649 (Dursley) Sqn 75th Anniversary Challenge
- By Sqn Ldr Thompson
- 28 January, 2016
- Comments Off on 649 (Dursley) Sqn 75th Anniversary Challenge
Some 100 RAF cadets from thirteen units across Bristol and Gloucestershire Wing competed in a major adventure training exercise. The Dursley Challenge completed a series of challenges along a six mile route that included a number of the stiffest climbs in the Cotswold Hills. Eleven cadet teams competed for the Wing’s Kriegie Trophy while and another four took part in the CO’s competition where the CO had to be part of the team. The Kriegie Trophy, presented to the Wing … Continue Reading →
B & G are the winners
- By Sqn Ldr Thompson
- 5 October, 2015
- Comments Off on B & G are the winners
An early start for the cadets and staff of Bristol & Gloucestershire Wing but well worth it after they won the Region overall trophy at the activities day which took place at RAF Odiham, a talking point for the journey home. Well done B&G!
Cadets follow the stars
- By Sqn Ldr Thompson
- 26 August, 2015
- Comments Off on Cadets follow the stars
Walking the Mendip Hills at night was the challenge for cadets from 2146 (South East Bristol) and 2152 (North Bristol) Squadrons. After first establishing a campsite, the cadets and accompanying staff used the stars and land relief to successfully navigate across Beacon Batch and Black Down in the dark. Weather and conditions were ideal and all the cadets enjoyed the experience.
Ex-2152 Sqn Cadet Ron Roach
- By Sqn Ldr Thompson
- 3 August, 2015
- Comments Off on Ex-2152 Sqn Cadet Ron Roach
R.I.A.T. 2015 AC Display
- By Sqn Ldr Thompson
- 3 August, 2015
- Comments Off on R.I.A.T. 2015 AC Display
Good weather and an excellent flying display was the perfect background for the official opening of the Bristol & Gloucestershire Wing’s WREV (Wing Recruiting & Educational Vehicle) at the 2015 R.I.A.T RAF Fairford. The Commandant Air Commodore Dawn McCafferty & the Ambassador Honorary Grp Cpt Carol Vorderman shared the official opening of the vehicle. The project has been a collaboration between the Wing Committee and the Wing Staff and has been an 18 month labour of dedication to the small … Continue Reading →
Cadet Rescues Dog
- By Sqn Ldr Thompson
- 22 May, 2015
- Comments Off on Cadet Rescues Dog
Congratulations all round for a team of Air Cadets who acted on initiative and were able to reunite a much beloved dog with its family. The young Labrador concerned was out for a walk with friends of the family on the Mendips on Bank Holiday Monday during which it wandered off beyond the scope of its familiar whistle which caused consternation when she didn’t return. Some time later, after asking everyone they met to keep an eye out for her, … Continue Reading →
A400M Atlas “City of Bristol”
- By Sqn Ldr Thompson
- 1 April, 2015
- Comments Off on A400M Atlas “City of Bristol”
The Lord Mayor of Bristol, Alastair Watson, held a ceremony at the Bristol Mansion House on 26th March to celebrate the naming of one of the A400M Atlas aircraft “The City of Bristol”. The wings of the Atlas are made in Filton Bristol by AirBus, the RAF have ordered a further 21 aircraft. Guests included employees and associates of AirBus, dignitaries of Bristol, and RAF officers including the pilot from RAF Brize Norton. To help the evening succeed the cadets … Continue Reading →
Air Cadets “On Target” for 2020 Vision
- By Sqn Ldr Thompson
- 26 January, 2015
- Comments Off on Air Cadets “On Target” for 2020 Vision
Bristol and Gloucestershire Wing’s Squadron Commanders are on target to deliver the Air Cadet Organisation’s 2020 Strategy following an intensive residential weekend at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham. This included an afternoon with the Mobile Team Challenge learning how to successfully implement change through a variety of practical exercises. During the weekend everyone was kept on the move through a series of workshops aimed at improving the Wing’s delivery of “the Cadet Experience”. Deputy OC Wing, Squadron Leader David Morgan … Continue Reading →