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 Finnigan wins again - June 08 Cadet Matthew Finnigan, 13, has become the Corps 1500m champion after an outstanding performance at the Corps Athletics championships. Finnigan was representing Central and East Region for the second time, having recently run in the Corps cross country despite only joining the squadron in October 2007. The squadron has recently improved its performance in sporting competitions within the Wing. Fifth place in the wing cross country championships was followed by a solid performance in the athletics. The cadets are hoping to produce a good result in the forthcoming swimming competition to back up the improvement in the last twelve months. Reaching for the Top - May 2008 Cadets from 378 (Mannock) Squadron have recently had the honour of welcoming the Commandant of the Air Cadet Organisation, Air Commodore Ian Stewart, to their Squadron. The Commandant was inspecting the Squadron as the Central and Region Representative in the Sir Alan Lees Trophy and Morris Cup competitions, which are awarded annually for the best Squadrons in the Air Training Corps. Having only been in post for a few days, it was the Commandant’s first ever visit to an ATC Squadron. During the inspection of the formal parade the Air Commodore took the time to speak to every cadet. Throughout the rest of the evening Air Commodore Stewart was able to observe cadets undertaking training in a variety of activities as part of their preparation for the forthcoming Wing Field Day. The Squadron was selected to represent Central and East Region in this competition having competed against the five other top Squadrons from each Wing for the honour. The nomination reflects the achievements of the cadets over the past year, with the Squadron seeing success in all areas such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, sports, shooting, BTEC Awards and flying. It has been an amazing accolade for the Squadron who have seen major improvements in recent years which have brought the Squadron from being an average unit to the forefront of South and East Midlands Wing. Once the other five top Squadrons across the country have been inspected, Mannock Squadron will find out if they have been successful in winning the Sir Alan Lees Trophy or Morris Cup. Hawk Flight for Award Winning - February 2008 Award winning air cadet Sergeant Adam Hill, 17, has experienced the thrill of flying a fast jet with the Royal Navy after being named as the best cadet in Wellingborough for 2007. Adam was treated to an 80 minute flight in a Hawk jet which included formation flying and aerobatics. Dining in Night - February 2008 378 squadron annually attend a formal military dinner. This time it is used for staff, NCO's and cadets to socialize in a more relaxed environment. All cadets and staff attended including higher dignitaries. The Commanding Officer takes this opportunity to reflect the previous years achievements and what he expects for the following year. The cadets will also get the opportunity to take part in a traditional passing of the port as cadets and staff toast the Queen, the Corps and Mannock. Then take part in a disco. ATC Sunday - February 2008 ATC Sunday was a parade to celebrate 67 years of the Air Training Corps. Air cadets from Wellingborough and Northampton accompanied by the Northampton marching band were involved in the parade. The parade started at market square and finished at all saints church marking our 67th anniversary. |