Durham/Northumberland Wing Band Practice

The first Durham/Northumberland Wing Band practice of 2014 was held on Sunday, 9th February at Tynemouth squadron.

The band, which includes several members of 361 (Gateshead) Squadron, performed extremely well especially as this was the first time that many of the members had played together.

Flying High

Three cadets from 361 Squadron recently went flying in Tutor aircraft at RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire. For Cdts Adam Easton and William Fletcher it was their first flights in a Tutor whilst for Cdt Eliza Baron it was her second time in the air at RAF Leeming.

Cdt Easton waiting for take off

Cdt Baran kitted up and ready to go...

Squadron Activity Day

A group of cadets from 361 Squadron recently took part in an activity day at Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre in Gateshead.

A great day was had by all, with activities including Snow Tubing on the artificial ski slope, Climbing on the indoor climbing wall, an Assault Course and for the budding Robin Hoods a session of Archery.

Weekend Camp at RAF Linton-on-Ouse

18 cadets, together with 4 staff, from 361 Squadron attended a weekend camp at the North Region Regional Activity Centre at RAF Linton-on-Ouse in North Yorkshire.

 

They took part in a variety of activities including Gliding, learning two-way Radio procedures, using the Flight and Air Traffic Control simulators as well as participating in leadership and initiative exercises.

 

 

 

Air Cadets' gliding school opens

The RAF Air Cadets' national gliding school opens in Nottinghamshire today, Friday 31 January.

Click here for more information on the gov.uk website.

Group Captain John Cunningham of No 3 Flying Training School hands over responsibility for RAF Air Cadet gliding to Group Captain John Middleton [Picture: Paul Saxby, SERCO Media Services]

CWO Chris Dolphin

Congratulations to Chris Dolphin who has been promoted to the rank of Cadet Warrant Officer (CWO) following a successful interview by Wing Commander D Harris, Officer Commanding Durham/Northumberland Wing.

Vulcan Display at this weekend's Sunderland Air Show

Vulcan XH558 (pictured below at last weekend's Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford) is scheduled to carry out a full display at this weekend's Sunderland Air Show.
 
The display (which is on Sunday the 28th only) is due to commence at 1444 hrs.

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