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2497 COSFORD SQUADRON
Friday was our last full day on camp, an all day hill walk
had been planned. However, the weather stopped us
and so instead, we went swimming and indoor rock climbing! By this point of the week we were all shattered but
still no one wanted to go home, and after the lads breaking the ceiling fan and roof tiles we’re surprised the staff
didn't hate us! All in all it really was a fantastic week, I
would recommend it to everyone and I’d love to go
again myself!! Thank you for picking myself and the other
cadets to go, it was a truly unforgettable week, best
camp so far!
Cosford Air Show
The famous annual ‘Cosford Ai r Show’ took
place on the 17th of June. As usual the air display was spectacular and raised smiles on the
face of every spectator. The cadets were invited
to bring the band again and once we’d played
our slot we but down our instruments and went
off to our assigned duties. Some cadets were
placed by displayed aircraft to give information
to the public about them. Others were asked to
help out on the mobile climbing wall we were
running. Cadets who were not assigned a job
got the chance to look around the stalls before
swapping duties. The day ran smoothly with the
weather only letting us down with one heavy
shower before brightening up for classic display
from the Red Arrows.
Cadet of the Month – June
Congratulations to Cadet Rowlands on achieving
Cadet of the Month. He was chosen by the NCO
team for showing great commitment towards
cadet activities and being an all round excellent
team player.
Well done!!
Wing Training
On the 10th of June the squadron took part in wing training day. This is a hugely anticipated event throughout the
wing as its where all the squadrons in the wing come together at Cosford to compete in a wide range of events
from First Aid to Aircraft Recognition. But the one that all
squadrons prepare the most for is the highly competitive
drill. Each squadron is issued a sequence of manouvres
they are expected to learn. This year to prepare, we
sought the help of an RAF Cpl who took the drill team up
to the drill square and helped us to perfect our routine.
On the day nerves were running high especially from
Sgt. Collins who was leading our team. We performed to
the best of our ability however unfortunately it wasn’t
enough to earn us 1st but we did come 5th. We gained
some other achievements obtaining an overall 11th
place. Well done guys now lets start preparing for next
year!!!!!
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