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Send your Pictures and
Stories to your Wing
Media Comms Officer or
to Regional MCO at :-
In This Issue
Alpha Charlie
Diary Dates
Gold Star H&S
STEM
Leadership for Life
Apprenticeships
Send material for the newsletter to [email protected]
Welcome to the third S&NI Newsletter of 2015. As Air Ca-
det activities start to ramp up after the Winter hopefully we
will see an increase in the submission of articles and pictures.
Easter and Summer Camps will soon be upon us with a range
of sports, RIAT, East Fortune Airshow and a range of adven-
ture training activities being planned. Public Relations Materi-
al and photographs will be required for the various Wing Me-
dia Competitions so get snapping. Please keep in mind the
requirements of ACP50 when publishing photographs and re-
lated material. Your Wing Media Comms Officer can provide
guidance on what is suitable.
REGIONAL JUNIOR NETBALL & FOOTBALL
Congratulations to Northern Ireland Region and
West Scotland Wing Winners of the Junior Netball
and Junior Football
competitions at Deans
High School Livingston
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All Change at 142 Squadron!
There has been a change in command at 142 (Trinity) Squadron
ATC as Plt Off Craig Birss handed over the reins to Fg Off Stuart
Ramsay, effective from Monday 2nd March 2015.
Plt Off Birss, one of, youngest
OCs, in the Corps has been in
charge at 142 Squadron since
September 2014, having com-
pleted his Initial Officer Training
at RAFC Cranwell in the same
month.
Fg Off Ramsay joins the Squad-
ron, having transferred from
1932 (Blackhall) Squadron in Durham and Northumberland Wing.
He comes into the role of OC, having joined the Squadron in De-
cember 2014, giving him time to settle in and get to know both the
Cadets and staff.
During Plt Off Birss’ last Final Parade as OC, Fg Off Ramsay di-
rected the Cadets in giving 3 cheers, in recognition of the work Plt
Off Birss has done during his tenure to turn around the fortunes of
the Squadron.
Plt Off Birss will take up the position of Adjutant and 2I/C the
Squadron from the middle of March, after a brief sabbatical.
South East Scotland Wing Win Junior Hockey
Congratulations to those Squad-
rons who have been awarded a
GOLD star rating, following
their recent Health, Safety and
Environment audit by the Region-
al HSE Advisor.
Recent Awards :-
867 (Denny) Squadron,
Scotland & Northern Ireland Inter Wing Sports will
take place on place on Sunday 31st May 2015
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Diary Dates
Inter Region Cross Country 21/3/15
Inter Region Jun Hockey & Soccer 11/4/15
Inter Region Jun Rugby & Netball 25/4/15
Inter Region Athletics 20/6/15
SNI Inter Wing Athletics 31/5/15
All dates are subject to change and confirmation
Cadet Leadership Courses - The 2015 series
of Cadet Leadership Courses (CLC15) will be run by
the Army Cadets’ Cadet Leadership Centre (CTC)
Frimley Park at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Weekend Training Centre, Langley Lines, Longmoor
during July 2015
Applicants must be:-
A Senior Cadet , Familiar with all lessons in chapter
one and sections 1-9 in Chapter 2 of the field craft
manual”. For more information and full details of eli-
gibility conditions talk to your Sqn Staff
Huge congratulations to 1271 (Bathgate) Squadron
1271 Sqn have been announced as the
winner of the Regional round of the Lees
Competition. The Lees competition is the na-
tional, Corps wide, competition to find the
most efficient, and best, Squadron in the
Corps and 1271 have now been selected to
represent Scotland and Northern Ireland Re-
gion, competing against the remaining 5 Re-
gions in the Corps.
Civilian Gliding Instructor (CGI) Finlay Har-
greaves, 661 Volunteer Gliding School (VGS) at
Kirknewton, is among the first students to embark
upon a pioneering course which will eventually
see him take to the air as a qualified commercial
pilot. Finlay who was a cadet with 869 (Penicuik)
Sqn South of Edinburgh said:-
“When I was aged 11 and returning from a family
holiday I was landing at Edinburgh airport at night,
and looked out the window and was fascinated by
the view of the lights below. I remember thinking
“pilots
must
have the
best job
in the
world,
imagine
getting to
do this
every
day” little did I know 10 years later, I would be se-
lected as one of the first people start my commer-
cial airline training at Scotland’s best school of avi-
ation on a brand new BSC (Hons) degree pro-
gram.”
The Annual Air Cadet Inter Region Athletics Competition
will take place on Saturday 20th June 2015
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ALPHA CHARLIE .. ….. ALPHA CHARLIE ……
Staff from the Scotland & Northern Ireland Radio Training Cell, had a busy weekend
27 - 01 March.
At the request of CI Rebecca Sorrie 2329 Castle Douglas Squadron who was assist-
ing at the SNI Field Radio Course at Barry Buddon in October 2014arrangements
were made to hold a VHF Course for Dumfries and Galloway Cadets.
Flt Lt Fred Ruddell travelled from Belfast to deliver an Air Cadet VHF Radio Operator
course at 2329 (Castle Douglas) Squadron.
Seven cadets from 2329 and 1153 Sqns attended a Full VHF Operator radio course
held at Castle Douglas during the weekend 28 Feb to 1 Mar 2015. All successfully
completed the course, which comprised training in ATC radio voice procedure and ra-
dio theory, along with practical 'on the air' exercises, and are looking forward to more
radio activities in the future.
Thanks to Fg Off C Tyson, OC 2329 Sqn for hosting the course at his Sqn HQ.
The culmination of 12 months' work was the delivery of the first Radio Course at the
Dacre RAC RAF Lossiemouth. While Flt Lt Ruddell was delivering his course at 2329
Sqn, WO Tam Brown-1370 Sqn and CI Jim Watt -38 Sqn delivered a similar course to
Highland and North East Scotland Wing Cadets. Twelve cadets attended and passed
with flying colours the Full VHF Radio Op-
erator course. Additionally CI Ryan Cook
from 2521 Sqn successfully completed
the VHF module of the Squadron Radio
Instructors Course.
The course was supported by Fg Off Rob
Turpie -2450 Sqn and Plt Off Chris Tayler
- 2521 Sqn, It was the first radio course to
be delivered at the Dacre RAC at RAF
Lossiemouth and it will be followed with
an HF Radio Operator part 1 in May and HF Radio Operator part 2 in June.
Flt Lt Natalie Scott from 2521 Squadron was at RAF Lossiemouth on other ACO busi-
ness. But she found time to look in on the course. Natalie holds a marine radio opera-
tor qualification and is keen to learn ACO radio procedure.
The timing of the courses were co-ordinated to allow a demonstration of HF Radio
Communication between Castle Douglas and RAF Lossiemouth. However logistical
problems at Lossiemouth prevented this. The Dacre RAC will be operational on HF
over the weekend 19-21 June, the ACO 'Longest Day' radio exercise.
If you would like information about Cadet or Instructor radio courses contact
the regional Radio officer at: [email protected]
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Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme Launch: The scheme is aimed at talent-
ed 18 to 21 year-olds – including existing members of MOD staff – who will be appointed to
permanent EO roles in a wide range of work areas. Staff at substantive HEO or higher can vol-
unteer as an assessor for the Fast Track Apprentice Assessment Centres. Applications for the
Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme 2015 are now open. There are 400 apprentice
places on offer across a wide range of departments and regions. The scheme is aimed at tal-
ented 18 to 21 year-olds – including existing members of MOD staff – who will be appointed to
permanent EO roles in a wide range of work areas. All apprentices undertake a Level 4 Higher
Apprenticeship qualification which takes around 18 months and provides a structured training
programme, giving them the chance to develop a range of skills. Apprenticeships are offered
under the following frameworks:
Business Administration
Commercial
Cyber Security
Digital and Technology
Finance
All successful candidates will be posted in September 2015. Please note, existing civil servants
who are successful cannot be guaranteed a role in their current department. Applicants must
be non-graduates, have 5 GCSE’s, Grade A* to C (including English and Maths), and be able
to start work in September 2015. Those applying for the Digital and Technology, and Cyber Se-
curity frameworks, will also need 2 A-Levels, Grade A* to C, in a STEM subject (Science, Tech-
nology, Engineering, Mathematics). The deadline for applications is 16 March 2015. If you, or
someone you know, are interested, please visit Civil Service Apprenticeships for more infor-
107 Aberdeen Squadron - Be-
tween Friday 6th March and
Sunday 8th March 2015 at the
Dacre Regional Activity Centre,
RAF Lossiemouth, cadets from
across Highland Wing partici-
pated in a NCO Leadership
Course
The 2015 Scotland & Northern Ireland Public Rela-
tions and Photographic Competition will take place
at MoD Caledonia at the Regional Field Day In
September.
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For more information speak to your Squadron Staff
RAF Motivational Outreach Team visits 2180 (Galashiels) Sqn
Staff from the RAF Motivational Outreach Team paid a visit to Galashiels for an evening of prob-
lem solving and team building activities.
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Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth Day in Scotland & Northern Ireland Re-
gion was celebrated in Stirling when Sgt Ross Watson 2284 (Dunblane Sqn presented the
flag to the Provost of Stirling Council Cllr Mike Robbins in a ceremony at the Albert Halls in
Stirling.
The Prov-
ost was ac-
companied
by The
Lord Lieu-
tenant of
Stirling &
Falkirk Mrs
Marjory
McLachlan
Cadets fro
2284 aided
by two Ca-
dets from 1019 (Stirling) Sqn. Each ATC Region was tasked to raise a flag and the SNI RC
chose Stirling to be the venue!
Northern Ireland Wing First Aid Com-
petition - was held recently
The winning teams were
Jnr Cdt Team: 1919 Sqn
Young Adult Team: 2004 Sqn
These Squadrons will now put their team forward to the Regional Competition to be held at Leuchars (TBC) to be held in June 15.
Northern Ireland Wing Competitions
Day 2004 Sqn was the only Squadron
to enter all of the competitions and were
placed in the top 3 in each competition,
including three 1st places - -Young
Adults First Aid, Individual Models, and
Photography—Well done!
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SE Scotland Wing Inter Squadron Rugby 7s - Congratula-
tions to the 1145
(Dunfermline)/869(Dalgetty Bay
Sqn Composite Team who beat all
-comers to win the Wing Rugby 7s
at Netherdale in Galashiels .
Congratulations to 2180
(Galashiels Sqn who won the Inter
Sqn Rugby 7s Trophy taking sec-
ond place and the Top placed
Squadron Team for the third year
running.
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TOP CADETS RHQ (SNI) announced who the top SNI male and female
cadets were for 2015. The male cadet wins the Purdie Sword and the female
wins the Andrew Sash, which will be presented to them at the Regional Field
Day in September. And who are they? The top SNI cadets are: CWO Jenni
Adam, West Scotland Wing and FS Ross Ewing, South East Scotland Wing -
both will now represent SNI Region in the UK Dacre Sword & Brooch Compe-
tition to see who will be named the top male & female Air Cadet in 2015. Well
done on your achievements!
Fundraising Award for Galashiels Air Cadets
Air Cadets from 2180 (Galashiels) Sqn were presented with "Flt Lt Marvin
Bear" for achieving second place in the Edinburgh Lothians & Borders Royal
Air Force association Branch Wings Appeal by Grp Captain Hamish Reid
RAF (Ret'd) when he visited the
Squadron. The Sqn will look after
and give Flt Lt Bear a home for
the next year.
During a bag back in the early
summer of 2014 the Galashiels
cadets raised almost £1,000.00
for the Wings appear which was
the second highest amount
raised by an Air Cadet Squadron,
1271 (Bathgate) Squadron raised
slightly more than the Gala Team
to win the Marvin Trophy which is awarded to the Squadron that raised most
funds in the year.
RAF REGT WORK EXPERIENCE COURSE Nov 2015
This 5 day residential course held in November 2015 is for cadets over 16 years of
age on the start date of the course. The aim of the course is to allow cadets to ex-
perience life as a RAF Regt Gunner. The course is physically and mentally de-
manding for cadets. Accommodation for cadets and staff will be in a barrack block.
Want more info ? Speak to your Sqn Staff.
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A VHF-UHF Radio Instructors Course will be held at the Leuchars RAC
over a weekend in early May 2015.
The course is open to CFAVs who are interested
in radio communication and wish to teach ACO
radio. Radio instructors who require to re qualify.
(SRI Certificates are normally valid for a period
of 3 years). Staff whose’ SRI certificates have
expired but wish to instruct radio are encour-
aged to attend. With a view to developing future
staff, but depending on the uptake by adult staff
it may be possible to accommodate Instructor Cadets who hold the Air Ca-
det Communicator qualification. The facilities and accommodation within the
Regional Activity Centre RAF Leuchars will be used. In addition to thee VHF
- UHF Instructors course, there will be an introduction to other radio systems
available to the ACO.
If you wish to participate speak to you Sqn OC who has been provide with
more info.
75th Anniversary Plans
2016 will see the 75th Anniversary of
the Air cadets and plans are in hand to
celebrate this milestone. First up is a
very exciting and challenging oppor-
tunity . The Commandant has set a
challenge to the ATC to put together a team of 8 open water swimmers with
the aim to swim the English Channel as a relay team. The swim will take
place in the summer of 2016 in celebration of the ATC 75th Anniversary. Ap-
plications are open to both ATC Cadets & Staff. We are looking for willing
Staff to assist with the organising and running of the event, if you are keen
to help out please don’t hesitate make contact via your Sqn OC if you are
interested in participating.
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Air Cadets and staff from 2288
(Montrose) Squadron went to
PGL Dalguise for a multi-activity
weekend. The activities included lots
of team building and confidence
building challenges such as Vertical
Challenge, the Catwalk, a tree
climb, abseiling, canoeing, the Giant
Swing, survival skills and the zip
wire. The cadets learned new skills
including belaying and paddle skills
and had a great time doing it! Well
done to everyone who took part!
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32F- 1st Glasgow Squadron ATC
Friday 20 March saw Wing Commander Haley OC West Scotland Wing visit 32F
Sqn to present and number of awards.
Flying Officer Colin Miller was presented with his Certificate of Meritorious Service and CI Ma-
cAulay was presented with his Certificate of Appointment.
The last presentation of the night was a surprise presentation to Flight Lieutenant Mick Quinn.
Flt Lt Quinn was promoted to wing staff at the end of last year after 29 years service as cadet,
staff and OC 32F .
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Congratulations to 2062 Carrickfergus Sqn who won the Media Profile
Award at the Northern Ireland Wing Competition. The Picture shows 2062 at
Summer Camp, 1960.
2521 (Oban High School) Sqn
On Wednesday 25 March 2521 (Oban High School) Sqn held a presentation evening for all their cadets
and staff which
also provides an
opportunity to
say farewell to
Pilot Officer
Tayler who has
moved to Dun-
dee for a new
career and job
promotion.
Throughout the
evening cadets were presented with SCQF Level 4 BTEC certificates, H&S Entry level award Certificates,
Adventure Training certificates, Sports Certificates, Classification Certificates and annual camp Certificates.
The staff received certificates for first aid, BASIC courses, risk assessments courses and appointment of
Civilian Instructor certificate. Amongst all that we saw Cdt Jack Macaulay being promoted to Corporal and
an opportunity to say a fond farewell to Pilot Officer Tayler. Pilot Officer Tayler was presented an engraved
Tankard with the Sqn logo on it and an certificate for his service to the Squadron .
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If you are
interested in participating speak to your Sqn
Staff. For eligibility see ACTO 81. Applicants
should be :-
Over 16 years of age.
Interested in and open-minded about the
world of ideas and serious thought.
Willing to talk about the difficult issues in life
and adopt sensible attitudes to the various
views presented and discussed.
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