211 (Newbury) Squadron is a thriving squadron in the heart of West Berkshire.
We are able to offer a broad and varied evening training programme, as well as many weekend activities. The Squadron has particular strengths in the fields of adventurous training, shooting, fieldcraft, drill & leadership training as well as Flying & Gliding. The cadets of 211 Squadron are proud to be one of the oldest squadrons in Thames Valley Wing, and can trace their history back to the formation of the Air Training Corps in 1941 and have always been at the forefront of success and achievement within the Wing and in the local community.
We run a quarterly intake system, recruiting every January, April, July & October and have a comprehensive induction package for new cadets covering everything they'll need to know to help them on their way to joining one of the air cadet squadrons of Thames Valley Wing
Over 100 cadets from around Thames Valley Wing attended a wing drill day.
Wing Warrant Officer, WO Uzzell said:
This activity brings resources and instructors together to provide drill training and a taster of different forms of drill for the whole Wing
Congratulations to everyone who was awarded trophies and received certificates at our 2023 awards ceremony.
Cadets and adult volunteers from Sector 3 met up to spend a summers evening playing sports and learning teamwork.
An evening of Paddle sport with 211 Newbury Squadron on the Kennet and Avon canal!
| Flt Lt K Kisley Flt Lt P Bennett Fg Off S Morris WO A Mchenry WO G Rawlings WO S Robinson FS R Reeve CI Mr J Bowsher CI Mr N Parramore Rev Harwood Rev Hillier Mr S Haines Mrs Y Miller Mr J Payne Mrs U Bozeck Cadet Wo Fell Cadet FS Southey Cadet FS Van Rooyen Cadet FS Pon-Guimares Cadet FS Honor Cadet FS Hammond Cadet FS Meechan Cadet FS Doe Cadet Sgt Bhamra Cadet Sgt Smith Cadet Sgt Andrews Cadet Sgt Lewis |
1460 Banbury Sqn 155 Maidenhead Sqn Wing Staff Officer Wing Warrant Officer 2477 Britwell Sqn 211 Newbury Sqn 2121 Witney Sqn 155 Maidenhead Sqn 2477 Britwell Sqn 211 Newbury Sqn 153 Slough Sqn 155 Maidenhead Sqn 447 Henley Sqn Wing Executive Committee Wing Headquarters 211 Newbury Sqn 2121 Abingdon Sqn 153 Slough Sqn 153 Slough Sqn 447 Henley Sqn 447 Henley Sqn 155 Maidenhead Sqn 136 Chipping Norton Sqn 153 Slough Sqn 211 Newbury Sqn 2120 Witney Sqn 2120 Witney Sqn |
Congratulations to Cdt Warrant Officer Hazel Fell of 221 Newbury Squadron on being selected to be the Lord-Lieutenants ATC Cadet for Berkshire for 2020-21.
Yesterday we did our first adventure training activity since pre lockdown. We took three cadets outdoor climbing at Symonds Yat. A great day was had by all.
During the recent lock down period, Thames Valley Wing of the RAF Air Cadets moved to using online platforms to continue activities for our cadets. 217 of our air cadets have completed radio communications and cyber security training courses during this time and we even trained 10 adult volunteers as instructors.
The radio communications and cyber security training is highly beneficial to the cadets, as it improves their knowledge of cyber security, social media safety and how to protect themselves and their devices from malware and viruses. Continue reading
#internationalwomensday saw WO Alice Pye with FS Chris Harding from Woodley Sqn leading a group of paddlers from the Air Cadets South West Region on the River Dart – experiencing some incredible white water action!!!
Well done to all cadets and adult volunteers who took part in the South West Region sports day covering rugby, netball, football and hockey and congratulations to all who were selected for the South West region teams.