London's Premier Squadron

FORTHCOMING EVENTS - OCTOBER

2008-10-21T11:27:00.001+01:00

46F (Kensington) Squadron, Air Training Corps

F O R T H C O M I N G E V E N T S

Please make a note of the forthcoming events that you’d like to take part in. Show this to your parents so that they can make arrangements to support your attendance. Regular attendance at activities will enhance your experience as an Air Cadet. You’re only young once so grab the opportunity to get involved.

O C T O B E R

Sun 19 FULL BORE SHOOTING Aged over 14 years of age and have a No.8.22 Weapon Handling Test (WHT) you may attend and have a go at the L98 Rifle. You’ll get dry training if you haven’t fired it before and get a L98 WHT signed up in your Record of Service (3822) valid for six months.

Cost: £2-00	Venue: Ash ranges, Hampshire	Travel: Sqn minbus
Start: 0800 SHQ, Return: 1700	Staff:	Need No.8 WHT signed in 3822

Sun 19 WING SPORTS TRAINING The second in a series of London Wing sports training sessions. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn a place in London Wing’s Soccer, Rugby, Hockey and Netball teams- and earn points for the Sqn for the ‘Best Sports Sqn’ trophy.

Cost: Own travel costs	Venue: Mile End Sports Centre	Travel: public transport
Start: 0900, finish 1200	Staff: Mr Thompson

Mon 20 GUEST SPEAKER Flt Lt Michelle Goodman is the first female to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (the RAFs highest award for bravery) for her courage in Iraq will be the guest speaker to cadets and staff in London Wing. We would encourage all cadets to attend as this is the first part of a plan that will hopefully lead to our squadron getting lots of extra flying and visits to RAF stations. For more information on Flt Lt Goodman look up: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article3508222.ece

Cost: money for canteen break	Venue: 344 Sqn HQ	Travel: public transport
Start: 1900, finish 2030	Staff: OC

Sun 25 WING SPORTS TRAINING The last in a series of London Wing sports training sessions. This is your last opportunity to earn a place in London Wing’s Soccer, Rugby, Hockey and Netball teams.

Cost: Own travel costs	Venue: Mile End Sports Centre	Travel: public transport
Start: 0900, finish 1200	Staff: Mr Thompson

Tues 27 & Wed 28 HALF TERM TRAINING DAYS Two days of football skills for those who want to try out for our 5-a-side teams. Also one day opportunity for our recruits to put their half term to good use and accelerate through some training. The day (weds) will focus on teamwork, fitness, lessons and drill.

Cost: Own travel costs	Venue: SHQ,	Travel: to football pitch
Start: 1100, finish 1630	Staff: Ms Steph Cogdell, OC

Fri 31 Oct – Sun 2 Nov REGIONAL BAND CAMP This camp will allow the Squadron’s drummers to opportunity to develop and improve their skills with other London Wing Sqn bands. If you would like to attend the camp to audition for drums then contact Sgt Rhind Tutt.

Cost: £20-00	Venue: Browndown, Hampshire	Travel: coach
Start: All weekend	Staff: Sgt Ellie Rhind Tutt

DID YOU KNOW: In order to keep costs down Cadet Subscriptions need to be paid on time. Subscriptions are £2-00 per week and are payable in advance either six monthly or yearly. You can also pay your subs by direct debit. You need to have your subs paid up to date in order to tale part in ANY of the activities listed. To check your status please speak to the OC.

N O V E M B E R

Mon 3 NATIONAL AIR CADET EXAMINATIONS National exam night for Leading, Senior and Staff Cadets exams so get studying!! By passing the exams you’ll be another step towards achieving your BTEC in Aviation Studies.

Cost: NIL	Venue: Sqn HQ	Travel: public transport
Start: 1830 - 2100	Staff: F/O Filipe DaCunha	Note earlier start time

Sat 8 LORD MAYORS PARADE A very prestigious and important Parade in the year, live coverage on the BBC1. As part of the RAF marching contingent celebrating 90 years of the RAF you’ll lead the procession as it makes its way through the City of London to St Pauls Cathedral. Parents are invited and encouraged to come along and watch.

Cost: Own travel costs	Venue: City of London	Travel: public transport
Start: 0900, finish 1300	Staff: Adjutant, Flt Lt J Weatherall	Only the smartest cdts will be selected

Sun 9 REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE This is a compulsory parade for all Cadets, NCO’s and Staff. Full Blue Uniform Parade to mark the anniversary of the end of WW1. The Squadron will be providing a Squad of Cadets, a Wreath Layer, and Corps of Drums. We will also be supporting the Kensington RAF Association by carrying their Standard. The parade commences will march along Sloane Street to the memorial at Sloane Square for an outdoor service to honour those who have fallen in the service of their country.

Cost: Own travel costs	Venue: Meet at Sqn HQ	Travel: public transport
Start: 0900, finish 1200	Staff: OC, Adjt	ALL TO PARADE

Fri 14 – Sun 16 Nov WING JNR & SNR NCO COURSE A weekend residential course, run by the London Wing Training team, as open for all Junior and Senior NCO’s to learn new skills and continue their training as NCO’s and leaders.

Cost: Own travel costs	Venue: Blackheath Cadet Centre.	Travel: public transport
Weekend	Staff:	All NCOs should apply

Sun 16 FULL BORE SHOOTING Once again your chance to fire the big guns! If you are 15 years of age and have a .22 WHT you may attend and have a go at the L98 Rifle.

Cost £2-00	Venue: Ash ranges, Hampshire	Travel: Sqn minbus
Start: 0800 SHQ, Return: 1700	Staff:	Need No.8 WHT signed in 3822

Sun 23 WING CROSS COUNTRY COMPETITION The final sports competition of 2008 and will be held at Chingford. 46F have had good results in the Cross Country over the past few year’s and this is another opportunity to remind the Wing who we are!! Everyone is a potential member of this team.

Cost: Nil	Venue: Chingford Running Club	Travel: Sqn Minibus
Start: 0900, finish 1200	Staff: Mr Thompson	May need parents to drive some cdts

Fri 28 – Sun 30 Nov GREEN WEEKEND CAMP Designed for all new recruits that have recently joined us to continue their training and win their Blue Beret – a must to pass your First Class Cadet Examination. Also a camp for all existing cadets to try out some Field Craft skills during a 24 hr exercise.

Cost: £20-00	Venue: A desolate, wet and windy army training area!!	Travel: Sqn minibus
Start: weekend	Staff: OC

Sun 30 FLYING There are 18 places for flying with the friendly pilots at No.6 Air Experience Flight. You’ll fly the Grob Tutor; remember to ask for aerobatics!

Cost: Nil	Venue: RAF Benson, Oxfordshire	Travel: coach
Start: 1000, return 1800	Staff:

Sat 13 December CHRISTMAS PARTY A party not to be missed! This is a chance to celebrate year’s achievements. You’ll enjoy a traditional 3 course Christmas Dinner served by the Staff, and a dance afterwards to wind down after a busy year! Black Tie event – a chance to dress to impress!

Cost: £5-00	Venue: University Air Squadron Officers Mess	Travel: own arrangements
Start: 1800 - midnight	Staff: Ms Amanda Rhind -Tutt	Parents to arrange pick up

CONTACT US:

Sqn telephone: 020 7591 0146 Web Site: www.46f.co.uk Email: 46f@premiersquadron.co.uk

F O R T H C O M I N G E V E N T S

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As ever with a busy organisation, nothing stands still for too long! Here are some updates to the forthcoming events listing recently issued:

MON 17 NOV SQUADRON PRESENTATION EVENING We are pleased to announce that the Mayor AND Lord Lieutenant of the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea have agreed to be our Guests of Honour and present awards on this night. It is a chance for cadets to receive awards and certificates in front of assembled families and guests. To reserve a place please reply using the RSVP below by Fri 31 Oct. THIS IS A COMPULSORY PARADE FOR ALL CADETS.

FRI 21 NOVEMBER FLYING AT RAF BENSON We have 18 places for flying on this afternoon. It will mean taking a day off school so you’ll need your parents and school support to go. We will provide you with a letter setting out the day to show them which usually does the trick! Check out the notice board and register your name.

MON 8 DECEMBER APOLLO AWARDS This event, hosted by the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Children Services, in the Great Hall at the Town Hall is a perfect opportunity to raise our profile in the local community. We will be represented by our Corps of Drums, who will be opening the show, with a resounding display of drumming. We will have a static display showing what we do and will also provide ushers to this high profile event. We are looking for 10 volunteers, who can hold their own engaging with the guests talking about the Air Cadets.

MON 15 DECEMBER LEADERSHIP PRESENTATION We have secured the services of Flt Lt Ted Atkins RAF VR(T) to give a talk on leadership based on his experience as a successful mountaineer and business entrepreneur ( he has climbed Everest three times and has patented a new oxygen delivery system). We will be hosting this event for Middlesex Wing and are expecting 150 cadets from both Wings to attend! This talk should be of interest to NCOs and those that aspire to become an NCO some time soon…

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I (insert name)___________________parent / guardian of cdt______________________(if applicable)

Will / will not be able to attend the Squadron Presentation on Mon 17 November 2008.

The total number in my party will be [ ] persons.

Please reply by Fri 31 Oct to reserve places.

Email returns will also be accepted on oc@premiersquadron.co.uk

If you need more information, or can help us in any way please CONTACT US:

Sqn telephone: 020 7591 0146 Web Site: www.46f.co.uk Email: 46f@premiersquadron.co.uk

46F re-union dinner

2008-05-27T09:25:00.002+01:00

46F Kensington Squadron
Air Training Corps
206 Brompton Road, London, SW3 2BQ
Tel: 020 7591 0146
Email: oc@PremierSquadron.co.uk
Website: www.PremierSquadron.co.uk
Registered Charity Number 1340/83
L O N D O N ‘ S P R E M I E R S Q U A D R O N
Fostering a spirit of adventure by providing challenging, diverse and sustained activities on land, water and air.
Encouraging the next generation to make a positive contribution to the community.
Dear former member, friend 20 May 2008
SQUADRON RE-UNION DINNER, SATURDAY 12 JULY 2008
Following our recent announcement of a Re-Union Dinner of 46F (Kensington) Squadron, Air
Training Corps the response has been overwhelming! Many ex members from as far afield as New
Zealand, Hong Kong, USA, Norfolk and Scotland have contacted us. Thank you to everyone who
has already expressed a wish to be there and welcome to anyone who missed the initial letter
blogged on our website and the mailshot by email.
I am delighted to invite you to join us for an evening of good wine, food and company. We hope to
make it a very special night for everyone and you’ll receive a commemorative photo of the occasion.
The event is open to all former members and friends of the Squadron and their partners.
The evening will start with a champagne reception in the Squadron Headquarters followed by a
three course dinner with coffee accompanied by wine and port at a cost of £25-00. After dinner
drinks will be served in the University of London Officers Mess with disco for those who would rather
dance than talk! We will have collections of old photos for you to peruse and you’ll be able to order
prints. All proceeds will go towards our two week summer adventure training expedition to Scotland.
Dress is No5 Service Dress, Black Tie with decorations
The nearest tube stations are South Kensington and Knightsbridge, we have some limited parking at
the Squadron and this is available through prior arrangement.
In order to secure your place please can we have your returns in by no later than Friday 20 June
2008. Initial responses suggest that demand will be high and will exceed capacity so please get your
orders in as quickly as possible to avoid disappointment. Please supply your address so that a
formal invitation can be posted to you.
A programme of events is attached along with the order form for tickets. If you have any queries
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Christopher Butler
Flight Lieutenant RAF VR(T)
Officer Commanding
46F (Kensington) Squadron
Air Training Corps
Re-Union Dinner
Saturday 12 July 2008
Programme of Events
1900 Guests arrive, Champagne reception in Squadron
Headquarters, hosted by Senior NCOs.
1930 Guests escorted to dinner
1940 Squadron Banner is Marched On followed by
‘Corps of Drums’
1950 Dinner served
2130 Speeches and toasts
2200 Retire to bar and dance floor
0100 Carriages
46F (Kensington) Squadron
Air Training Corps
Re-Union Dinner
Saturday 12 July 2008
Toasts
‘The Queen’
Cadet Warrant Officer Dan Skelton
*****
‘The Guests’
Flight Lieutenant Chris Butler
*******
‘The Squadron’
Squadron Leader Vince Butler
From
Date
We have pleasure in accepting your invite to attend the 46F Squadron Re-Union Dinner on Saturday
12 July 2008 and would like to purchase the following tickets:
Rank / Title Name Special Dietary requirement Cost
£25-00
£25-00
£25-00
£25-00
Total sum for tickets
Please make cheques payable to ‘46F Sqn Mess Account’
£
Please send my confirmation invite to:
Please complete the form as required and return, no later than 20 June 2008, to:
The Sqn Adjt
46F Sqn ATC
206 Brompton Road
London
SW3 2BQ
It is hoped that following the re-union dinner we will start up an Ex-Members Association if you would
like to be kept informed of developments and generally stay in touch with the Squadron please
complete the additional information:
Name:
Home address:
Job Title:
Home phone no:
Company:
Mobile no:
Email: Web page:
Brief history of your time at Sqn
Any other additional notes:

DIARY OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS

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DIARY OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Sat 17 May SQUADRON MAINTENANCE DAY It’s your Sqn, help make it presentable: painting, office work, cleaning and tidying required.

Sat 24 May SPORTS TRAINING MORNING 0930 - 1230 Fitness and team games in the park.

Also Drum practice for the ‘Corps of Drums’.

Mon 26 May RECRUITS TRAINING WEEK - DAY 1 An opportunity for our recruits to put their half term to good use and accelerate through some training. Today will focus on teamwork, fitness and drill.

Tue 27 May RECRUIT TRAINING WEEK - DAY 2 Continuation from Monday, training will focus on ATC & RAF, weapon training, uniform and drill.

Wed 28 May RECRUIT TRAINING WEEK - DAY 3 Visit to the RAF Museum, Hendon to learn about the RAF and it’s aircraft over the years.

Thu 29 May FLYING Flying in the Grub Tutor, with No.6 Air Experience Flight at RAF Benson.

30 May - 1 Jun ADVENTURE TRAINING WEEKEND CAMP This camp will be for those who fancy an adventure….. shooting, obstacle course, drill, team games and a night exercise! £20-00

Sun 1 Jun FLYING There are 15 places for flying with our friendly pilots at No.6 Air Experience Flight… remember to ask for aerobatics!

Sat 7 Jun AIRSHOW Biggin Hill Airshow, one of the biggest aviation events of the year, t shirt and flip flop day..bring your camera and sun block.

Mon 2 Jun FIRST CLASS EXAM First Class Exam for recruits of course 01/08. good luck!!

Fri 6 Jun FIRST CLASS DRILL TEST Pass this test and join one of the Cadet Flights.

Sat 7 Jun SQUADRON ‘MAKE OVER’ DAY 0930 - 1600 Calling any parents who can give some time, if not the whole day, to help refurbish the Sqn. Keen DIYers needed; painters, handy with tools but also cleaners and general helpers. Speak to the OC if you’d like to help..tea & refreshments will be available during the day to keep you going.

Sat 14 Jun SQUADRON - FINAL PREPARATIONS Final touches to the Sqn HQ in preparation for our Re-Union dinner. Cleaning and polishing everything so the Sqn sparkles!

Sat 21 Jun SQUADRON - FINAL PREPARATION Project work for displays for the Sqn Re-Union Dinner. Volunteers needed to help with these please. Also drumming practice for the Corps of Drums.

Sat 28 Jun BEATING THE RETREAT This musical extravaganza is an event not to be missed! We have 12 places to watch the Central Band of the RAF perform ‘The Beating The Retreat’ at RAF Uxbridge to celebrate 90^th birthday of the RAF. Names to CWO Skelton as soon as possible. We will also be looking for a smart NCO to carry the RAFA (Kensington) Standard.

27- 29 Jun DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME £20-00, Qualifying Bronze Expedition for those cadets who took part in May’s practice expedition, in addition there will be some places for practice expedition.

Wed 2 Jul GUARD OF HONOUR 10 of our smartest cadets are to form a Guard of Honour for the Royal Aero Club Annual Dinner at the RAF Club in Piccadilly. This is a high level event which will be attended by some very high ranking RAF personnel and other influential people in the aviation industry.

Sat 12 Jul SQUADRON RE-UNION DINNER We will be holding a re-union for past members of the Sqn on this day. We will present the Sqn in the best possible light with a guard of honour, hosts and displays etc.. Let’s make it an occasion to remember!

SQUADRON RE-UNION DINNER - 12 JULY 2008

2008-03-18T12:52:00.002Z

Dear ex 46F member / friend 16 March 2008

.SQUADRON RE-UNION DINNER - 12 JULY 2008

The Squadron Re-Union Dinner will be held at our Brompton Road Headquarters on 12 July 2008. The evening will start with a reception in the University of London Air Squadron bar followed by a presentation of the Squadron, past and present and a tour of the Squadron Headquarters (there’s been some changes over the years!). Guests will be seated for dinner in date order so that you all will be able to catch up with your former contemporaries!

The formal dinner with formalities will conclude at around 2200 prior to adjourning to the bar and dance floor, to round off the evening in a less formal atmosphere.

We will have photo albums going back to the very first days of the Squadron for you to view and order copies if you so wish. We will also have a formal photo taken of all the guests which will be available to take home as a memento of the evening.

Dress will be Mess Dress or Black Tie, (with miniatures) and ladies an appropriate equivalent.

At our last re-union 85 ex members attended. I’m hoping that we can achieve even more this time round, so if you are in contact with anyone who may not have received this letter please pass it on.

Formal invitations will be sent in due course; however, to aid our planning of the evening I would be grateful if you would indicate the possibility of your attending at your earliest convenience.

Best regards,

Chris Butler
Flight Lieutenant RAF VR(T)
Officer Commanding

SQUADRON RE-UNION DINNER - 12 JULY 2008

2008-03-18T12:52:00.000Z

Dear ex 46F member / friend 16 March 2008

.SQUADRON RE-UNION DINNER - 12 JULY 2008

The Squadron Re-Union Dinner will be held at our Brompton Road Headquarters on 12 July 2008. The evening will start with a reception in the University of London Air Squadron bar followed by a presentation of the Squadron, past and present and a tour of the Squadron Headquarters (there’s been some changes over the years!). Guests will be seated for dinner in date order so that you all will be able to catch up with your former contemporaries!

The formal dinner with formalities will conclude at around 2200 prior to adjourning to the bar and dance floor, to round off the evening in a less formal atmosphere.

We will have photo albums going back to the very first days of the Squadron for you to view and order copies if you so wish. We will also have a formal photo taken of all the guests which will be available to take home as a memento of the evening.

Dress will be Mess Dress or Black Tie, (with miniatures) and ladies an appropriate equivalent.

At our last re-union 85 ex members attended. I’m hoping that we can achieve even more this time round, so if you are in contact with anyone who may not have received this letter please pass it on.

Formal invitations will be sent in due course; however, to aid our planning of the evening I would be grateful if you would indicate the possibility of your attending at your earliest convenience.

Best regards,

Chris Butler

Flight Lieutenant RAF VR(T)

Officer Commanding

UPCOMING DATES MAY TO UP TO END OF DECEMBER 2007

2007-09-15T08:44:00.001+01:00

From: Flt Lt Chris Butler (OC 46F)

UPCOMING DATES MAY TO UP TO END OF DECEMBER 2007

IT’S UP TO ALL OF US…. to work together to achieve our goals

A good team has a high success rate and more often than not achieves what it sets out to do.

A good team has clear and challenging objectives. These are objectives which everyone in the team contributes to, shares an understanding of and is committed to achieving.

Therefore I set out below our objectives so that everyone in our team is aware of them.

RECRUITS
The first step in our academic training is the First Class exam. This marks the difference between recruit and cadet and leads into the BTEC training at Leading Cadet and onwards

All recruits regardless of their date of entry will sit the First Class Exam on Mon 5 Nov 07. This will be followed by an Inspection & Drill Test on Fri 9 Nov. Results will be given out on Mon 12 Nov. You will either pass or fail on that day. If you pass you will be presented with your First Class badge on Fri 17 Nov.

We will not accept any more new recruits this year. We have a large number of new cadets and we need to consolidate our training. The next new intake will be Mon 14 Jan 08.

INNESS SWORD

This highly competitive event is being held over the weekend of Fri 28 - Sun 30 Sep 07. The events include: drill, command exercise, obstacle course, orienteering, first aid, speed march, observation test & shooting. We have trained quite extensively for this competition and aim to win it with ease. Well done to all the cadets and NCOs who have attended the training sessions over the summer and into September, let us keep up the pressure and see the training through to the end.

FIRST AID TRAINING DAY

The Sqn is conducting a first aid training day on Sat 15 Sep. This is an ‘Appointed Persons’ course valid for three years and recognized in the workplace. We have 14 places. The trainer, Jim Foster, has many years experience and has trained teams from the Sqn over a number of years.

WING DRILL COMPETITION

The London Wing Drill Competition is on Sun 23 Sep. We have a squad of 15 cadets who have been selected for this event. Good luck and start preparing your uniforms.

CADET EXAMS
Cadet exams are on Mon 5 Nov. There are three papers at Leading and two papers for each of the next two levels, Senior & Staff. All papers comprise of 25 multiple choice questions. Cadets may not sit all the papers for each level in one sitting. In this way cadets can spread the learning load over a period of time, rather than trying to cram study in order to pass. Cadets will gain from having more time to understand the subjects and gain valuable experience at each level of classification. Cadets should expect to have about 9 months between each classification in order to complete the 25 hours of project based work needed at each level.

ANY CADET WISHING TO TAKE AN EXAM THIS TIME ROUND IS TO REGISTER WITH MR THOMPSON.

All cadets taking the exams should have Air Cadet Publications (ACPs) to revise. These can be downloaded from the Air Cadet website: http://www.aircadets.org.uk/. Any copies held at the Sqn are for classroom work only and are not to be taken home.

SHOOTING

There are two types of shooting within the Air cadets. Primarily we fire the .22 No.8 rifle, single bolt action at 25 metres. At weekends we get the chance to fire the 5.56 L98 rifle which is magazine fed, over 100 m. We are firing L98 on Sun 14 Oct & Sun 4 Nov at Ash Ranges Hampshire.

FLYING

There will be a chance to go flying with No6 AEF at RAF Benson during the October half term on Thurs 25 Oct. This will be an opportunity for new cadets to experience flying RAF style and for older cadets to add to their log of flights.

ANNUAL PARADE

The Squadron hold it’s Annual Parade on Fri 26 Oct. This will consist of a parade for presentation of certificates, promotions & awards. There will also be a display of our activities and a buffet reception in the University Air Squadron Officers Mess. Invites will be sent out shortly.

I’M AN AIR CADET GET ME OUTTA ‘ERE! (Date TBA)
This camp is a test of your determination to succeed! It will consist of an endurance exercise over a weekend that will test your resolve, initiative and teamwork. It is for seasoned cadets only & is open to those who took part in last year’s event and want to improve their performance!

GLIDER FLYING

We a chance to fly with the Volunteer Glider Squadron on Sat 10 Nov. The gliders are launched into the air by a cable and this should be a memorable experience for the cadets selected. You must have flown with the AEF to be selected.

RECRUIT CAMP (Date TBA)

At the same weekend we will be running a recruit camp covering drill, obstacle course, leadership & teamwork skills, sports & fitness, night exercise. This is a MUST for all new cadets to earn their blue beret and for our junior cadets to brush up on their skills.

LONDON WING CROSS COUNTRY COMPETITION Sun 25 Nov 07
This competition is looking at being a battle between us and 241 Sqn. It will be a 3km run over a country park in Chingford, 241’s home ground. Our intention is to train towards and win this competition. We need to organise training sessions, get the right people into the running teams and attend the competition with full teams in each age group. Not too much to ask of London’s Premier Squadron.

CHRISTMAS PARTY
This event is the will mark the end of a successful & busy year. It will be a ‘black tie’ formal event speeches. Three courses served to the NCOs and cdts by the staff, followed by a party in the main hall. Volunteers will be needed to run this event.

ATTENDANCE
A lot of time has gone into putting this programme together. It’s your Squadron, it’s up to you to make the best of the opportunities available and get on in your ‘Air Cadet Career’.

The Sqn requires and expects all cadets and NCOs to parade regularly. If we are to provide effective and sustained training you need to attend. The MINIMUM level of attendance is 6 parades per month for cadets and 7 parades for NCOs. One parade can be a weekend duty ie. flying, shooting etc. If your attendance falls below the minimum your Flight Commander will call you in for an interview. Subsequent non-attendance will result in OC’s interview and may lead to dismissal.

If for any reason you cannot attend you are to submit an Absence Advice Form (AAF) prior to taking time off.

I hope you are able to take part in as many of the activities as possible and play your part in the future successes of the Squadron.

C BUTLER
FLT LT RAF VR(T)

Officer Commanding

Inness Sword Training Camp

2007-08-26T13:04:00.001+01:00

From: Filipe Da Cunha

Hi,

Hope all is well with everyone. I know we have just got back from a very
busy summer period. But I want to remind everyone that the Squadron is
going to Crowborough Camp the weekend 7 - 9 September 2007, which is only a
couple of weeks away.

We will be doing Inness Sword training all weekend, so please forward this e

mail to anyone who is interested in taking part.

This camp will be the last opportunity for us to get to Crowborough before
the compitition, so it will be a perfect opportunity to train the whole
team.

Please spread the word around, we need a good turn out.

Thanks

Filipe Da Cunha

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Friday 6th to Sunday 8th July, Squadron “Green” Training Weekend

2007-06-22T11:33:00.000+01:00

This camp, subject to final signoff is confirmed for Brown Down Camp.

Friday - 6 July 2007

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Squadron Photograph - All Cadets must attend - Friday 6 July 2007

UPCOMING DATES MAY TO UP TO END OF JULY 2007

2007-05-03T21:28:00.000+01:00

UPCOMING DATES MAY TO UP TO END OF JULY 2007

· Saturday 12th May, Air Experience Flying at RAF Benson. Report to the Sqn for 07:00, joint flying with 344 (Fulham), flying slot is for the morning.

· Sunday 13th May, Air Experience Flying at RAF Benson. Report to the Sqn for 07:00, joint flying with 344 (Fulham), flying slot is for the morning.

· Friday 18th to Sunday 20th May, “Green Training” Weekend at Crowborough with 344 Sqn.

· Sunday 20th May, London Wing Full Bore Shooting at Ash Ranges

· Friday 25th May to Sunday 27th May, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Training weekend at Folkestone

· Tuesday 29th May to Thursday 31st May, Recruit Training at the Squadron, with a Green Camp arranged for Friday and Saturday of that week.

· Sunday 3rd June, Regional Athletics

· Sunday 17th June, Obstacle Course Training wit 344 Sqn

· Sunday 24th June, Wing Full Bore Shooting

· Friday 6th to Sunday 8th July, Squadron “Green” Training Weekend

· Friday 27th July to Sunday 29th July, Training Weekend at Longmoor/HMS Bristol, details to be confirmed.

· Saturday 4th August to Saturday 11th August – Annual Camp allocation at RAF Odiham

46F (Kensington) Sqn ATC

2007-02-01T12:26:00.000Z

We are working on our new website.

Please pop back in the late spring.

In the meanwhile you will see updates and events here.

We can be contacted at 46F@PremierSquadron.co.uk or on 020 7591 0146

Flying Order 10 Dec 06

2006-10-23T21:28:00.000+01:00

Flying @ RAF Benson.
Sun 10th Dec 2006
0700HRS @ Sqn – dressed and ready to go.
Must have uniform, 3822 and packed lunch.
13 Places available.
Note Wing Coach – Must be on Time !!

trg order oct 06

2006-10-09T19:34:00.000+01:00

46F (Kensington) Squadron

Air Training Corps

IT’S UP TO ALL OF US…..

A good team has a high success rate and, therefore, more often than not achieves what it sets out to do.

A good team has clear and challenging objectives. These are objectives which everyone in the team contributes to, shares an understanding of and is committed to achieving.

It is my job as the leader to set out our objectives so that everyone in our team is aware of them. This is the purpose of this letter to you; to set out what we aim to achieve in the last quarter of this year.

RECRUITS

The first step in our academic training is the First Class exam. This marks the difference between recruit and cadet and leads into the BTEC training at Leading Cadet and onwards

All recruits regardless of their date of entry will sit the First Class Exam on Mon 6 Nov 06. This will be followed by a Drill Test on Fri 10 Nov. Results will be given out on Mon 13 Nov 06. You will either pass or fail on that day. If you pass you will be presented with your First Class badge on Fri 17 Nov 06.

A new recruit induction will start on Mon 6 Nov 06.

CADET EXAMS

The Cadet exams are on Mon 6 Nov 06. There are three papers at Leading and two papers for each of the next two levels, Senior & Staff. All papers comprise of 25 multiple choice questions. Cadets may not sit all the papers for each level in one sitting. In this way cadets can spread the learning load over a period of time, rather than trying to cram study in order to pass. Cadets will gain from having more time to understand the subjects and gain valuable experience at each level of classification. Cadets should expect to have about 9 months between each classification in order to complete the 25 hours of project based work needed at each level.

All cadets taking the exams should have Air Cadet Publications (ACPs) to revise. Alternatively cadets can download ACPs in their subjects from the Air Cadet website:

http://www.aircadets.org.uk/. In addition we have a number of ACP to issue to cdts. These will be issued along with a deposit of £5-00. The deposit will be returned when the ACP is returned on the exam date.

LEADING CADET

The following cadets will sitting Principles of Flight:

Malek, Anes, Bannon, Daley, Fasanya F, Verrissimo, Ganbold, Martinez, Young, Chung, Nushi,

The following cadets will be sitting Airmanship:

Potter, Allen C, Fasanya F.

The following cadets will be sitting Basic Nav:

Daley, Fasanya F, Ganbold.

SENIOR CADET

The following cadets will be sitting Aircraft Handling:

Vatish, Maclean, Allen S, Anilfalaje, Osman, Eaton, Martin Ken, Martin Kry, McGillivary, Summercorn. Ammah M, Munoz.

The following cadets will be taking the Adv Radio & Radar paper (also a module for the comms badge):Kewell, Chowdhury, Rhind-Tutt, Vatish, Martin Ken.

Elements of the Senior cdt trg will be home study as advised.

STAFF CADET

No cdts will be taking Operational Flying.

The following cdts will be taking Satellite Coms (also a module for the comms badge):

Sgt Murray.

EXERCISE LAST CHANCE

We will be running a weekend camp over the 24 – 25 Nov 06. This is your last chance to attend a camp in 2006, hence the name. It will be a basic adventure training camp with obstacle course, shooting and night exercise amongst other things. The cost of the camp is £15-00.

LONDON WING CROSS COUNTRY COMPETITION Sun 26 Nov 06

This competition is looking at being a battle between us and 241 Sqn. It will be a 3km run over a country park in Chingford, 241’s home ground. Our intention is to train towards and win this competition. We need to organise training sessions, get the right people into the running teams and attend the competition with full teams in each age group. Not too much to ask of ‘Londons Best Sports Squadron’.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

This event is the will mark the end of a successful year for 2006. It will take the form of a formal dinner with speeches. Three courses served to the NCOs and cdts by the staff, followed by a party in the main hall. Volunteers will be needed to run this event.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH SCHEME

We intend to complete 6 Bronze Awards by the end of this year and five Silver Awards. The cdts who took part in the Silver Expedition during the summer will need to have their report in by Mon 16 Oct 06, if they want it to count towards their award.

OTHER EVENTS

In addition to the events listed above we have on offer various courses for Junior and Senior NCOs.

ATTENDANCE

A lot of time has gone into putting this programme together. It’s your Squadron, it’s up to you to make the best of the opportunities available and get on in your ‘Air Cadet Career’.

The Sqn requires and expects all cadets and NCOs to parade regularly. If we are to provide effective and sustained training you need to attend. The MINIMUM level of attendance is 5 parades per month for cadets and 6 parades for NCOs. One parade can be a weekend duty ie. flying, shooting etc. If your attendance falls below the minimum your Flight Commander will call you in for an interview. Subsequent non-attendance will result in OC’s interview and may lead to dismissal.

If for any reason you cannot attend you are to submit an Absence Advice Form (AAF) prior to taking time off. This notice and Training Programmes will be posted on the web site: www.46f.co.uk.

C BUTLER

FLT LT RAF VR(T)

Officer Commanding

9 Oct 06

SEPT 06 NOTICE

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46F (Kensington) Squadron Air Training Corps

London’s Premier Squadron

Message from the Commanding Officer

Firstly, well done to everyone who contributed to the Presentation and Passing Out Parade. The event was excellent and every I spoke to thoroughly enjoyed the show and Parade. There were quite a number of proud parents and I was very proud of you all too. Well done to everyone.

Now that the summer training programme is over we need to turn our attention to what we do best: winning competitions and putting other Squadron in their place.

We have a busy season of competitions coming up and everyone must work together to succeed. It’s Up to All Of Us.

Sat 2 Sep Wing Swimming Comp (We are the defending champions)

Sun 24 Sep Wing Field Day Competitions in Aircraft Recognition, First Aid, Photographic,

and Drill.

Fri 29 Sep Inness Sword Competition against 33 Sqns in London in Obstacle Course,

Orienteering, Shooting, Forced march, Drill,

Sun 8 Oct Elworthy Comp Similar to Inness Sword comp but against the best Navy, Army

Marine and Air Cadet Sqns in the London & South East region.

In addition there are a few wing sport training sessions (2hrs) for your diary:

Sun 10 Sep, Sun 8 Oct, 22 Oct Junior Soccer and Hockey, Senior Rugby and Netball.

You’ll need to attend these sessions if you want to be selected for the Wing team and gain a ‘Wing Blue’.

I HAVE LEFT NEXT WEEK COMPLETELY FREE OF COMMITMENT. IF YOU ARE, OR WANT TO BE, PART OF A WINNING TEAM. PLEASE ATTEND THE SQN ON TUE 1300 – 1700 HRS IN SPORTS KIT.

I’D LIKE TO TRAIN FOR THE INNESS SWORD AND SWIMMING ON WED, THU & FRI.

PLEASE BE THERE AND HELP TO CONTINUE OUR SUCCESS STORY.

We Rise To Conquer………………….

Swimming practice for the London Wing Championship which is next Saturday 1730 hrs 2 Sep 06.

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S T O P P R E S S

We have obtained a swimming pool for swimming practice for the London Wing Championship which is next Saturday 1730 hrs 2 Sep 06.

The two training sessions will be:

Tue 1800 – 1930 hrs 29 AUG 06

Wed 1830 – 2000 hrs 30 AUG 06

Fri 1800 – 1930 hrs 1 SEP 06

The pool we will be using is Kensington Leisure Centre, Walmer Road W11

A SUMMER OF ADVENTURE '06

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A SUMMER

OF ADVENTURE ‘06

Positive activities for every ability, from new recruit to seasoned senior SNCO

INTRO

Tear yourself away from the sofa and celebrate the summer with a challenging and varied range of activities with the Air Cadets. All you need is plenty of spirit, a good dose of energy and the willingness to give anything a go…..even if the first words you utter when you finish are ‘never again’ you’ll look back and realise that you’ve had a fantastic ‘Summer of Adventure 06’.

CONTENT

The programme will kick off with an induction over five days at the Sqn HQ. We will complete any administration that needs to be done, take part in leadership & teamwork exercises, drill & shooting. This will lead to a 4 day camp at an Army Training Centre. Activities will include obstacle course, navigation exercise, camping, shooting, radio communication, teamwork skills and first aid. We will also run training for the Inness Sword Competition.

After enjoying a day off we will then spend two days, at the Sqn HQ, preparing for our adventure training camp in Scotland. Air Experience Flying will take place on Fri 11 Aug and we will then depart for Scotland on Sun 13 Aug. We will be staying in an Army Adventure Training centre in the Cairngorms, the largest and wildest National Park in the UK. We will be canoeing, map reading and mountain walking, gorge walking, rock climbing, abseiling, Bronze and Silver DofE expeditions all under the expert guidance of ex-RAF Mountain Leaders.

After completing a gruelling week in Scotland you’ll be ready for a 2 day rest. This will be followed by the last phase of training with continuation (5 days) training at Sqn HQ preparing for your Presentation and Parade on Friday 25^th August. We will also be gliding during this week. Invites will go to your parents/carers and various dignitaries from the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.

The entire summer course can be accredited towards Bronze/ Silver Duke of Edinburgh Scheme. You’ll also get a Provisional VHF/UHF Radio Operators Certificate, a Young Lifesaver Plus first aid qualification and an Attendance and Achievement Certificate. All qualifications will be recorded on your Air Cadet National Record of Achievement.

THE SQUADRON’S AIM

Our aim is to make a positive impact by providing activities and training that are vibrant, varied and challenging. In doing so we offer a unique cadet experience that will equip you with vital ‘life skills’ that will help with future employment, education and training. We will aim to:

· Encourage self respect and respect for others

· Foster the spirit of adventure and ambition

· Develop leadership and teamwork skills

· Build self reliance, esteem and confidence

· Promote an interest in education and training

· Prepare you to contribute to society by promoting good citizenship

ACTIVITIES

All activities will be designed to with you in mind. You’ll be encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities designed to develop your personal qualities. For new cadets all activities will be within the First Class Syllabus of training with the aim of completing your recruit training by the end of the summer. For older cadets training will be designed to suit your particular needs, be it a Bronze or Silver expedition, thus completing what you started back in May, Radio Comms training or First Aid. For others the training will be designed to meet the requirements of bringing the Inness Sword to Kensington.

A detailed programme of events with dates, times and costs is attached to this letter and Parent Consent Form and medical Declaration.

Here is a selection of activities that we will undertake:

· Expedition Training; camping, cooking, packing a rucksack, route planning & map reading

· Young Lifesaver Plus first aid qualification

· Leadership and teamwork skills

· Flying in the RAF Grob Tutor two seater aircraft

· Gliding: the Air Cadets are the largest gliding organisation in the world

· Sports & team games

· Drill

· Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

· Radio communications

· Rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing

· Instructional and presentational skills

· Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

· Mountain walking and navigation

· Obstacle courses

· .22 Target rifle shooting

IN SUMMARY

The training comes as a complete package and therefore priority for the camps, flying and gliding will be given to cdts that can commit to the whole programme. Additionally ALL CDTS are to have their subs paid up to and including September to be eligible for this training. Whilst we have attracted some funding for this training it is necessary to charge for some elements of the training to cover our costs.

If you, or your parents, have any queries about the ‘Summer of Adventure 06’ please contact the Officer Commanding.

A detailed programme of events and Parent Consent Forms are attached to this letter. Your parents will need to give their consent to you taking part in the Summer Programme. Get involved…. It’s got to be more satisfying than slouching on the sofa watching live feed from the Big Brother house.

Chris BUTLER

Flt Lt RAF VR(T)

Officer Commanding

Diary of events 14 issue

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Please note the updates in Italic to the recent ‘Diary of Events’ recently issued.Please use the Diary of events to plan ahead.
Keep it safe,
Use it to inform your parents of forthcoming event you would like to take part in
Plan your other commitments, such as course work etc.
Keep looking at notice boards for name lists, nearer the time
Keep looking on the web site for updates

DIARY OF EVENTS for 46F (Kensington) Squadron, Air Training Corps

1. Inness Sword – Dry Weapon Trg Mon 17 Jul

We have organised a Met Police SO19 Sniper to come in to give a briefing on advanced marksmanship. This will be followed by a lesson on how the weapons should be maintained. All members of Formation 12 should attend this session. This will be followed by a live shooting pactice on…..

2. Live Shooting Practice Wed 19, 1200 – 1600hrs

We will be running a live shooting practice for the Inness Sword team at 1200hrs at Fulham Sqn. We will put into practice all the lessons learnt during the dry practice on Monday. This shooting practice is for the Formation 12 team only.

3. Live Shooting Practice Wed 19, 1600 – 1800hrs

This is an opportunity for all recruits who have recently passed their .22 Weapon Handling Test (WHT) to put their new skills to the test in a live shooting practice. Don’t worry if you miss this opportunity due to school etc.. as we will be holding another shooting day on…

4. Live Shooting Practice Sun 30 Jul 1000 – 1700hrs

Another chance to shoot for Formation 12 team and anyone else who wants to improve their shooting. We will be holding three sessions for two hours each. Put your names down on the noticeboard. Priority will go to cdts taking part in the ‘Summer of Adventure’.

5. RAF Annual Camp 22 – 29 Jul

This is a week at RAF Honnington aimed at showing you what life is like in the RAF. You will be attending the camp with cdts from 5 other London Wing Sqns. Activities will include shooting, map reading exercise, combat exercise with the RAF Regiment, flying and visits to various RAF sections around the base. Cost will be £52 and we have 6 places only. Names are needed urgently if we are to keep our allocation.

6. New Zealand Project Meeting Mon 31 Jul

This will be fund raising meeting for our expedition to New Zealand next February.

If you wish to take part in this exciting venture to the other side of the world then there is still time to contact the 2i/c, Fg Off DaCunha.

7. Summer of Adventure 29 Jul – 25 Aug

All details for the Summer of Adventure have been handed out. Get your Parent Consent Forms signed and returned if you want to take part in this exciting training over the summer.

8. Summer of Aventure Camp 1 Thu 3 – Mon 7 Aug

This camp will be based around basic adv trg skills such as map reading, camping and cooking outdoors, team walking skills etc. We will also be taking part in shooting, obstacle course, and night navigation exercise. Trg for Inness sword will also take place.

9. Summer of Adventure Camp 2 12 – 19 Aug

As part of the Summer Experience we will be conducting a week long mountain training week in the highlands of Scotland. There will be a chance for cdts to complete their DofE Expeditions at both Bronze and Silver. Training will also include preparations and selection for our New Zealand trip in Feb 07.

10. Air Experience Flying 22 Aug

A chance for cdts taking part in the Summer of Adventure to take to the Air with No.6 AEF at RAF Benson.

11. Squadron Open Evening Fri 25 Aug

The cdts taking part in the summer training programme will present a display to their families and dignatories from Kensington & Chelsea and Islington Council. A enrolment and Presentation Parade will be followed be a drinks and buffet reception for parents to meet the Sqn staff.

12. London Wing Swimming Competition Sat 2 Sep

We are the current Wing Swimming Champions, are you going to let that go?... Train hard and win easy. It’s Up to All Of Us to bring that trophy (which Wing still haven’t been able to present to us) home.

13. Squadron Re-Union Dinner Sat 9 Sep

This will be a grand affair for existing and past members of the Sqn. It will be a major fund raising event for our expedition to New Zealand and all project members will be expected to help promote, organise and run the event. Our last re-union was attended by 85 people. Let’s make this one bigger and better.

14. Wing Shoot Day Sun 17 Sep

Another chance to shoot at Ash Ranges in Hampshire. This shoot will be open for any cdts aged 14+.

15. Wing Field Day Sun 24 Sep

On this day London Wing Sqns compete for the Annual Drill Competition and Aircraft Recognition, amongst other things. We haven’t competed in the Drill Comp for two years. It’s Up To All Of Us to get a winning team together. Drill is an essential skill; the level of proficiency at drill portrays a Sqns pride, moral and training efficiency. Poorly drilled troops don’t win wars or competitions for that matter.

16. Innes Sword Competition Fri 29 Sep – Sun 1 Oct

This is the ‘World Cup’ of competitions, it is the most keenly fought competition in the year. The winning Sqn is deemed to be the best in London Wing and will get the opportunity to go on and compete against the Army and Sea and Marine Cadet Forces in the Elworthy Competition the following weekend. The events include obstacle course, shooting, first aid, command task, orienteering and drill. We have a unmatched pedigree in winning the Elworthy seven times. Are you up to matching your predecessors achievements and prove that 46F is still the premier Sqn in London Wing.

17. Air Cadet Sports Courses

The Air Cadets run a comprehensive programme of sports courses aimed at getting young people qualified in sports training. If you wish to attend one of these courses, then booking early as possible will give you a better chance of getting that place. If interested please contact the Sqn Sports Offr, Mr Thompson.

Course	Course No.	Date	Venue	Cadet or Adult	Min Age	Charge
Rugby Coaching Level 1	S1/06	4-9 June 06	RAF Cranwell	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Sports Leader Award	C1/06	18-23 Jun 06	Cosford	SNCO and Inst Cdt	16	£35
Sports Leader Award	C2/06	6-11 Aug 06	Cosford	SNCO and Inst Cdt	16	£35
Rugby Referee	S2/06	3-6 Sep 06	RAF Halton	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Hockey Umpire (Basic)	S3/06	10-14 Sep 06	RAF Halton	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	£10 + messing charge
Soccer Referee (Basic)	S4/06	22-24 Oct 06	RAF Brize Norton	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Sports Leader Award	C3/06	10-15 Dec 06	Cosford	SNCO and Inst Cdt	16	£35
Nordic Skiing	NS/06	12-21 Jan 07	Bavaria	Adults + Cadets	16	£180
Rugby Referee	S5/06	4-7 Feb 07	RAF Halton	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Sports Leader Award	C4/06	4-9 Feb 07	Cosford	SNCO and Inst Cdt	16	£35
Netball Umpire	S5/06	9-11 Feb 07	Cosford	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Basic Winter Training	BW/06	23-32 Mar 07	Bavaria	Cadets + 4 Staff	16	£360

AEF Flying @ RAF Benson - 22 Aug 2006

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AEF Flying @ RAF Benson.
22nd Aug 2006
0900HRS @ Sqn – dressed and ready to go.
Must have uniform, 3822 and packed lunch.
16 Places available.

Sign-up via sheet at Sqn only (Email Sign-up not allowed for this event)

IF OVER SUBSCRIBED, SELECTION WILL BE BASED ON ATTENDANCE ON PARADE NIGHTS AND GENERAL CONDUCT AND PARTICIPATION. SUBS MUST BE UP TO DATE

Squadron Newsletter - Issue 2

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Click on the link below to view the Newsletter:-

http://www.premiersquadron.co.uk/newsletter2.htm

Updated Diary of events May - Aug 06

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This ‘Diary of Events’ is produced to help you to plan ahead, so please:

Keep it safe,
Use it to inform your parents of forthcoming event you would like to take part in
Plan your other commitments, such as course work etc.
Keep looking at notice boards for name lists, nearer the time
Keep looking on the web site for updates

DIARY OF EVENTS for 46F (Kensington) Squadron, Air Training Corps

1. Air Experience Flying Fri 7 Jul

We have 15 places available for flying at RAF Benson. Cdts will be selected by the FGO, Mr Walker.

2. Wing Small Bore Competition Shoot Sun 09 Jul

Another chance to shoot at Ash Ranges in Hampshire. This competition shoot will be open for any cdts.

3. Sqn Adv Trg Camp 14 – 16 Jul

The Sqn will be going Longmoor Training Camp for adventure training. Activities will include training for the Innes Sword Competition, shooting, obstacle course, night navigation exercise, orienteering and teamwork exercises. Look out on the notice board for details. Cost £15-00.

4. RAF Annual Camp 8 – 15 Jul

A chance to spend a week at RAF Lyneham, home to the RAF’s fleet of Hercules aircraft. This camp is during school time and we have a place for one female cadet only.

5. RAF Annual Camp 22 – 29 Jul

6. New Zealand Project Meeting Mon 31 Jul

This will be fund raising meeting for our expedition to New Zealand next February.

If you wish to take part in this exciting venture to the other side of the world then there is still time to contact the 2i/c, Fg Off DaCunha.

7. Summer Air Cadet Experience 29 Jul – 25 Aug

This year we will be selecting successful cadets from the Induction Camp in Jun and existing cdts to continue and enhance their training and skills. We will be conducting a first aid course, marksmanship course, Communications Badge training and Innes Sword training. As part of the course we will be going to camp to Pirbright and Longmoor for shooting, obstacle course training navigation and night exercises.

8. Longmoor Training Camp Thu 3 – Mon 7 Aug

9. Scotland Adv Trg Week 12 – 19 Aug

10. Squadron Open Evening Fri 25 Aug

11. London Wing Swimming Competition Sat 2 Sep

12. Squadron Re-Union Dinner Sat 9 Sep

13. Wing Shoot Day Sun 17 Sep

Another chance to shoot at Ash Ranges in Hampshire. This shoot will be open for any cdts aged 14+.

14. Wing Field Day Sun 24 Sep

15. Innes Sword Competition Fri 29 Sep – Sun 1 Oct

16. Air Cadet Sports Courses

Course	Course No.	Date	Venue	Cadet or Adult	Min Age	Charge
Rugby Coaching Level 1	S1/06	4-9 June 06	RAF Cranwell	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Sports Leader Award	C1/06	18-23 Jun 06	Cosford	SNCO and Inst Cdt	16	£35
Sports Leader Award	C2/06	6-11 Aug 06	Cosford	SNCO and Inst Cdt	16	£35
Rugby Referee	S2/06	3-6 Sep 06	RAF Halton	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Hockey Umpire (Basic)	S3/06	10-14 Sep 06	RAF Halton	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	£10 + messing charge
Soccer Referee (Basic)	S4/06	22-24 Oct 06	RAF Brize Norton	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Sports Leader Award	C3/06	10-15 Dec 06	Cosford	SNCO and Inst Cdt	16	£35
Nordic Skiing	NS/06	12-21 Jan 07	Bavaria	Adults + Cadets	16	£180
Rugby Referee	S5/06	4-7 Feb 07	RAF Halton	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Sports Leader Award	C4/06	4-9 Feb 07	Cosford	SNCO and Inst Cdt	16	£35
Netball Umpire	S5/06	9-11 Feb 07	Cosford	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Basic Winter Training	BW/06	23-32 Mar 07	Bavaria	Cadets + 4 Staff	16	£360

AEF Flying @ RAF Benson - 7 JUL 06

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AEF Flying @ RAF Benson.
07Jul 2006

0930HRS @ Sqn – dressed and ready to go.
Must have uniform, 3822 and packed lunch.
16 Places available.
Letter to School / Parents available on request

Sign-up via sheet at Sqn only (Email Sign-up not allowed for this event)

Diary of events May - Aug 06

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12 May 06

DIARY OF EVENTS for 46F (Kensington) Squadron, Air Training Corps

1. Wing Full Bore shoot Sun 21 May

Each month London Wing runs a shooting day at Ash Ranges in Hampshire. This shoot will be for cdts who have fired the L98 before.

2. Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions 26 -29 May

The Sqn will be conducting Bronze and Silver Expeditions over this weekend in the Ashdown Forest. If you want to take part you must first register your name on the notice posted on the notice board and attend DofE training sessions prior to the weekend.

3. Region Athletics Competition Sun 4 Jun

Following our success in the London Wing Athletics some cadets will get the call up to represent the wing at the region competition. This will be another chance to gain wing ‘blues’ to add to our growing tally.

4. Sqn Comms Course Sun 4 Jun

A chance to qualify as a Provisional Operator of VHF and UHF Radios. Join the nine cdts who have already completed this course and be selected to go on to the full Communicators Badge.

5. Wing Full Bore shoot Sun 11 Jun

Another chance to shoot at Ash Ranges in Hampshire. This shoot will be open for any cdts aged 14+.

6. Pol Air Fly-In 16 – 18 Jun

Three senior cdts are required to help with the running of this event. PolAir is a fly in of various police flying clubs at Rochester Airport. Your duties will be primarily with marshalling aircraft on the ground. You will be hosted by the Met Police and sleep on the airfield in tented accommodation. If interested please submit your names to Mr Walker.

7. Formation 12 Training Day. Sun 25 Jun

Our very best cadets will train on this day towards the objective of winning the Innes Sword in October. Activites will include fitness tests, marksmanship training and orienteering. Details from the OC nearer the time.

8. Sqn Adv Trg Camp 7 – 9 Jul

The Sqn will be going Longmoor Training Camp for adventure training. Activities will include shooting, obstacle course, night navigation exercise, orienteering and teamwork exercises. Look out on the notice board for details. Cost £15-00.

9. RAF Annual Camp 8 – 15 Jul

A chance to spend a week at RAF Lyneham, home to the RAF’s fleet of Hercules aircraft. This camp is during school time and is aimed at senior cdts only.

10. RAF Annual Camp 22 – 29 Jul

This is a week at RAF Honington aimed at showing you what life is like in the RAF. Activities will include shooting, map reading exercise, combat exercise with the RAF Regiment, flying and visits to various RAF sections around the base.

11. Summer Air Cadet Experience 29 Jul – 25 Aug

This summer’s experience is open to all cadets and will incude a camp to Pirbright for shooting, obstacle course training and night exercises.

12. Scotland Adv Trg Week 12 – 19 Aug

As part of the Summer Experience we will be conducting a week long mountain training week in the highlands of Scotland. There will be a chance for DofE Expeditions, Bronze and Silver. Training will also include preparations and selection for our New Zealand trip in Feb 07.

C O N T A C T U S :

Sqn telephone: 020 7591 0146 Web Site: www.46f.co.uk Email: 46f@premiersquadron.co.

EXERCISE SHAPE UP - 10 MAR 06 - 12 MAR 06 - Letter to parents crowbrough

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Dear Parent / Guardian, 13 Feb 06

ADVENTURE TRAINING AT PIPPINGFORD PARK ARMY TRAINING AREA

EXERCISE SHAPE UP - Parent Information

As part of our continuing commitment to adventure training we are planning an exercise at the above location.

Your son / daughter has expressed a wish to attend. The camp will focus on:

· Camping and cooking outdoors,

· Map & compass navigation skills,

· Basic military fieldcraft skills,

· Contributing to their Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition section,

· Teamwork and tolerance towards others,

· Leadership and peer example.

Timings: Cadets are to be at the Sqn HQ for 1800 hrs on Friday 10 March. We will return by 1500 hrs on Sun 12 March 06. There will be some unloading and cleaning on our return to the Sqn and no cadets will be allowed home until all jobs are completed.

Cost: The cost is £15-00, to be paid in cash as we will need to spend it prior to and over the weekend.

Accommodation: All cadets will be tented, males and females separately.

Messing: All food will be provided for the camp. The cadets are required to have eaten before arrival on the Friday, as there will be no meal provided until the evening. We will however stop at a fish and chip shop en-route so please provide some pocket money for this. Cadets may wish to bring additional snacks and energy sweets.

Equipment: Cadets will need to provide some of their own equipment for the weekend. Kit lists are attached (a * by an item indicates it is available to borrow from the squadron stores and will be loaned to cadets). All losses or damages resulting from lack of care will result in an invoice being raised to recover costs. No jewellery is to be taken to the camp, save for girls who are permitted to wear one stud earring in each ear.

Emergency Contact Nos: In the case of emergency the staff can be contacted on 07905 685170.

Please ensure that the attached parents consent form is fully completed and returned by Monday 27 Feb 06 with the course fee of £15-00 in cash and the medical form too.

I’m sure that this exercise will be a positive experience for our cadets but if you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact us at the Squadron.

Chris Butler

Officer Commanding

KIT LIST FOR EXERCISE SHAPE UP FRI 10 – SUN 12 MAR 06

All items on this kit list need to be brought to the Exercise. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and serviceable kit. We will check your kit on Fri 10 Mar at the Sqn HQ. If you are missing vital items you may be excluded from this exercise.

ITEM PACKED CHECKED NOTES

BY CDT BY STAFF

Boots*			Bring your own if you have a good pair of walking boots with ankle support
Socks (thick) x2
DPM Combat Trousers*
DPM shirt*
Fleece*
Combat Smock*
Beret*
Waterproof top & trousers*
Trainers			Old pair for running
Track suit, top and jogging bottoms
Spare civilian clothes			One set of casual clothes to go in a black bin bag, sealed and labelled with name
Spare underwear x2
Sports socks x2			Not pop socks
Warm hat			Woollen hat is best option
Gloves			Woollen or ski type
Squadron t-shirt
Squadron sweat shirt

Torch			Spare batteries
Whistle			Attached to smock with lanyard
Boot cleaning kit			Black tin polish & 1 small brush
Knife, fork and spoon (KFS)			A spoon will suffice- less weight to carry, less washing up!
Water bottle and mug*			Must fill up on Friday prior to leaving SqnHQ
Mess tins*			May provide your own plastic plate
Mess tin and cooking pots cleaning kit			Cut down a scourer and sponge, very small container of washing up liquid and tea towel
Sleeping bag*			Bring your own if you have a good one
Garden twine, green			Approx 20 m per cdt, to be carried in smock
Small first aid kit			Mainly to treat blisters & burns, carried in smock

3822 Record of Service Book			waterproofed & all entries up to date, with photo
Notepad and pencil			Pencil, not pen, sharpened at both ends
Wash kit			Basic items only, soap, toothbrush, paste hair kit, etc..
Shaving kit (males)			All older cdts will be expected to arrive on the fri fully shaved
Hair kit (females)			Necessary kit to keep hair in tidy condition
Large towel			This item should be included in your bag bin bag, along with your less essential beauty products for use after the exercise

Any equipment on loan from the Sqn is to be handed back in good condition and on time, any losses will be charged to you. If you have any good quality outdoor equipment you may bring it along, such as sleeping bags, boots, waterproofs etc…

Any queries about the kit list, ask your NCOs in the first instance.