1323 - Ryedale Squadron, Raf Air Cadets

One of our ex cadets, Flying Officer Ben Stubbings proves that hard work and commitment with the Air Cadets does allow you to follow your dreams! Ben joined us at 13 with a dream of joining the Royal Air Force, and left us with the rank of Cadet Flight Sergeant and a gliding scholarship under his belt, as well as flying in Red 1 of the Red Arrows over Buckingham Palace for the Cadet Forces 100th Anniversary.

As #VolunteersWeek is upon us, have you ever considered giving up some of your free time to help others? (And enjoy some fun and interesting activities and gain qualifications at the same time!) If so, why not pop along and see us! Are you an adult (20+) and interested in volunteering for a long established youth organization? 1323 Ryedale Squadron, Royal Air Force Air Cadets are having an open/recruitment evening on Friday 14th June. Come and see what we are all about. Our ...current cadets will be showing you exactly what it is we get up to including; - Flying and gliding - Shooting - First Aid - Fieldcraft - Adventure Training and Duke Of Edinburgh Award - Leadership and Teamwork - Drill ... and much more!! Come and see for yourself at the squadron building located behind the new Primary School opposite St Peter's Church, Langton Road, Norton from 19.30 onwards.
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**OPEN EVENING** - (please share) Do you know anybody in Year 8 or above? (ages 12-16) Or are you an adult (20+) and interested in volunteering for a long established youth organization? 1323 Ryedale Squadron, Royal Air Force Air Cadets are having an open/recruitment evening on Friday 14th June. Come and see what we are all about. Our current cadets will be showing you exactly what it is we get up to including; - Flying and gliding - Shooting... - First Aid - Fieldcraft - Adventure Training and Duke Of Edinburgh Award - Leadership and Teamwork - Drill ... and much more!!
Have a look at the images, which show some of the activities we've taken part in over the last year.... Come and see for yourself at the squadron building located behind the new Primary School opposite St Peter's Church, Langton Road, Norton from 19.30 onwards.
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Many thanks to Emily, Shane and Mark from Malton Fire Station for hosting a visit from 1323 Ryedale RAF Air Cadets.
Despite all being out on call throughout the night and earlier that day, they took the time to talk us through some fire safety tips for at home, demonstrated some of their equipment and even let the cadets get kitted up and practice using the water hoses!
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service

Today, Cadets from 1323 Squadron joined 2394 and 110 Squadrons for a visit to 645 Volunteer Gliding School at RAF Topcliffe to undertake Blue Wings aviation ground school training. The day included a walk round of the now decommissioned Vigilant glider, a classroom session on principles of flight and basic gliding mechanics, a tour of the airfield to revise the features found on an airfield, and practical time spent on the Viking and Vigilant simulators. As part of the RAF Ai...r Cadets progressive training syllabus, cadets must undertake ground school training and have received a flight at a Gliding School or Air Experience Flight. Royal Air Force Air Cadets North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets Central & East Yorkshire Wing 645 Volunteer Gliding Squadron
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CADETS PRESENTED WITH IMPORTANT AWARDS
Our September intake of cadets have received their first awards since progressing into uniform. After receiving training in basic life saving skills such as CPR, recovery position, and choking, the cadets were awarded with the Heartstart qualification. This is the first step for any cadet wishing to progress and learn more about First Aid. The Squadron is now back to a 100% First Aid qualified unit with the completion of the Heartstart p...rogram. The NCO team of the Squadron were also presented with awards, Corporal Christie, Corporal Greening and Sergeant Sturdy receiving their BTEC level 2 diploma in teamwork and personal development in the community from CVQO.
The RAF Air Cadets provide numerous opportunities to gain qualifications, as well as providing training and a wide and varied activity program including flying, gliding, sport and music. The RAF Air Cadets are open to new cadets and adult volunteers, search for your local squadron at www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets
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Today, Cadets and Staff from 1323 Sqn supported the Royal British Legion at Malton War Memorial for their annual Remembrance Day Service and Parade. Wet weather didn't put off the Squadron from having a good turnout. After the parade, Officer Commanding 1323 Sqn, Flight Lieutenant Steve Bean said "The Cadets today have been brilliant, although a large number of them are relatively new only starting with us in September,and only receiving their uniform this week, they were ve...ry smart and well turned out. Myself and the rest of the staff would like to thank them for their commitment today, and for the effort they've put in, remembering and honouring those who gave up everything to allow us the freedom to do things like this." As our resident photographer, Flight Sergeant Bell was parading, we would like to thank Brendan Swaine, Harry Green and Sarah Foots for providing the attached images. Royal Air Force Air Cadets North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets Central & East Yorkshire Wing
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As our cadet numbers are ever increasing, it would be lovely to have some new faces to help them enjoy the activities on offer. (And we staff get to do some fantastic stuff too! ) For more information on how you could help, please don't hesitate to get in touch :)

On Friday, Cadets from Ryedale and Easingwold Squadrons were visited by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service community outreach team. The evening was focused around the ambulance, with cadets learning how the service operates, and what capabilities the ambulance teams have whilst on duty. The cadets were also given a talk on Community First Responders and the kit and expectations of someone volunteering as a responder. A massive thank you must go to Donald and Ali from Yorkshire Ambulance Service for providing us with an entertaining and informative evening. Royal Air Force Air Cadets North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets Central & East Yorkshire Wing

AIR CADET VOLUNTEER RECEIVES TOP AWARD
On 18th October, Flight Sergeant Colin Bell a member of staff at 1323 (Ryedale) Squadron ATC, travelled to Royal Air Force College Cranwell to attend the presentation ceremony for the RAF Command 3 Star Deputy Commanders Team Commendation.
The Team Commendation, which was awarded as part of this years’ New Years Honours awards was given to the RAF Air Cadets Media Team for their outstanding work and promotion of the RAF Air Cadets, prim...arily during their 75th Anniversary year, and their ongoing behind the scenes work for the RAF Air Cadets.
The presentation of the award, which took place at the iconic College Hall Officers Mess at Cranwell was presided by Air Vice Marshal W James, Air Officer Commanding 22 Group Royal Air Force. After the Commendation and citation were read out, AVM James presented the Commendation to Mrs Denise Parker, Head of RAF Air Cadets Media Communications, with the rest of the team looking on.
Colin, a member of the team as Corps Photographer for the North of England, provided media cover for high profile events during the 75th Anniversary year, including the ATC75 Torch Relay from John O’ Groats to Lands End, Commandant Air Cadets, Air Commodore Dawn McAfferty’s Charity Wing Walk and numerous local Squadron events, parades and public engagements.
Colin said of the award, “To be part of such an important team within the RAF Air Cadets is an honour and a privilege, and to be recognized as part of this team with such a prestigious award is something I would never have thought possible. To be named on the Commendation and citation, along with the rest of the team was an unexpected surprise. This was a huge proud moment for the team and myself, and if it wasn’t for the efforts of my Wing Officer Commanding, Wing Commander Steve Wiggins in pushing me to apply for the role, and for Denise Parker, Head of Media Comms at Cranwell, for having faith in my abilities, I wouldn’t be part of something this special, so a massive thank you must be given to them.”
The RAF Air Cadets are always looking out to recruit new volunteers, if you have an interest in aviation, or not, it doesn’t matter, but would like to be part of a leading uniformed youth organization which can offer a huge amount of opportunities for cadets and volunteers alike, please contact your local Squadron, details can be found at www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets
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Thank you to everyone who took time out to come and see what we're about last night, we had a great time demonstrating activities and having a chat to you all. We look forward to hopefully seeing some of you in the near future so we can expand on what we showed you... :)