Joint Exercise at John's Lee Wood
Air Cadets from 209 (West Bridgford) Squadron were joined by Cadets from 1936 (Newton) Sqn in a joint weekend camp at the Johns Lee Camp site in Leicestershire.
An extensive training programme was provided ensuring that everyone from the newest to the most experienced Cadets learnt something new. There was a heavy emphasis on hands on activities including rope bridge exercises, bivi building, and stretcher races. Other training like Camouflage and concealment and movement and observation exercises were preparation for the Night Navigation exercise which incorporated all the training throughout the day into one consolidated team event.
Cpl Disney does his Superman impression on the Rope Maze Exercise
Flying Officer Steve Richards, OC 209 Sqn said of the Camp, “Johns Lee Wood is an excellent training area. This was a fantastic opportunity for both Sqns to pass on their experience and expertise.”
Cadet Sam Hackett (16) of 209 Sqn said “It’s been really good. The night ex was great except when we got lost!”
At the end of the weekend the following awards where made. Best Flight went to No.2 Flt commanded by Sgt Tamara Swales (1936) with Sgt James Greenhalgh (209) as her 2IC. Sgt Greenhalgh was also awarded Best NCO of the camp.
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