306 (Runcorn) Sqn RAF Air Cadets (@306rafaircadets) 's Twitter Profile
306 (Runcorn) Sqn RAF Air Cadets

@306rafaircadets

Official Twitter page of 306 (Runcorn) Sqn RAF Air Cadets. We Parade Tuesday and Friday 19:00 - 21:30

ID: 915575770386493440

calendar_today04-10-2017 13:54:09

212 Tweet

216 Followers

308 Following

306 (Runcorn) Sqn RAF Air Cadets (@306rafaircadets) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Day 2 of our map reading & IET weekend started off with cadets learning about Ordnance Survey maps. We then had visits from Cheshire Search And Rescue to talk about the team and Sgt Woods a mountaon leader with the Mercian Regiment to talk about expedition kit and emergency situations.

Day 2 of our map reading &amp; IET weekend started off with cadets learning about <a href="/OrdnanceSurvey/">Ordnance Survey</a> maps. 
We then had visits from <a href="/CheshireSar/">Cheshire Search And Rescue</a> to talk about the team and Sgt Woods a mountaon leader with the <a href="/MercianRegiment/">Mercian Regiment</a> to talk about expedition kit and emergency situations.
306 (Runcorn) Sqn RAF Air Cadets (@306rafaircadets) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Some images from our #mapreading and #expedition training weeknd. Many thanks to the CFAVs and guest speakers from Cheshire Police RuralCrime, Cheshire Search And Rescue and Mercian Regiment who helped to make it a great weekend for our Training Flight.

Some images from our #mapreading and #expedition training weeknd. 

Many thanks to the CFAVs and guest speakers from <a href="/CheshPolRural/">Cheshire Police RuralCrime</a>, <a href="/CheshireSar/">Cheshire Search And Rescue</a> and <a href="/MercianRegiment/">Mercian Regiment</a> who helped to make it a great weekend for our Training Flight.
306 (Runcorn) Sqn RAF Air Cadets (@306rafaircadets) 's Twitter Profile Photo

12 of our cadets completed their RAF Air Cadets #bronze #cybercourse today with the Merseyside Wing IT Officer, Flt Lt Cross. Sgt Kirkham also completed his bronze instructor course meaning he can run courses in the future. Well done everyone. North Region - RAF Air Cadets @NorthWestRFCA

12 of our cadets completed their <a href="/aircadets/">RAF Air Cadets</a> #bronze #cybercourse today with the <a href="/MerseysideWing/">Merseyside Wing</a> IT Officer, Flt Lt Cross.

Sgt Kirkham also completed his bronze instructor course meaning he can run courses in the future.

Well done everyone.

<a href="/AirCadetsNorth/">North Region - RAF Air Cadets</a> @NorthWestRFCA
306 (Runcorn) Sqn RAF Air Cadets (@306rafaircadets) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This week we had to say goodbye to Cpl Pantazides who sadly due to work commitments has found his time as a cadet with the RAF Air Cadets come to an end. From everyone at 306Sqn we would like to wish you all the best for the future.

This week we had to say goodbye to Cpl Pantazides who sadly due to work commitments has found his time as a cadet with the <a href="/aircadets/">RAF Air Cadets</a> come to an end.

From everyone at 306Sqn we would like to wish you all the best for the future.
306 (Runcorn) Sqn RAF Air Cadets (@306rafaircadets) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Yesterday, 7 of our cadets attended 10 AEF at RAF Woodvale for some air experience flying. For 4 cadets this was their first time in an RAF Grob Tutor. The cadets had an amazing time with some amazing views from in the sky. The Grange Academy Heath School Runcorn Sandymoor Ormiston Academy

Yesterday, 7 of our cadets attended <a href="/10AEF/">10 AEF</a> at RAF Woodvale for some air experience flying.

For 4 cadets this was their first time in an RAF Grob Tutor. The cadets had an amazing time with some amazing views from in the sky.

<a href="/Grange_School/">The Grange Academy</a> <a href="/TheHeathSchool/">Heath School Runcorn</a> <a href="/SandymoorOA/">Sandymoor Ormiston Academy</a>
306 (Runcorn) Sqn RAF Air Cadets (@306rafaircadets) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last night Flt Lt Wiliams, Civilian Instructors Mr and Mrs Kirkham had the pleasure of attending the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire award evening at Chester Cathedral where they were presented awards for their service to the RAF Air Cadets Well done to everyone on their achievements.

Last night Flt Lt Wiliams, Civilian Instructors Mr and Mrs Kirkham had the pleasure of attending the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire award evening at <a href="/ChesterCath/">Chester Cathedral</a> where they were presented awards for their service to the <a href="/aircadets/">RAF Air Cadets</a>

Well done to everyone on their achievements.
Merseyside Wing (@merseysidewing) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last night at Chester Cathedral, the recipients of this years’ Lord-Lieutenant Awards for Cheshire including members of four Merseyside Wing Squadrons were presented with their Certificates of Meritorious Service by the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, Lady Alexis Redmond MBE.

Last night at Chester Cathedral, the recipients of this years’ Lord-Lieutenant Awards for Cheshire including members of four Merseyside Wing Squadrons were presented with their Certificates of Meritorious Service by the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, Lady Alexis Redmond MBE.
306 (Runcorn) Sqn RAF Air Cadets (@306rafaircadets) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tonight we were joined by Air Specialist (1st Class) Alex Hewitt from the Red Arrows who gave the cadets an insight into his career with the @royalairforceuk and his role as an engineering technician with 'Team Blue'

Tonight we were joined by Air Specialist (1st Class) Alex Hewitt from the <a href="/rafredarrows/">Red Arrows</a> who gave the cadets an insight into his career with the @royalairforceuk and his role as an engineering technician with 'Team Blue'
Merseyside Wing (@merseysidewing) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With the successful completion of the Wing Camp at RAF Cosford last Friday, the Wing Media Team has completed the Camp Video, so please take a short time to see what our Cadets got up to during their time away last week. OC Merseyside Wing RAFAC Commandant RAF Air Cadets North Region - RAF Air Cadets

WO Greg Jennings RAFAC (@wo_tdt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Very proud of the contingent of Cadets and CFAVs that represented Merseyside Wing at the Remembrance Parade in Liverpool today! Special mention to FS James from 306 Runcorn ATC, who carried the Wing Banner 👏🏻 #ProudWingWarrantOfficer OC Merseyside Wing RAFAC High Sheriff of Merseyside RC North - ACO

Very proud of the contingent of Cadets and CFAVs that represented <a href="/MerseysideWing/">Merseyside Wing</a> at the Remembrance Parade in Liverpool today! Special mention to FS <a href="/J_HDMayers/">James</a> from <a href="/306RuncornATC/">306 Runcorn ATC</a>, who carried the Wing Banner 👏🏻 #ProudWingWarrantOfficer <a href="/OCMerseyside/">OC Merseyside Wing RAFAC</a> <a href="/HS_Merseyside/">High Sheriff of Merseyside</a> <a href="/ACO_RCNORTH/">RC North - ACO</a>
306 (Runcorn) Sqn RAF Air Cadets (@306rafaircadets) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today Cadets from 306 Squadron, represented Merseyside Wing in the morning parade in Liverpool as the banner party and then the whole squadron turned out for the afternoon parade in Runcorn. The cadets turnout for both parades was impeccable they did themselves proud.

Today Cadets from 306 Squadron, represented <a href="/MerseysideWing/">Merseyside Wing</a> in the morning parade in Liverpool as the banner party and then the whole squadron turned out for the afternoon parade in Runcorn. The cadets turnout for both parades was impeccable they did themselves proud.
306 (Runcorn) Sqn RAF Air Cadets (@306rafaircadets) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On this Christmas eve I would just like to pass on a personal thank you to each and every one of the Staff, Cadets, Parents and Guardians for the hard work you have put into the squadron…. 306aircadets.co.uk/merry-christma…

306 (Runcorn) Sqn RAF Air Cadets (@306rafaircadets) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congratulations to CWO Baldwin on the completion of her MOI (Method of Instruction) course today. She was presented with her yellow lanyard by OC Merseyside Wing, Wg Cdr O'Riley.

Congratulations to CWO Baldwin on the completion of her MOI (Method of Instruction) course today. She was presented with her yellow lanyard by OC Merseyside Wing, Wg Cdr O'Riley.
306 (Runcorn) Sqn RAF Air Cadets (@306rafaircadets) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last Night We had our latest recruits learning about ranks and they had their introduction to drill with WO Feeney. A Flight wrapped for fieldcraft lessons with Sgt Witham. B Flight had an introduction to coding with CI Hales-Jones, looking at algorithms.

Last Night We had our latest recruits learning about ranks and they had their introduction to drill with WO Feeney.  A Flight wrapped for fieldcraft lessons with Sgt Witham.  

B Flight had an introduction to coding with CI Hales-Jones, looking at algorithms.
306 (Runcorn) Sqn RAF Air Cadets (@306rafaircadets) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last Night We had our latest recruits learning about the standards set by RAFAC with WO Feeney and Cdt Sgt Pill . A Flight had their introduction to the Duke of Edinburgh Award with CI Hirst. B Flight had a drill competition and an Inspection from WO Feeney and CWO Baldwin.

Last Night We had our latest recruits learning about the standards set by RAFAC with WO Feeney and Cdt Sgt Pill .

A Flight had their introduction to the Duke of Edinburgh Award with CI Hirst.  

B Flight had a drill competition and an Inspection from WO Feeney and CWO Baldwin.
306 (Runcorn) Sqn RAF Air Cadets (@306rafaircadets) 's Twitter Profile Photo

on Saturday 3 Cadets from 306 had been invited Wing Dismounted Close Combat Trainer (DCCT) shoot at Altcar. CWO Baldwin and Cpl P.Hales-Jones achieved their Trained Shot Marksman badge with the L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle, congratulations to you both.

on Saturday 3 Cadets from 306 had been invited Wing Dismounted Close Combat Trainer (DCCT) shoot at Altcar. CWO Baldwin and Cpl P.Hales-Jones achieved their Trained Shot Marksman badge with the L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle, congratulations to you both.