Wing Aviation Day

On the 28th June, Flt Sgt Thomas-Lord, Cpl Tear, Cpl Oldrey, Cpl Jones, Cdt Knapman and Cdt Haynes attended wings annual Aviation day.

For those of you who don't know what Aviation day is (shame on you!), it is a blues day, consisting of drill competitions, model making and flying and numerous other events.

Cdt Knapman did an excellent job of the "Around the pole",

and Cpl Oldrey's diorama of a Chinook erecting a Pylon was complimented by the judges as "one of the best [they] had ever seen!"

The NCO team were straight into Air Rec the moment they arrived, definately a lot harder than we had foreseen, but a job well done nonetheless!

The day was nicely rounded up with a visit to the airfield in time to see a glider land.

Many thanks to all who attended.

Your squadron needs you!!

Wow, quite a few updates recently!!!

As we all know, the squadron offers too many activites for one person to keep up with!

So, heres your chance to write an article for the squadron blog! Have you recntly been flying, gliding, shooting, or participated in any other wing event? Get some photos even?

If you have any photos or would like to write an article about oen of these events, please email: squadronnews@towcester-aircadets.org.uk

Many thanks

Raising The Standards

On the morning of the 22nd June, the CO, Flt Sgt Thomas Lord, Cpls Tear, Oldrey and Percy, and cadets Owen, Lacey, Ferrie and Hollins attended the "Raise a flag for our armed forces" morning held at the council offices in Towcester.

Cpl Percy was selected to raise the standard (albeit a lot smaller than the rest!)

The remaining cadets were formed up on the side, looking smart as always, in their Wedgewood uniform.

The service consisted of the raising of the standards, some hymns and music provided by Sponne Scool band.

The service was a great success and many thanks to the cadets who attended.

(Pictures to follow shortly)

More Promotions

Congratulations to Flt Sgt Thomas-Lord, Cpl Percy and Cpl Tear on their recent promotions.

Keep up the good work!!!

Sniffing around

Thursday 4 June

The Northamptonshire police dog unit came along for the evening.

After a talk about the training requirements and the typical work that the unit participate in there was a chance to see Rolly in action, as he sniffed out a (planted) sample of cocaine in the main room.

There was also an opportunity to meet Ted, a traditional barking biting German Shephard. The night finished with a tour around the van and a quick photo opportunity.

First Class Presentation Evening

Thursday 14th May

Congratulations to Cadets Hall, Lacey, Owen, Thomas, and Thomas-Lord who all received their first class badges and certificates.



First Class classification allows you access to most events, and you should definately all now look at attending annual camp, this year at RAF Boulmer, http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafboulmer/



Congratulations again,

Mayday Fete

When I looked at the weather forecast I wasnt hopeful for a fun day. I arrived at the squadron, met the NCOs and we wandered down and met some more cadets at the rec.
You put the tents up quickly, and prepared the leaflets, the cockpit arrived and Cdt Percy marshalled it in. There was a steady stream of people coming to look in the cockpit and Cdt Owen did a good job of pointing out the various controls. Cpl Jones and Cdt Hollins marshalled younger children to try on the helmet (as long as Cdt Lacey wasn't wearing it, which he was for most of the day!)
Cpl Oldrey no doubt has some new stories to tell us about the historical side of the RAF from all the people that approached him. The poster displays and leaflets were distributed to all those who were keen, and I can only assume the fact that most of the army cadets were loitering for the day means that they are about to see sense and swop units?!
It was good to see so many of you, and I think we achieved our aim of raising local awareness and recruiting some new faces. Now we need to keep persuading your friends at school to come down and see what makes us the best youth organisation in Towcester.