Squadron Commander’s Update 2015 Summer

Rising Above the Best! #LookingFine209 #SEMWwhoweare #WhatWeDo The focus over the past two months has been on training.  This is currently split down two avenues; with the West Bridgford Detachment of Nottinghamshire ACF, who we proudly share our superb new building with, and also multi-Squadron activities enabling us to spread our wings outside of the Read more about Squadron Commander’s Update 2015 Summer[…]

Rushcliffe Mayor and Mayoress Visit 209

‪#LookingFine209‬‪#‎SEMWWhatWeDo‬‪#‎WhatWeDo‬ Thursday saw the Mayor of Rushcliffe Francis Purdue-Horan and Mayoress Maureen Stockwood take a trip to West Bridgford Joint Cadet Centre, home to 209 (West Bridgford) Royal Air Force Air Cadets and West Bridgford Detachment.   Both the ACF and ACO stood on parade together as the dignitaries walked around both organisations inspecting the Read more about Rushcliffe Mayor and Mayoress Visit 209[…]

Flight Sergeant Promotion for 209 Cadet

A big congratulations to Cadet Flight Sergeant Grace McDonald from 209 (West Bridgford) Royal Air Force, Air Cadets who has recently been promoted. Flight Sergeant McDonald was promoted following a successful period as a Sergeant which saw her involved in many activities. Grace has completed her INCO, SNCO and MOI Courses, was part of the Read more about Flight Sergeant Promotion for 209 Cadet[…]

209’s McDonald reaches CVQO’s top 24!

One Cadet from 209 (West Bridgford) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets has done it again! Cadet Sergeant McDonald, has been further selected in this years CVQO Duke of Westminster Award. One Cadet from 209 (West Bridgford) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets has done it again! Cadet Sergeant McDonald, has been further selected in Read more about 209’s McDonald reaches CVQO’s top 24![…]

209 Cadet Shortlisted for Prestigious Award

Exciting news! Congratulations to Cdt Sgt Grace McDonald who has been shortlisted from thousands of nominations from the ATC, ACF, SCC and CCF to the final 49 candidates for this year’s Duke of Westminster’s Award. This award rewards those cadets who have enrolled for/completed BTEC qualifications through CVQO (Cadet Vocational Qualification Organisation), from all cadet Read more about 209 Cadet Shortlisted for Prestigious Award[…]

209’s Christmas Camp

On Friday 19th December Cadets, Staff and Civilian Committee members from 209 (West Bridgford) and 2229 (Loughborough) Squadron joined at Sherbrook Scout Camp for the annual Christmas camp. The cadets, all ranging from between 12 and 19-years-old, had the opportunity to complete challenges set in pioneering, fieldcraft, tunneling, rope exercises, PT, orienteering and of course Read more about 209’s Christmas Camp[…]