21 September 2007
Battle of Britain Parade
This years Battle of Britain parade held at St Paul's church in Langleybury saw 12 Cadets and 3 Staff from 248 (Letchworth) Sqn join the 104 Cadets and 12 Staff pay their respects to those who have fallen in the Battle of Britain.The parade was led by Sgt Mark Abson from 1113 (Berkhamstead) Sqn and his 2 escorts who carried the Union Flag. The banners that followed included those from The Royal British Legion, the Royal Air Forces Association and 6 ATC squadrons. Sgt Grover was given the privilege of carring the banner on behalf of 248 (Letchworth) Sqn.
The band from 1066 (Hitchin) Sqn accompanied the parade on the short march to St Paul's church where a service took place. Readings were read 2 cadets from 1187 (Hemel Hempstead) Sqn. 
The congregation inside the church included the Mayor of the Borough of Dacorum, and the Mayor of the Borough of Hertsmere along with MP's from Watford, Hemel Hempstead and South West Herts. All of whom laid wreaths following the church service at the short service of remembrance held around the memorial outside of St Pauls church with Sqn Ldr Mimpress laying the wreath on behalf of the Herts and Bucks Wing.
The congregation inside the church included the Mayor of the Borough of Dacorum, and the Mayor of the Borough of Hertsmere along with MP's from Watford, Hemel Hempstead and South West Herts. All of whom laid wreaths following the church service at the short service of remembrance held around the memorial outside of St Pauls church with Sqn Ldr Mimpress laying the wreath on behalf of the Herts and Bucks Wing.
The Parade Commander, Flt Lt Hutchinson commented "We had an excellent number of cadets and units represented from Herts and Bucks Wing and it is great to see that so many cadets have such a sense of occasion."
Photographs Crown © - Sgt T Fievez
19 September 2007
Day Navex
The day navex on Saturday 22nd September is to provide training in preparation for the Wing Overnight Excercise at the end of November.
A full team brief and kit lists will be given on Thursday 20th September.
If you are unable to attend on Saturday but would still like to be considered for the Wing Overnight Ex team please contact Sgt Fievez
A full team brief and kit lists will be given on Thursday 20th September.
If you are unable to attend on Saturday but would still like to be considered for the Wing Overnight Ex team please contact Sgt Fievez
13 September 2007
Battle of Britain Parade
This years Battle of Britain parade takes places on Sunday 16th September. Dress is wedgewood shirt and ties, please make sure you bring your jumpers with you. Departure will be from the Sqn HQ at 09:45. Return to Sqn HQ will be approx 13:30.
Any queries please contact Sgt Fievez.
Any queries please contact Sgt Fievez.
Wing Swimming
Wing Swimming will take place at St Albans Swimming Pool on Saturday 15th September. You need to be at the Sqn HQ for 15:45 in sports kit and preferably with a Sqn t-shirt or polo shirt.
Any questions please contact Sgt Fievez.
Any questions please contact Sgt Fievez.
28 August 2007
Death March 2007
2 Cadets from 248 (Letchworth) Sqn have taken on the challenge of the Belgian Death March for the first time.
By the second support stop at 82km the time between the first and the last Herts and Bucks marchers had grown to nearly 5 hours. Although the time remaining to complete the march was becoming a concern all of the staff and cadets were determined to finish the March within 24 hours.
Sgt Wesley Tierney and Cdt Claire Adaway made up part of the 13 cadets and staff from Herts and Bucks Wing to take part in the event which is a 100km March to be completed within 24 hours.
Upon arrival at the Bornem campsite in Belgium, the cadets were given time to relax and prepare before they took on the huge task of the Dodentocht ®.
The march started at 21:00 hrs on Friday evening and with over 9000 fresh faced participants they were all prepared for the physical and mental challenge that lay ahead of them.
With a full support team behind them as well as the support that is laid on by the organisers the Cadets and Staff knew they were not on their own.
The first Herts and Bucks support checkpoint was set up at a distance of 53km from the start and the members of the team arrived at the checkpoint in an impressive time.
With a full support team behind them as well as the support that is laid on by the organisers the Cadets and Staff knew they were not on their own.
The first Herts and Bucks support checkpoint was set up at a distance of 53km from the start and the members of the team arrived at the checkpoint in an impressive time.
The cadets and staff all arrived and departed the checkpoint within an hour and a half of each other and after the hot meal provided all of them looked set to complete the march in good time.
By the second support stop at 82km the time between the first and the last Herts and Bucks marchers had grown to nearly 5 hours. Although the time remaining to complete the march was becoming a concern all of the staff and cadets were determined to finish the March within 24 hours.At the finish line, the support staff were there to meet the marchers and walk them back to the campsite. With the 1st of 12 team members completing the Death March in a very impressive time of 17 hrs 02 mins. The longest time taken was 23 hrs and 55 mins, still within the allocated 24 hrs.
For further information on any of the UK or Overseas Marches please see Sgt Fievez
13 August 2007
No 8 Weapons Training & WHT
Due to low numbers of cadets that are available for the training and WHT that was planned for Saturday 18th August it has now been cancelled.
It is planned to run another Training and WHT day later in the year when all cadets who are going for their 1st class exams can be trained and tested.
It is planned to run another Training and WHT day later in the year when all cadets who are going for their 1st class exams can be trained and tested.
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