2442 Westbury On Trym Squadron Atc

Remembrance Sunday in Westbury on Trym.

Sunday the 15th September 1940 is known as Battle of Britain day. It was a day of heavy and sustained fighting at the end of which it was obvious to both sides that the Luftwaffe had not gained the air supremacy they needed to launch an invasion. Fighting continued for another few weeks, but the action on 15 September was seen as an overwhelming and decisive defeat for the Luftwaffe.
Today we paraded to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of "the few", the pilots of the Royal Air Force, Commonwealth and allied Air Forces who fought and won the Battle of Britain 79 years ago.

This evening we went over to Old Bristolians Hockey Club to have an introductory taster session of hockey! Massive thank you to all the OBs who helped! Hopefully we might have some Lilly Owsley and Alex Danson’s coming up in the future!

After 7 years as Commanding Officer of 2442 Squadron, Flight Lieutenant Wong is stepping down to move to another role within the wing. Flying Officer Pattison will be taking over as squadron OC.

Sunday 7th was our wing activities day! The whole squadron did amazingly but especially well done to cadets Cima, Cook and Coles who won the under 16 aircraft recognition competition!

Today we took 3 cadets and 10 others from across the sector to RAF St Athan to complete a mix of blue and bronze training on the part task trainer to aid their training on the grob tutor.

Cinderford Multi-activity weekend camp photos
On the 7th-9th June 43 cadets from central sector Bristol & Gloucestershire wing went to Cinderford training centre to work towards the next step of their progressive training syllabus in a mix of activities. We ran weapons training on the L98A2, bronze radio course, youth first aid, level 2 ILM - young leaders and bronze leadership. A very successful weekend for all. Thank you to all staff who helped and those from CVQO who came to teach the Young Leaders Course.

Rocketry competition, 4th May. The group worked hard for multiple weeks, constructing a working model rocket. The combination of hard work, time and effort allowed the team to make it through to nationals, but unfortunately could not attend. Good job team!! E.J B.M L.P

There's little that can compete with the thrill of a winch launch!

A perfect day for gliding yesterday! 3 cadets visited 637 Volunteer Gliding Squadron & 621 Volunteer Gliding Squadron at RAF Little Rissington for a full day of instruction on the ground and in the air. 1 bronze & 2 blue wings were achieved.

Annual Squadron Photo

This evening the cadets have had lessons on leadership taught by our CWO who has just graduated Junior Leaders and already is passing on his knowledge, and a quick recap and exams in basic nav for the first class cadets, hopefully soon to be leading cadets.

Today 2442 Sqn's UKRoC team took their rocket for the 2019 competition for its first test flights.