1900 (West Cornwall) Squadron Top Wing Athletics - Posted 19-May-10
The Wing Athletics trials were held at Par on Sunday 16 May. Cadets from 1900 (West Cornwall) Squadron topped the results table with a total score of 187. 2312 (Tavistock) Squadro came second with 167 points narrowly beating 1225 (St Austell) Squadron into 3rd place. Selected cadets will go on to represent the Wing at the Regional Championship held at Tidworth.
TEN TORS COMPLETED - Posted 10-May-10
Following months of preparation teams from Plymouth & Cornwall Wing have successfully completed the Ten Tors challenge on Dartmoor. A total of six teams took part in the event including in all three distances of 35, 45 and 55 kilometers. Only one member of one team failed to finish the challenge which beats many teams. This year the preparation for the event was led by Squadron Leader Windo who said "Over all a very good result for the cadets and staff who have worked on the Ten Tors activity this year well done to all."
WING MORN LOSS OF EX-WING STAFF OFFICER - Posted 09-May-10
Plymouth & Cornwall Wing morn the death of Ex-Wing Staff Officer Flight Lieutenant Gerald Patterson RAFVR(T).
CI Mike Willis Hangs Up His Trunks - Posted 03-Feb-10
After 16 years of weekly coaching cadets in swimming at HMS Drake Civilian Instructor Mike Willis has decided to hang his trunks up for the final time. Over the years CI Willis has coached numerous cadets to passing their swimming proficiency including at different levels. Flight Lieutenant Sue Perkins, who has been shadowing CI Willis, has taken over the swimming reigns to ensure that cadets still get the high standard of coaching CI Willis gave over the years. CI Willis will continue in his role as a Civilian Instructor at 2339 (Plymstock & Mount Batten) Squadron.
RECRUITMENT SHIELD RESULTS - Posted 12-Jan-10
The inter unit competition this year ran from 1 Oct 08 – 30 Sep 09. The results are determined by the figures in the unit quarterly recruiting stats. The Recruiting Shield is presented to the Unit obtaining the most points in the year based on the following scale:
a. For every recruit (all categories) to the RAF 10 points
b. For every officer recruit to the other Armed Forces 5 points
c. For every other rank recruit to the Armed Forces 2 points
The result of the 2008 competition are:
1st 3 Sqn
2nd 781 Sqn
3rd = 147 Sqn
335 Sqn
1225 Sqn
INTER-REGIONAL RUGBY - Posted 02-Dec-09
Five cadets from Plymouth & Cornwall Wing formed part of the South West Region Senior Rugby Team at the Inter-Regional Senior Rugby Championships. Corporal J Reynolds of 730 (City of Truro) Squadron, Cadet D Hales of 1900 (West Cornwall) Squadron, Cpl T Underwood and Cadet F Vitalino of 2309 (University of Plymouth) Squadron) and Sergeant J Jewell of 2174 (Estover) Squadron all represented the South West Region. Cpl Reynolds given the responsibility of captaining the team and together with Cdt Hayes and Cpl Underwood has been selected for the Corps Senior Rugby Team. It is highly unusual for three cadets from the same Wing to be selected for the Corps Team which highlights the unusual achievement in this result.
THE LAST POST - Posted 02-Dec-09
For the second year in a row Cadet Katy Passmore of 1225 (St Austell) Squadron has won the Corps Solo Bugle Competition. The competition was held at RAF Halton. Cadet Passmore had to perform two pieces. The set piece was Retreat and her chosen piece was Sunset. Cadet Passmore's passion for the bugle has resulted in her offering to teach fellow cadets to play the bugle.
REGIONAL ACTIVITIES DAY RESULTS IN - Posted 07-Oct-09
Cadets and Squadrons from Plymouth & Cornwall Wing had some good results at this years Regional Activities Day which was held at Royal Air Force Lyneham on Sunday 4th October. Significant results for the Wing include:
Diorama - 3rd place 2377 (Plympton) Squadron
Aeromodelling - Staff - 2nd place CI Dave Hughes 730 (City of Truro) Squadron
Photo - ATC Activity Under 16 years 1st place Cdt Allday 781 (Newquay) Squadron
Photo - Aviation theme 16years+ 1st place Cdt Clifton 339 (South Dartmoor) Squadron
Media Skills 1st place 2309 (University of Plymouth) Squadron
Public speaking Under 16 years 1st place Cdt Cpl Elson 2309 (University of Plymouth) Squadron
Drill Competition - Best NCO 2nd place Cdt WO D Wiltshire 2309 (University of Plymouth) Squadron
Banner drill - 2nd place 730 (City of Truro) Squadron
All cadets and staff that entered deserve congratulations in their contribution to the highly successful day.
1900 (WEST CORNWALL) SQUADRON WIN THIS YEARS WING ATHLETICS TRIALS - Posted 17-May-09
Cadets from 1900 (West Cornwall) Squadron scored consistently over each of the track and field events at this years Wing Athletics Trials to win the overall competition with a total of 274 points, 80 points ahead of 730 (City of Truro) Squadron who came in second place. 335 (Saltash) Squadron finished in 3rd place with 163 points. Cadets who won their events are selected to represented the Wing at the Regional Trials to be held at Tidworth on 07 June.
CADETS RETURN FROM CYPRUS CAMP - Posted 17-May-09
Recently 4 Plymouth and Cornwall Wing Air Cadets, CWO Nick Browne, FS Sarah Lucas, FS Craig Saunders and Sgt Mark Reynolds from 2443 (Okehampton), 2312 (Tavistock) and 3 (Helston) Sqn's attended Overseas Easter Camp at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus from 15th to 24th April. They all enjoyed themselves and got involved in various activities in the hot weather such as helicopter flying in the Griffin, shooting, watching and visiting the Red Arrows, seeing the U2 American Spy Plane, visit to Pathos and Nicosia whilst seeing the United Nations and visiting the Buffer Zone which divides Cyprus (half Turkish and half Greek), cruising on a boat around the coast or Cyprus and a whole lot more! A good week was enjoyed by all and would totally recommend to all cadets.
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730 (city or truro) squadron win this years plymouth & cornwall wing cadet inter-squadron shooting competition
730 (City of Truro) Squadron have won the Plymouth & Cornwall Wing Cadet Inter-Squadron .22 Shooting Competition with 706 points. Shooting with the Mk8 0.22 rifle Cadet Corporals A Clitherow and S Blake shot with team members Cadets J Garside and A Wilson to secure their win over 1225 (St Austell) Squadron who came in 2nd with 663 points. 1157 Squadron finished third with 617 points.
Retirment of Flight Lieutenant Brian Lowe RAFVR(T)
After more than 40 years of being a Reserve Officer in the Air Cadets, Flt Lt Brian Lowe was dined out with fellow staff and cadets of 2443 (Okehampton) Squadron in December at their annual Squadron Dinner. The Squadron thanked Flight Lieutenant Lowe for all his hard work and commitment to the Squadron over the many years, as well as being Officer Commanding of the Squadron. As he enjoys model trains, the Squadron decided that is what they were going to give him as gift for his efforts over the many years which was presented to him by Unit Commanding Officer, Flight Lieutenant Mingham and Sector Commander, Squadron Leader Reis. The evening was much enjoyed by all and a presentation finished the evening off showing old and new photos of his career in the Air Cadets from start to the end and all wished him all a long and happy retirement.
Left to Right: Flt Lt Brian Lowe, Sqn Ldr
Reis, Flt Lt Mingham
PLYMOUTH & CORNWALL WING AWARDED STATION COMMANDERS COMMENDATION - Posted 02 Jan 09
Plymouth & Cornwall Wing have been awarded the RAF St Mawgan Station Commanders Commendation for their efforts and committment to this years Royal Cornwall Show Contingent held near Wadebrdge. The three Cadet Warrant Officer's involved with the event, CWO Nick Browne (2443 Okehampton), CWO Danny Butchers (335 Saltash), CWO Emma May (335 DF Liskeard) along with Wing Staff Officer Sqn Ldr Julie M-P were invited to an awards presentation with other members of the Royal Air Force at RAF St Mawgan where they were presented with the commendation by the Station Commander, Wg Cdr Jim Lawson.
CADETS' STEADY HAND HELP SCORE HIGH IN SHOOTING COMPETITION - Posted 06 Nov 08
Cadets from Plymouth & Cornwall Wing kept a steady hand in the South West Shooting Competition with a consistent second place in the three competitions. In a hard fought contest for the Inter-Squadron Shield cadets using the Mk 8 .22 rifle 730 (City of Truro) Squadron finished equal 2nd with a total of 671 points out of a maximum possible 800 points. In the Barrel Trophy using the same weapon Plymouth & Cornwall came a close second a mere five points behind the winners, Thames Valley Wing. In the Cowell Trophy competition Plymouth & Cornwall Wing finished just behind the winners Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wing.
The Late Flt Lt Colin Marshall RAFVR(T)
Sadly we have to report the passing of Flt Lt Colin Marshall this week (10th September 2008)
Colin was known to a lot cadets and staff within the Plymouth & Cornwall Wing and far beyond. He started his cadet service in August 1959 as a Warrant Officer with 462Squadron, in 1965 he was commissioned into the RAFVR(T) as Pilot Officer Marshall, still with 462Sqn.
Over the next 47yrs of distinguished service Colin served with no less than 11 Squadrons in the Plymouth area as either a Squadron Commander, Squadron Officer and latterly as Chaplain to many units in Plymouth. During this period he attended 41 annual camps both in the UK and Overseas, many of these RAF stations no longer exist. As well as camps Colin attended many courses to enable him to serve cadets from his Squadron Commanders Course at RAF Upwood to Moral Leadership courses at Amport House.
When enrolling cadets in to the Air Training Corps, he would joke with the cadets that he may be a bit old and deaf in this ear, but I can hear very well the other! Colin always had time to listen to Cadets and their problems as well staff, and always had a good friendly word to say.
In June of this year his long and distinguished career was marked by the Air Training Corps with a Certificate presented by Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Stear, KCB CBE DL, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Devon. The Certificate reads:- “For the Long and Meritorious Service, in recognition of 47 years Meritorious Volunteering to Air Cadet Organisation”
CADETS GO FOR GOLD IN SPAIN'S PICOS MOUNTAINS - Posted 08 Aug 08
Cadets from Plymouth & Cornwall Wing undertook their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Expedition in the Picos Mountains in Spain. The group led by Commanding Officer of 2312 (Tavistock) Squadron, Flight Lieutenant Phil Newcombe, undertook their 4 day expedition after undertaking 2 further acclimatization walks peaking on the summit of Cabana Veronica above Fuente De at 7500 feet. The cadets were based at Potes in Northern Spain and their routes circumnavigated the Eastern Massif of the Picos Mountain range camping wild a separate locations all above 3000ft. All experienced Heat at 32C, sun, thunderstorms and amazing wildlife including eagles, vultures, mountain goats and various reptiles during their experience. All look forward to completing their gold award in the near future.
FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR CADETS AT BOCONNOC - Posted 30 Jul 08
On 17th July 55 cadets and 11 staff from St Austell, Camborne, Truro and Plympton Squadrons arrived at the Boconnoc Steam Fair. This was the start of a 4 day camp with cadets accomodated and catered for in field conditions on the beautiful Boconnoc Estate. The camp was a very relaxed but fun event with cadets splitting into 6 mixed teams that worked with the Liskeard Steam & Vintage Club marshalling cars, stewarding traction engine rides and program vending. The cadets worked hard during the day in shifts which still allowed them to look around the show which attracted over 14,000 people on the final day.
The evening was when the fun really started with a night exercise with giant water pistols, swimming (40 cadets made quite a splash at Polkyth Leaisure Center) and on the final evening Its a Knockout and King Ooga Booga's challenge at which the cadets lost. Mr J Rowland owner of Anderton and Rowlands Fair donated over £300 worth of fair rides to make the perfect finish to a superb camp. All the cadets returned to their Units tired but happy.
The Wing has already been invited to next years event so why not give it a try, fun is guaranteed just ask those that went this year!
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2443 (OKEHAMPTON) SQUADRON NEW HQ OPENED - Posted 14 Jun 08
The new Headquarters home to 2433 (Okehampton) Squadron Air Cadets was officially announced open on Monday 19th April 2008 by Officer Commanding Plymouth & Cornwall Wing Air Cadets, Wing Commander Mike Symons RAFVR(T). There were various displays and talks from the cadets about their experiences in the Air Cadets and all the activities they get up to like flying, gliding, adventure training, camps and many more existing activities. Many visitors enjoyed showing off their marksmanship skills on the air rifle range as well as watching a drill display.
An excellent assortment of refreshments were provided by the Squadron Treasurer, Mrs Julie Reynolds with the evening rounded off with awards presented by Wing Commander Symons to Cadet Corporal Mark Reynolds for achieving his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award, Cadet Corporal Henry Bedford for achieving his Silver Wings Gliding Scholarship and Cadet Warrant Officer Nick Browne for his Cadet Warrant.
Photos of the even can be found here
Wing Athletic Team get 2nd Place - Posted 14 Jun 08
Plymouth & Cornwall Wing Athletics Team have come in a magnificent 2nd place at the South West Regional Championships. More details to follow shortly.
WING ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS - Posted 20 May 08
1900 (West Cornwall) Squadron topped the Wing Athletic Championship score board at Par. Their consistent scoring across all events meant that by the close of the Championship their score of 262 point was nearly double of their nearest rivals, 1225 (St Austell & District) Squadron whose 137 points was a respectable result. 147 (Camborne & District) Squadron and 730 (City of Truro) Squadron came in 3rd and 4th with 128 and 113 points respectively. The full results can be found here
LORD LIEUTENANT'S CADETS ANNOUNCED - posted 01 May 08
Cadet Warrant Officer Emma May of 335 (Liskeard) Detached Flight and Cadet Flight Sergeant Sarah Lucas of 2312 (Tavistock) Squadron have been announced as the Wing's Lord Lieutenant Cadet's for Cornwall and Devon respectively. The Wing Admin Officer who sat on the board said "for the first time in my 11 yrs here, we held interviews to decide who would be our Lord Lieutenants' Cadets. Not only were we pleased to have genuine competition for the posts, we were doubly pleased at the high quality of all of the candidates".
FRAUDSTERS POSE AS AIR CADETS - posted 31 July 06
plymouth & Cornwall Wing have been advised of cases of youths going door to door claiming to be Air Cadets collecting for their unit. Air Cadets are not permitted to go door to door collecting money. One area particularly hit is Bodmin. If you have any concerns contact Wing Headquarters during office hours on 01637 857638, the local Squadron Commander whose details can be found on the Squadron page or the local police on 08452 777444 as any genuine collections will have been reported to police. Under no circumstances should you hand over any money to anyone unless you can 100% verify who they are. Always ask for identification.