Congratulations to:

• Cpl Allen, Cpl Le Vey, Cpl Petit and Cpl Simms for succesfully completing their JNCO course.
• Cpl Petit and Cdt Carter for being selected for the Wing junior rugby team.

Last weekend was the second gathering of Sussex Wing in September, this time for the Wing Field Weekend. A weekend of competitions such as adventure training, aircraft recognition, aircraft modelling, first aid and of course drill, along with other activities such as the assault course, abseiling and RAF careers.

1343 achieved an above average position in all but two of the activities we entered, the highlights of which being 4th in the shooting competition and 5th in the drill competition. We missed 3rd place in the shooting competition by a single point!

Given our relatively junior team we performed admirably, and with a year to practise in we should be able to win both the shooting and the drill next year.

Well done to all the cadets that took part, along with extra credit for staying behind after the final parade to tidy the cinema.

Congratulations to the following:

• Cdt Allen on passing his gliding scholarship and achieving his silver wings.
• Cadets Farrant and Kavanagh on passing their 1st Class Cadet exam.
• Sgt Anthony on passing his Staff Part 2 interview and his subsequent promotion to F/Sgt.

Photos have finally been posted.

Only a few at the moment but more to come…

Between Thursday 10th and Sunday 13th July, Sgt Anthony, Cpl Styles, and Cdts Allen and Rowlingson, represented the squadron at the Inter-Service Cadet Rifle Meeting (ISCRM) at Bisley.

ISCRM sees the top shooting teams from the three cadet services (ATC, ACF and SCC) compete for a multitude of silverware over three days of competition, firing from 300, 500 and 600 meters.

In addition to representing the squadron the team were also part of the larger Corps team, helping to put the ACF and SCC in their place. They were also the first team from Sussex Wing to enter for, well pretty much ever.

With very little practise or experience at target shooting, and having to beg, steal and borrow kit, the team performed excellently, almost every detail bringing a new personal best. For their efforts the team received both Wing and Corps Blues and the even more coveted high-five from Sgt Downes.

Despite the varying weather, the flooded tent and the ridiculously early mornings, everyone had a great time and can’t wait for next years competition.

P.S. A big thank you to Flt Lt Wright from 45F (Worthing) Sqn who kindly volunteered to be our coach, and to Sgt Forrester from 45F who stepped in at the last minute (literally, 12:30am) to be our butt marker. We couldn’t have done it without you.

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