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RAF Station Commander’s Visit The Station Commander of RAF Henlow/Brampton/Wyton and Stanbridge, Group Captain BVH Walcot MA BA RAF paid an informal visit to the Air Cadets and Staff at 2500 (St Neots) Squadron this week. She watched the Squadron Band in action praising them for their musical ability and knowledge, she also watched the other Cadets taking part in initiative exercises. Following a break she talked with the Cadets and Staff about how she joined the RAF and how important it was for the Cadets to be in the Air Cadet Organisation and gain knowledge they will require for later in life when they commence work, whatever they decide to do. On final Parade she handed out awards and achievements gained to the following Cadets – Cadet Philip Hamilton – Gliding Scholarship Blue Wings Cadets John McRae and Harry Silcock - Gliding Induction Certificates Sgt Ryan Hanson, Cadets George Curtis, Taylor Curtis and Mark Tyrrell-Thompson – BTEC in Aviation Studies. The Commanding Officer Flt Lt David Webb commented on what a pleasant evening it had been and congratulated all the Cadets on their achievements.
Cadet wins gold medal at Wing Athletics Cadets from No 2500 (St Neots) Squadron took part in the Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire Wing Athletics last Sunday, held at the Bedford International Athletic Stadium in Bedford. Cadet Rogers won two gold medals in the Youths 100 and 200m. Cadet Ray too part in the 200m final for the Junior Boys and Cadet Tyrrell-Thompson the 100m final in the Senior Boys. Cadet Northover took part in 100 and 200m finals for the Senior Girls. Some of the Cadets will go on to represent their Wing at Region at the end of the month. The medals were presented by Officer Commanding Beds & Cambs Wing, Wg Cdr Paul Bower. Congratulations to all participants and winners.
Zac drum rolls into 1st position Congratulations go to St Neots Air Cadet Zac Stimson for winning the Wing Solo Drummer Competition last weekend at RAF Brampton. One of three entries in the Beds & Cambs Wing Competition, his performance was extremely high, gaining him a rightful place to go on to represent the Wing at Region in a few months time. Congratulations also go to the Percussion section of the Squadron Band and Squadron Banner party who took part in Competitions also. Although not gaining a first place, they all gave a very credible performance during the day.
Hot Shots at St Neots Air Cadets Air Cadets and Staff from 2500 (St Neots) Squadron visited Shooting Targets in Riseley, Bedfordshire recently. While there they took part in archery and clay pigeon shooting. The Cadets thoroughly enjoyed the experience under the watchful eye of the Instructors on site. They all agreed it was brilliant and a new experience which was awesome. A Competition was held and the Instructor decided 1st place went to Sgt Ryan Hanson with Cdt Sheikh gaining 2nd. Congratulations and well done to all who took part.
First Time Flyers Air Cadets from the squadron recently carried out Air Experience Flying (AEF) at RAF Wyton. Eight cadets attended the No 5 AEF Flight at Wyton to have safety and flying training. The cadets viewed a flight safety brief video then had a parachute fitted so that they had a check of understanding on how it operates. New to the safety briefing room was the use of a mock cockpit seat for the cadets to use to demonstrate getting in and out of an aircraft, this equipment was only delivered the day before our visit so St Neots cadets were the first to have use of it.
The cadets then waited for their name to be called forward to the flying kit store so that they could be fitted out with a flying suit, gloves, parachute and flying helmet. These items are fitted by specialist members of staff at the AEF. Once kitted out the cadets then waited a short while for their Grob Tutor aircraft to be readied, pre check done on the aircraft and the cadet is then lead out to the left hand side of the aircraft and strapped in ready for the aircraft to start up.
The pilot then taxi's to the runway and takes off and then gives control to the cadet once the cadet has an understanding of the flying controls, usually a cadet will clock up hands on flying time of between 25 and 30 minutes during each sortie.
It is up to the cadets what type of flying they would like to do, aerobatics, general handling or navigational exercise, this will depend on their own skills and experience.
For five of the cadets this was the first time of flying in a Grob Tutor aircraft.
2500 Squadron Air Cadets celebrate 70th Anniversary of the ATC Air Cadets and Staff from No 2500 (St Neots) Squadron celebrated with the six other Squadrons in the Western Sector on Sunday 6th Feb 2011 for the 70th Anniversary of the Air Training Corp which was hosted by No 134 (Bedford) Squadron ATC.
Despite it being a cold and very windy afternoon, the Parade marched through Bedford Town led by the Band from No 2484 (Bassingbourn) Squadron for a Church Service at St Pauls Church in the centre of Bedford. Banners from all the participating Squadrons along with the Beds & Cambs Wing Banner formed a Guard of Honour at the Church before processing up the aisle to the Church Altar. The our Banner Bearer was Cpl Jack Hanitzch. Following the Church Service there was a March past through the Town, with the salute being taken by Officer Commanding Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire Wing, Wing Commander Paul Bower and the Mayor of Bedford, Cllr David Hodgson outside the Magistrates Court.
Beds & Cambs Wing Commander visits St Neots Squadron Wing Commander Paul Bower RAFVR(T), Officer Commanding Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire Wing ATC visited recently No 2500 (St Neots) Squadron. He held an open forum with the Cadets and Staff and discussed the about up and coming changes to the Corps, also at the final parade he made presentations of the following certificates and badges to the recent achievers at the Squadron. Communicators Badges – Cpl Taylor Curtis and Cdt George Curtis, Gliding Scholarship Certificate Silver Wings - Sgt Ryan Hanson, and Leading Cadet Badges - Cpls George Watson, Katherine Todd and Jay Milne, and Cdts Zac Stimson, J Sheikh, Jack Rogers, Michael Powell, and Dale Clark. The Wing Commander congratulated them all on their turnout and support they give to the Wing during the year.
St Neots Air Cadet gains his Silver Wings On 13th November at 616 Volunteer Gliding Squadron RAF Henlow, after being continuously frustrated by bad weather, Cadet Sgt Ryan Hanson from 2500 (St. Neots) Squadron ATC completed his Gliding Scholarship with a solo circuit of the airfield, indeed he was one of three cadets to go solo that day. His airmanship was of the highest standard, made more remarkable by the fading light conditions as his solo flight was the last flight of the day. Ryan was presented with his Silver Gliding Wings by Sqn Ldr Dick Bowyer Officer Commanding 616 VGS and is now the second cadet from the Squadron this year to reach Silver standard, the other being Sgt Tom Humphrey who completed his Gliding Scholarship earlier this year. CI Charles Rogers said “as staff, we all feel very proud as we watch these youngsters stretch their wings for the very first time and we know that it is a moment they will never forget, our warmest congratulations to them both”.
Air Cadets Meet the Heroes Ten Air Cadets and Staff from 2500 (St Neots) Squadron met the Heroes of the Royal Anglian Regiment recently. They met three members of “D” Company (Cambridge) Detachment at the Priory Centre St Neots. The Cadets found the evening both informative and enjoyable, in particular speaking to a former Cadet Warrant Officer from 50F( Lambeth) Squadron, Captain Tom Clark. The Cadets said “how proud they were of the Regiment and they would all like to wish Captain Tom Clark, Captain Graham Goodey and Corporal Gilbert (Gil) Owusu good luck for the future”. St Neots Air Cadets Remembers the Fallen Over 50 cadets & Staff from 2500 (St Neots) Sqn and their Detached Flight at Cambourne joined together with the towns people of St Neots to remember the fallen over the weekend. Saturday saw the cadets assisting with the Poppy Appeal street collection in the St Neots Town, and on Sunday they attended two Services of Remembrance, one in St Neots and the other in Eaton Socon.
Drum Roll and Enrol for Air Cadets Air Cadets from No 2500 (St Neots) Squadron and their detached flight at Cambourne attended their Commanding Officer’s Parade recently at their Squadron HQ in St Neots. Following an inspection by the Officer Commanding Flt Lt David Webb the following Cadets were awarded their First Class Badges – Cadets Sayers, Rogers, Powell, Sheikh, Milne, Todd and Watson. The Squadron Padre, the Rev Dr Paul Andrews then enrolled 7 new Cadets. On final Parade promotions were awarded as follows: to Sgt - Cpl's Scott and Hanson, to Flight Sergeant Sgt Stimson, to Cpl - Cpl's Todd and Watson.
Congratulations go to Cadet Zac Stimson on his fine effort at Region Field Day held at RAF Wittering last weekend. He represented Beds & Cambs Wing in the solo drummer section and gained a very credible 2nd place in the Region.
All are to be congratulated on their sustained efforts at the Squadron, in their individual categories. Well done!
Cadets visit the RAF
Air Cadets from No’s 2500 (St Neots) Squadron and 2500 (Cambourne) Detached Flight recently visited Royal Air Force Odiham in Hampshire.
Cadets and Staff attended the station on an educational visit which was hosted by the Personnel from the station. Cadets and Staff participated in many of the activities on the day’s busy programme which included a guided tour of the station plus visits to the Flight Safety Equipment Flight, Police Dog Section, Air Traffic Control and the Fire Section. Cadets also had a taste of what food is like in the services when they visited the Junior Ranks Mess for their lunch.
Also a visit to the various Squadron’s was laid on with a briefing and tour of the Chinook helicopters in service with the RAF.
Flt Lt David Webb, 2500 Squadron’s OC said “I was a great opportunity for the cadets to get up close with today’s modern RAF, also for some of the cadets it was their first visit to an RAF Station”.
Air Cadets present cheque for Help for Heroes
Eaton's Community Centre Opening - 13th April 2010 - Official opening by HRH Duchess of Gloucester GCVO
Anna's Hope Charity Fun Run Marshalling Team - 11th April 2010
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