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In this Edition:

● Officer & NCO of the Year

● Royal Visits to Stornoway and Crieff

● Leuchars holds final ACO Camp

● Scottish Youth Cabinet Event

● Gala Lad is Baton Bearer

● Youth Link “Wild in the Park”

● 62 Sqn - Flag a Munro Challenge

● Banchory succeeds at First Aid

● And lots more……..REGIONAL NEWSLETTER

No 4 (2014)

At the end of June 14, our intrepid Assistant Regional Commandant, SqnLdr Eddie “the eagle” Carr will hang up his blue uniform for the last time

after some 55 years’ service.

Eddie first put on the “blue suit” as a cadet with 1192 (Kirkcaldy) SquadronATC at the ripe old age of 14. He left the ATC and joined the RAF, in thelogistics and supply branch, and saw service all over the world with the RAF.

On retirement from the RAF in the mid 90’s he joined the RAFR as the WingAdmin Officer of the then Dundee & Central Scotland Wing ATC. In 2006he moved to his current post as the Assistant Regional Commandant ofScotland & N Ireland Region of the Air Cadet Organisation. In both positionshis admin and organisation skills were put to good use.

On Sat 14th June, he was formally dined out by his fellow officers and friends,at the Regional Dinner held in the officer’s mess. He was presented with anumber of gifts from around the region to mark his long and valued service.

EDDIE FINALLY HANGS UP HIS BLUE SUIT

Eddie is presented with a gift from theRegion by the Regional Commandant

Gp Captain J Leggat

Eddie also received gifts from Wg Cdr Colin McCrae on behalf of SouthEast Scotland Wing and from Wg Cdr Christine Copsey from HighlandWing. Wing Cdr McCrae was OC Dundee and Central Scotland Wing

during Eddies reign as their Wing Admin Officer.

Eddie was also joined at the dinner byhis son, who came over from the “darkside” to enjoy eddies dining out at RAF

Leuchars.

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On Sunday the 25th of May, 16 Cadets and stafffrom West Scotland Wing of the Air Training

Corps Clay Target Team provided the refereeing forThe Scottish National Sporting Clay Target ShootingCompetition held at North Ayrshire Shooting Ground.

94 competitors entered the competition and the teamoperated 12 shooting stands. The cadets were thereto provide the targets and scoring for the event, whilstalso raising money to support their own team trainingprocess and to give their newer members anexperience of a sporting competition environment.

Cadets and staff from 1740 (Clydebank), 396(Paisley), 2175 (Rolls-Royce), 1001 (Monklands), 122

(Maryhill) and 449 (Lanark) Squadrons attended the event and many of thecompetitors commented on the excellent turn out of the cadets and their firstclass refereeing. Mr Tom Young, a spokesman for the event said "It was apleasure to have the Air Cadets here again, they've assisted our event formany years and we'll welcome them back to help out with the next competitionin August."

The team has been training hard for the last 6 weeks and have 2 further trainingdates planned on the 7th and 8th of June before attending the NationalTri-Service Cadet Clay Target Competition which will be held from Friday 14thJune - 15th June in Cambridge. The team have been the top Air Cadet team

at the competition for 6 out ofthe past 7 years and areaiming to return to the top this year.

For one of the cadets from 1740 (Clydebank) Squadron, it was his 5thyear of refereeing the competition. Flight Sergeant Tom White (19) said,"It was great to be able to help out again and to get a reminder of whata big competition is like. This is perfect preparation for our owncompetition next month and it was great to see some top class shootersat work, hopefully we've picked up a few tips from them!"

Tom's father, Flt Lt Allan White, Corps Clay Target Development Officersaid, "I'd like to thank the staff and cadets for all their hard work today.The competitors rely on us to run this competition and are very gratefulfor all our help. Well done."

Air Cadets Referee National Shooting Competition

Regional Officer and SNCO of the yearThe winner of the Regional Officer of the year

competition is Flt Lt S Milne HQ SE Scot Wg.

The winner of the Regional WO/SNCO of theyear competition is FS (ATC) K Donnelly 2414(East Kilbride) Sqn W Scot Wg.

They will be presented with their awards at theRegional Field Day at MOD Caledonia on Sun14 Sep 14.

Congratulations to both of them

Flt Lt Stu Milne shown right after being told thegood news……..

On Thu 19th June, the Air Cadet OrganisationNational Marching Band performed at No 10

Downing Street for the Cadet Expansion Programmelaunch.Well done to the 1743 Crieff Sqn, SE Scot Wgrepresentative! Who was part of the band thatperformed.

ACO Band performs for PM

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The Earl and Countess of Wessex visited the Hebrides on Tuesday20th May 2014. Prince Edward was visiting in his capacity as

Lord High Commissioner, the Queen’s representative to the GeneralAssembly of the Church of Scotland.

During the visit to Stornoway, the royals officially open The Shed, anewly completed youth and family community centre. They alsovisited the Town Hall where they met participants and volunteers ofThe Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, as well as visiting the Harris TweedAuthority and meeting representatives of the Stornoway HistoricalSociety.

Cadets from the Stornoway ACF and 1731 (Isle of Lewis) Squadronof the Air Training Corps formed a guard of honour to welcome theRoyal couple to their last engagement in Stornoway at the Drill Hallwhere they met representatives of the Western Isles Guiding andBrownies, the Scouts, Beavers and Cubs, the Royal National LifeboatInstitution, Royal National Mission for Deep Sea Fishermen and theStornoway Branch of the British Legion.

Earl and Countess of Wessex visit to Stornoway

During the visit the Countess of Wessex tooktime to chat to some of the cadets from 1731(Isle of Lewis) Squadron who were present

Nine air cadets from 1138 (Ardrossan) Squadron undertooktraining for the National Navigation Award Scheme

(NNAS) at the beginning of june.

The award is an introduction to navigation and is held over twodays, consisting of a classroom day and a day in the field. Thiscourse is the ideal introduction for cadets who are not oldenough to undertake the Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme,of which 1138 is an active member.

This was a joint venture with Irvine air cadets who provided 3of their own cadets. 12 cadets gave up their own time toundertake this course. Flying Officer Lee Coulter, officercommanding 1138 said, "The cadets undertake lots ofnavigation training during their time in the corps, the NNASsyllabus is an ideal way for them to consolidate this training,and put into practice what they have learned. It is also anopportunity for the staff to ensure they are ready to be sentout alone in future. Congratulations to all who took part."

National Navigation Award Scheme

4 cadets recently passed out as First Class Cadetsat 49F Greenock (MacRoberts Reply) Squadron..

Cdts Hardie, Purves, McFarlane and Gillespie allpassed out on Thursday night at "Ardgowan Church"now part of Lyle Congregation under the watchful eyesof their family, Flt Lt Vanda Nicholls, Rev Alan Ward andRev Alan Sorensen.

The cadets had going through about 5 month of trainingwith 49F Greenock (MacRoberts Reply) Sqn Air TrainingCorps to now become 1st Class Cadets.

They were officially enrolled by Flt Lt Nicholls gettingthem to sign their log books, along with Rev ward, thenall went back to the Sqn to have a piece of Celebrationcake along with tea and coffee.

The Air Cadet world is now their oyster as they can nowgo to Summer Camps, Flying, Gliding, Shooting andScholarships, as well as getting qualifications for beingin the Cadets and passing the exams.

Civilian Instructor Angela McCurdy said how proud shewas of them as she had been training them along withCdt Sgt Mark Maxwell.

49F Passing Out Parade

870 GO FOR GOLD IN AUSTRIAGood luck to all the 870 cadets going to Austria for theirGold Duke of Edinburgh. The expedition will take 4 days

and 3 nights with a great deal of hills.

The expedition also includes staff and cadets from arange of squadrons who have all be working for the past

few months to arrange the expedition. Have fun andbring back something Austrian for us all.

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During the period 5th-12th April 2014, 30 cadets and 6 adult staff from Highland Wing, Air Training Corps (ATC)descended upon RAF Leuchars for their annual Easter Camp. This camp held a special significance for both RAF

Leuchars and the ATC, as it was to be the last ever ATC camp hosted by the Station.

Sections from all across the Stationprovided outstanding support to thecamp; whether it was hosting visits,domestic requirements or externalactivities. All this, whilst simultaneouslyproviding support to Exercise JOINTWARRIOR, No. 6 Squadron’s 100thAnniversary celebratory preparations,and the usual high-tempo stationbusiness. The cadets and staffthoroughly enjoyed their time gaining aninsight into the ‘behind the scenes’workings of a busy, front-line Typhoonstation.

Despite being a busy period for RAFLeuchars, a comprehensive programmewas provided, which saw the cadets

undertaking a myriad of activities; including leadership and teambuilding withthe Dundee Armed Forces Careers Office Outreach Team; a visit to No. 6Squadron, with a Typhoon aircraft tour; live firing on the Stn 25m Range; achallenging night exercise, with a ‘downed-pilot’ scenario, organised and runby the Air Cadet Liaison Officer’s (ACLO) Assistants; and the opportunity forthe two best cadets to fly in the Typhoon simulator. Throughout the week, No.12 Air Experience Flight also managed to fly every one of the cadets in theGrob Tutor!

The final day of camp was marked with a cadet drill competition, between AFlight and B Flight, on the same parade square No. 6 Squadron would beusing for their Centenary Parade later that day. Judging for the competition

was provided by none other than the Station Warrant Officerand Station Drill Instructors. Following a fine display, which drewquite an audience from passers by, B Flight were announcedas the winners. All the cadets were then afforded the opportunityto watch the No. 6 Squadron Centenary Parade; which includeda flypast by a Hurricane and four Typhoon aircraft.

The week-long camp was rounded off with a disco, run by theACLO Assistants, in the Station Rugby Club. During the disco,paper plate awards were given out (and the many humorousstories behind them recited!) to cadets and staff alike.

All in all, it proved to be a very successful week, highly enjoyedby the cadets and staff, and a fantastic way for RAF Leucharsto bid farewell to the annual ATC camps.

Article by Flight Lieutenant Adam ‘Dutch’ Holland, RAF LeucharsACLO

LEADERSHIP FOR LIFE – MESSAGE FROM REGIONAL CHAPLAINDear All, This year's Leadership for Life Course will once again be held at Carronvale, Larbert, from Sunday 10th toWednesday 13th August. Notification was sent out to all squadrons earlier in the year. So far it looks as though wehave very few applications. Would you please, as a matter of urgency, canvas your Cadets and encourage 16 yr oldcadets and above to apply for this course. Every year, without exception, the Cadets who attend thoroughly enjoy thecourse and the only complaint that we ever receive is that they cannot come back on a subsequent course.. Pleaseencourage all eligible Cadets to attend. The original notification with application form was sent out in March. If youhave any problems then please either contact your WHQ or myself.

Alistair Ridland - Regional Chaplain

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INTERESTED IN JUNIOR LEADERS 16?Selection will be

Challenging andCompetitive!!!!

Do you have the rightAttitude and desire towin a place on JL16??

Brush up on thoseCommand Task skillsand Lead from the front!- Good Luck

Details can be found onBader - ask your adultstaff if you areinterested.

Pilot Officer McKenzie and Cpl McQueen (498 Sqn)meeting the First Minister Alex Salmond at today's

Youth Cabinet Event in the SECC.

They were given the opportunity, along with 150 youngpeople, to question senior MSPs on the independencereferendum and discuss their views.

Scottish Youth Cabinet Event

Staff and Senior Cadets attended the Royal Gun Saluteevent at Edinburgh Castle yesterday, in support of the

RFCAs of the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland.

They spent the day manning stands to advertise thebenefits of the cadet forces to visiting VIPs.

Sqn Ldr Low (WHQ), Plt Off Forsyth (396) & Fg Off HKayani (2175) attended along with FS J Adam (2175), FSM Hutton, Cpl M McFarlane & Cdt Cpl L McFarlane (1333).

Royal Gun Salute eventat Edinburgh Castle

Cadet RossFalconer 2180

(Galashiels) Sqnswapped uniformstoday when heundertook the role ofQueen's BatonCarrier when theC o m m o n w e a l t hGames Batonpassed throughTweedbank in theScottish Borders.

Ross said “It was agreat privilege tocarry out this dutyand I will alwaysremember this day”

GALA LAD IS BATON BEARER

Congratulations to Sqn Ldr Tom McMorrow and Sqn LdrHilda McAdam who received an Air Officer

Commanding Commendation in the Queen's BirthdayHonours List.

Well done to you both - much deserved.

QUEENS BIRTHDAY HONOURS

NEXT EDITION OUT IN LATE JULYCAMP ARTICLES VERY WELCOME

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Youth Link Scotland EventThe event called “Wild in the Park” was supported by

661 (Kirknewton) Volunteer Gliding Squadron alongwith the Regional Mobile Climbing Tower.

The event was held in Holyrood Park, close to the Scottishparliament buildings. That saw a few MSP’s visit theevent and we have some photo’s from the event whichshow Mr Jim Hume MSP on the climbing tower, andspeaking the regional commandant after his adventure.

Above is 661 VGS’s display at the event and below agroup of MSP’s stop to chat to the cadets at the climbing

tower.

Personnel from Royal Air Force Leuchars took part in the final Freedomof St Andrews parade. With their ‘bayonets fixed, colours flying and

bands playing', over 250 Royal Air Force personnel marched throughcheering crowds as a Typhoon aircraft from Number 6 Squadron delivereda thundering salute from the air.

Air OfficerScotland andS t a t i o nCommander RAFLeuchars, AirC o m m o d o r eGerry Mayhewsaid "It was at r e m e n d o u shonour to exerciseour Freedom of StAndrews for thelast time today infront of such alarge audience."

RAF LEUCHARS FINAL ST ANDREWS PARADE

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Cadets from 62 (2nd Glasgow) Squadron took on achallenge to "Flag a Munro" for the celebration of the

Commonwealth Games.

The Commonwealth Games organisers want a flag on thetop of every Munro in Scotland and cadets from 62 wereassigned Ben Lomond. They had help from Flg Off Devine,Flg Off Taylor and CI Marshall.

Cdt Coia - 62 (2nd Glasgow) Squadron

FLAG A MUNRO CHALLENGERoyal Visit -The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited

Strathearn Community Campus in Crieff. Present we'resome members from 1743 (Crieff) Sqn ATC.

Cdt Sgt Ross Ewing presented the Prince as Earl ofStrathearn with a memento from 1743 (Crieff) Sqn.

Sqn Ldr George Roberts Wing Executive Officer South EastScotland Wing said: “ The Prince presented Air Cadet PilotWings to Cdt Sgt David Donaldson at Crieff on Wednesdayevening after the final briefing and spoke to Sgt Donaldsonfor quite a while.

His Royal Highness took time to speak with every cadetand staff member so their day was well and truly made!.”

The cadets also had the opportunity to have a close lookat the Scottish Ambulance helicopter after the visit so agreat day out for them, even if 3 had to dash of for anofficially-approved delay to their Geography exam!

Some young Scouts even brought us over some of theirfreshly cooked pancakes to celebrate after the Royal Partyhad moved on!

ROYAL VISIT TO CRIEFF

Over the last 12 months South East Scotland Air Cadetshave had the opportunity to complete the level 1

Community My Guide training with Guide Dogs.

Sgt (ATC) Nikki Neesam from 2535 (Livingston) Squadronhas been attending other squadrons offering the training.Nikki works for Guide Dogs as a Community Fundraiserand knows all too well the barriers faced by visuallyimpaired people in our communities.

She decidedthat it wouldbe a greatopportunityfor all cadetsinterested intraining togain a betterunderstanding of sightloss, as wellas enablingthem toapproach andassist a blindor partiallys i g h t e dperson with

confidence.

What is Sighted Guiding I hear you ask?

Sighted guiding is a recognised technique used as a wayof helping blind or partially sighted people get around safely.

At present we currently have 100 cadets and staff with theirqualification and more cadets lined up for training over thecoming months.

Level 1 Community My Guide Training

ersonnel from Royal Air Force Leuchars took part in the final Freedomof St Andrews parade. With their ‘bayonets fixed, colours flying and

bands playing', over 250 Royal Air Force personnel marched throughcheering crowds as a Typhoon aircraft from Number 6 Squadron delivered

Air OfficerScotland andS t a t i o nCommander RAFLeuchars, AirC o m m o d o r eGerry Mayhewsaid "It was at r e m e n d o u shonour to exerciseour Freedom of StAndrews for thelast time today infront of such alarge audience."

RAF LEUCHARS FINAL ST ANDREWS PARADE

1271 Bathgate Squadron meets Highland GamesChieftan Susan Boyle.

BATHGATE MEETS LOCAL “CHIEFTAN”

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As this edition of the newsletter goes to press, the Regional Athletics Team are at RAF Cosford competing in theCorps Athletics competition.

With them is the Dep MCO, Flt Lt Frank Wielbo who has just sent this picture (less than 1 hour ago) - A wave from theregional team at Cosford this morning.

We wish them all every success in their individual events.

CORPS ATHLETICS - COSFORD

For the third consecutive year, Banchory Squadronwill represent Scotland & Northern Ireland Region at

the Corps first aid competition.

The cadet team, made up of Sgt Chloe Blyth, Cpl BryonyMorkel, Cpl Jana Wojnarowska, and Cpl Josh Williamsfought off fierce competition to come second in theInter-Wing competition last month. The top two teamsgo on to represent the Region.

Congratulations to the team, and look out for an updateto see how we do at the next competition!

Banchory succeeds at first aid