104 (City Of Cambridge) Squadron

Today 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron will be parading to celebrate its 80th Anniversary since forming back in 1939. Over the years the squadron has seen some magnificent cadets and been fortunate to partake in a wide variety of activities and local events.
Here are a few photos of the squadrons early years starting with some images of our first Marshall challenge Bowl winner CDT Sgt R H Reynolds. He later joined the FAA and as a young Sub Lieut on HMS Indefatigable. He was... MID for two aerial victory’s on an attack on the battleship Tirpitz over Norway. Flying CAP he intercepted and shot down the first Kamikaze a/c aimed at the fleet and shot down two more that day earning the DSC ,in 1950 flying as a test pilot he was awarded the AFC. He retired in 1972 as a Commander and was the only Seafire ace of WW2.
We would like to thank everyone who has been a part of our amazing history and thank all current members of 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron for your continued support and dedication to the organsation.
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Cadets from 104 Squadron have been doing some more shooting.
Last weekend, Cadets Kucernak & Pescod attended RAF Honington with the Sqn Shooting Officer, CI MIke Jenvey. Both of the cadets shot very well with the L98A2 rifle, which is a lot harder to shoot accurately than the air rifle. Cadet Kucernak had already achieved Marksman standard on a previous range day, & Cadet Pescod was on the way to catching her up, qualifying for the Trained Shot badge, but there was not enou...gh range time to move to the next level. Hopefully, next time!
The 2 air rifle teams have completed the first round of the Corps National Postal Competition. Count up the score on the card shown (ex-100); if the shot "breaks" the line, it counts as the higher score - the 10 "dot" in the middle is only one millimetre across!! Hopefully the official scorer will be generous with their assessment.
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This evening we had the honour of Gp Capt Carol Vorderman visit the Squadron.
The Squadron spent the evening undergoing projects involving Band, Flight Sim, ITF Training, Aero-modelling and Drill.
Gp Capt Vorderman had the opportunity to speak to the whole Squadron about her involvement in the Corps and her passion for Flying and the Aviation Industry.
... Thank you very much for showing your support.
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Success and achievements all round!
This evening after a busy night of sports, 104 Squadron could once again reward outstanding cadets for their achievements in the past couple of weeks!
CDT Pescod and CDT Kucernak both received their wing blues for their representation in inter-region cross country with CDT Pescod being selected to represent Central and East region at the Corps cross country event.
... CDT Quigley also received her blue flying wings after successfully completing her Part Task Trainer (PTT) gliding simulator and air experience flying.
CDT McGrath also recently completed his Bronze Cyber qualification where he learnt a number of valuable skills in Cyber awareness.
Congratulations to all and we look forward to issuing more qualifications and certificates in the future!
Interested in joining? Our next recruitment evening is Mon 11th March, 1930 hrs at 104 City of Cambridge Squadron HQ, 730 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8RS.
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A history filled week at 104 (City of Cambridge) squadron! The cadets this week enjoyed a history lecture on rifles and bayonets used during WW1 and WW2. Our very own Warrant Officer King conducted the history lecture and told of his previous shooting experiences during his fantastic career within the Air Training Corps.
Interested in joining? Our next recruitment evening is Mon 11th March, 1930 hrs at 104 City of Cambridge Squadron HQ, 730 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8RS.

Four cadets from 104 Squadron, escorted by the Aviation Officer, CI Mike Jenvey, visited RAF Wittering for air experience flying in the Grob Tutor.
After watching a safety presentation, each cadet had to demonstrate correct use of the cockpit / canopy trainer & how to use a parachute.
Then they were each kitted out in flying suit & helmet, ready for their “Top Gun” experience.

Cadets from 104 Squadron spent a day on the Squadron's indoor air rifle range.
Five cadets qualified on their first progressive stage of shooting; 3 others (practicing for the Corps Inter-Squadron postal competition), re-qualified (just for fun) with very high scores.

Cadets & staff from 104 Squadron provided a Guard of Honour at Churchill College, Cambridge, for the Royal Aeronautical Society’s 19th Sir Arthur Marshall presentation.
The topic was the Empire Test Pilots’ School & how the syllabus & aircraft types have been brought up to date with enhanced technology & learning processes.

Cadets & staff from 104 Squadron, along with other squadrons from the Eastern Sector, attended ATC Sunday at Swavesey St Andrew’s Church.
Sgt Chris Berridge led the banner group for the march past. The salute was taken by the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire.

Another busy weekend at 104 Squadron!
This weekend 104 hosted two activities lasting all weekend.
We ran a successful Youth First Aid course where 9 of our cadets took their understanding of first aid and applying it in a real life scenario to the next level. All 9 were successful in passing.
... The squadron also hosted the CVQO ILM course for almost 30 cadets across the sector. The cadets were busy all weekend and the activities were non-stop.
Well done to all on both courses!
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Cadets from 104 Squadron have been shooting the cadet service rifle, the L98A2.
Cpl Kirsten Jessiman (pictured) was successful the grouping exercise with “Cadet Live Firing 1” (CLF1). She subsequently passed Cadet Live Firing 2, the zeroing exercise.
Cadet Michael Hewitt was also successful with CLF1.
... Well done to both!
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RECRUITMENT EVENING - MON 14 JAN
Interested in joining? Our next recruitment evening is Mon 14 Jan 2019, 1930 hrs at 104 City of Cambridge Squadron HQ, 730 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8RS.
Please message via this page if you would like to attend. It would be appreciated if cars could be parked (with due consideration to residents) in the adjacent street (Meadowlands Road).

First Aid - saves lives!

104 Squadron Presentation of Awards ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Air Cadets from 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron celebrated their outstanding achievements awards with a visit, inspection and presentation from Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier KCB CBE DFC ADC MA, Chief of the Air Staff.
Sir Stephen Hillier, the Chief of the Air Staff commented: “Delighted to meet the cadets and it was a pleasure to present the awards and see their enthusiasm for aviation; hope the exp...eriences they have received via the cadet force and the kind hosting by Marshall might inspire them to continue into STEM related roles in the future”.
There are strong ties between Marshall as the Squadron was founded in 1939 as a result of a joint initiative between Cambridge University Air Squadron and Sir Arthur Marshall, who became the first civilian Chairman of the Committee. Sir Michael Marshall is lifelong President of the Squadron.
Sir Michael Marshall commented: “Inspiring and recognising the importance of the future generations is incredibly important and it is a privilege that the Chief of the Air Staff has taken time to present these awards. It demonstrates his personal commitment to the Air Cadets and I am sure that many will never forget today”.
Flt Lt Henry Bowden RAFAC, OC of 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron commented: “There are over 1,000 Squadrons of Air Cadets in the UK, so this was very special. It was fascinating listening to Sir Stephen and a real inspiration to us about what is possible.”
If you are or know of anyone who is interested in being part of 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron we meet on Monday and Thursday evenings at Newmarket Road in Cambridge – for more information please call 01223 395324 or e-mail 104@aircadets.org or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
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104 SQN - PRESENTATION EVENING
The award winners, as presented by Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier KCB, CBE, DFC, ADC, MA.
Interested in joining? Our next recruitment evening is Mon 14 Jan 2019, 1930 hrs at 104 City of Cambridge Squadron HQ, 730 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8RS.

Presentation Evening

The staff are very dedicated ensuring that cadets get the very best experience from their time in the ATC.

It is really good i enjoy going there :-):-):-):-):-)

It is a very good experience and great fun!

The staff are very dedicated ensuring that cadets get the very best experience from their time in the ATC.

It is really good i enjoy going there :-):-):-):-):-)

It is a very good experience and great fun!