Cadets from around London & South East Region joined forces with serving members of the RAF, as well as veterans, reservists and the wider RAF family at the launch of the RAF100 Baton Relay.
The baton was designed by students of the No 4 School of Technical Training at MOD St Athan, from materials used in the past, present and …
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London & South East Region Air Cadets are pleased to launch a brand new photography competition for 2017-2018. The contest is open to cadets and adult volunteers around the region, and will run until 1 April 2018. Photos taken between 2 April 2017 and 1 April 2018 are eligible, and the theme of the competition is “Adventure in the Air …
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Last weekend the Air Training Corps’ (ATC’s) Senior Rugby and Netball competitions reached their conclusion for 2017 at RAFC Cranwell. A cold but occasionally sunny day greeted teams from all six Regions for a day of very closely fought matches.
LASER lost out narrowly in the rugby final after a very competitive match against Central and East Region. …
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Last weekend, cadets from 56 (Woolwich) Squadron were given an invitation to attend the Greater London Authority Service of Remembrance at London City Hall.
The Service of Remembrance was an opportunity to mark the sacrifice made by the members of the London government organisations who died on active military service. The very Rev Andrew Nunn the Dean of Southwark Cathedral …
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Today, 132 cadets had the honour of taking part in the Lord Mayor’s Parade in Central London. For over 800 years the newly elected Lord Mayor of London has made his or her way from the City to distant Westminster to swear loyalty to the Crown. Over the centuries this journey grew into the riotous mediæval pageant known to all …
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Earlier this week, cadets from across LASER had the honour of representing the RAF Air Cadets at The Pride of Britain Awards, providing a guard of honour on the red carpet. The show will air on 7 November, on ITV at 8pm.
Cadets came from 282 (East Ham) Squadron, 308 (Colchester) Squadron, 1846 (Southall) Squadron, and 2433 (Ramsgate & Manston) …
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Each year cadets from the Army Cadet Force, Sea Cadets, and RAF Air Cadets come together to compete in the Cadet Inter Services Skill at Arms Match (CISSAM).
This three day event sees cadets firing the L98A2 Cadet General Purpose Rifle, and the Light Support Weapon (LSW) in a series of different matches. 2017 saw a number of entries from …
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Jack Fitzpatrick, 18, of 1063 (Herne Bay) Squadron Air Training Corps is in a squad set to swim the Channel to mark the 75th anniversary of the RAF Air Cadets.
Jack, who was in the team to complete the swim last …
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Major General Robert Magowan CBE, Commandant General Royal Marines has returned to his roots, at a LASER Air Cadet squadron. 36 years ago, 13 year old Faversham teenager Robert Magowan joined his local Air Cadet squadron in Faversham. On Tuesday 18th July, his old cadet unit, 1242 (Faversham) Squadron welcomed him back as reviewing officer of their annual inspection in …
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Air Cadets in Guildford are getting new experiences thanks to a grant from the RAF Charitable Trust (RAFCT). 261 (Guildford) Squadron received £1200 from the RAFCT, to help their adult volunteers gain nationally recognised qualifications that allow them to provide new activities to the cadets.
The motto of the Air Training Corps is Venture Adventure, so naturally adventurous outdoor activities …
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