This weekend 16 cadets and 5 staff were in Thropton, Northumberland on an Adventure Training (AT) camp. Some highlights of the weekend include the cadets completing a day walk around Simonside and leadership games – they even had a croquet tournament!

Congratulations to 234′s AT Challenge team, who last weekend competed against the other squadrons in the Wing in trekking, first aid, mountain biking, archery and orienteering. 11th overall – well done!

The Squadron ISCRM team have been getting to grips with all aspects of Bisley living. The 5 cadets have now fired at 300 and 500 meters, as well as a 25 Meter range to zero the weapons. The cadets have embraced all elements often being complimented on their conduct and professionalism. We hope that even…

Well done to the cadets who represented the Squadron at today’s Durham Northumberland Wing Air Cadets Competitions Day at drill, first aid, aircraft recognition and aero-modelling. An immaculately turned out group did brilliantly in their drill sequence and the aircraft models entered were fantastic. A highlight of the day was our first aid team winning their category!…

Cadets from 234 (City of Durham) Squadron and 131 (City of Newcastle) Sqn ATC had a fantastic weekend away at RAF Linton-on-Ouse at North Region Air Cadets regional activity centre. The camp was packed with activity, with cadets competing in a drill competition, working towards their blue leadership badge, bowling and visiting Eden Camp. Cadets got to experience life on an…

On Friday 26th May the Squadron held their Annual Formal Inspection (AFI) at Durham University‘s St Mary’s College, Durham. This was an opportunity for the cadets and staff to complete a parade and be inspected by Sqn Ldr Blackie, Durham Northumberland Wing Air Cadets Deputy Wing Commander. The cadets put in a tremendous amount of effort and should be…

CWO Kirton has recently completed the Air Cadet Pilot Scheme, which included 12 hours of free flying training over two weeks. A hotly contested scheme, CWO Kirton has shown great dedication and aptitude to have been selected. His flying instructors were suitably impressed as he left the scheme haven gained his Solo Wings and with…

Well done to 234′s volleyball team! After a strong performance winning all of their group stage games, they made it through to the finals of the Inter-Squadron competition. 234 finished 2nd overall, in a narrow defeat to Bedlington Sqn. Good skills and sportsmanship on show – top work!

On Tuesday 28th February we witnessed 5 of our cadets being presented with awards from the Lord Lieutenant Mrs Snowdon, at Newton Aycliffe TA Centre. Sgt Royal, Sgt Mole, Cpl Millard and Cdt Omole, after completing all of their exams, were awarded their BTEC in Aviation Studies. A fantastic qualification, all should be proud of…

Huge congratulations to CWO Kirton who this week was awarded his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award at Buckingham Palace. Over the course of two years CWO Kirton helped deliver leisure activities at Durham Area Disability Leisure Group (DADLG), he took up trampolining to improve his fitness, and he developed his photography skills and knowledge. He…