Didcot based Civilian Instructor Mo Merchant will be fulfilling a life long dream this summer when she carries the Olympic Torch through Oxfordshire.
Mo was nominated for this top honour by Flying Officer Jane Wicks, Adjutant at Didcot Air Cadet’s as a way of rewarding her for her years of dedication to the Air Training Corps. Continue reading
When Thames Valley Veteran, Flight Lieutenant Mike Kidley returned from a Hong Kong based International Air Cadet Exchange back in 2009 he never thought he would be able to return to meet Far East colleagues again. Well, this all changed when he received an invite from one of these friends to return to see a Summer Camp – Hong Kong Style!
Mike takes up the story ” It all started in 2009 when I was selected to go to Hong Kong as an Escort Officer with three cadets on an IACE visit. When the visit was over, I returned to UK not knowing when or if I would ever go back and visit the many friends I made during the camp. Continue reading
Thames Valley is leading the way towards a completely online examination system.
The Ultilearn system is a huge step forward from the paper system and is being trialled at several Squadrons including Reading, Didcot and Brize Norton. Continue reading
Thames Valley Wing’s Wing Aerospace Support Platform (WASP) is in the final stages of completion.
The 3 month project has been supported by SERFCA and the Connaught Drill Hall Trust and will see the trailer deployed right across Oxfordshire and Berkshire to help with recruitment and aerospace training. Continue reading
The Thames Valley Wing media team have walked away with 3 prestigious trophies awarded annually by HQ Air Cadets. They were presented by Group Captain Mike Remlinger, South West Regional Commandant at a recent media symposium held at Blandford Camp – home of the Royal Signals. Continue reading