The Wing Training Day  Flight Sim Competition was held at 2180 (Galashiels) Squadron in the  Scottish Borders.

This years winner was Cpl Michael Dibbern from 1716 (Kelso) DF.

Posted by Wg MCO on Sunday 31 August 2008 - 15:47:19 | |

Cadets from 383 (Alloa) , 2535 (Livingston) and 1756 (Broxburn)Squadrons turned up at Wing HQ to be selected for the Quarter Guard for this years Tattoo.

Posted by Wg MCO on Thursday 28 August 2008 - 15:46:43 | |

Edinburgh & South Scotland Wing has been allocated a camp at RAF Cranwell from 11 - 18 October 2008.

Places available are a as follows:

Staff                -           6 places

Male                -           30 places

Female           -           10 places

If you are intertested in attending this camp plaese ensure that you speak to your CO .

Names will be accepted on a first come-first served basis, followed up with a properly completed ACF13. Camp Programme and costs will be  notified in due course . 

Posted by Wg MCO on Tuesday 26 August 2008 - 16:54:16 | |

The annual Edinburgh & South Scotland Wing Training Day took place at Wing HQ and 870 Sqn on Sunday 26th August in unsually warm and pleasant weather - for the time of year! Squadrons from across the Wing took part in a range of competitions from Debating to .22 shooting and Drill  to Aircraft Recognition.

Posted by Wg MCO on Monday 25 August 2008 - 15:07:48 | |

Three articles relating to no less that five Squadrons from Edinburgh & South Scotland Wing appear in the September /October 08 edition of the Air Cadet News.

Posted by Wg MCO on Friday 22 August 2008 - 15:53:56 | |

Cpl Louise Penman 2463 Currie & Balerno Squadron completed the Air Cadet Parachuting course during her summer break.

Posted by Wg MCO on Thursday 21 August 2008 - 22:36:39 | |

Cadets from 2463 (Currie & Balerno) Squadron were involved in Silver and Gold Qualifying Expeditions in the Trossachs over the summer break.

Posted by Wg MCO on Thursday 21 August 2008 - 22:29:52 | |

Well, after some 9 years at 1756 and almost 8 as OC, I have moved on!

I was lucky enough to get a new teaching position in the West Highlands and so I'll be transferring to 1730 (Lochaber) Sqn, Highland Wg at the beginning of October.

To all the cadets and staff I have been lucky enough to serve with and train, thank you all for your time, effort and commitment and to many, for your friendship!

I'm looking forward to a change of scene and a less demanding role too for that matter!

Wishing you all the very best and remember... The more you put in, the more you get out of the Corps!

Aye

Andrew Kerr

Flt Lt

Submitted by Kervie

Posted by Wg MCO on Wednesday 20 August 2008 - 17:38:17 | |

Cadets from 1143 (Portobello) Squadron undertook Bronze and Silver expeditions in the Scotish Borders over the period 15-17th August visiting the Ettrick and Yarrow Waters and the River Tweed in the processs.

Posted by Wg MCO on Sunday 17 August 2008 - 13:58:15 | |

Cadets from the Scottish Borders  take centre stage at prestigious International Horse Trials.

Posted by Wg MCO on Saturday 16 August 2008 - 12:16:51 | |

 Cadet Corporal Robert Iain McLeod of 297 (Musselburgh) Squadron has been selected as the winner of the Cubby Sword for 2008.  The Sword is awarded annually to the best cadet overall on the four Air Cadet Leadership Courses held at RAF Cranwell.  

Reg Cdt Scotland & Northern Ireland Grp Cpt Urquhart said: "This is the first time an ATC cadet , as opposed to a CCF(RAF) cadet, has won this award. My congratulations to Cpl McLeod, for his considerable achievement, and to his Sqn Cdr for nurturing talent."

Arrangements are being made to  present the award to Cpl Mcleod at his Squadron in Musselburgh later in the year.

Posted by Wg MCO on Thursday 14 August 2008 - 16:48:40 | |

Two Cadets  from 2180 (Galashiels) Squadron participated in the  annual Air Training Corps v Midland Counties Athletics Clubs Invitation Athletics Meeting which took place at the Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering on Saturday 9^th August in very wet and blustery conditions.

Posted by Wg MCO on Sunday 10 August 2008 - 15:52:52 | |

The Best Cadet at the RAF Cranwell based Air Cadet Leadership Course (ACLC) No. 78 which took place from 05 -12 Jul 08 was Cdt Cpl Iain McLeod  from  297 (Musselburgh) Sqn.

Posted by Wg MCO on Tuesday 05 August 2008 - 17:21:00 | |

The Link Trainer located at the former 287(Stenhouse) Sq premises in Edinburgh featured on BBC Radio Scotland News and BBC Reporting Scotland TV News recently when it was moved from the old Squadron premises to temporary custody.

Posted by Wg MCO on Monday 04 August 2008 - 21:52:54 | |

OBITUARY

Warrant Officer

 Leonard (Lenny) Sclater

3 October 1946 - 31 July 2008

It is with deep regret and sorrow that Edinburgh & South Scotland Wing announces the untimely death of Adult Warrant Officer Lenny Sclater.

A former regular member of the Kings Own Scottish Borderers, Lenny had a long association with the Air Training Corps which started on 7th Janurayy 1988 when he was appointed as a  Civilian Instructor. On  16^th June 1990 lenny was appointmed to the rank of Warrant Officer with 2535 (Livingston) Squadron. On 29 December 1990 he joined 287 (Stenhouse) Squadron and in September 2002 Lenny was appointed to the position of Wing Warrant Officer. At the time of his death he was also Regional Warrant Officer for Scotland & Northern Ireland. He was well known throughout the Corps and was heavily involved in the development and implementation of the positions of Wing and Sector NCOs.

After suffering a serious stroke Lenny made a strong recovery and had recently returned to duty as Wing and Regional Warrant Officer. As in past years he was actively involved in and responsible for the selection, training and preparation of the Cadet Guard of Honour at the annual Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Latterly Lenny oversaw the relocation of 287 Squadron to temporary accommodation on the closure and demolition of its premises due to the installation of a new transport infrastructure.

Throughout his association with the Corps he undoubtedly made a massive contribution to the personal development of many hundreds of cadets and staff alike. He was an individual who demanded high standards of himself in terms of both discipline and appearance. He demanded similar qualities of cadets and staff and was well known for pointing out an individual's shortcomings irrespective of rank or position. He was an avid collector of RAF Mess table place mats and, by simply asking, amassed a sizable collection from messes where he stayed while on annual camp.

Wg Cdr Sandy Sandford OC E&SS Wing said: - "Lenny was an honourable and committed member of my staff. He was a "character" in this Wing and throughout the Corps. He will be sorely missed."

Lenny, in No2 uniform was taken ill at Wing HQ on his way to a Cadet Guard of Honour rehearsal for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo on Thursday 31^st July 2008 and passed away shortly thereafter.

Posted by Wg MCO on Saturday 02 August 2008 - 17:38:52 | |