Kidlington Air Cadets provides opportunities for you to get airborne, meet new people, learn new skills, develop in character and ability and have fun doing it.
Thames Valley Wing played a lead role when over 700 RAF Air Cadets and Adult Volunteers from across the South West Region proudly celebrated RAF100 with an unprecedented parade through the streets of Windsor. With the iconic Windsor Castle in the background, the parade drew hundreds of people onto the streets to watch as a sea of light blue took over the Royal Berkshire town for the day. Continue reading
Air Cadets and volunteer staff from across Thames Valley Wing Air Training Corps gathered at RAF Benson for an evening of celebrations during the annual THRIVE awards.
The THRIVE awards were established three years ago to recognise the achievements and successes of the individuals who support the Air Cadets in Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Hosted by RAF Benson and sponsored by five organisations 33 individuals received recognition on the evening for their efforts across several categories. Continue reading
Congratulations to the following individuals who have been nominated for a 2016 Thrive award:
| AWARD | NAME | SQUADRON |
| Inspirational Civilian Instructor – For the Civilian Instructor who has made the most outstanding contribution to the Air Training Corps. | CI J FITT
CI P SOAR CI M MRZGLOD |
211 NEWBURY
2507 BICESTER 594 THAME |
| Valiant NCO – For excellence, through the virtue of hard work, character and quality in service as a Senior NCO. | FS (ATC) R FENION
WO (ATC) M ROBERTS FS (ATC) S PEDGE |
1460 BANBURY
1861 WANTAGE 2121 ABINGDON |
| Outstanding Junior Officer – To recognise the Junior Officer who has excelled including in their own personal development. | FG OFF L BAKER RAFVR(T)
FG OFF J PRESTON RAFVR(T) FLT LT A PYE RAFVR(T) |
153 SLOUGH
1315 KIDLINGTON 211 NEWBURY |
| Unsung Hero – Awarded to the individual whose contribution often goes unrecognised, but without it the ATC would fail to deliver. | SGT (ATC) M WIGLEY
CDT FS BIDDLE FLT LT T CHURNSIDE RAFVR(T) |
1861 WANTAGE
594 THAME 381 READING |
| Endeavour Award – For consistent and extraordinary efforts in helping others, above and beyond the call of duty and often against the odds. | CI M ROSE
FLT LT D AZIZIAN RAFVR(T) FLT LT P BENNETT RAFVR(T) |
966 WALLINGFORD
2121 ABINGDON 155 MAIDENHEAD |
On Saturday 8 October 17 cadets and 3 staff from Thames Valley made the long journey down to HMS Raleigh Cornwall for the South West Region Inter Wing Swimming Championship.
The championship took place on Sunday 9 October; The Thames Valley 17 strong team went up against the best of the other five Wings of South West Region in what proved to be a very close competition with some exceptional swimmers. Continue reading
360 Air Cadets and over 80 adult volunteers from across the Thames Valley Air Cadets came together on Sunday, 22nd May to celebrate the Air Training corps (ATC) 75th Anniversary.
Parading through Windsor and past the Guildhall it was an incredible sight to see the Thames Valley Air Cadets march through the streets and onto the Parish Church in all their splendour. Continue reading
Commandant’s Air Cadets Commendations of Meritorious Service were given out at this years Thrive Awards, below are the recipients and their citations.
Flying Officer Alex Pye from 211 (Newbury) Squadron has been a member of the Corps serving as a both a Cadet and as a member of staff at 211 (Newbury) Squadron.
A long term supporter and key member of the Squadron he has undertaken all of the duties asked of him with style and is seen as a corner stone of excellence. He is also leading light in bringing archery activities – first to Newbury Squadron through careful negotiation of grant packages – before being an evangelist for the activity Wing-side. Continue reading
Early notice for activities at Region Activities Day 2016 have been announced. The Region Activities Day will affect what happens on Wing Activities Day. Continue reading
The finalists for the Thames Valley Wing Thrive Awards have now been announced. The Awards fall into the following categories and all nominations came from their peers.
Outstanding Civilian Instructor – The person who has made the most outstanding contribution over the past year.
Ambassador – The individual or team who through the virtue of hard work, character and representation have raised the profile of the ATC.
Valiant Volunteer – For consistent and extraordinary efforts in helping others, above and beyond the call of duty.
Unsung Hero – The individual whose contribution often goes unnoticed but without it their Squadron would fail to deliver the effect it achieves.
Top Team Award – awarded to the group (informal or formal) that has achieved the greatest positive impact. Continue reading
Below are this years winners in the Photography Competition, which ran at Wing Activities Day on the 27th September.
Below are the 6 competitions which run
New and existing staff from around Thames Valley wing attended their Staff Basic induction course and refresher training at RAF Halton.
The Course covers everything that members of the Air Training Corps need to know, including: Continue reading