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38 swindonlink.com • January 2010
Air cadets go it alone

Young people who live to the west and north of Swindon looking for excitement but within an organised, disciplined framework, can now
join a distinct air training unit.
The Westlea ATC unit were a “We’re all over the moon with the “We have a dedicated
detached fl ight of 1244 Swindon decision and very proud to take the group of adults includ-
Squadron until 1 December when unit forward.” ing some RAF personnel
permission was given to become 633 She took over the detached fl ight which means we can offer a
West Swindon Squadron. in 2005 with twelve cadets and with wide variety of interesting
Commanding offi cer Pilot Of- assistance of adult instructors the activities to young people.
fi cer Helene Woodham and her number on roll has increased to These include sports, fi eld
instructor colleagues are delighted. over forty. craft, community projects,
pursuit of the Duke of
Recruitment evening for youth and adults
Friday 15 January, 7pm • Sunshine Room, Westlea School Edinburgh award and of
course opportunities to
Young people can discover what takes place in the ATC visit RAF stations to go
and meet other cadets.
Adults are needed to join the civilian committee to assist inside aircraft. Cadets also
have the chance to take up
with fundraising and community activities.
gliding and fl ying lessons
in due course.” Cadets from several squadrons competed for the
FIAT & ALFA ROMEO squadron is looking for wing trophy in activities ranging from air recogni-
Now independent the
tion, drill, model making, photography and sports.
its own building or land Flt Sgt Emma-Louise Parker from the Westlea unit
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