301 (BSE) Sqn RAFAC

Tonight the cadets learnt about all things radio and communication. With the newest cadets being taught the basics and the older ones working on their Blue Radio Comms badges. As well as presentation on some Pre DofE and Silver First Aid. #whatwedo @nswingatc @CERegionRAFAC

Last night the cadets were out practicing their Drill getting ready for the up coming Drill Competition and Battle Of Britain Parade in September. #whatwedo @nswingatc @RAFAssociation

Due to the weather warning for extreme heat at the start of next week. We have to close the squadron on Tuesday evening. Please don’t travel. #weatherwarning #heatwave

On Sunday the Squadron joined the rest of @nswingatc in Bury St Edmunds to celebrate the Wings 50th Birthday. #whatwedo #secondtonone Thanks again to Paul Telford-Dinsmore for the great photos.

Thank you to @RAFHonington for inviting us to be part of the Freedom Parade in Bury St Edmunds last night. #whatwedo #leadbyexample 📸 Paul Telford-Dinsmore

We’ve been a little quiet recently but behind the scenes we’ve been preparing for this years athletics comp! As the reigning champions we had a lot to live up to. Congratulations to all the cadets from across @nswingatc who took part, was great to be back. #reiningchampion

Tonight the cadet have been at the local athletics track to practice for the Inter Squadron Athlectis Competition at the end of May. We’ve been Wing Champions for the past 3 years and hope to hold on to the title once again!! @AC_Leisure @nswingatc #whatwedo

Yesterday the cadets spent the day @PlasyBrenin for Stand Up paddle boarding, orienteering and abseiling. Today they had the morning @ZipWorldUK before heading to the @beaconclimbing for some climbing and bouldering. @nswingatc @CERegionRAFAC #whatwedo #leadbyexample #snowdonia

End of an era. Last night saw Flt Lt Brett who has been OC of the Squadron for over 23 years hand over command to Fg Off Baxter. Flt Lt Brett isn’t moving to far as he has accepted the role of @DofE Officer for @nswingatc We wish both of them the best of luck in their new roles.

Last night the cadets took part in a orienteering exercise within the squadron compound. Given a map with marked points, each team how to work out where the point was, find the real life marker and then once they had all the markers guess the word. #whatwedo @nswingatc

Great day yesterday, the junior cadets got some hands on experience putting up tents, how to correctly and safely use a gas stove as well as having a go at navigating around one of the local villages. Hope to see them all on an #ATCamp or @DofE Exped in the future. @nswingatc

Tonight the cadets have been working toward their Blue Leadership Badge and taking part in some raft building in preparation for the Wing Field Weekend. @nswingatc

Busy weekend. It started with 11 cadets and 4 staff travelling to Yorkshire for a adventure training weekend. With #clipandclimb on the Friday afternoon. A long hike on Saturday around #rosedaleabbey before heading home. @nswingatc @CERegionRAFAC @aircadets

Tonight we did something a little different, the cadets took part in a planning exercise. The point of the exercise wasn’t about finding the correct answer but to develop communication, teamwork, leadership and creative thinking. #whatwedo

Tonight the cadet where learning the importance of packing the right kit in their initial expedition training. A skill that will come in handy on the many expedition and camps in the coming months. @nswingatc @DofE #whatwedo

Tonight we cracked out the glow sticks with an urban capture the flag mission. This allows the cadets to work on their team work, leadership and communication skills as well as dusting off some of their fieldcraft knowledge on why things are seen. #whatwedo

Last night we were lucky enough to have our first sports evening 2020! It was great to see so many of them attend. We look forward to getting back to a regular sports night once a month.