1313 Whickham Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets

A great turn out again by the community of Whickham for the annual Act of Remembrance. #WeWillRememberThem #RememberanceSunday

This past week Cdt Bakker joined @DNWAirCadets contingent of cadets and staff who attended this summer’s Adventure Training Camp at NACATC Windermere, which was led by @CLancsWing Thanks goes to all the CFAV from both Wings who supported the Camp. It was an action packed week!

We wish CI Treleaven all the best as he leaves us to take up his new role as Training Officer at 2510 (West Denton) Squadron. CI Treleaven spent his time as a Cadet at 1313, and since timing out has been part of our staff team supporting First Aid, the DofE Award, Archery & AT!

Tonight we were in the company of OC DNL Wing, Wing Commander Middleton, who was the Reviewing Officer for our Annual Formal Inspection. He spoke to our cadets followed by a Parade March past, and went on to present lots of achievements! #WhatWeDo

Over the weekend, 1313 attended @DNWAirCadets annual Adventure Training Challenge competing against other Squadrons in several events including Hiking, Orienteering, Mountain Biking, First Aid and Archery! Thanks to all who make this happen and what glorious weather we enjoyed!

✨1313 Arduino✨ One of our recent Squadron visits was to 1313 (Whickham) Squadron where we taught cadets how to program electronics with Arduino. This will eventually extend to a full Arduino Course.

Today, Cpl Cook along with Cadets Fuller, Bakker, Nelson and Gardner attended the Durham Northumberland Wing Inter Squadron Athletics Competition. Well done to you all for taking part and representing 1313 Squadron! Thanks to staff across the Wing for running the event.

@645VGS Thanks for accommodating us!

@1313_RAFAC Glad they enjoyed their flights.

Today Cadets Vasey and Nelson joined CI Treleaven on a trip to @645VGS for a flight in the Viking T1 Glider. The weather turned sunny towards the afternoon, and they all enjoyed a great day out on the Airfield!

Cadets Gardner and Milner have just completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition in the Teesdale area! Along with the other cadets in their team they were aiming to investigate the different water features they could find.

Recently, we were in the company of Pilot Officer Hartwell, Durham Northumberland Wing Air Cadets Music Officer, who presented Cadet Smith with his blue Musicians badge! Well done!

This weekend cadets Gardner and Milner attended our Wing Bronze DofE Expedition Training Weekend. They are now prepared to go onto their assessed expedition in a couple of weeks time!

Corporal Phillips spent the last week on Adventure Training Camp at National Air Cadet Adventure Training Centre Fairbourne! Organised by Durham Northumberland Wing and Merseyside Wing, cadets spent the week doing Mountain Biking, Hillwalking, Paddlesports, Climbing & Abseiling!

Thanks @BritishEngines for supplying us with over £530 which we’ve used to purchase some new archery equipment with! The cadets were having a great time last night trying it out! 🏹😁 More information on British Engines Community Work can be found here: britishengines.com/about-us/susta…

This week we’ve had Cadets Vasey and Bakker along with Sgt Istrat from @361AirCadets at RAF Leeming taking to the skies in the Grob Tutor! It’s been nice to finally see the sun coming out ☀️

On Monday evening we were pleased to be able to present Cadets Bakker and Vasey with their Blue Wings!

This week we’ve awarded First Class Badges to 4 of our cadets who’ve completed their basic training! Well done to cadets Mancini, Milner, Watson and Gardner!

Today we’ve joined up with nearby Squadrons on a multi activity day at Whickham Thorns. The cadets have been enjoying Obstacle Course, High Ropes, Indoor Bouldering, Crate Stacking and Snow Tubing! Whilst having fun they’ve practiced their team building and communication skills.

We’d like to say a huge thanks to the Alpkit Foundation who have provided us with a £200 voucher to spend at @Alpkit ! For more information about the Alpkit Foundation you can visit their website here 👉 alpkit.com/foundation #AlpkitFoundation #goniceplacesdogoodthings

Our latest success in the Air Cadet Classifications is Corporal Phillips, who has passed all his Leading Cadet examinations and has now been presented his badge and certificate. Well done!