Archive News 2013

Remembrance Sunday

On Sunday 10th November, Cadets and Staff from 22 (Sandy) Squadron took part in the annual Remembrance Parade and service held in Sandy. Read more...

Clansman Training

Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron and 2065 (Biggleswade) Squadron recently undertook a day’s radio training, learning how to use VHF Clansman radios. Read more...

Full Steam Ahead for Cadets

Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron, and 2065 (Biggleswade), recently supported the Bedfordshire Steam and Country Fayre, held at Old Warden Park. Read more...

Voyager Flight for Sandy Cadets

On Friday 23rd August, Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron were treated to a flight in the RAF’s newest and largest aircraft, the Voyager. Read more...

RAF St Mawgan Summer Camp

Four Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently returned from a week long summer camp at RAF St Mawgan in Cornwall, starting on Saturday 3rd August. Read more...

Sandy Cadets Visit 22 Squadron RAF

On Thursday 8th August, Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron, visited B flight of 22 Squadron Royal Air Force, based at Wattisham Airfield. Read more...

Wing Field Weekend

On Sunday 30th June, cadets and staff from 22 (Sandy) Squadron returned from the annual Wing Field Weekend competition. Read more...

Bank Holiday Gliding Experience

On Sunday 26th May, Four Air Cadets from Sandy & Biggleswade took advantage of the Bank Holiday weekend sunshine by taking to the skies over Bedfordshire, flying in Gliders. Read more...

Squadron take home Gold, Silver & Bronze

On Sunday 12th May, Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron took home a staggering haul of 18 medals at this year's Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire wing athletics competition. Read more...

Mayoral Recognition of Sandy Cadets Support>

On Thursday 9th May, Sandy Air Cadets received a surprise visit from the Mayor of Sandy, Councillor Susan Sutton, to present a certificate in recognition of the support given by the Squadron. Read more...

Bank Holiday Expedition Training

Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron, and 2065 (Biggleswade) Squadron, recently spent their bank holiday undertaking a day of training for their upcoming Duke of Edinburgh award expeditions. Read more...

By Royal Appointment

On Tuesday 16th April, cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron were honoured by a visit from the Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Mrs Helen Nellis. Read more...

Celebrating 95 years of the RAF

On Monday 1st April, Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron visited the Royal Air Force Museum London, on the 95th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force.Read more...

Sandy Take Sector Banner Second

On Sunday 24th March, cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron took part in the Western Sector banner drill competition, taking second place for the second year in a row. Read more...

Skills for Life

Cadets and staff from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently learnt emergency life support skills through the British Heart Foundation’s Heartstart initiative. Read more...

Course Credit for Sandy Cadets

Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently passed with credit while attending a course for potential and current cadet Junior Non-Commissioned Officers (JNCO). Read more...

Sandy Cadets Learn Fieldcraft

On Friday 8th March, Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron took part in a fieldcraft training weekend, along with cadets from 73 (Huntingdon) and 2331 (St. Ives) Squadrons. Read more...

Sandy Course Success

Two Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently passed their Corporal to Sergeant Course, held at RAF Henlow, Bedfordshire. Read more...

Wing Cross Country

On Sunday 17th February, Air Cadets from the Squadron took part in the Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire Wing Cross-Country competition held at Hinchinbrook School, Cambridgeshire. Read more...

Pancake Night

See photos of our recent at pancake making on Shrove Tuesday Read more...

Squadron Receive Grant Funding

Sandy Air Cadets have recently been able to purchased new training equipment, thanks to grants totalling £774 from the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation and DHL Inside Track. Read more...

Sandy Cadets Celebrate ATC Anniversary

On Sunday 3rd February, cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron joined six local squadrons in a parade through St Neots, to celebrate the anniversary of the forming of the Air Training Corps in 1941. Read more...

Central Bedfordshire Civic Service

On Sunday 27th January, Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron attend the Central Bedfordshire Council Chairman’s Civic Service, representing the Air Cadets for the Central Bedfordshire area. Read more...

Weekend Camp at RAF Henlow

Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently were among 29 cadets attending a weekend training camp at Royal Air Force Henlow, Bedfordshire. Read more...

Sandy Cadets Seasonal Bag Packing

Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently undertook three day of bag packing at their local Budgens supermarket in Sandy, raising £880.39 for the squadron. Read more...

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