Saturday 13/09/2008

A number of Cadets and Two Staff had a day at the Famous Leuchars Air Show in which they all enjoyed despite the horrible weather conditions which meant they organisers could only display so much aircraft due to the visibility. But despite that the day was a great experience for the young cadets.

Cpl Matthew Dickie and Cpl Andrew Duncan travelled down to Dunfermilne at the beginning of june to represent Aberdeen and North East Scotland Wing at athletics.

Matthew came third in the shot put and Andrew was fourth at the high jump.

The boys had a good day.

On the 20th of June, Cpl Matthew Dickie, Cpl Andrew Duncan and Cdt Dylan Skinner departed Stonehaven. They were on their way to the start point of the Scottish poisk. They travelled with the team manager - Mr Murdoch and Mr Jardine who was there to assist with the marshalling.

The course was tough but the boys eventually reached the end on Sunday afternoon finishing in a respectable fifth place.

A really enjoyable weekend although the midgies didn't help.

The date was 04/05/2008

The Venue was Cato Park Sports pavilion in Peterhead

The event was the annual Wing Athletics, this year was just like the usual athletics but with a different venue.  This year it was contested in Peterhead at the Cato Park sports pavilion. 

The weather was kind to the cadets although there was a breeze,

Well done to the 1297 team although they didn't win the whole event each cadet that took part each won a Medal or two. Below is the 1297 Team.

Congratulations are on in order to 107 Squadron who won overall. And good luck for those picked for the Wing team to represent Aberdeen Wing in the Regional Part of the compition later this year.

On the 26th of April, cadet Corporal Matthew Dickie and CI G Craig and his wife attended the Balmoral Races. They helped with the marshalling of the races. The weather was quite nice but had a brief patch of showers.

Matthew had a great day and really enjoyed himself and would recommend this event for cadets to attend next year.

Saturday 13/09/2008

A number of Cadets and Two Staff had a day at the Famous Leuchars Air Show in which they all enjoyed despite the horrible weather conditions which meant they organisers could only display so much aircraft due to the visibility. But despite that the day was a great experience for the young cadets.

Cpl Matthew Dickie and Cpl Andrew Duncan travelled down to Dunfermilne at the beginning of june to represent Aberdeen and North East Scotland Wing at athletics.

Matthew came third in the shot put and Andrew was fourth at the high jump.

The boys had a good day.

On the 20th of June, Cpl Matthew Dickie, Cpl Andrew Duncan and Cdt Dylan Skinner departed Stonehaven. They were on their way to the start point of the Scottish poisk. They travelled with the team manager - Mr Murdoch and Mr Jardine who was there to assist with the marshalling.

The course was tough but the boys eventually reached the end on Sunday afternoon finishing in a respectable fifth place.

A really enjoyable weekend although the midgies didn't help.

The date was 04/05/2008

The Venue was Cato Park Sports pavilion in Peterhead

The event was the annual Wing Athletics, this year was just like the usual athletics but with a different venue.  This year it was contested in Peterhead at the Cato Park sports pavilion. 

The weather was kind to the cadets although there was a breeze,

Well done to the 1297 team although they didn't win the whole event each cadet that took part each won a Medal or two. Below is the 1297 Team.

Congratulations are on in order to 107 Squadron who won overall. And good luck for those picked for the Wing team to represent Aberdeen Wing in the Regional Part of the compition later this year.

On the 26th of April, cadet Corporal Matthew Dickie and CI G Craig and his wife attended the Balmoral Races. They helped with the marshalling of the races. The weather was quite nice but had a brief patch of showers.

Matthew had a great day and really enjoyed himself and would recommend this event for cadets to attend next year.

1297 ATC Best Cadet 2007

On Thursday 14th of February 1297 Stonehaven Squadron ATC awarded the Best Cadet prize to a loyal and excellent Cadet.  Cadet Corporal Andrew Duncan of Newtonhill won this Trophy and prize of a Flight in a Helicopter on behalf of the Squadron and Committee.  The Helicopter he will be flying in will be a Robertson R22.

Andrew won this Award by being not only the best cdt but turning up on parade nights every week and doing his bit for his sqn by taking part in such activities as the Wing Athletics, X-country, the Annual Remembrance Parade, going to a couple Camps, Flying and Gliding, and other numerous activities within the Sqn. He has also showed some great promise by becoming Cadet Corporal within the last year.  Everyone within the Sqn is pleased for all the hard work he has done for his Sqn.  And wish him luck for his flight in the Helicopter.

In April of 2007 one member of staff from 1297 Squadron took on another role within the RAF but away from the ATC.

Adult Sergeant James Brown became AC Brown.  A trainee gunner with 2622 Highland Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force based at RAF Lossiemouth. 

The Royal Auxiliary Air Force is part of the RAF Reserves and 2622 Highland Squadron is a Regiment Field Squadron. 

Field squadrons are highly mobile, heavily armed infantry units optimised for active protection of air assets. They are extremely versatile and are able to counter the whole spectrum of ground-based threats to the RAF.

After the 2 week initial trainee gunner course held at RAF Lossiemouth (the last of these courses to be held at Lossiemouth) James has completed a minimum of 1 training weekend each month.  Learning about First Aid, Field craft, Tactics, Field defences and CBRN.

James is well on his way to completing his initial training which culminates in a 2 week assessment known as exercise Omega.  After successful completion of the exercise James will be presented with his RAF regiment mud guards and join one of the Rifle Flights on the Squadron.

James is still a member of Staff with 1297 Stonehaven Squadron and hopes to use his skills and knowledge from the RAF Regiment to provide instruction which promotes a practical interest into the RAF and training which will be useful both in the services and civilian life.

More information on 2622 Highland Squadron RAuxAF Regiment can be found at www.rafreserves.com or from the links page. 

On Thursday 31/01/08 the new web crew took control of the website for the first time. Stand by for many more interesting articles and stimulating visuals as the new web crew keep the site up to date. 

Our budding new web crew consists of:

ICFS Robertson and Cadet CPL Duthie and Dickie

28/10/07 Mackie Academy Stonehaven

Today was the Inter-Sqn Cross-Country to determine who would get picked to represent the Aberdeen Wing at Regional level. The weather was good for the event.  Thanks to all the Wing staff who helped out Especialy the Staff from 1297 Sqn.

CI Scott Cooper, CI Robert Murdoch, A/Sgt James Brown, Flt Sgt Chris Holden and of course CI George Craig with out him there would be no event.

Well done to the following cdts of whom wil be going to represent the Wing at Region.

Flt Sgt Drew Robertson, Cpl Andrew Duncan and Cdt Dylan Skinner. Below is the Team that took part in the event.