Wednesday 28th March

11 potential recruits and their families watched a presentation about the air cadets lead by Plt Off Barnes and supported by FS Woods and Plt Off Wright.


They have been invited to start their training on Wednesday 4th April.


Cadets helped with gate and car parking duties, setting up in the drill hall and manning some displays for the parents to see. They also undertook physical training. 


We have 4 cadets attending a radio operators course at 362 (Elm Tree) Sqn this weekend and Cpl Green and Cdt Zaman will be at Wing HQ from Friday evening to complete the JNCO course with the cadet training staff.

Wednesday 21st March

Tonight cadets practised the new moves from the drill manual AP818. Those in DPM took part in leadership and team-building exercises.


Congratulations to Sgt Barnes, who completed the Officer and Air-Crew Selection Course at RAF Cranwell 8 weeks ago and finally received his result. He is promoted to Officer Cadet Barnes and has booked at attend his Initial Officer Course in May. 

Friday 16th March

Members of the drill squad continued with their training for the Wing Drill competition.
Cadets had lessons with our Service Helper Cpl Haywood completing First Class training for our last intake.
CI Barnett and our Honorary Treasurer Mr Ellis made flying visits to the squadron.

Wednesday 14th March

Today cadets helped with adding new items to the inventory. Those shortlisted for the drill squad worked hard on preparation for the wing competition.
After break PT was lead by our new Sports Officer CI Burns.


New notices were places on a sector radio course, places at the Rheindahlen summer camp, Cdt Zaman, Cpl Green and Cdt Schofield have been confirmed to attend the JNCO course at Wing HQ.


Cadets were reminded that we have a recruitment evening scheduled for 28th March, if you have anyone interested in joining please have them fill out the contact form at http://www.218sqn.org/contactus.html#contactform

New appointments CI Burns - Sports Officer, CI Bennett - Radio Officer