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. 

The cadets formed up in Waitrose's car park on the Sunday morning and marched through the Town led by the Squadron Band, for a short service at the War Memorial, before a Church Service in St Marys Parish Church, conducted by Reverend Dr Paul Andrews. Flt Lt David Webb, Officer Commanding St Neots Squadron laid a wreath at the Memorial on behalf of the Air Training Corps, and Flt Lt Margaret Bell laid a wreath on behalf of the Royal Air Force.

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 2^nd 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