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.
594 (Thame) Squadron
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Thames Valley Wing goes maritime!
Thames valley Wing undertook a multi activity training weekend staying onboard HMS Bristol, a Royal Navy destroyer docked in Portsmouth and used as a training facility. Our cadets participated in training for first aid, leadership, instructional techniques, NCO command training for Junior and Senior NCOs and weapons handling and safety training.
Not Just About Flying
Thames Valley Wing Air Cadets are not just about flying and gliding! Our cadets were out in force this weekend shooting the L144 .22 target rifle polishing their marksmanship skills
Thame Go Carol Singing
We joined our neighbours for carol singing. We brought along tea and cakes. Everyone had a great time. It was great to for the cadets and staff to get to know our neighbours and we look forward to next year’s event.
Tactical Leadership Course Success
In the months from September to October, a little more than 100 cadets took part in Thames Valley Wing Air Cadets’ fieldcraft courses. Also known as the ‘Tactical Leadership Courses’, they culminated in a blank firing exercise with cadets, a first for the Wing. Throughout, cadets were given progressive opportunities to learn and demonstrate skills from camouflage and concealment to section-level tactics with training ammunition, all whilst developing their communication, teamwork and leadership skills. Continue reading
Arnhem Airborne March 2018
Thames Valley Wing participated in this year’s Airborne March, which is part of the commemorations of the Battle for Arnhem in the Netherlands in 1944. The Airborne March is in memory to the 1750 plus British and Polish soldiers who lost their lives in the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944 and who are buried in the War Cemetery at Oosterbeek. The March takes place on the first Saturday in September each year. The first march was held in 1947. Further information on the Airborne March is available from: http://www.airbornewandeltocht.nl/en/airborne/44-background_airborne_march
Thames Valley Wing had 79 cadets and volunteer staff participate in 10 and 15 KM route marches as part of this event.
Thames Valley Wing’s objectives for this event were:
- for cadets and adult volunteers to participate in the Arnhem March representing the Royal Air Force Air Cadets;
- to learn about the Battle of Arnhemby visiting significant locations of the battle, the Airborne Museum Oosterbeek and to commemorate the Battle of Arnhem paying their respects at the War Cemetery Oosterbeek;
Should you be interested in participating next year, there are places available with Thames Valley Wing’s contingent. Please contact Flt Lt Nigel Furlong, Contingent Commander and Officer Commanding 2210 Cowley Squadron via our contact form
Fieldcraft Trailblazers
Cadets and staff have recently undertaken two fieldcraft weekends with almost 90 cadets and staff being trained.
The first weekend focused on cadet fieldcraft skills with some of the cadets even sleeping under the stars in bivouacs with none of their normal luxuries. That alone is tough enough but to then add two days of intense and relentless training makes their achievement all the more significant. Continue reading
Thames Valley Wing Mark the Centenary of the Royal Air Force in Windsor
Thames Valley Wing played a lead role when over 700 RAF Air Cadets and Adult Volunteers from across the South West Region proudly celebrated RAF100 with an unprecedented parade through the streets of Windsor. With the iconic Windsor Castle in the background, the parade drew hundreds of people onto the streets to watch as a sea of light blue took over the Royal Berkshire town for the day. Continue reading
Celebrating the success of cadet and volunteers
Air Cadets and volunteer staff from across Thames Valley Wing Air Training Corps gathered at RAF Benson for an evening of celebrations during the annual THRIVE awards.
The THRIVE awards were established three years ago to recognise the achievements and successes of the individuals who support the Air Cadets in Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Hosted by RAF Benson and sponsored by five organisations 33 individuals received recognition on the evening for their efforts across several categories. Continue reading
Thrive Nominations 2016
Congratulations to the following individuals who have been nominated for a 2016 Thrive award:
AWARD | NAME | SQUADRON |
Inspirational Civilian Instructor – For the Civilian Instructor who has made the most outstanding contribution to the Air Training Corps. | CI J FITT
CI P SOAR CI M MRZGLOD |
211 NEWBURY
2507 BICESTER 594 THAME |
Valiant NCO – For excellence, through the virtue of hard work, character and quality in service as a Senior NCO. | FS (ATC) R FENION
WO (ATC) M ROBERTS FS (ATC) S PEDGE |
1460 BANBURY
1861 WANTAGE 2121 ABINGDON |
Outstanding Junior Officer – To recognise the Junior Officer who has excelled including in their own personal development. | FG OFF L BAKER RAFVR(T)
FG OFF J PRESTON RAFVR(T) FLT LT A PYE RAFVR(T) |
153 SLOUGH
1315 KIDLINGTON 211 NEWBURY |
Unsung Hero – Awarded to the individual whose contribution often goes unrecognised, but without it the ATC would fail to deliver. | SGT (ATC) M WIGLEY
CDT FS BIDDLE FLT LT T CHURNSIDE RAFVR(T) |
1861 WANTAGE
594 THAME 381 READING |
Endeavour Award – For consistent and extraordinary efforts in helping others, above and beyond the call of duty and often against the odds. | CI M ROSE
FLT LT D AZIZIAN RAFVR(T) FLT LT P BENNETT RAFVR(T) |
966 WALLINGFORD
2121 ABINGDON 155 MAIDENHEAD |