Monthly archives: April 2016


Picturing Air Cadets Practising Hard

This beautifully picturesque photograph  was taken by Flight Lieutenant  Paula Houghton, Officer Commanding 1331(Stowmarket) Squadron, Air Cadets,  at a touch rugby training session. The squadron are currently training hard in preparation for this year’s Wingfield event, […]


Aircraft Modelling Given Boost

The modelling team at local RAF Air Cadet unit 195 Squadron were this week celebrating after a generous donation from a member of the public. Karl Holmes donated an Airfix 1/48 scale Avro Vulcan model […]


1109’s First Qualified Aerospace Instructor’

  Following a successful selection weekend back in September 2015, Cadet Flight Sergeant Kathryn Towell has successfully passed the Qualified Aerospace Instructor Course. This course provides aerospace enthusiasts with a unique qualification to operate the […]


Swadlincote Air Cadets 75th Anniversary

  April 8th saw Cadets, Staff and Committee Members of 1211 (Swadlincote) Squadron, Air Cadets, celebrate their 75th Anniversary by tucking into birthday cake supplied by their leaders after the 80 Cadets on parade at […]