1739 - 2Nd Midlothian Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets

Today cadets from 1739 were at Tayside Aviation experiencing flying through the Flying Aces Scheme.
3 of our cadets flew in PA-28-161 Warrior aircraft, with Cpl Andrade taking the controls during the hour long flight.
Want to find out more about what we do? Come and find us at Newtongrange Gala Day next Saturday.
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Its expedition season!
The Air Cadets in Newtongrange support young people through each stage of their #DoE Award to ensure it is fun and, most of all, safe.
If you're preparing for your expedition why not take a look at the below.
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Do you want to do something extraordinary? 1739 is once again opening its doors to let interested young people come and find out about the amazing opportunities available within the RAF Air Cadets!
We are looking for young people from age 12 (S1 in High School) up to 15 to join our new training intake. Join one of the best Squadron's in the country, make new friends, learn valuable life skills and participate in fantastic activities!

Congratulations to Sergeant Hayden Ball the newest member of the SNCO RAFAC Cadre. Welcome to the Team.Congratulations to Sergeant Hayden Ball the newest member of the SNCO RAFAC Cadre. Welcome to the Team.

Fieldcraft is one of the many activities that cadets at 1739 experience.
Want to find out more? Come along to our Open Day on the 18th April!

This afternoon the squadron attended a ceremony at Dalkeith Cemetery to mark the return of Sgt Patrick Donlevy's medals to his family, arranged by RAF Association - Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders Branch.
Sgt Pat Donlevy (from Dalkeith/Pathhead) was killed on return to his RAF at Bottesford in England after his Lancaster broke up whilst approaching the airfield having sustained severe damage from flak over Turin.
His medals were discovered in a skip a number of years ago, but... only recently has a connection to the family been found.
We are honoured to have been invited to represent Royal Air Force Air Cadets on this moving occasion.
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Recruiting now for adult volunteers (20 yrs+).
Be part of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets. See our website (https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets) or contact us to find out more about the UKs premier youth organisation.
Existing page followers, please share and get the word out there.
... For information contact your local Squadron Officer Commanding Flt Lt Steven Ross-Bell RAFAC at oc.1739@aircadets.org or phone Monday or Thursday night 19.00hrs to 21.00hrs 0131 561 9811
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Fantastic shooting by Cpl Andrade yesterday evening resulted in her gaining her Advanced Marksman badge on the CZ200 air rifle - one of the first to be awarded by our hosts 2466 (Loanhead) Squadron ATC.
Well done!

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Retired Warrant Officer Jim Allan (869 Penicuk & 1739 Newtongrange Sqn) he was a great ambassador for the Corps who always put his family and cadets first. He will be missed.
Flt Lt Steven Ross-Bell RAFAC Officer Commanding

Thanks to Liberton Fire Station for hosting 2466 Squadron Air Cadets - Loanhead and ourselves last night!
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Tonight has been a busy night for our cadets. We had 2 certificate presentations Best Academic to Cpl Turnbull and Best Cadet to Cpl Wright.
We also had a promotion tonight, congratulations to our newly promoted NCO Cpl Wright.