Squadron success at wing training day

Hosted at Hopwood Hall College Middleton, nearly 800 cadets and staff from across the Wing took part in a number of competitions including media, music and drill showcasing the skills of the cadets.

Musicians from the squadron, based at Mainwood Road, Timperley, triumphed in the Ensemble section with a rendition of Pitch Perfect's "When I'm Gone". The Ensemble hopes to improve on its 2014 success, where they took 4th place at the national music finals.

Showing great skill and coordination, the squadron's 12 cadets and their Commander (Cadet Sergeant Anderson) beat the 36 other squadrons to take the Wing Champions title for best Foot Drill squad and Best Drill Commander – the most coveted result of the day.

These high scoring results, together with other successes on the day resulted in the Squadron taking third place overall.

Flight Lieutenant Jo Ryan said: "I am just so proud of our cadets. They have put in hours of practice to achieve today's fantastic results. It just goes to show that our motto for this year really is true. Team work really does make the dream work!"

Flt Lt Ryan received the Squadron's certificate for being the Wing Nomination for the Sir Alan Lees Trophy for 2015/16 during the final parade. The Trophy is awarded annually to the best overall performing Squadron in the Air Training Corps. The Squadron is again nominated for the Trophy this year.

Air Cadets is available to boys and girls aged from 12 years upwards.

The squadron woul like to meet any adults who also have an interest in aviation, music or with skills that would help benefit the cadets and to be able to give them the chance for some ‘hands on’ training.

If you would like to register your interest or for more information, the Squadron is holding an open day on October 1 at 10.30am. Please book your place beforehand on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7pm to 9.30pm, 0161 283 3085 or email oc.145@aircadets.org