Wing News
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INSTRUCTOR RECOGNISED FOR DofE SERVICE RAF
Air Cadet Civilian Instructor Andy Vodden MBE has been recognised for his
dedicated service of over 50 years to the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme … |
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CHANGE OF COMMAND 30 On Friday 21st July 2023 sees the change of
command of the Wing as Wing Command Reis after 12 years in command hands over
to Wing Command Ward… |
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EXERCISE PAGAN WARRIOR 2023 Air Cadets from the Wing join others from the Region to take
part in a week long exercise known as Pagan Warrior … |
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WING TEAMS TAKE ON TEN TORS
CHALLENGE 30 cadets from Plymouth & Cornwall Wing have
successfully completed this year’s Ten Tors challenge … |
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OFFICER’S LONG SERVICE
RECOGNISED The
long service to Tavistock in the RAF Cadets by Squadron Leader John Olver has been recognised by the Mayor of West Devon
Borough Council … |
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WING PARADES TO MARK 82ND
ANNIVERSARY Over 200 cadets and staff have paraded through the stannary town of Tavistock to mark the 82nd
anniversary of the formation of the Air Training Corps … |
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WADEBRIDGE AIR CADETS WIN NATIONAL TRIPLE 1942
(Wadebridge) Squadron shooting team has achieved a unique hat-trick … |
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PUTTING THE AIR IN AIR CADETS Cadets are again putting the Air in the Air Cadetsl... |
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TEN TORS CHALLENGE 2022 After months of training cadets have after a two year absence taken part in the Ten Tors Challenge … |
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EX-AIR CADET WINS INVICTUS GOLD An ex-Air Cadet from 147 (Camborne &
District) Squadron has won gold medal... |
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CADETS BACK IN THE AIR Cadets from the Wing have been back in the air with flying
scholarships and gliding induction courses… |
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CADETS BACK ON THE WATER Cadets from the Wing were back on the water
as part of a kayaking course.. |
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WING APPOINTS NEW LGBT+ OFFICER The Wing is pleased to confirm the appointment of a new LGBT+
Officer… |
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FLIGHT LIEUTENANT ALAN QUARTLY The Wing is saddened to learn of the passing of serving staff
officer Flight Lieutenant Alan Quartly.. |
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CADETS COMPLETE JUNIOR & SENIOR COURSE Cadet NCOs from across the Wing attend Junior & Senior
Courses |
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AIR CADETS 80TH ANNIVERSARY HIKE 80 cadets and staff have taken part in hike over Bodmin Moor as part of the Wing’s celebration of the 80th
anniversary of the ATC.. |
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.. OFFICER RECOGNISED IN QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS Flight Lieutenant Kara Oliver, Officer Commanding 1387
(Liskeard) Squadron is awarded an AOC Commendation. |
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AIR CADETS CELEBRATE 80 YEARS RAF Air Cadets have celebrated 80 years since the issue of the
Royal Warrant establishing the Air Training Corps. |
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.. APPOINTMENT OF NEW WING ADVENTURE TRAINNING OFFICER Flight Lieutenant George Blackbourn selected to hold the post
of Wing Adventure Training Technical Officer. |
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SERVICE RECOGNISED IN QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS Service to Air Cadets recognised in the Queen's Birthday
Honours. |
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WING COMMANDER REACHES ARMED FORCES AWARDS The Officer Commanding of Plymouth & Cornwall Wing, Wing
Commander Frances Reis has become a finalist in the Plymouth Armed Forces Awards.. |
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STAFF SERVICE RECOGNISED Staff from Plymouth & Cornwall Wing had their service to
the RAF Air Cadets recognised at the Wing Conference. |
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Cadet Portal Lands in the Wing A major advance in cadet access to information on RAF Air
Cadet events and individual training records has been rolled out to the Wing. |
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Evening of Awards Rockbeare Manor near Exeter was the venue for a night of awards for
staff and cadets of Plymouth & Cornwall Wing |
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Appointment of Cadet Warrant Officer 730 (Truro) Squadron have been crowned Caiel's Trophy winners for 2019 in a new look competition held at Okehampton Battle Camp |
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Appointment of Cadet Warrant Officer CWO Abbie Williams has been appointed after successful
completion of her CWO board with Wing Commander Reis. |
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Cadets Turn up the
Heat at Armed Forces Day. A year after the Plymouth & Cornwall Wing's Formal Review at the Armed Forces Day on what was the hottest day of last year, the RAF Air Cadets again paraded on one of the hottest days so far this year. Plymouth & Cornwall Wing is proud and honoured to be part of supporting the Annual Service of Commemoration |
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Wing
Athletics Team Crowned South West Regional Champions Plymouth & Cornwall
Wing Athletics Team have won the South West Regional Athletics Trials. The
team managed by Warrant Officer Liz Barns was selected following a close
fought Wing Athletics Trials at Par Athletics Track. |
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Cadets
Complete in Ten Tors Challenge. The Ten Tors challenge has been an annual event since the 1960s organised by the Army with young participants in teams of six visiting ten tors over a 35, 45 or 55 mile routes across Dartmoor in under two days. |
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Wing
President Receives Award from Her Majesty Plymouth & Cornwall
Wing President, Air Vice Marshall Garry Tunicliffe
has been awarded Commander of the Royal Victoria Order. |
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77 (Redruth) Squadron at the
Race Duchy 20 mile Road Race The Duchy 20 Race once again took place at the beginning of
March after a six year break. 77
(Redruth) Squadron has traditionally helped with the water stations at this
event and Hayle Runners once again asked for their
support. Click on image for more |
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Wing
Marks the Anniversary of the Establishment of the ATC Plymouth & Cornwall
Wing have held Sunday Services to mark the anniversary of the establishment
of the Air Training Corps on 5th February 1941 when it received the Royal
Warrant from King George VI. Click on image for more |
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2339 (Plymstock & Mount Batten) Squadron Hold Presentation
Evening 2339
(Plymouth & Mount Batten) Squadron have held their Presentation Evening
to celebrate the achievements of cadets. Click on image for more |
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New Colour for Cadets On Remembrance Sunday 1985, 2312
(Tavistock) Squadron Air Training Corps were presented with a new colour by
Mr Roy Minhinnick the Chairman and on behalf of the
Tavistock Branch of the Royal British Legion. Click on image for more |
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Farewell to 2443 (Okehampton) Squadron Padre - posted 30-Jan-19 The
Squadron Padre at 2443 (Okehampton) Squadron, Padre
Simon Bourne, attended hi final parade recently before moving on to
adventures new. Click on image for more |
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Commendation for Air Cadet Instructor Connor
- posted 30-Jan-19 Mr
Connor Andrews of Newquay, a Civilian Instructor with No 730 (City of Truro)
Squadron Air Training Corps has received a Certificate of Meritorious Service
from Commandant Air Cadets Click on image for more |
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