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152 CITY OF HULL SQUADRON
All NewsAnnouncements - Wednesday 30 April 2008 - Posted by FLT/LT Waters
Welcome to three new cadets (Cdt Branton, Cdt Ratcliffe and Cdt Hutchinson) who where formally enrolled by Captain Hotchin the Squadrons Padre on Tuesday 8th April.
Two cadets, Cpl Ben Megson and Cpl Stephanie Dyer have been selected to attend a summer camp at Rheindahlen in Germany, while Flt Sgt Cooper will be going to Belgium on the International Air Cadet Exchange.
Cdt Holmes has been selected to attend the Wing’s Annual Survival Training Weekend at Hag Dyke, Cdt Hayton is on the reserve list
Cdt Flintoft has been selected to attend a work experience week with the RAF Police at RAF Henlow in May. Flt Sgt Thrower has been selected. This is a Corps activity and our two cadets are the only cadets selected fron Central & East Yorks Wing. Flt Sgt Thrower and Cdt Flintoft follow in Cdt McCourt’s footsteps who attended a similar week earlier in the year. Congratulations - Wednesday 30 April 2008 - Posted by FLT/LT Waters
To Elliot Tate and Stephanie Dyer who were both promoted to cadet Corporal during the recent visit to the Lord Majors Parlor.
Also well done to Flt Lt Waters for successfully completing the recent Short Range Management course, this will allow the CO to run target shooting on the Squadrons 18m tube range.
Sgt Steve Dyer recently completed a weekends training course on the Duke of Edinburgh which provide some advice and information on administrating and running the award
To our three new cadets (Cdt Branton, Cdt Ratcliffe and Cdt Hutchinson) who all flew in the Grob Tutor for the 1st time at RAF Church Fenton. Visit to Lord Mayor of Hull - Wednesday 30 April 2008 - Posted by FLT/LT Waters
On 3rd April cadets and staff from the squadron had the honour and privilege of being invited to the Lord Mayors Parlour at the Guild Hall.
The visit was proposed by the Lord Mayor herself after she had been unable to attend our presentation evening in March.
On arrival we were all fondly greeted by the Lord Mayor and Councillor Petch, who we had previously helped by organising the car parking for Veterans Weekend last summer.
After a brief introduction by the Lord Mayor and a few photographs we were taken through into an adjoining room in which a splendid buffet had been laid on. Everyone enjoyed the buffet, some more than others it has to be said, and the selection of cakes was definitely a hit with everyone.
After refreshments we split into two groups and were given a guided tour around some of the rooms within the Guild Hall. The tour lasted about 30 minutes and included the court room and the cells, in which a “How many Cadets can you fit in a Cell” was tried out.
We then regrouped and signed the Lord Mayors book, which she will take with her at the end of her term in office, and the visitor’s book, which remains in the Guild Hall.
The night was drawn to a close with the presentation of two Cadets to Corporal, Cpl Dyer and Cpl Tate.
Finally the Lord Mayor made a presentation of a Wedgewood commemorative plate to the squadron and then presented each cadet with a pin badge containing the three coronets of Hull.
The evening was a real privilege for all who were involved and upon invitation the Lord Mayor has promised to come down and visit the squadron in the coming future. Windermere Adventure Training Camp - 22 March - Wednesday 30 April 2008 - Posted by FLT/LT Waters
Two cadets went to Windermere this year Cadet Corporals Josh Weaver and Ben Megson
Windermere is a National Air Cadet Adventure Training Camp held every year.
Cpl Weaver and Megson both said that “Windermere was the highlight of our cadet career so far.” Some of the activities that the cadets did were;
Mountain biking, Abseiling, Climbing, Canoeing, Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Expedition and much more.
Josh Weaver said “It was amazing, I’ve been on weekend camps with our squadron before, but a week that was my first and it was different and I loved it.”
Ben Megson Said “I loved it Adventure Training is what I joined the cadets for, I got to see some old friends and meet some new ones. It was my third big camp but by far the best and I advise anyone who loves AT the way I do to put thier name down.” Presentaion Night 7th March - Wednesday 30 April 2008 - Posted by FLT/LT Waters
Last month saw the Squadrons annual presentation night at the Guildhall in Hull with Councilor Stephen Brady and Wing Commander Steven Wiggins as the guests of honor.
The first part of the night was a review of the Squadrons achievements over the previous 12 months; this included a number of cadets who gave their accounts of the activities they took part in.
„h Sgt Thrower - Easter Camp Cyprus
„h Cdt E Weaver - Lake District
„h Cpl Wann - Nordic Skiing
„h Cdt Flintoft - Windermere
„h Sgt Cooper - Elvington
„h Cdt Adams - Summer Camp RAF Waddington
The 2nd part of the evening saw the cadets presented with awards and trophies for 2007, winners included:
„h Best Cadet - Cdt J Weaver
„h Best NCO - Cpl Megson
„h Most Improved - Cdt Simspon
A special mention must go to Cdts Dyer, Simpson and Frisby who gave an outstanding demonstration of drumming.
The following cadets where also promoted;
To Flt Sgt:
W. Thrower
D.Cooper
To Sgt
D Wann
To Cpl
J Weaver Nordic Skiing - Bavaria - Wednesday 30 April 2008 - Posted by FLT/LT Waters
Cdt Cpl Wann took part in a weeks Nordic Skiing in Bavaria, Germany.
Cpl Wann was novice Skier with little skiing experiance and no Nordic Skiing experiance at all.
The course involved learning the basics of Nordic Skiing and then undertaking a number of activities to imrove their skills.
By the end of the Week Cpl Wann had achieved his Bronze Medal in Nordic Skiing, an excellant achievement. RAF Polioce Work Experiance Camp 4th March - Wednesday 30 April 2008 - Posted by FLT/LT Waters
Cdt McCourt attended a 3 day Work Experiance Camp with the RAF Police at RAF Henlow. He was the only cadet to be selected to attend the camp from Central & East Yorkshire Wing.
The aim of the camp was to gain a better understanding of the Role of the RAF Police.
During his time at RAF Henlow Cdt McCourt took part in a series of talks and practical demonstrations designed to give you an insight into the role of the RAF Police, not only within the Operational Theatre but their involvement as part of Homeland Security. 20th Feb 08-Gliding Scolarship - Monday 7 April 2008 - Posted by CI Stubbles
Many congratulations go to Cadet Adams who has successfully completed his Gliding Scholarship and flown solo in a Vigilant Powered Glider at 642 VGS at RAF Linton On Ouse.
Cadet Adams has been awarded his silver wings.
25th Jan-27th Jan 08 - Regional Activity Centre - Monday 7 April 2008 - Posted by CI Stubbles
Six cadets and two members of adult staff from the squadron attended the regional activity centre at RAF Linton On Ouse for the weekend
The weekend gave the cadets the opportunity to experience the newly opened regional activity centre where they undertook leadership, teambuilding and other aerospace based activities.
All cadets received two flights each in a Vigilant powered glider as well as a flight in a Grob Tutor training aircraft.
12th Feb 08 Duke Of Edinburgh Award - Monday 7 April 2008 - Posted by CI Stubbles
Many congratulations to Flight Sergeant Danielle Cooper who has successfully completed her Bronze Award.
This should signal the start of many good things to come with many cadets currently completing their award handbooks. 3rd Feb 08-ATC Sunday Parade - Monday 7 April 2008 - Posted by CI Stubbles
A big thankyou must go to all the Cadets and staff who attended the ATC Sunday parade at Drifield. The Squadron had one of the largest contingents on parade and contributed to a highly successful event. Jan 08 BTEC Aviation Studies - Monday 7 April 2008 - Posted by CI Stubbles
Well done to Flight Sergeant Will Thrower, Flight Sergeant Danielle Cooper and Cpl Scott Day who have all achieved the highest accedemic qualification available to cadets and gained their BTEC in Aviation Studies. 22 Dec 07 Gliding Scholarship - Monday 7 April 2008 - Posted by CI Stubbles
Many congratulations go to Cpl Scott Day who has successfully completed his gliding scolarship and flown solo in a Vigilant powered glider at 642 VGS at RAF Linton On Ouse.
Cpl Scott Day has been awarded his silver wings. 22nd-23 Dec 07 Sqn fundraising - Monday 7 April 2008 - Posted by CI Stubbles
A big thank you goes to all the cadets, staff and civilian committee who helped out at the sqn's most recent fund raising bag packing event at Morrisons on Holderness road.
Over the 2 day event nearly £2500 was raised for the squadron funds. The owner of Morrisons supermarket visited the store on sun 23rd and commented how smart the cadets were and how hard they worked.
All cadets that took part in the event received a £5 Blacks gift voucher for each day they attended as a thankyou from the sqn for there most valiant efforts.
The money raised from the event will help the sqn to continue to provide a range of activities and events over the coming year.
Rememberance Sunday - Tuesday 13 November 2007 - Posted by FLT/LT Waters
Thanks to all the cadets and staff who attended the Rememberance Sunday parades in Hull City centre and at Bilton.
Cadets and Staff from 872 (Hull West) and 1324 (Hawker Blackburn) also attended the parade in Hull City Centre.
As always the Air Cadets provided a major contribution to the parade and I have recieved a number of comments on how good the Air Cadets Looked.
Gliding Scholarship - Tuesday 13 November 2007 - Posted by FLT/LT Waters
Congratulations to Cdt Read who succesfully completed her Gliding Scholarship with 642 VGS presently based at RAF Toppcliffe.
Cdt Read achieved her Blue Wings Morrisons Bag Pack - Tuesday 16 October 2007 - Posted by FLT/LT Waters
A huge thank you to all the cadets. staff and committee members who helped out at the recent fund raising Bag Pack at Morrisons on Holderness Road.
A total of over £1500 was raised over the 2 days and will be used to help the support the Squadron in paying for events and activities for all cadets next year. BTEC in Avaition Studies - Tuesday 16 October 2007 - Posted by FLT/LT Waters
Congratulations to Cadet Flt Sgt Holland who has recently been presented with his BTEC in Aviation Studies Battle Of Britain Parade - Monday 24 September 2007 - Posted by FLT/LT Waters
Cadets and Staff from 152 Squadron along with 872 Squadron and members of the Hull branch of the RAFA, took part in the annual Battle of Britain service on Sunday 16th September to honour and remember those who fought during the Battle of Britain.
A memorial service was held at the Hull Methodist Church during which Cdt Sgt Danielle Cooper and Cdt Elliot Tate led the cadet tribute. Following the service a parade led by the drum ban from 872 Squadron from the Methodist Church to the cenotaph took place.
The salute was taken by the Lord Mayor of Hull.
Thank you to all cadets and staff who took part in the service
Elvington Air show - Thursday 23 August 2007 - Posted by FLT/LT Waters
Cadets from 152, 872, 873 and 1324 Squadrons attended the Great Yorkshire Air Show over the weekend 18th / 19th August. The cadets where on hand to support the organisers of the air show by selling programs, over the course of the weekend the cadets sold nealry £10 000 worth of programs.
When off duty the cadets had the chance to watch the air show or visit the Yorkshire Air Museem.
During the evening the cadets where kept busy by Plt Off Thrower’s and her famous team building excercises.
RAF Waddington Airshow - Thursday 5 July 2007 - Posted by FLT/LT Waters
As everyone is aware the RAF Waddington Air Show was Cancelled on 1st July 07.
We returned all the tickets for a refund and once this arrives all money collected from cadets and staf will be returned BTEC Award - Thursday 21 June 2007 - Posted by FLT/LT Waters
Congratulations to Sgt James Oxtoby who has recently been presented with his BTEC level 2 in Aerospace Studies. Lakes 07 - Sunday 10 June 2007 - Posted by FLT/LT Waters
16 Cadets along with staff attended the Squadrons annual Lake district camp over the Bank Holiday weekend 26th to 28th May.
The cadets all took part in a wide range of activities, these included: abseiling, archery, team work, raft building and 'Dragon boat' Racing.
While at the Camp site the cadets and staff took part in a number of team games including rounders.
All the cadets took part in every activity.
Thank you to all the staff who supervised the cadets.
See our picture gallery for some pictures of the weekend Inter Squadron Athletics - Thursday 3 May 2007 - Posted by FLT/LT Waters
22 Cadets from the Squadron took part in the annual Inter Squadron Athletics Competition held at the Costello Athletics Stadium in Hull on the 29th April.
A total of 5 medals, 4 gold and 1 bronze 1 where won by Cdt Tate, Cdt McCourt, Cdt McFaul and Cdt Frisby.
Well done to all the Cadets who took part in the competition.
Also a thank you to all the staff who supported the event.
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