LONG ARM OF THE LAW
The cadets have recently gained an insight into the work of the Royal Air Force Police thanks to No.1 RAF (Specialist) Police Wing based at RAF Henlow in Bedfordshire.
Warrant Officer Bob Bell visited the Squadron to give the cadets an insight into the RAF Police covering topics such as the role of the RAF Police, how they are trained and where they are currently deployed overseas
Cadets line up with WO Bob Bell
WE HAVE A WELSH ADVENTURE!
Nineteen cadets and six members of Staff from the Squadron, have recently returned from an adventure training week in Capel Curig, North Wales. The week was designed to give cadets the opportunity to take part in various adventurous tasks and also complete expeditions for their Duke of Edinburgh’s award.
Cadets took part in various activities such as rock climbing, orienteering, swimming and a high ropes course.
Cdt Geddes tackles the high ropes
Cadets also completed practice expeditions for their DofE at bronze, silver and gold levels. The expeditions involved camping in wild countryside, made interesting by some strong winds (normally whilst trying to pitch tents!)
The week had some relaxing parts with visits to Llandudno and Betws-y-Coed being used to help soothe tired bodies and minds
BLOOD DONATIONS
Cadets and Staff Members from the Squadron have spent two parade evenings at the Blood Donation Centre at Addenbrookes Hospital donating a pint of blood each to assist with their stock levels. An average of 1000 pints of blood are used in Cambridgeshire hospitals each week so the cadets knew how important their donation was going to be for the National Blood Service. 
Cpl Baker prepares for his donation
Ten cadets and three staff members all rolled up their sleeves and donated successfully, with many of them being first time donors. Everyone was well looked after by the Donor Carers throughout and shared a joke or two for moral support. A well earned drink and chocolate biscuits were enjoyed afterwards and all have said they will continue to donate in the future.
Chris Whellams, a spokesperson for the National Blood Service, said they were delighted that the cadets gave up their evening to assist with increasing blood stock levels.
NO TRAIN, NO GAIN
Twelve cadets from the Squadron have recently attended a training course at RAF Brampton to help them gain an insight into the role of a Junior Non Commissioned Officer (JNCO) in the Air Cadets.
The cadets learnt various skills including drill instruction, leadership, communication styles and personal administration skills. These techniques will be useful both on the Squadron and in civilian life and can be used to help train the younger cadets at Bassingbourn.
The training was delivered by Squadron Staff along with the assistance of a small team of SNCOs from the Squadron who were on hand to give help and guidance to the cadets along with gaining experience in running this type of course. Also in attendance were the Squadron Media and Communications Officer, Civilian Instructor Gemma Brown and Squadron Supply Officer, Sergeant Ian Martin.
Cadets and Staff pose in front of the Phantom gate guard at RAF Brampton
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