137 Ayr & Prestwick Squadron Air Training Corps

Congratulations to the 14 Cadets who received the news that they passed the British Safety Council Entry Level Award In Health and Safety tonight after completing the workbook with myself last month. Certificates are on the way and should be with us soon. Cdt FS George Leslie, Cdt Sean Ferguson Cdt Isaac Myhill Cdt William Brown... Cdt Finn Hannigan Cdt James Millett Cdt Thomas Murphy Cdt Conor Connolly Cdt Taylor Howie Cdt Cameron Holland Cdt Lewis Hodge Cdt Steven Galloway Cdt Katy Nicholas, The assessor told me you all passed with flying colours so congratulations on that.
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https://fcafa.com/2018/10/27/project-czra f-100/
The above is a report on the czraf 100 project in which 137 assisted with earlier in the year.

1371 and 137 sqns dining in night Malin Court 2018. Some photos of the evening, wonderful night.

Congratulations to Cdt Sgt Allen who was recently awarded her BTEC Lvl 2 Diploma in Aviation Studies for Air Cadets by completing her Cadet Classification Syllabus with the squadron. She also recently achieved her Method of Instruction Lanyard which means she can now assist the teaching of the syllabus to newer cadets.

Congratulations to Cdt Follet who was recently one of a number of cadets from the squadron awarded the BTEC Lvl 1 Certificate in Teamwork, Personal Skills and Citizenship in Uniformed Youth Organsations at SCQF Lvl 4 via CVQO

Battle of Britain parade Prestwick Cross and RAFA club.

A busy weekend at the Scottish International Airshow.

On this day on the 67th Anniversiary of his Death we remember Flt Lt John Quinton GC, DFC, whose actions saved the live of an Air Training Corps Cadet at the cost of his own.
He gave up the only parachute avalaible to allow the cadet to survive this decision would lead to his death shortly afterwords. He was awarded the George Cross posthumously for his actions. The Citation as released in the London Gazette says it best "Such an act of heroism and humanity ranks with the very highest traditions of the Royal Air Force, besides establishing him as a very gallant and courageous officer, who, by his action, displayed the most conspicuous heroism" He had no connection to 137 Sqn but we still remember his actions that saved the lifes of one of the wider family that is the Air Cadets.

Czech war graves
We were approached by Czech Air force association to see if we could help them place a bouquet at 4 airmen who were killed during the second World War. 1 was at Ayr cemetery and 3 at Stranraer cemetery. Flt Sgt Leslie and Cpl Mclachlan came with me to place the bouquets. We also managed to see the Trump motorcade after it left Turnberry for the airport. A nice end to the day.

A few photos from our Alton Towers trip 7/7/18.

As well as cadet promotions in the last month we have had two Members of staff appointed to new positions CI David McKay after attending Officer and Aircrew Selection at RAFC Cranwell was appointed to a Cadet Forces Commission in the Royal Air Force Air Cadets as a A/Plt Off. Just last week CI Rebekah McNeil was informed that her application for Sergeant RAFAC had been successful and she was formally appointed to that rank.

Congratulations to our Newly promoted Cadet JNCOs and SNCOs Cadet O Blunt and E Mclachlan were promoted to Cadet Corporal and Cadet Corporal C Gaw and M Clarke were Promoted to Cadet Sergeant on Thursday evening. Tonight they were followed by the Promotion of Cdt B McCutcheon to Corporal and Cadet Corporal J Allen to Cdt Sergeant. Well done to you all.

A successful days flying at Glasgow. Thank you 4 AEF. Well done to Allen, Blunt, boyd, Gibbs, gaw and mclachlan. Big thanks to Ci Anna Roach for helping today.

Congratulations to His Royal Highness Prince Henry The Earl Of Dumbarton and Her Royal Highness The Countess Of Dumbarton on their marriage today.

Well done to 137 Sqn for coming joint second in the boys wing sports event today at Dam Park. Great effort from all the cadets who competed. A big thanks to the staff for their support during the day.

Great evening with the Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hiller KCB, CBE,DFC,ADC at Prestwick Airport with the RAeS. 137 Sqn were then invited to the RAFA club for a further meet and great.

Butterfly ball 2018
Supporting this charity which raises funds for Cancer Research UK was a great experience for the cadets. They worked really hard making the event work for Lorna and her committee. On the night just under £10k was raised bringing the total raised by Butterfly Events to just under £400k.