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News Items
Title/Description Date
Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Squadron Commanders Conference 15Mar10
29F Make it to Football Final! 14Mar10
JNCO Course Develops Our Future Leaders 14Mar10
Planting Community Spirit 14Mar10
Cadets Qualify on the L98A2 14Mar10
Flying the Flag for Warwickshire & Birmingham in the Lees Trophy 07Mar10
Twice as Nice - 8F Celebrates A Successful Inspection & Promotions 05Mar10
Bronze D of E Awards for the Hinckley Cadets 05Mar10
Snowdonia Navigation Training Weekend at Capel Curig 03Mar10
Presentation Evening celebrates an outstanding year of success for Birmingham based Cadets 01Mar10
Cadet Gemma Davies gets her Recruiting Article Published 01Mar10
Nuneaton Based Air Cadets Receive RAFA Wings Appeal Trophy 28Feb10
Trees For All 28Feb10
Air Cadets Step back in time to 1940 and dance the night away 28Feb10
A Fab Feb for Eight Cadets 28Feb10
Vulcan XH558 saved at the last moment by Anonymous donation 26Feb10
Stay Safe with Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing 24Feb10
Flippin' good Pancake time for cadets 17Feb10

Royal Marines drop in on Squadron

17Feb10

Cadets Soar over Cosford

17Feb10
Goals galore in the Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Soccer Championships 17Feb10
Cadet Flight Sergeant Thomas Nikolic promoted to Cadet Warrant Officer 17Feb10
Cadet Promotions Night 17Feb10
Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing on 69th Anniversary Parade 11Feb10
Your Help Needed Now! to Prevent the Loss of another British Icon - Vulcan XH558 11Feb10
Squadron Annual ‘Dining In' Night 11Feb10

Air Cadets Take To The Airwaves

11Feb10

Cadet Rifle Training Weekend

11Feb10
Air Cadets on Dispyal as they hold their Annual Presentation Evening 11Feb10
Squadron and DF Collect Record Amount for the Legion 11Feb10
These Feet Are Made For Walking 06Feb10

An Arresting Experience - Ex Cadet Visits His Old Squadron

06Feb10
A Look Back Over An Eventful Year 06Feb10
A Major change for a former RAFVR(T) officer 03Feb10
Birmingham High Flyer Passes ATC Course 02Feb10
Wing Commander Tom Bussey 1913 ~ 2009 26Jan10

An Invitation to Step back in time to 1940 and Dance the Night Away - 20 Feb 2010

24Jan10

2028(Southam)Squadron Best for V Scheme and 2 nd for D of E Awards

24Jan10
Coventry City Centre Recruitment Drive 24Jan10
Squadron bids farewell to two staff members 24Jan10

Former Naval Doctor gives an account of his career to Air cadets

24Jan10
First Flight of 2010 for 487 Sqn 24Jan10
Hitting the information highway 17Jan10
Young achievers receive their Gold at St. James’s Palace 17Jan10
Squadron plays a major part in Amiee's Wedding 09Jan10

Lifesaver story wins national Media and Communication Award

06Jan10

£600 sets Air Cadets off to a Flyer!

06Jan10

Cadets Finish the Year in Style

06Jan10

Air Cadets raise over £1700 at Sainsbury's Christmas Bag Pack weekend

06Jan10

OC Wing's Christmas Visit & Message to 198 Squadron

06Jan10

Squadron ends Decade with a Smashing Christmas Tradition

06Jan10
All Wrapped Up for - Help 4 Heroes 06Jan10
Santa's Little Helpers pack bags at the Ricoh 19Dec09
Squadron Celebrates 2009 with Bowling and Pizza Party 19Dec09

A Squadron of lifesavers

17Dec09
Heroic Fundraising at the Michael Jackson tribute night 17Dec09

Silver award success

17Dec09
High tea with the Lord Mayor 17Dec09
Carols for Heroes 17Dec09

Young Pilot Flies High

17Dec09

Air Cadet Band makes light of the rain at the big Christmas switch-on

13Dec09

The front line reaches Coventry cadets

13Dec09

A good mornings work for two Erdington cadets at the Cross Country

13Dec09
Christmas and New Year message from Wing Commander Pravin Ladwa and his wife 06Dec09

Wing Commander George Hanson 1923 ~ 2009

06Dec09
Cadets Meet the Regional Commandant at the Tattoo 06Dec09
JNCO Course Develops Our Future Leaders 06Dec09

What a Dickens of a Night

06Dec09
2009 Birmingham Tattoo 06Dec09
End of an Era – Closure of Wing Elan Valley Centre 06Dec09

Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Cross Country Championship 2009 / 10- Results

06Dec09
Golden Wing Cross Country Girls 06Dec09

The real Allo Allo story of life in the Resistance

29Nov09

A light to remember - Kenilworth Christmas light switch on

29Nov09

To the rescue - with their St Johns Ambulance youth first aid certificates

29Nov09
500 Hours for two VInspired Teenagers 26Nov09

A medal for Mallon

26Nov09

Cross Country Running with something to Prove

26Nov09

Bishop Ullathorne cadets selected to play Rugby for their Wing & Region

23Nov09
Splashing Through the Mud at the Cross Country Championships 23Nov09

Swimming Success at National Championships

23Nov09

Accocks Green & Olton Cadets Raise £2000 for Poppy Appeal

23Nov09

Pack those Supermarket Bags for Charity

23Nov09

We Will Remember Them - Special Remembrance Service for the Elderly

23Nov09
Bronze D of E Awards for Sutton Coldfield Squadron 23Nov09

Remembrance & Dedication at the Knowle Cenotaph

23Nov09
Bedworth Armistice Day Parade 14Nov09
Cadets Lead Remembrance Day Parade in Southam 14Nov09

Air cadet carries the National standard for War Widows

13Nov09
Air Cadets Remember First Commanding Officer 13Nov09
Sutton Coldfield Poppy Appeal & Remembrance Parade 13Nov09

487 Sqn and Detached flight remember the fallen

13Nov09
Magnificent turnout for Coventry Remembrance Day Parade 13Nov09
Record-Breaking success at the Central & East Regional Swimming Championships 13Nov09

Eight more GCSE's under the stable belt for two NCOs

13Nov09
BTEC Starters for 14 13Nov09
Vinspired Award 13Nov09

Air Cadets lead Nuneaton 's Remembrance Day Parade

10Nov09
Fanfare and Guard of Honour for the Lord Mayor of Birmingham 09Nov09
Southam collect for the Annual Poppy Appeal 09Nov09

Coventry versus London Welsh Rugby Poppy Appeal Collection  

09Nov09

Poppy Appeal at Villa Park

09Nov09

Cadets help out at Kenilworth Castle fireworks display

09Nov09
D of E Expedition to Derby Dales 09Nov09
Air Cadets bring in the crowds for Civic Fireworks Spectacular 08Nov09
Matlock D of E Expedition: 24-25 October 2009 07Nov09

Coventry's Polish Airmen Remembered

06Nov09

Football Poppy Appeal

02Nov09

Poppy Appeal – Answering the call

02Nov09
RAF Gibraltar Overseas Camp 02Nov09
On Course Success for half marathon helpers 02Nov09

Vulcan to the Sky Trust Pilots Dine-in with Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing

29Oct09
Squadron Band Master Receives Commandants Certificate 28Oct09
Poppy's are go 28Oct09
Parade Launches Poppy Appeal Collection 28Oct09
Junior Leaders Success for Cadet Flight Sergeant Wood 28Oct09
Car booting with Erdington Rotary Club 28Oct09
Bramcote Barracks Air Cadet Balloon Race Results 2009 25Oct09

Cadet Forces Medal Awards in recognition of 156 years of service

23Oct09
R.A.F. Coningsby Day Visit 18Oct09
Cadets and Staff receive Kayaking Awards 15Oct09
Training for life in the field 15Oct09
Southam and Stratford Sqn's lead the way on Exercise Khaki Badger – Nesscliff Training Area 14Oct09
Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions at Elan Valley 14Oct09
Jaguar Land Rover Citizenship Days 08Oct09
D of E at the Elan Valley Adventure Training Centre 08Oct09
D of E Expedition to Rough Close 05Oct09
CWO James Parker's Gliding Success 05Oct09

Cadets Parade with Aircrew veterans

02Oct09
R.A.F.A Wings Appeal Sheldon 02Oct09
Commemoration of the Battle for Arnhem 02Oct09
A Major Visits 02Oct09
Sporting Success at Central and East Region Junior Football Championships 02Oct09
Southam Squadron Hold Recruiting and Open Day 02Oct09
Kingstanding and Perry Barr Sqn Go To the Hills 02Oct09
Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Swimming Championships 2009 02Oct09
Air Cadet presentation to Erdington Rotary Club 02Oct09
Squadron Collects for Help for Heroes 01Oct09
Air Cadets Help With Blitz Memories 01Oct09
Cadets Support RAFA Battle of Britain Wings Appeal 01Oct09
Cadet Adam Wilkes reaches the very top 01Oct09
Squadron Banner Bearers Training Course 26Sep09
Squadron take part in Sponsored 24-Hour Drill Event 25Sep09
Walk for Wings 25Sep09

Wing Open-Age Boys Hockey & Girls Netball Teams 2009

25Sep09

Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Senior Rugby Squad 2009 / 10

25Sep09
Cadets attend Beating Retreat Ceremony at Kineton 25Sep09

Wing Inter Squadron Football Competition 2009 / 20010 First Round Matches

25Sep09
Cadets Recognised on Promotions Night 25Sep09
Central & East Region Training Day 2009 18Sep09
A day out in Coventry brings BIG rewards for 2028 Squadron 18Sep09
Cadets at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford 18Sep09
Wing Junior Football Squad FOR 2009 / 2010 18Sep09
Cdt Sgt Anthony Rigby selected for Junior Leaders course 18Sep09

A fitting farewell with full military honours for another local Hero

12Sep09
495 launches emagazine 12Sep09

Squadrons Civilian Committee holds AGM

12Sep09

Air Vice Marshall joins the action at RAF Leuchars 15 - 22 Aug 2009

12Sep09

Elan Valley Duke of Edinburgh Award Expeditions

12Sep09

Raising funds to preserve the memory of Bomber Command and historic aircraft

12Sep09

A Teenage Hero's Final Journey

03Sep09
Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions Llanbedr 2009 03Sep09
Cadets Recruit at Kingstanding British Legion Fun Day 03Sep09
Wing Acquired Minibus For Sale 28Aug09
The Camp that Followed "What a Week", Warwickshire & Birmingham Camp - RAF Linton on Ouse 28Aug09
A night with the Fire Service 28Aug09
Matthew Croton's adventure to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro 21Aug09
Two flights enter, one flight leaves - inter-flight competition 21Aug09
A Cadet Corporal's Busy life 17Aug09
Flight Sergeant Nathan Brown receives top Junior Leaders award 17Aug09
Heart of England to the Heart of Derbyshire 17Aug09
What a Week, Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing on Camp at RAF Linton on Ouse 17Aug09
504 Sqn. RAF Aux. Regiment visit 1459 (Heart of England) Sqn. 15Aug09
Motivation, Motivation, Motivation 11Aug09
Cadets soar the Air waves on BBC Coventry & Warwickshire Radio 11Aug09
Air Cadets are helped to prepare for later life 11Aug09
Out in Front at the Rubery Tattoo 11Aug09
Cadets help Lions benefit from donkey derby 11Aug09
Sutton Municipal Charities Alms Houses Opening Ceremony 11Aug09
Squadron Media Communications Officer, Now Fully Trained 10Aug09
Cadets Stride Forth Towards D of E Glory in Yorkshire 10Aug09

Picture That – The Defence School of Photography Way

08Aug09
Cadets Go Wild Camping 08Aug09

A night with the Police

08Aug09
Cadets Experience Life as an Officer 08Aug09
Cadets Bring a Ray of Sunshine to summer fete 31Jul09
RAF Outreach Team Motivates Cadets 31Jul09

Air Cadets Saving Every Penny for Troop Aid

29Jul09
Recruiting at Sheldon Country Fair 29Jul09
Air Cadet Camp Com. bags a Mig during his first Typhoon sortie on Camp at RAF Coningsby
Updated to add RAF Coningsby Camp Photo Gallery
23Jul09

Cadets attend the world's largest air show - The Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford

23Jul09
BTEC First For 2030 Squadron 23Jul09
Cadets Fly with 633 VGS at RAF Shawbury 23Jul09

New Faith in Cadets - Padre Neil Bayliss

23Jul09
GC Hero Matthew Croucher Talks About the Arrows 22Jul09
Coventry Branch of the RAFA hold a Service of Remembrance for passed members and friends 15Jul09
Air Cadets enjoy Kayak Experience Day 15Jul09
Cadets attend Tesco's first Community Fun Day 14Jul09
Going For Gold with Bronze & Silver D of E Awards 11Jul09
Air Cadets Keep Naval Gun Run Tradition Alive - 30 Signals Regiment Open Day 09Jul09
Exercise TRANSGLOBE sets sail 07Jul09
Southam Squadron Bronze D of E Expedition to the Forest of Dean 07Jul09

What a Day for New cadets at 487 (Erdington) DF

06Jul09
489 Squadron Recruiting Drive 06Jul09

Daventry's Derbyshire Challenge

02Jul09
Air Cadets Reach for the Virtual Skies - Coventry University’s flight simulation suite 02Jul09
Cadets strike Gold, Silver and Bronze at Athletics 02Jul09
Following in Her Brothers Footsteps 30Jun09
From Coventry Cathedral to Village Green Drumhead Service, Cadets support Armed Forces Day 29Jun09

Air Cadets Help Competitors to Stay on Course for Fun Run Success

29Jun09
Help for Heroes, Charity Rugby 29Jun09
Wellesbourne Vulcan Fast Taxi and Fly-Past 22Jun09
Vulcan Blast from the past for Warwickshire & Birmingham at Wing Field Training Day 19Jun09

Air Cadets Help the Royal Warwickshire Regiment commemorate 65th Anniversary of the D-Day landings

13Jun09
D-Day 65 Celebrations at Galanos House Southam 13Jun09
Cadets Recruit at Southam Carnival 28May09

Wing Commander Vic Sayfritz Receives Regional Commandant's Certificate of Merit

18May09

2028 Squadron leads the way on a new Exercise at Yardley Chase in Northamptonshire

18May09
Cadets meet local Civic Dignitaries 18May09

Air Cadet Band steps in to Support RAF Presentation Team

17May09
Warwickshire & Birmingham Athletic Championships 2009 14May09

Air Cadets Assist The RAF

14May09

Air Cadets Leave Their Mark in Wales

14May09
Cadets reach new heights during advanced navigation course 14May09
Wing Bristol Camp May 09 - Secure section item, see your CO for UserName & Password 14May09
Elan Valley - Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition 11May09

Cdt Kerry Whiting strides on to Regional Blue

11May09
Successful Open Evening for Kingstanding and Perry Barr Squadron 11May09

Cadets turn out to honour returning Heroes of the 1 st Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers

03May09
Another Excellent Camp at RAF St Mawgan 15-22 April 09 03May09

Warwickshire & Birmingham Squadrons attend the Birmingham St George's Day Church Service

03May09
OC Wing Sits in on Gallery Range shooting at Kinsbury Ranges 28Apr09
'Lees Trophy' inspection by Regional Commandant, Group Captain Brett Morrell 28Apr09
Kingstanding and Perry Barr Squadron Open Evening 27Apr09

Sgt Robert Allan - St John Ambulance Young First Aider of the year Award

27Apr09
Southam Squadron Hold Easter Camp at Saint Martin's Plain, Folkstone 23Apr09
Royal Warwickshire Regiment Association Standard Dedication Service 23Apr09

SAINT'S ALIVE! - Air Cadets Fly the Flag for England & St George

19Apr09

Undetected Super Heroes From Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Visit RAF St Mawgan

18Apr09
Nuneaton’s own top Tornado Pilot drops in on Air Cadets 18Apr09
A Busy Month of D of E Expeditions for 489 Sqn Cadets 18Apr09
Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing Football Champions 08Apr09

Air Cadets Strike Gold

08Apr09
Air Experience Flying "You have control" 08Apr09
Cadets Promote the ATC at Community Day 30Mar09
RAF Youth Team visit 487 Sqn 26Mar09
Five Air Cadets ‘Fly’ to the Gold DofE Standard 26Mar09
487 Sqn Cadets win their blues! 26Mar09

2030 Squadron support  Midlands Air Ambulance

22Mar09

The Royal Air Force Youth Outreach Team visit 2028 (Southam) Squadron

22Mar09
Nuneaton Squadron selected to represent Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing in the Lees Trophy 22Mar09
Honour for Poppy Appeal Cadets At Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal presentation evening 19Mar09
Next Generation Building for Accocks Green & Olton Squadron 19Mar09

2028( Southam) Squadron run a 2 day VHF Provisional Radio Communications Course

18Mar09
RAF Youth Outreach Team Visits Coventry Squadron 18Mar09
Senior Football team Win the Regional Championships & Girls put up a good fight in the Hockey 18Mar09
194 (BSA) Sqn Presentation Evening Celebrates Recent Achievements of Male & 'Female' Cadets 17Mar09
Get involved with the new HQAC Air Cadets Website - Give your FeedBack Now! 17Mar09
Cadets Support the Birmingham War Widows Association 12Mar09
487 Sqn Win the Youth Challenge Trophy - Again 11Mar09

A New era in Media Communications for Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing

10Mar09

Commandant Air Cadets attends Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Conference

09Mar09
496 (Balsall Common) Squadron - Double Top in V 08Mar09
Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing win Regional Junior Rugby Competition Final 03Mar09
Cadets take control at 4000ft 03Mar09
493 Squadron take Public Relations to A new level with new website and Video Creations 01Mar09
Cadets put their classroom training to the test as they take to the skies for the first time 01Mar09
Nuneaton Air Cadets Receive RBL Poppy Appeal Trophy 01Mar09

Latest Wing Sports News

26Feb09
Cadets Attempt to Fly! 22Feb09
Duke Of Edinburgh 's Award - Update 22Feb09
Wing Radio News February 2009 14Feb09

2030 Squadron at the Races

14Feb09
Reports From Wing Cadet Sunday 68th Anniversary Parade 12Feb09
70th Anniversary Celebrations for Nuneaton's Air Cadets 12Feb09
Air Cadets hold their Annual Presentation Evening 12Feb09
Role Swapping at 493 (Kings Heath & Moseley) squadron 07Feb09
8F (1st City of Coventry) Squadron meet the new Air Force 07Feb09
Duke of Edinburgh 's Award Expedition Assessors Accreditation Scheme - IMPORTANT NEWS 24Jan09
Nuneaton Based Air Cadets Receive RAFA Wings Appeal Trophy 24Jan09
Cadets visit Coventry University's Aerospace Department 17Jan09
Great End to the year for 8f (1st City of Coventry)Squadron 14Jan09

487 (Kingstanding and Perry Barr) Squadron Launch their own Calendar for 2009

07Jan09
70th Anniversary Celebrations for Nuneaton's Air Cadets 02Jan09
Latest news from 493 (Kings Heath & Moseley) squadron 30Dec08

Squadron ends the year with a 'Pub Quiz' and Mexican Christmas tradition

23Dec08
Wg Cdr Ladwa Presents Wing Medals to Aircraft Recognition Team 15Dec08
Warrant Officer Derek Docker Retires from the ATC 11Dec08
Wing Cross Country Champions 2008 11Dec08
Wing Radio News December 08 10Dec08

Air Cadets put the Parachute Regiment's Lights Out

10Dec08

Christmas Season - Dickens Night Style

09Dec08
Air Cadets Get Tattoo’d 02Dec08
487 Sqn represent the Central and East Region at Aircraft Recognition Finals 02Dec08
Bramcote Barracks Air Cadet Balloon Race Results 2008 30Nov08
Acocks Green & Olton Remembrance Parade 30Nov08
Rugby Remembrance Parade 23Nov08

GC Hero and Cadets Walk For Poppy Appeal

23Nov08
Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Staff attend Central & East Region Dining-In-Night 19Nov08
Bringing Remembrance Services to Veterans in Residential Care 15Nov08
Wing Bristol Camp November 08 - Secure section item, see your CO for UserName & Password 15Nov08
Bedworth Armistice Day Parade and Cadets Meet HRH The Duke of Gloucester 13Nov08
Magnificent Turnout for 90th Anniversary of Remembrance 12Nov08

Two Busy Weekends for 2028 (Southam) Sqadron

12Nov08

Warrant Officer Jim Taylor Receives his Cadet Forces Medal

08Nov08

Air Cadets help out at Civic Fireworks Spectacular

06Nov08
487 Sqn help the Royal British Legion 06Nov08
On Parade in Tribute To Fallen Polish Airmen 06Nov08
‘Old Bill’ Back On Parade 30Oct08

Cadets Poppy 'Red'y to go

30Oct08
Cadets Help 2008 Poppy Appeal off to a Flying Start 25Oct08
Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Dinner and Dance 23Oct08
Wing Sports Reports, Netball, Hockey and Rugby 23Oct08
Wing Swimming Championships 2008 21Oct08
Cdt WO Gemma Walden Retires 20Oct08
BTEC grades from merit to distinction* for Coventry Air Cadets 10Oct08

Cadets Summonsed to appear before Warwick Crown Court by the High Sheriff of Warwickshire

07Oct08
Recognition of Service for WO Gerry Elston 06Oct08
Air Cadet Band leads Royal British Legion, Bedworth Branch, Standard Dedication Parade 06Oct08
Searching questions asked when Police visited Air Cadet HQ 04Oct08
Air Cadet Comes to the assistance of a member of the public during RAFA Wings Appeal Collection 04Oct08
Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing Band Day, "Music for All" 01Oct08
D of E Expedition to Bala in North Wales 01Oct08
Cadets Support RAFA Battle of Britain Wings Appeal 01Oct08
Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing website - 'Best in Corps' 29Sep08
R.A.F.A Wings Appeal - Sheldon 29Sep08
Cadets Conquer Snowdon 28Sep08
“More Than a Brew For The Few” 24Sep08
Air Cadets attend Battle Of Britain Memorial Service 23Sep08
Ex Cadet Association dedicate National Memorial Arboretum Tree 18Sep08
Regional Commandants Commendation for Sgt Jim Wilson 17Sep08
Good Luck parade for Flt Lt Cox on his detachment to Afghanistan 12Sep08
Central and East Regional field day - Royal Air Force Wittering 11Sep08
Wing Bristol Camp August 08 - Secure section item, see your CO for UserName & Password 10Sep08
Former Cadet wins Award in Annual Tri-Service Competition 10Sep08
Elmden and Yardley Squadron Opens New Building 10Sep08

Going for Bronze Silver and Gold

10Sep08
Warwickshire Goes To Wales - Fieldcraft training camp at Sennybridge Training Area 20Aug08
Joint Cadet Force follows Joint Harrier Force into RAF Cottesmore 17Aug08
Marshalling Men (& women) made of Iron 17Aug08
Aerobatics over Cosford 17Aug08
A weekend of initial expedition training 09Aug08
Air Cadets help Scouts Take to the Skies 09Aug08
Cadets Pay their Respects to a former member of 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron, RAuxAF 04Aug08
Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing - RAF Boulmer Summer Camp 03Aug08
Four go flying with 632 VGS at Ternhill 03Aug08
Former Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing Air Cadet Awarded the George Cross 24Jul08
Kayak Experience Day - Cadets achieve 1 Star Award 21Jul08
'Fun in the Sun' Recruiting 16Jul08
DCAE Cosford AEF – Keeping the Air in Air Cadet 14Jul08
Air Cadets Win Royal Naval Field Gun Run 07Jul08
Cadets on a High - High Ropes facility - RAF Brize Norton 07Jul08

Cadets with Community in mind

03Jul08
Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Field Day 2008 - Update 02Jul08
Squadron Social Night 30Jun08
Cadets take part in the Longest Day Exercise 30Jun08
Veterans Day Parade 29Jun08
"Elderslea Entertainment" - 495 (Sutton Coldfield) Squadron band 29Jun08
Air Experience Flying over Shropshire 24Jun08
Air Cadets strike the right note in Carnival competition 16Jun08

Air Cadets get financial boost from Warwickshire County Council's Community Development Fund.

11Jun08
Bronze level Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Expeditions Reach A Successful Conclusion 11Jun08

West Midlands Police Dogs sniff out something bad down at the Squadron

09Jun08
D-Day Remembered 08Jun08
Cadets Visit the Cosford Air Show 08Jun08
Wing Bristol Camp May 08 - Secure section item, see your CO for UserName & Password 08Jun08
Central & East Regional Athletic Championships 2008 05Jun08
Cadets Recruit at Southam Carnival 01Jun08
Elan Valley Adventure Training Centre - Bronze D of E expedition 01Jun08
New Regional Commandant Visits 487 Squadron 01Jun08

Air Cadets come down to Earth for D of E Community Service

01Jun08
High Flying Cadets Achievements Celebrated 23May08

Welcome them back - 30 Signal Regiment come home after their operational duties in Afghanistan.

19May08

Wing inter Squadron 5 A-Side and Netball Competition results from 18th May

19May08
Calling all mobiles - classroom based radio skills put to the test 17May08
It's time to register for BTEC First Diploma in Public Services NOW! 16May08
Nuneaton Air Cadets Receive BTEC Qualifications 03May08
A Very Rewarding Year for Coventry Squadron who Remember the Fallen 29Apr08
Bronze D of E Expedition to the Forest of Dean 28Apr08
Successful Open Day for 84 Sqn 24Apr08
Sutton Air Cadets Annual Quiz 24Apr08
Cadets launch themselves into Bronze D of E practice expedition 24Apr08
Air Cadets March for England & St George 23Apr08
A Green Easter at Nesscliff 16Apr08
First Promotion to adult Flight Sergeant or Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing 16Apr08
Millennium Volunteers (MV) Scheme ends 16Apr08
RAF Corporals from the Careers Office visit Southam Squadron 14Apr08
Elan Valley - Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award 2008 11Apr08
Former Cadet , top of the class at RAF's Central Air Traffic Control School 02Apr08
Squadron Celebrates the RAF’s 90th birthday with Open Evening 02Apr08
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal presentation evening 31Mar08
Wing Sports Update 28Mar08

Two Squadrons team up for some Easter Weekend Bag-Packing

28Mar08
Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Football Champions 2008 28Mar08

Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Ladies Night Dinner

21Mar08
Commanding First Female Cadet 21Mar08
Cadets get a driving lesson from the Fire Service 21Mar08
Squadron Celebrates the RAF’s birthday with Open Evening 17Mar08
Interested in Shooting – WABSATT needs Staff Cadets 17Mar08
Farewell Message by the Regional Commandant Gp Capt Jon Ford 16Mar08
487 Sqn raise thousands for the Royal British Legion 10Mar08
Coventry University flight simulators 05Mar08
Emma Hart - following Mom & Dad into Adult uniformed service 04Mar08
End of an Era at 495 Squadron 29Feb08
Wing Sports Update 29Feb08
All the latest News from 2286 (Arden) Squadron 29Feb08
Changes to Cadet Terms of Service 28Feb08
Junior NCO Leadership Course at DCAE Cosford 24Feb08
5 Go Looping over Cosford! - No.8 AEF 18Feb08
165 (Castle Bromwich) Squadron Annual presentation Evening 18Feb08
Cadets Hitting an all time Poppy High 08Feb08
Wing Sports News Update 06Feb08
Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing on 67th Anniversary Parade 04Feb08
Ex Service Associations Present Awards to Air Cadets 31Jan08
All the latest News from 2286 (Arden) Squadron 31Jan08
Cinderella Performance raises funds for Air Ambulance 28Jan08
Sixth-former Jonathan qualifies for Solo Glider Pilot Wings 28Jan08
487 Sqn Gets its first female Cdt WO 19Jan08
Adventure Training in Bethesda 05Jan08
Go-Karting Endurance Challenge 05Jan08

End of year 'Pub Quiz' and games night

05Jan08
Southam Squadron Civilian Committee win the Spitfire Trophy 05Jan08
A busy time for Wing Training Team on leading up to Christmas 17Dec07
Urgent Update - End of the MV Scheme - 31 March 2008 17Dec07
Central & East Region Cross Country Championships 2007 ~ 2008 17Dec07
Defence Letter of Appreciation for Sqn Ldr Pat McCarroll 10Dec07
Civilian Committee members Gain Recognition 10Dec07
Lights Out display for Parachute Regiment Top Brass 10Dec07
Sqn Ldr Harrison Presents Wing Commendation Certificates 10Dec07
487 Sqn go bag packing 03Dec07
Central and East Region at Aircraft Recognition Finals 02Dec07
Squadron Shine at Coventry University 02Dec07
Christmas Season Kicked Off in Style with Dickens Night Switch On 02Dec07

Wing Inter Squadron Football Competition

28Nov07
A Tale of Two Robs 28Nov07
2007 Warwickshire & Birmingham Cross Country 28Nov07
Pastoral Care Project - Special Remembrance Tributes 28Nov07
Coventry cadet wins Royal Air Force - Photographic Competition 21Nov07
Marksman Success for Sergeant Wakeman 17Nov07
Nuneaton On Parade in Remembrance 14Nov07
Air Cadets attend Birmingham City Centre Remembrance Paraded 14Nov07
Air Cadets Set New Record! and Raise over £4000 For RBL Poppy Appeal 14Nov07
Southam Squadron join in with the RBL Poppy Appeal and Remembrance Service 12Nov07
Staff Development BASIC Course 12Nov07

Warwickshire & Birmingham Cadets, Sporting Achievements at all levels

12Nov07
Bristol Camp report - Oct 07 - Secure section item, see your CO for UserName & Password 12Nov07
On Parade in Tribute To Fallen Polish Airmen 05Nov07
Air Cadets support Poppy Appeal in Birmingham City Centre 05Nov07
Halloween Monster Bash 03Nov07
Cadets answering the call for poppy sellers 03Nov07

Air Cadets Help Poppy Appeal Off to a Flying Start

27Oct07
Around The UK Via France In 10 Days boarded the good ship TS Royalist 26Oct07
Silver Gliding Success / Fly The Flags At Birmingham Symphony Hall 26Oct07
Central & East Region Junior Soccer Trials 2007 / 08 24Oct07
In tune with the Fellowship 24Oct07
Wing Radio News October 2007 19Oct07
Central & East Senior Rugby Sevens Festival and Junior Soccer Competition- 2007 17Oct07
Wing Open-Age Boys Hockey - 2007 - RAF Cranwell 17Oct07
Central & East Regional Open-Age Netball Festival - RAF Cranwell. 16Oct07
National Air Cadet Adventure Training Centre - Windermere 11Oct07

Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Mess Annual Dinner & Dance October 2007

08Oct07
Wing Training Officer Presents BTEC Certificates in Aviation Studies 04Oct07
Flight Sergeant James Parker celebrating a double gold achievement 02Oct07

Air Cadet Bag Pack 2007

30Sep07
Cadets help to unveil new plaque to commemorate 67th anniversary of the Battle of Britain 27Sep07
Wing Netball, Hockey, & Rugby Teams for 2007 27Sep07
Cadets Support RAFA Battle of Britain Wings Appeal 27Sep07
Cadets go Dad’ Army at Vintage car show 27Sep07
Cadets attended Camp at RAF Marham 27Sep07
Cadets meet Terry Waite at the Far East Prisoners of War reunion 19Sep07
Sgt Walker Selected for Junior Leaders Course 19Sep07
Bristol Camp report - Aug 07 - Secure section item, see your CO for UserName & Password 12Sep07
Air Cadets in 61st Airborne March 11Sep07
Wing Swimming Championships 2007 11Sep07
Central & East Junior Soccer Competition 2007/08 11Sep07
Draycote Water sponsored walk 06Sep07
Central & East Region Training Day 2007 06Sep07
Sgt Daniel Gellender gets the Grades he needs to enter the Defence Sixth Form College - Welbeck 01Sep07
Letter from America 31Aug07
Llanbedr Summer Duke of Edinburgh Expedition 31Aug07
Cadets get a taste of service life on the RAF front Line during Summer Camp 29Aug07
Andy & Joanne tie the knot 15Aug07
Cdt Sgt Walker completes Cadet Leadership course at Frimley Park 13Aug07
Squadron hits the local airwaves on BBC Coventry and Warwickshire Radio 11Aug07
Squadron launches major recruitment campaign in Coventry 08Aug07
Wing Gold Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Llanbedr 2007 07Aug07
D of E Expedition to the Long Mynd 04Aug07

Sgt Mason Navigates His Way To Success and helps Wings Around Britain

03Aug07
Wing Training Officer presents BTEC Awards 02Aug07
2007 Summer Camp RAF Lossiemouth 29Jul07
Cadets put Fieldcraft Training to the test 29Jul07
25 BTEC Certificates in Aviation Studies For Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Cadets 20Jul07
Five go flying in Shropshire 20Jul07
Staff Cadet Part 2 course 19Jul07
Adventurous Activities in Cheddar 17Jul07
Godiva festival Carnival Procession 16Jul07
Air Cadet Leadership Course (ACLC) 12Jul07
Keeping the Park Looking Good For Centenary Celebrations 12Jul07
A Lucky Break for Stephen Realf 11Jul07
Balloon Release in Memory of 8F Cadet 09Jul07
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme 2006 ~ 07 Survey results 30Jun07

Bristol Camp report - June 07 - Secure section item, see your CO for UserName & Password

29Jun07
Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Field Day 2007 28Jun07
Cadets attended Wing Drill Development Course 21Jun07
Summer Carnival time for Nuneaton 17Jun07
Air Cadets on parade with Warwickshire Regiment D-Day Veterans 10Jun07

First for Aid - Cadets achieve their St Johns Ambulance Lifesaver Plus award

09Jun07
487 Sqn Win Regional Top Flight Competition 05Jun07
Central & East Regional Athletics Championships 02Jun07

Cadets put New Radios to the test at Signals Regiment Base

31May07

Cadets Recruit at Southam Carnival

31May07

Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award For Sutton Air Cadet

31May07
Cadet Flies Solo Before He’s Old Enough to Drive! 30May07

Cadets meet the Son of Sir Frank Wittle at the British Festival

28May07
Cadets attended Wing BASIC Course 28May07
Squadron Wins Big Lottery Grant 23May07
Wing Inter Squadron Five-A-Side and Netball Results 17May07
Wing Athletics Championships 2007 - Results 13May07
Attendance Award For Sutton Air Cadet 13May07
Another busy weekend for the Wing training team 09May07
A Successful Basic Training Weekend! 08May07

Warwickshire County Council provides much needed computer equipment to local Squadron.

05May07
Millennium Volunteers Award – Latest News Update 04May07
Bivouacking Air Cadets go to ground during training exercise 03May07
Sporting Success for Warwickshire & Birmingham Cadets at Corps Championships 01May07
BT Community Connections IT Equipment for Air Cadets 23Apr07
Air Cadets March for St George 23Apr07
Land Command Cadet Leadership Course at Nesscliff 20Apr07
Easter Camp at Saint Martin's Plain, Hythe near Folkstone in Kent 18Apr07
Elan Valley Adventure Training Centre - Easter Camp 18Apr07
D of E award - Wing expedition - Yorkshire Dales National Park 16Apr07
DCAE Cosford Supports Weapon Training Course 14Apr07
Bang on Target for Regional Marksman 12Apr07
Obituaries: Sqn Ldr Howard Luckett and Flt Lt Dean Nettleton 04Apr07
Call to Drums for Ex-Service Bandsmen 04Apr07
Wing Inter Squadron Football Competition Final 04Apr07
Comic Relief in Daventry 04Apr07
Southam Squadron attend Official Re-Opening of Holy Well 02Apr07
Air Cadets On Air in Search of Adult Volunteers Part 2 28Mar07
Central & East Open-Age Regional Football & Hockey Trials 28Mar07
First Examination opens doors for Cadets 28Mar07
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal presentation evening 24Mar07
Air Cadets On Air in Search of Adult Volunteers 21Mar07
Bronze D of E Expedition to the Forest of Dean 20Mar07
Cadets walk to success 20Mar07
BTEC First Diploma in Public Services & Staff Cadet Part 2 Courses 18Mar07
Right Notes for Top Brass at Wing Dinner 14Mar07

Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Clocks up a staggering 150,000 Hours of Voluntary Work

12Mar07
St James's Palace D of E Gold for Amy Seymour 12Mar07

A Millennium in itself - Wing gets a D of E Award for '1000 years' of adult volunteer service

12Mar07
Recruitment Campaign Launched in Local Press 12Mar07
Annual Ladies Night Dinner 2007 11Mar07
100% of Warwickshire & Birmingham Squadrons Hit Two Adventurous Targets 10Mar07
Staff Promotions at Squadron Commanders Conference 10Mar07
Central & East Region Open-Age Football Competition 07Mar07
Newly Promoted Squadron Leader makes Triple Hart Presentations 07Mar07
Warwickshire & Birmingham Football Semi Final Victory 06Mar07

Cadets from Solihull clock up 20,000 MV and Six more get Gold D of E Awards

01Mar07
Hovercraft Designs bring a much needed Lift to Project Work 01Mar07
Former air cadet takes up new career as Army Medic 01Mar07
Success at Regional Trials for Wing's Junior Rugby and Netball Champions 27Feb07
Associate Membership of the Institute of Leadership Management certificate for Nathan 27Feb07
Air Cadets re-unite for royal presentation. 22Feb07
First Coventry Air Cadets receive BTEC First Diploma in Public Services 22Feb07
Penalty Shoot-Out Seals Victory 22Feb07
Junior NCO Leadership Development Course at DCAE Cosford 16-18 February 2007 21Feb07
A Double for Warwickshire & Birmingham teams - Champions in Netball & Rugby 21Feb07
Gold Award for Rubery Air Cadet / Co - Operative Recruitment by RAF & 479 Sqn 21Feb07
8F Squadron Cadets all set for an Ice Adventure / Cadets win awards at annual inspection 17Feb07
163 (Coventry-Phoenix) Presentation and Awards night 14Feb07

Air Cadets Drum Up Support to Replace Stolen War Memorial

14Feb07
Valuable Staff Cadet Part 2 training provided by Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing 12Feb07
Castle Bromwich Squadron Annual presentation Evening 11Feb07

Squadron helps mother of former cadet to raise funds for RAFA

11Feb07
Air Cadets in the Big B&Q Wash Up 06Feb07
Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing on 66th Anniversary Parade 04Feb07

8F (1 st City of Coventry ) Squadron open evening 6 th February

03Feb07
Cadets Carve their place in History 03Feb07
Our cadets help Central & East Region to win Corps Cross Country Championships 29Jan07
Warwickshire & Birmingham Staff attended Staff Development BASIC Course at Cosford 29Jan07
Southam Squadron Awards Evening & Recruiting Day 27Jan07
Cadets get a taste of RAF & ATC history during a visit to the RAF Museum at Hendon 15Jan07
Have you ordered your tickets for 'Ladies' Night Dinner on Saturday 10 th March yet? 14Jan07
New DVD 'Celebrating Volunteering Success in the Midlands' 14Jan07
CVQO / BTEC awards Update 10Jan07
Christmas message from OC Wing  
Pride of Coventry & Warwickshire Community Award for Civilian Committee chairperson 20Dec06
Air cadets Getting into the Festive Spirit by helping others 20Dec06
Inter-Region Senior Rugby and Girls Netball Championships 18Dec06
Santa’s Mile & a Festive tune 18Dec06
2006 Warwickshire & Birmingham Regional Cross Country 12Dec06
Cadet’s first flight in Grob Tutor 12Dec06
Warwick & Lemington Spa Air Cadet Presentation Evening 12Dec06
1000 hours MV Certificates for staff & Cadets 12Dec06
24 hour stint for Air Cadet Radio Operators 07Dec06
Kriegie Trophy awarded to Cadet Flight Sergeant Ben Homer 07Dec06
Police awarded 492 and 489 with a Blue Lamp Certificate 07Dec06
Staff from Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing attend first aid course 06Dec06
Double Gliding Success For Coventry Phoenix 06Dec06
Air Cadets heed call to replace stolen War Memorial 04Dec06
The next generation of potential adult staff do their BASIC 04Dec06
Southam Squadron receive WCC Grant for Project work 04Dec06
Air Cadets put a Christmas smile onto the faces of some very special young people 03Dec06
Wing Junior NCO Leadership Course at DCAE Cosford 29Nov06
2006 Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Cross Country Championships 28Nov06
Air Cadet Volunteer Amiee Easterlow Nominated for National MV of the Year Award 26Nov06

495 fanfare section win National Championship

23Nov06
Presentations for Coventry Cadets 23Nov06
163 (Coventry-Phoenix) Squadron - On parade for MV awards & New Banner 22Nov06

A day trip like no other for Air Cadets at RAF Benson

22Nov06
Air Cadets top the bill at Rotary International 40’s night charity sing along 19Nov06
Sporting Success for Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing 15Nov06
Air Cadets Successfully Pull nine tonne Fighter Aircraft for Charity 15Nov06
Kings Heath squadron in Remembrance 21Nov06
Southam cadets on Remembrance parade after helping out with Poppy Appeal 14Nov06
Busy period for Cadets as they take part in a total of four Remembrance Parades 13Nov06

Air Cadets go Navy on tall ship sailing expedition

13Nov06
200 Hour Millennium Volunteer Awards for five Cadets from 2028 Squadron 11Nov06

Central & East Region 'Dining-In' night - Brampton Park Officers Mess

08Nov06
Staff Cadet Part 2 course 06Nov06
Cadets go for Gold at Elan Valley 02Nov06

Halloween Monster Bash - witches, spooks, monsters, and Air Cadets come out to play.

02Nov06
Hide And Seek in the field - Field craft training weekend at Pike Pool, Nr Bromsgrove 30Oct06
Sailing to new horizons at Upton Warren 30Oct06
Cdt Sgt James Parker, On top of the world aboard the ship, TS Royalist 26Oct06
Flying high, Sgt Dale Mckeown gets his AGT Gold wings at 16 26Oct06
165 (Castle Bromwich) Squadron HQ officially re-opened 26Oct06

Community Service Award Schemes - Impressive totals for Wing

23Oct06
Service Instructor returns for tour in Afghanistan 20Oct06
Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Dinner and Dance 17Oct06
Staff go for luxury Squadron transport 17Oct06
Cadets get their Provisional VHF/UHF Operator Certificates 14Oct06
Wing Commander Inaugurates New Flag Pole 13Oct06
MV Scheme Urgent Update 10Oct06
D of E Expedition to Brecon 09Octo6
Swimming Success for Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing 09Octo6
Cadets find D of E award success in the mountains 30Sep06
Night Exercise - Gamecock Barracks - Classroom Training Put to the test 28Sep06
24 Hour Sponsored Drill Marathon 25Sep06
RAF Careers Night - 497 (Daventry) Squadron 22Sep06
Fanfare For Success - At Central & East Region Training Day 20Sep06
Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing Training Commendations 18Sep06
1940's Wartime Blitz Ball Dance Night a big success 16Sep06
Central & East Region Training Day RAF Wittering 2006 14Sep06
Aviation Studies BTEC 12Sep06
‘Challenge By Choice' - RAF Force Development Training Centre (FDTC) Fairbourne 11Sep06
Wing Radio operators RIAT 2006 05Sep06
Llanbedr Duke of Edinburgh 2006 01Sep06
Night with the TA 01Sep06
Cadets get a taste of life in the RAF on summer camps at RAF Halton & Cranwell 27Aug06
Gliding Video Takes Off 25Aug06
1940's Wartime Blitz Ball - Dance The Night away - 15 Sep 06 21Aug06
D of E Expedition to the Mendip & Derby Dales 15Aug06

Squadron Staff clock up 90 years of participation in D of E Award Scheme

09Aug06
First 1000 hours Millennium Volunteers 28Jul06
Summer Camp Royal Air Force College Cranwell 08 ~ 15 July 2006 27Jul06
Air Cadets Win Naval Field Gun Run 10Jul06

Nuneaton Band Leads Warwickshire RBL County Parade

04Jul06
Sporting Achievements & Examination Results bring big rewards to 84 29Jun06
Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Field Day 2006 26Jun06
CWO Tessa Hegerty of 84 Sqn - best female cadet of Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing 26Jun06
163 Cadets visit the Wings and Wheels event at Wellesbourne 22Jun06

'Allo 'Allo it's Carnival time.

18Jun06
Wing Ad O’s Farewell Message 14Jun06
CWO Matthew Evans named as best male cadet in Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing 13Jun06
Air Cadets help local community Hospice to raise funds 12Jun06
Regional Commandant Visits 2286 08Jun06
Air Cadets on parade with D-Day Veterans 07Jun06
2028 Squadron Cadets Visit Duxford Air Museum 05Jun06
More BASIC for Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing 05Jun06
Cadets & Staff Benefit from Courses at DCAE Cosford 31May06
Best of British Festival - 2028 - at the Motor Heritage Centre 31May06
Wing Athletics Awards for the Girls at 493 Sqn 25May06
New Commanding Officer for 2286 (Arden) Squadron 22May06
History repeating itself as Spencer Davies is promote to the rank of Flight Lieutenant 30Apr06
Triple success as Civilian Instructors take up uniformed posts 30Apr06

84 Squadron win top awards

05Apr06
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal presentation evening 22Mar06
Academic First for Sutton Cadets 22Mar06
500 years of Community Service 05Mar06
DofE First for 165 Squadron 05Mar06
Wing on 65th Anniversary Parade 05Feb06
Cadets meet Veteran actor Richard Todd 16Nov05
Armistice Day - Triple Tribute 13Nov05

Central & East Region 'Dining-In' night - Brampton Park Officers Mess

28Oct05
Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing Dinner and Dance 20Oct05

Wing gets double top in Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

04Oct05
Regional Training Day 2005 - A first for Warwickshire and Birmingham 04Sep05
Elan Valley - Norma describes her first hill walking experience 11Aug05
Gun Run - 30 Signals regiment open day 10Jul05
Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Training Day 2005 26Jun05
RAF Lyneham Camp 2005  
Air League Flying Scholarship - Ben Pinner  
Elan Valley - Raft Building  
Cadets experience 18 Squadron Chinook flight  



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