrell.........read
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Exercise
Tropics Eagle
Six cadets and three staff from
2484 (Bassingbourn) Sqn are embarking on the trip of a lifetime as they join
cadets from two other wings in the United Kingdom along with cadets from
three other countries, to take part in Exercise Tropics Eagle in Borneo this
April.........read
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Derbyshire
County Council Chairman Visits 126 Squadron
On Thursday 14th January, the Chairman of Derbyshire County Council, Mr
Robin Baldry, paid a visit to 126 (City of Derby) Sqn.........read
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 City
Recruitment
Cadets and staff from 2438 (Bishop Ullathorne) Sqn have recently manned a
recruitment stand in Coventry City Centres Lower Precinct shopping Centre.........read
more
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The Give and
Take of Cadet Life
Cadets from 2160 (Sleaford) Sqn have during the last year raised nearly
£4000 for local and national charities. Last week as a result of such
diverse events as an Aircraft Pull, selling wrist bands, and a 36 hour
Aquatic Drill marathon they were able to present a cheque for £1220 to Tanya
Venningheyhoe, the Lincolnshire representative for Help for Heroes.........read
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 L8er
– 8F Squadron Bids Farewell to Two Members of Staff
8F (1st City of Coventry) Sqn said a sad farewell to two members of staff at
Christmas, as CI Charlotte Killeen left the ATC to join the RAF and Flt Lt
Amanda Sinfield received her official farewell from the squadron.........read
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 Ben
Takes Flight!
Having gained his gliding wings earlier this year Inst Cdt Cpl Ben Hopkins
finished 2009 by successfully completing a Flying scholarship with the RAF.
Ben (19) has his sights firmly set on a flying career with the RAF and
joined 2160 (Sleaford) Sqn with this very much in mind.........read
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 First
Flight of 2010 for 487 Sqn
In bright sunshine with a lovely blue sky, 8 cadets from 487 (Kingstanding
and Perry Barr) Sqn travelled to 8 AEF at DCAE Cosford on 17th January for
the Sqn’s first allocated flying slots of 2010.........read
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 2438
Hit the Information Highway
In order to increase the exposure of 2438 (Bishop Ullathorne) Sqn to the
local community and beyond, staff at the squadron had a plan to build a
squadron website before the end of 2009.........read
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 Shooting
Stars with Diss!
Three cadets from 1070 (Diss) Sqn have had a great start to the new year by
all being promoted and all receiving their squadron marksman badge, the
first cadets to do so at the squadron for over 4 years.........read
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 Cadets
Benefit From Donation
Cadets from 1220 (March) Sqn will find great use for the recent donation by
March Neale-Wade Old Boys.........read
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 Squadron
Plays A Major Part In Amiee’s Wedding
On Boxing Day 2009, when most people could expect to spend some time
sleeping off the excesses of Christmas Day, it was all go for members of 121
(Nuneaton) Sqn, when they turned out in force for the wedding of their
bandmaster Sgt (ATC) Amiee Easterlow........read
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 Lifesaver
Story Wins National Media Communication Award
The news article featuring
the Nuneaton based Cdt Sgt Robert Allan, who saved the life of an elderly
lady whilst on his lunch break in the town centre back in September 2008 has
been selected as winner of the 'Best News Article' in the Air Cadet
Organisation's 2008/09 National Media and Communication Awards..........read
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 New
Year Honours Recognition for Keith
Keith Savage, a member of the Civilian Committee at 2248 (Rutland) Sqn,
South & East Midlands Wing, and an ex-Warrant Officer (ATC), has been
awarded an MBE in the 2010 New Years Honours List.........read
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 Everyday
Heroes
Would you know what to do if a friend had a serious bleed, broken bone or
even suffering a heart attack? For 16 cadets from 222 (Broadlands) Sqn, the
answer is YES!.........read
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 Squadron
Ends Decade With A Smashing Christmas Tradition
As is the tradition at 121 (Nuneaton) Sqn, the last parade of the year is
always a time to let our hair down and have a bit of a laugh..........read
more
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 CDT
Staff Receive Regional Recognition
Sergeants (ATC) Dan Haywood and Sarah Middleton were recently presented with
Regional Commandant’s Certificates of Meritorious Service..........read
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 1000th
Cadet Training Place Filled
During the Wing-run NCO Courses held at RAF Cottesmore during the last
weekend in November 2009, Cdt Cpl Josh Ward of 1360 (Stapleford & Sandiacre)
Sqn filled the 1000th training place taken-up on a Cadet Development Team
(CDT) training course..........read
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 Every
Little Helps!
On the eve of Christmas a small dedicated team of Cadets were invited into
the Tesco’s Superstore, Goldington, Bedford, to undertake a charity bag pack
which saw them raise an impressive £3,858.61..........read
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 BBMF
Visit
Cadets and staff from 1132 (Stalham) Sqn together with cadets from 2356
(Caister) Sqn recently made a visit to The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
based at RAF Coningsby...........read
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 487
Cadets Finish the Year in Style!
In December, 37 cadets and 7 staff from 487 (Kingstanding and Perry Barr)
Sqn, travelled to Star City in Birmingham for the squadrons annual cadets
Christmas Party..........read
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 Bags
Of Good Cheer
Pre Christmas saw 42F (King’s Lynn) Sqn doing their Christmas Bag Pack at
the town’s Morrison’s Supermarket..........read
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 Norfolk
& Suffolk Wing Dinner
Norfolk and Suffolk Wing recently held their annual wing dinner at the
Burlington Palm Hotel, Great Yarmouth.........read
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 Diss
Cadets Christmas Bag Pack
Cadets from 1070 (Diss) Sqn turned out in force to pack bags for Diss
shoppers on the last few shopping days before Christmas and they raised a
staggering £790 for their efforts!.........read
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 Cadets
raise funds for Air Ambulance
Nine cadets from 2500 (St Neots) Sqn and 2500 (Cambourne) DF helped raise
funds for the East Anglian Air Ambulance by bag-packing recently..........read
more
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H4H All Wrapped
Up!
Staff and cadets from 2438 (Bishop Ullathorne) Sqn braved the extremely cold
weather on Sunday December 20 to stand outside wrapping Christmas presents
to help raise money for the Help for Heroes Campaign..........read
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 Co-operative
Bag Pack
Cadets from 209 (West Bridgford) Sqn gave a hand to the Christmas shoppers
this weekend by running a bag packing event, a total of ten cadets worked in
two shifts to cover the day..........read
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 Regions
Media Team Reign in MACA Awards
The Central & East Media Team proved again their collective professionalism
in this years HQAC MACA awards..........read
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 Snapper
'Picks up a Penguin' and an Award
A squadron trip to the Falkland Islands may be an unusual opportunity, but
one officer from Herts and Bucks Wing seized the chance that it presented to
take an award-winning photograph...........read
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Ultimate Reward
for Hard Work
Thursday 17th December was a very special day for one lucky cadet from 1066
(Hitchin) Sqn. Cdt Oliver Martin (16) was selected to spend time at MOD
Boscombe Down to experience the thrill of a flight in a Hawk T1 aircraft as
a reward for his hard work and commitment...........read
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 When
the Air Commodore came to Diss!
Air cadets from 1070 (Diss) Sqn were honoured this week when Air Commodore
Ian Stewart, Commandant Air Cadets, visited the squadron...........read
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A Creditable
Third
Cdt Sgt Sam Balmbra from 207
(Cranfield) Sqn achieved an impressive third place at the Central and East
Region Cross Country Championships at RAFC Cranwell last week...........read
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Squadron of Lifesavers
Eighteen Cadets from 2438 (Bishop Ullathorne) Sqn have recently been awarded
their St John 'Young Lifesaver' Awards...........read
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Hitting The
Right Note!
Since the formation of 2484 (Bassingbourn) Sqn’s band in early 2009, cadets
have been learning many various instruments along with different pieces of
music and band drill, the hard work has paid off with the first band badges
being awarded..........read
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 Silver
Award Success
2438 (Bishop Ullathorne) Sqn's Cdt FS Brandon Wood has been presented with
this Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award...........read
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 Carols
For Heroes
With the help of the Air Cadet Band of 121 (Nuneaton) Sqn, the children of
Whitestone School sang Carols to raise money for Help for Heroes...........read
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 High-Tea
with the Lord Mayor
2438 (Bishop Ullathorne) Sqn Cadets and staff enjoyed tea with Coventry's
Lord Mayor Jack Harrison, as a thank-you for their efforts in helping the
council with the Coventry Half Marathon..........read
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 Cadets
Have The Monopoly In London
1220 (March) Sqn took on the full size Monopoly board recently to raise
funds for their minibus. 11 cadets and 3 staff completed the monopoly walk
around London and in the process raised over £600 towards the upkeep of
their minibus..........read
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 Cadets
Celebrate Success
Parents, cadets and staff recently celebrated another successful year at the
annual awards evening of 73 (Huntingdon) Sqn..........read
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New Friends
Made at Inter-Squadron Challenge
126 (City of Derby) Sqn was buzzing with activity on Thursday evening as
cadets from four squadrons in the Central and East Region descended on the
unit for an Inter Squadron Competition............read
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 Young
Pilot Flies High
Cdt Sgt Luke Carter from 2438 (Bishop Ullathorne) Sqn has now been cleared
to take an aircraft out on his own as the aircraft captain...........read
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 Lynn
Cadets - Santa Plod for Charity
The organisers of King’ Lynn’s second ‘Santa Fun Run’ in aid of E.A.C.H, the
East Anglia Children’s Hospices, again called upon the cadets of 42F (King’s
Lynn) Sqn to assist with marshalling the event...........read
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 That's
Ice
Christmas celebrations have
already started for the Nottingham Squadrons as for the second year in a
row, 209 (West Bridgford) Sqn organised an evening at the Nottingham Ice
Arena...........read
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