339 (South Dartmoor) Squadron

CADETS GET A CANINE VISIT - Posted 15 Jun 08

Cadets from the Squadron had a visit from Devon and Cornwall Police dog handler PC Martin Le Blanc together with his general purpose dog Blue and his drugs search trained dog. PC Le Blanc gave a presentation on how his dogs work followed by a practical demonstration. Blue had no problem in finding various items hidden around.

WINGS DOUBLE - Posted 05 Jan 08

Air Cadet Sergeant David Woodward, 18years, from Ivybridge has added to his Silver Wings, attained for going solo at the end of a gliding scholarship, a further set of wings for successfully completing a flying scholarship. Sergeant Woodward's interest in flying was accelerated after joining the Air Cadets in Ivybridge at the age of 13 years. He has completed several flying sorties in the Grob Heron in which he was first able to take the controls of an aircraft. Flights in gliders provided an interest in non-powered flying which led to Sergeant Woodward completing a Gliding Scholarship in 2007 before going on to complete his Flying Scholarship at Dundee Airport. The aim of the scholarship is to send cadets on their first solo in up to 12 hours of flying.
Various general handling exercises had to be completed before progressing onto circuits. Exams in aviation law and aircraft limitations are undertaken and only if all exams are passed are cadets then allowed to progress to go on to conducting a solo flight.

339 Squadron Commanding Officer, Flight Lieutenant Adrian Corfield said, "It is a great achievement to gain one set of wings. The Squadron had many cadets flying in gliders or the Grob Tutor last year with two cadets achieving their Silver Wings for going solo on their Gliding Scholarship. For Sergeant Woodward to gain his second set of wings is an achievement he should be extremely proud of. I have every confidence that his flying career will continue long into the future"

CADET CORPORAL COMES SECOND IN MODEL COMPETITION - Posted 02 Nov 07

Cadet Corporal Tony Howcroft has been awarded a certificate for coming in 2nd place in the model competition at the Caiel's Trophy weekend, an event in which all 30 plus units of Plymouth & Cornwall Wing compete against each other. Model competition is hotly competitive and Cpl Howcroft's second place is a good achievement. Squadron Commander, Flight Lieutenant Adrian Corfield said, "Cpl Howcroft is to be congratulated in his achievement. He is right to be proud of his 2nd place."

CADETS GET GOLD AND SILVER - Posted 29 May 07

Three cadets from the Squadron attended the Wing Athletic Trials last weekend and returned with two gold and two silver medals. Cadet Diane Neza the current Air Training Corps national champion was defending her title at javelin and made a perfect start by coming first in the Wing trials and attaining a gold medal. Cadet Rachel Styles also attained a gold medal for her effort in the shot putt competition. Cadet Styles also achieved a 2nd place in discuss and received a silver medal. Cadet Joseph Cioffi's efforts was in the track events and gained a silver medal for his second place in the 800 metre competition. All will now represent the Plymouth and Cornwall Wing at the South West Regional finals in June. Squadron Commander, Flight Lieutenant Adrian Corfield, said, " All three cadets are to be congratulated for their achievements in this highly attended and fiercely competitive event. We wish them well in the next stage of the competition".

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