CAMPS

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NORDIC SKI-ING - GERMANY

In January, Squadron Warrant Officer Lynn Parsons and Cadet Corporal Cade joined other cadets and staff from across the Corps on the annual week long visit to Germany to teach novices in the skill of Nordic ski-ing. This cross country ski-ing is particularly energy intensive. Warrant Officer Parsons managed to attain the Nordic Ski-ing Bronze Award.
 

EASTER CAMP - RAF VALLEY

Easter Camp 2009 was held at Royal Air Force Valley. RAF Valley is located between on the Isle of Anglesey. It's primary aim is to train future fast jet pilots and for this reason it is home to 19 and 208 Squadrons both of which fly the Hawk T1 / T1A. In addition to the two Hawk training squadrons the Hawk Display and No. 4 Training Unit are also based at the RAF Valley.

The station is also home to 22 Squadron C Flight Search and Rescue who operate the Sea King HAR 3 / 3A
 

 

SUMMER CAMP - RAF WADDINGTON
 

           

 

       

The main Summer Camp was held at Royal Air Force Waddington

RAF Waddington has had almost continuously active since first opening as a Royal Flying Corps training base in 1916 and have since become one of the RAF's busiest operational airfields and, today, it's squadrons and personnel are involved in supporting operations all around the world. The Station's motto 'For Faith and Freedom' is as appropriate for today's tasks as it was during the Second World War when the station was part of Bomber Command, and serves as a constant reminder of its on-going contribution to Defence

RAF Waddington is home to 3 three operational flying Squadrons, Nos 8, 23 and 51 Squadrons. These will soon be joined by 5 (Army Cooperation) Squadron when the Sentinel R1 becomes a fully operational ready aircraft. The recently re-formed 54 (R) Squadron provides training for all 3 platforms.

No 2503 (County of Lincoln) Squadron RAuxAF Regiment, our highly trained ground defence reservists is located at RAF Waddington.

RAF Waddington operates the Nimrod R1, E-3D Sentry and Sentinel, and is therefore known as a Hub of Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance assets.
   

SUMMER CAMP - RAF HIGH WYCOMBE

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An additional summer camp was held at Royal Air Force High Wycombe

RAF High Wycombe is an administrative support unit located in the village of Naphill, approximately 3 miles from the town of High Wycombe. It houses and provides support for Headquarters Air Command, No 1, No 2 and No 22 Groups.

During the week long camp cadets were shown around the various units on station. In addition to the usual camp activities they also conducted a number of external visits including to the Royal Air Force Museum.