What did you do this weekend?

Cadets from the squadron were out once again participating in a variety of activities which the Air Training Corps has to offer. Cdt Cooper attended the wing Junior NCO course, completing a variety of assessed activities, measuring his leadership potential, with Sgt Phipps attending an L98-A2 range at RAF Boulmer. FS Riley also joined other cadets from the wing, competing in the regional senior football competition.

Cdt Bosworth, Cdt Tanner, Cdt Duffy and Sgt Phipps attended the Wing Climbing Competition at Simonside Outdoor Adventure, with Cdt Tanner placing 3rd in the Under 15 Girls competition and Cdt Bosworth placing 2nd in the Under 15 Male competition. Well done to all of the competitors.

Cadets from the squadron also joined 111 (Sunderland) Squadron ATC at the North Region – Royal Air Force Air Cadets Regional Activity Centre (RAC) at RAF Linton-on-Ouse. Throughout the weekend, cadets completed a variety of activities, some of which for the first time, including Sports, Leadership, Fieldcraft, STEM, Radio Communications, Target Shooting and First Aid Casualty Simulation – An excellent weekend was had by all!

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(RAC Photos courtesy of 111 (Sunderland) Squadron ATC)