This weekend 11 cadets completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s practice expedition in the Durham area. Despite the interchanging weather, the cadets thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and are looking forward to their assessed expedition in the coming weeks!

Congratulations to our Inter-Squadron athletics team, who came fourth overall at yesterday’s competition. The fantastic group effort saw us bring home lots of medals, with Cdt Schulz winning the 400m and 1500m and Cdt Keenan winning the high jump. Our under 15 boys won their category too! Congrats to all!

On March 8th the cadets and parents of the squadron gathered to celebrate the achievements of our cadets in 2018! “The squadron’s annual presentation evening is a fantastic occasion to celebrate the success our cadets have had throughout the year. Seeing how confidently our cadet speakers presented to the audience, including our honoured guests, was…

Last parade night the squadron awarded 9 cadets their Bronze National Navigation Award Scheme certificates. This qualification proves that these cadets have been trained in various navigation techniques and have proved they know how to safely navigate on their own. The skills they have learnt will be helpful for those that are taking part in…

This weekend saw a number of 234 (City of Durham) Squadron cadets take part in a development weekend aimed at giving them some basic skills to eventually become a Junior NCO. The candidates learned about foot drill and what it means to be a cadet NCO, as well as taking part in group discussions and…

Last Sunday the squadron, along with squadrons from across the country celebrated the creation of the Air Training Corps with a service led by our Padre. This years service focused on the motto of the ATC, “Venture, Adventure” and encouraged all cadets to take part in all of the activities that the corps has to…

This weekend saw the annual Christmas day walk and this year we were joined by 1338 (Seaham) Squadron ATC for the National Navigation Award Scheme assessments. There were some great Christmas hats on display and some cadets even brought a full roast dinner for their lunch! Overall, the walk was a great way to end…

Today, the Squadron was joined by cadets from 1338 (Seaham) Squadron ATC who completed a day walk and increased their navigational skills. The training day will aid the cadets with their Bronze National Navigation Award Scheme assessment next weekend which will take place at the annual Christmas day walk (Christmas hats are a must!). The…

Last week cadets sat down for a formal meal to celebrate the year, Flt Lt Scott said the following about the event, “The squadron dining-In is an opportunity for us to welcome new cadets to the squadron. It is also a great time to reflect on the achievement and successes of the year.” The Squadron…

Yesterday we commemorated the sacrifice of all the armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. Our cadets took part in the annual remembrance parade through Durham City Centre, marching alongside current and former armed forces and emergency service personnel. Lest We Forget