1982 (Huyton) Squadron Newsletter

Issue 8– March 2014

Nineteen 82

Find out what’s happening at 1982 (Huyton) Squadron in our quarterly newsletter

RECRUITS ON

COURSE 1982 (Huyton) Squadron McCarthy House The Park / Rydal Road Huyton Liverpool

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Issue 8– March 2014 Recruits on Course Five new recruits from 1982 (Huyton) Squadron RAF Air Cadets have recently passed their Recruit Training Course held at their Squadron Headquarters in The Park, Huyton.

The five new cadets successfully completed the course which is designed to provide them with many of the basic skills they will need to get a firm grounding for their cadet career; these skills include everything from Uniform Care and Basic Foot Drill to Map Reading and Radio Communication.

Assisting with the course was Cadet Flight Sergeant Aron Stott, he commented; “The Recruit Training Course is fundamental to the cadet’s development, it gives them the freedom put the skills they have learnt of a parade night into practice under the watchful eyes of the Cadet Non-Commissioned Officers, where any mistakes can then be corrected.”

Huyton Squadron Air Cadets covers part of the South Liverpool area and offers a host of opportunities to local youngsters aged 13 and over. To find out more about Huyton Air Cadets why not visit our website at www.1982.org.uk or call the squadron 0151 449 3012, Tuesday and Thursday 7:00pm till 9:30pm.

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Issue 8– March 2014 Shooting on Target More shooting opportunities lay ahead for the cadets at 1982 (Huyton) Squadron as they welcome the addition of two recently qualified Range Conducting Officers.

Pilot Officer Ian Raynor and Sergeant Greg Jennings both recently completed the Range Conducting Officers Course held at RAF Cosford which will allow them to run the 25 Meter Indoor and Barrack Ranges with the .22, Number 8 Rifle and the 5.56, L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle.

Squadron Shooting Officer, Pilot Officer Ian Raynor commented; “Shooting is an activity that promotes the highest standards of safety, Sportsmanship & Self-Discipline” he continued “With this qualification our staff will be able to provide the cadets with many more range practises, further developing the cadets Marksmanship Principles and gaining them Marksmanship Qualifications.”

For more information on Target Shooting in the Air Cadet Organisation please visit our website!

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Issue 8– March 2014 Cadets Climb to New Heights Cadets from 1982 (Huyton) Squadron RAF Air Cadets have been climbing to new heights recently as they begin the National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme.

The National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme (NICAS) is a UK wide scheme designed to promote climbing development and accredit individual achievement on artificial climbing structures. It can be used as a starting point for people wishing to take up climbing and mountaineering. It is open to all candidates aged 7 and upwards.

Cadet Chloe Dawson (13yrs) commented; “The NICAS has really sparked my interest in Climbing, we have gone from knowing very little to being able to setup and climb various routes with minimum assistance.”

Deputy Squadron Adventure Training Officer and Climbing Instructor, Fraser Douglas added; “Climbing is an activity that promotes the key elements of team work, we aim to give all our cadets the opportunity to go climbing as well as the many other adventurous training activities the Air Cadet Organisation has to offer.”

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Issue 8– March 2014 Bronze Expedition from Huyton Cadets Cadets from 1982 (Huyton) Squadron RAF Air Cadets have recently returned from their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Bronze Expedition at Moel Famau, North East Wales.

The cadets, who have recently started the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, completed their two day expedition in two groups, with one group completing their final assessed expedition and the other group completing their initial practise expedition.

The cadets cadet will now go on to complete the other areas of the Bronze Level D of E award, including Volunteering, Physical and Skill, before they can be awarded their badges and advance onto the Silver Level D of E Award.

Squadron D of E Officer, Mr Chris Power commented, “The cadets have made a fantastic start to the scheme, they worked well as a group and showed great levels of enthusiasm towards the completion of their respective Bronze expeditions!”

ATC Sunday Parade On Sunday 9th February cadets from 1982 (Huyton) Squadron joined cadets from all over Merseyside Wing in a parade held at Liverpool’s Metropolitan Cathedral as they celebrated the anniversary of the formation of the Air Cadet Organisation on the 5th February 1941.

Cadets from all 30 Squadrons across Merseyside joined together for a service commemorating the formation of the Air Training Corp from the Air Defence Cadet Corps in 1941, allowing the cadets present a chance to renew their cadets promise, which is taken during their enrolment into the Air Cadet Organisation.

This was followed by a formal march past of Merseyside Wing outside of the cathedral.

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Issue 6– September 2013

Air Cadets Take-off with RAFA Wings Lotto – Now You Can Enter…

Now, for the first time ever, members and supporters of the ACO over the age of 16 are able to enter the Lotto, with 10% of the money from each ticket purchased going to a squadron of each player’s choice.

And the good news is it couldn’t be easier to enter…

RAFA have kindly created a dedicated easy to use Air Cadet Webpage, allowing members and supporters to sign-up. A box to enter the squadron of your choice is included on the web page, which ensures your chosen unit will benefit.

To visit the page and sign-up to the Lotto, which will allow you to play for prizes up-to £1,000 per week and possible rollover prizes of up-to £10,000, please visit the following Air Cadet sign-up page:

https://www.securecollections.com/dd/rafa/details.asp?cadet=y

Or search the web for “Air Cadets Wings Lotto” and support ACO Squadron

1982 HUYTON

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