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This weekend, seven cadets from Southend Squadron teamed up with others from across the sector to complete their Youth First Aid qualification. Instructors from Rayleigh and Southend Squadrons joined forces to deliver the course, equipping 16 cadets with essential life-saving skills. Well done to everyone who earned their bronze first aid badge

We have committed yet more aviation this week. Despite a pilot shortage threatening to ground some of our cadets, RAF Wittering pulled out all the stops – finding additional pilots to ensure all five cadets got airborne. Each one had the chance to take control of the aircraft and experience exciting aerobatics, from barrel rolls…

Twenty of our cadets have a lot to be proud of after successfully completing their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Bronze qualifying expedition this weekend. The qualifying expedition is the final stage of the Bronze Award’s expedition section, requiring participants to plan and undertake a self-sufficient, two-day journey through the countryside—carrying everything they need with them,…

After finishing their airmanship studies, a group of our Cadets had the exciting opportunity to visit the Southend Air Traffic Control Tower on Monday evening. While enjoying the impressive views across the airfield, the Cadets were given a detailed insight into the world of air traffic control. The ATC staff shared their knowledge on career…

We are proud to announce that Cadet Warrant Officer (CWO) Parker has been named Essex Wing’s Top Cadet and has been selected as the Wing’s nominee for the prestigious Dacre Sword Award. He was presented with his award earlier this month at the Essex Wing Awards Evening, recognising his outstanding achievements and dedication to the…

Last Sunday, our Cadets had the exciting opportunity to go gliding at RAF Kenley. The day started with overcast weather, but after completing the necessary training, they were taken on a tour of the hangar, all the while hoping the cloud base would lift enough for the flights to go ahead. By around 11am, the…

Last weekend, three teams of enthusiastic Cadets took part in their first DofE expedition training weekend at Belchamps. The weekend was packed with activities to prepare them for their upcoming challenge, and they got stuck into learning key skills like campcraft, navigation, food and nutrition, equipment management, first aid, and teamwork. Alongside all the practical…

Recently, our Cadets spent time in the sunshine, once again supporting the One Love Community Project for their DofE. They sorted donated clothes, prepared snack packs, packed emergency clothing, deep-cleaned service areas, and even had a few Cadets who are Vinted experts putting clothes up for sale. The Cadets who participated shared that they enjoy…

After several cancellations due to bad weather, we were finally able to get eight cadets in the air at 7 AEF, RAF Cranwell. This was the first flying experience for them, making it a memorable day. They had the chance to take in the views from the cockpit, and some even got to experience aerobatics,…

Cadets from the squadron tested their skills last Tuesday during a session at Rockhub Indoor Climbing. The evening introduced them to the basics of climbing, including technique, efficient movement, and problem-solving on the wall. One of the toughest sections was the overhang, which required a mix of strength and strategy to navigate. With support from…