The squadrons chance to keep the high reputation was well taken advantage of in this exciting event. The squadron participated in some “friendly” competition against other squadrons in sussex wing! There were events such as; Drill, Banner, Shooting, Aircraft Recognition, Modelling, Photography, First Aid and a whole day of Adventure Training.

The whole weekend wasn’t just about the competition of course as the cadets got a chance to take part in other activities such as; abseiling, rock climbing, rocket engineering and mini leadership exercises with 2 RAF career advisor’s. The final parade saw the cadets huddled in a tiny room (due to poor weather conditions) to hear the results. Entering a team in nearly every event, meant that the taking part really did count! Flight points will of course be added to all the cadets that attended and took part! The full results of the competition will be posted out soon so keep checking!

P.S Well done to the staff; Flt Lt Foster for judging the aircraft recognition, FS Downes in judging the drill, Sgt Fisher adjudicating the First Aid and Plt Off Milligan manning the climbing wall for the cadets to throw themselves up, good job!

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.