Two Cadets from Scotland & Northern Ireland Region attended thev Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford as part of the Communications Team. Flt Sgt F Christie from Aberdeen Wing and Flt Sgt R MacLeod of Edinburgh & South Scotland Wing were the two cadest from S&NI.  Both left from Stirling on Monday 12 July 2010 on a 9 hour journey to RAF Fairford. in Gloucestershire. Sta rting on  Tuesday 13 July until Tuesday 20 July, up at 0530 Hrs until 2230 Hrs on a shift cycle of 2 Hrs on 2 Hrs off they helped control the movements of staff, transport, Cadets, ground Opps and the like for the whole site. 

Both agreed that RIAT was an experience of a lifetime - an activity that the Corps should be very proud off. A great deal of responsibilty is put on the shoulders of the Cadets and Staff who have a massive role to play at this event. One of the best parts of the event was being allowed to get up close to the many aircraft and speak to the crews from different countries. Flt Sgt MacLeod said " the ultimate was getting access to the F22 Raptor and speaking to the Aircrew, this was the first time the F22 Raptor has been on display at RIAT".

Cadets collected memorabilia using an exchange system utilising the many parts of their uniform. this proved to be very successful and many items were exchanged.

Both Flt Sgt Christie and Flt Sgt MacLeod said "We have made many new friends from all over the country and look forward to seeing them in the furture. If you are offered the chance to go to RIAT then we recommend that you do as this is one of the greatest experiences the Corps has to offer".

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Posted by OC2180 on Saturday 24 July 2010 - 15:06:55 | |

 RAF COTTESMORE CAMP 2010

Vist the Wing Gallery to see some pictures from the Wing Camp at RAF Cottesmore Camp June/July 2010

Posted by OC2180 on Thursday 22 July 2010 - 18:31:55 | |

Cadets and Staff from Edinburgh and South Scotland Wing joined up with their comrades from across the Region at MACH 2010 week 1 at JHC FS Aldergrove. 

All enjoyed the week which include a visit to Belfast and a tour of the most troubled areas including a visit to see the murals painted on the sides of the houses.

All the Cadets and Staff had a great time renewing aquaintances and making new ones.

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Posted by OC2180 on Monday 19 July 2010 - 14:55:52 | |

Three cadets from Edinburgh & South Scotland Wing have become the first cadets to complete the National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme Level Two certificate.

The level two certificate recognises them as competent independent climbers both in bouldering and artificial climbing walls.

Posted by OC2180 on Friday 16 July 2010 - 17:57:44 | |

A trip into Holland to visit Arnhem, the John Frost Bridge and the National War and Resitance Museum at Overloon were some of the highlights of a week long summer camp at JHQ Rheindahlen in Germany for 8 cadets and 2 staff from across Edinburgh & South Scotland Wing.

Posted by OC2180 on Thursday 15 July 2010 - 20:49:32 | |

Two swallows might not make a summer but a dozen Harriers made for a great Summer Camp for cadets and staff from the Wing.

Cadets from across Edinburgh & South Scotland Wing travelled south to the County of Rutland to spend a week at the home of Joint Force Harrier at RAF Cottesmore. With the withdrawal from Service of the Sea Harrier, Joint Force Harrier sees RAF Harriers and Royal Navy Harriers operating as part of a combined force.

Posted by OC2180 on Wednesday 07 July 2010 - 15:52:19 | |

Last weekend was an extremely busy one for the Galashiels based 2180 Squadron of the Air Cadets. As it turned out it was a weekend lined with Gold, Silver and Bronze for the Gala Lads and Lasses all against a background of clear blue skies and the smell of aviation fuel!

Posted by OC2180 on Wednesday 23 June 2010 - 09:12:58 | |

Staff and cadets are invited to Contribute to the future of the cadet forces by visiting and completing the online survey.

The questionnaire website goes live on Monday 21 June and is at: http://www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/cadet_survey/

Posted by OC2180 on Saturday 19 June 2010 - 13:05:41 | |

A former WWII Mosquito Pilot  from Galashiels recently visited 2180 (Galashiels) Squadron to telll cadets about his wartine RAF experiences.

Flt Lt Pat Dorward RAFVR (Ret’d) a former WWII Mosquito pilot trained in Scotland and Canada and served in India, Singapore and Borneo during World War 2 with 110 Hyderabad Squadron.

Posted by OC2180 on Saturday 19 June 2010 - 12:48:27 | |

Flt Sgt Ron MacLeod of 383 (Alloa) Sqn has been awarded "Top Student" after completing the Army Preparation Course (APC18). The course is run over 18 weeks and gives students an insight to the Army lifestyle.

Flt Sgt MacLeod said "this course is not for the fainthearted you must be prepared to give it everthing you have. There have been injuries along the way with some of the guys including myself but you have to pick yourself up and get on with it. It is a great achievement to have completed this course and to recieve this hard fought award."

The course is ideal for those who are thinking about joining the Armed Forces especially if you are unfit or not excercised for some time.

The course covers a wide and varied programme e.g. orienteering, rock climbing, physical fitness, swimming plus twoo weeks away on camp and much more.

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Posted by OC2180 on Sunday 13 June 2010 - 15:10:46 | |

Visit our Gallery to see new photos of :-
Wing Sports 2010

Wing Church Parade

Cadet150 Peebles & Edinburgh

Posted by OC2180 on Sunday 13 June 2010 - 13:00:20 | |

The latest Cadet 150 event took place in Princes St Gardens in Edinburgh on Saturday 12th June. Squadrons  from accross the Wing joined with the Army Cadsets and Sea Cadets to demonstrate to the pulbic a range of activities.

In addition to a recruitment display a Flight Sim demonstration was run with visitors given the chance to fly.

Visit the Gallery to see more pictures from this event and the Peebles event

Posted by OC2180 on Sunday 13 June 2010 - 09:45:01 | |

Cadet Frazer Neil (16) of 287 (4^th Edinburgh) Squadron Air Training Corps has been named as a Youth First Aider of the Year 2009.

Posted by OC2180 on Wednesday 09 June 2010 - 16:09:56 | |

Over 250 Cadets and staff from across the Wing travelled to Peebles in the Scottish Borders for the annual Wing Church Parade.  Led by the Pipes and Drums of the Peebles Pipe Band  the Wing  marched through the town to the Old Parish Church for a service. The salute was taken by Maj Alastair Hutton Convenor of Scottish Borders Council.

Visit the gallery to see more pictures of the parade.

Posted by OC2180 on Sunday 06 June 2010 - 20:53:19 | |

The Dewar Centre in Perth was once again the venue for the Royal British Legion Tri-Service Cadet Colour Bearing Competition. Last year Air Cadets were placed 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd taking all three medals against stiff competition.

So on the evening of 5^th June Air Cadets from across the Region once again arrived in Perth to compete in the 2010 event. Two cadets from Edinburgh & South Scotland Wing were among the competitors in Perth.

Posted by OC2180 on Sunday 06 June 2010 - 09:30:47 | |