FORTHCOMING EVENTS - OCTOBER

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

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

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

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

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