Welcome to 79 (Whitchurch) Squadron ATC

The squadron is currently looking to recruit additional adult volunteers.  Without them the cadets are severely restricted in the opportunities they can take part in.  We are looking for adults over 20 who can volunteer just a few hours a month to help the cadets put something back into the community.  If you are interested in helping us out then contact the Sqn on 01948 666886 Tuesdays or Fridays 19:30 -21:30 hours or come to the office to discuss.

The cadets of 79 (Whitchurch) Sqn know the sky is the limit and are learning how to fly a glider.  Cadet Corporal Alex Black (pictured)has recently qualified to wear her 'Gold' Advanced Glider Training (AGT) Wings while being a Staff Cadet at 663 Volunteer Gliding Squadron (VGS) at RAF Cosford.  Cpl Black can now train as a civilian gliding instructor and help her pursue a career in aviation.  Cadet Corporal Sam Ellis was recently awarded his 'Sliver' Gliding Scholarship (GS) Wings by taking control of the glider and completing a solo sortie at 632 VGS RAF Ternhill.  Cpl Ellis is hoping to embark on his AGT course soon so he too can follow a career in aviation.  More high flyers include Cadet Corporals Joe Cole and Tom Forster both of whom were awarded their 'Blue' GS Wings and are hoping to progress to Silver wings later this year.  Well done to them all!

The ATC offers cadets the opportunity to learn the basic skills for flying with Gliding Scholarships.  Cadets who take up a scholarship are trained how to fly ove the course of several weekends or occasionally at a week long camp. 

Cadet Niki Workman is a Super cadet and it is official.  Niki has represented West Mercian Wing at various sports 10 times including netball, athletics and football and was awarded her 'Super 10' by Sqn Ldr Feast when she represented the Wing at the Inter Wing Hockey competition in April.  Cdt Workman had also represented the Region on three occassions.

The Squadron said farewell to Squadron Welfare Committee Chairman Nick Trudgett and a special presentation evening.  Nick, who held the post for three years and helped raise several thousand pounds for the squadron, stood down having taken a position in Australia with his company.  To remember his time with the Squadron he was presented with a Squadron Plaque by OC Flt Lt Patrick Collins.  We wish Nick and his family good luck and success in their new adventure in Oz.

Two Whitchurch Air Cadets proved they have a keen eye for markmanship.  Cadet Corporal Sam Ellis and Cadet Duncan Sokolowski both earned the Squadron Marksmanship badges at a recent range day.  The highly disciplined skill is available to all cadets who undergo rigorous training by qualified instructors before they go on a range.

Cadet Sergeant Bryony Chester and Cadet Corporal John Wright have awarded their 'Basic Coaching' ticket for marksmanship coaching.  They attended a weekend long course at the RAF Regiment Flight at RAF Cosford and are now looking forward to coaching the squadron marksmanship team.

Whitchurch Air Cadets celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the Air Training Corps with a dedication services at Tilstock church.  The service was led by Sqaudron Padre Rev Sue Armstrong and included a reading by Cdt Lewis Black. This was follwed by tea and sandwiches at Tilstock Village Hall.