The 425 News Archive...Page 7
An archive of images from 425 Squadron ATC
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Vesey Players say Thanks - and Present a Cheque to the Sqn
Cadets and staff from 425 helped with ushering at the Vesey Player's production of Dracula in February 2005. Seen in the photo above is Phil Wilson, chairman of Vesey Players (on the left), presenting a 'thank-you' cheque and letter to the chairman of the civilian committee and the CO to thank the squadron for their help.
Recent Promotions....June 2005
Sgt Swift to Flt Sgt Cpl Conway to Sgt
Wing Field Day 2005
Cadets from 425 took part in the Aircraft Recognition, Model-making Target Shooting competitions at the Staffordshire Wing Field Day during June, and also provided communications for the event in conjunction with cadets from a number of other squadrons.
We had a 3rd place in the model diorama competition - other results are awaited.
425's competitors and comms team
Cadets help out at Rosie's Walk 2005
425's helped out at this year's Rosie's Walk in Aldridge, a fund-raising walk in memory of Rosie Ross, a cadet from 425 Squadron, who died in 2001. Cadets acted as route marshalls and ran a control facility.
Sponsored Radio Comms Exercise 'Messagathon'
Following a suggestion from one of 425's cadets, Exercise Messagathon was organised to raise money for UNICEF in connection with the Tsunami and African children appeals.
'Messagathon' grew to become a national 24-hour sponsored radio operating exercise involving cadet radio stations from the Air Training Corps, the Sea Cadet Corps and the Combined Cadet Force.
A photo of some of our radio section cadets at work during the exercise is above.
A value of £1000 was raised for UNICEF, including donations received from other squadrons, the SCC and CCF/ACF, and from the RAFA.
Well done to all who took part, and a big thank you to all who supported us on the radio nets, sponsored cadets and donated money to the appeal.
Day Visit to RAF Shawbury
8 of 425's cadets took a day off school to visit RAF Shawbury, an active joint-services flying training station, during November.
They visited the radar and visual control rooms in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility, where the staff explained how aircraft are controlled on and off the airfield.
They also visited aircraft storage hangars, where the staff explained the processes involved in preparing aircraft for storage, putting stored aircraft back into service and the removal of spare parts.
'You keep watch. I'll look to see if the ignition key is still in...'
One of the highlights was a visit to the Apache servicing facility, where modifications to and servicing of the Apache helicopter take place. Cadets were able to inspect the Apache 'glass' cockpit first-hand....
After lunch in the Junior Ranks Mess, all cadets were treated to an air experience flight in a Griffin, courtesy of 60 Sqn RAF.
Verdict ? A fantastic day out...
425 Sqn ATC would like to extend thanks to the staff at RAF Shawbury for making this a memorable, educational and rewarding day for our cadets.
Cadets Take Part in National Radio Operating Competition
Some of 425's radio ops competed in the 2004 ATC National Radio Field Day during October 2004.
They set up and operated a VHF radio station on the local hill, then returned to HQ for the HF competition.
425 came second in the VHF competition - HF results are awaited...
Wing Commander's Presentation Evening
Instructor Cdt Sgt Swift was presented with his Advanced Gliding Certificate by the Wing Flying and Gliding Officer at Wing HQ, RAF Stafford, during September 2004
425's Cadets Provide Communications Support at the 2004 Wales and West Regional Field Day - RAF Cosford
425's cadets provided the radio communications expertise and controlled the radio net at the
2004 Regional Field Day
The comms team was joined by cadet radio operators from a number of other squadrons, including 2415 and 2497.
425's Cadets Meet Prince Edward at the Walsall D of E Event
23 June 2004
Cadet Swingler, Cadet Stone and Cpl Scrivens explain how the cadets' radio operator and Communicator Badge courses link in with the D of E skill elements.
Cpls Swift, Horobin and Conway explain how systems training on the the Gnat cockpit fits in with D of E skills.
The team who set up and carried out the presentation for Prince Edward.
Cpl Swift, Cpl Horobin, Cdt Swingler, Cdt Stone (front), Cpl Scrivens (rear), Cpl Conway, Flt Sgt Crowe
Well done guys !!
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