Latest 361 Squadron High Flyers

On the 11th November, Cadets Lumsden, Adamus, Elliott and Corporal Fletcher went flying in Grob Tutor T1 aircraft with 11 Air Experience Flight at RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire. 

Cdt Nadine Lumsden

Cdt Akeesha Adamus

Cdt Brad Elliott

Cpl William Fletcher

For Cadets Lumsden and Adamus this was their first flight with the Air Cadet Organisation and they both were able to take control of the aircraft in the air and learn about the effects of the controls.

Cadet Elliott and Corporal Fletcher have both flown on previous occasions and they were able to carry out some aerobatics and experience what North Yorkshire looks like from an upside down aircraft!

Two New Corporals at 361 Squadron

Our final promotions for the present time are Cpl Hillier and Cpl Fraser-Denham who were recently presented with their stripes.

Our Newest Corporal

Congratulations to Cpl Kulik who has just joined the 361 Squadron NCO team.

Recent Promotions at 361 Squadron

Congratulations to our newly promoted NCOs who received their new ranks last night.

From left to right: Cpl Dawson, Sgt Lane, Cpl Cowie and Cpl Fletcher.

A Gold Star for 361 Squadron!

On the 11th August 2016, following an inspection by the North Region Health, Safety & Environment Advisor, 361 (Gateshead) Squadron was awarded a Gold Star Award for its contribution towards the Air Cadet Organisation Safety Management System.

The Gold Star is the highest level of award which can be achieved by an Air Cadet unit and our thanks to all those squadron members who made this possible.

High Flyers

On Wednesday, 29th June three cadets from 361 Squadron travelled to RAF Leeming for Air Experience Flying.

All three cadets had excellent flights in Tutor T1 aircraft and these included taking control of the plane as well as aerobatics for those cadets who enjoy being turned upside down!

 

 

 Pictured are Cadet Lee Irving, Corporal Luke Craig and Cadet William Fletcher before their flights.

New BTEC Awards

On Tuesday, 28th June Corporals Callum Tearney and Alan Klimczak were presented with their BTEC Level 2 in Teamwork and Personal Development in the Community certificates. 

These awards are available to all cadets over the age of 16 at no cost to the individual concerned and are an internationally recognised qualification which are generally considered equivalent to 4 GCSEs at A* to C grade.