News Archive 2006
Christmas Meal 2006
633 VGS held its annual Christmas Meal in Albrighton this year with FSC Perry-Swinnerton being presented with the Flight Staff Cadet Of The Year award. Congratulations.
16 December 2006
Today marked the end of an era as Flt Lt Tony Oakes retired from Air Cadet gliding. He will be sorely missed by all but especially by some of the younger element as he was always on hand to give advice (and constructive criticism!). We wish Tony all the best in the future. Also, CI Adam Steventon was awarded his Grade 2 Pilot status after a successful check-flight with the CFI, Flt Lt Barry Cartwright. Well done.
11 NOVEMBER 2006
Congratulations for FSCs Kirby and Shenton on completing their Advanced Glider Training (AGT). This included flying some more advanced sorties with an instructor and then completing 5 solo circuits. Both were awarded their Gold Wings on completion. Congratulations
4 & 5 NOVEMBER 2006
Congratulations to the five Gliding Scholarship students who all flew solo over the weekend. All were presented with their Silver Wings on the successful completion of the course.
2 OCT 2006
Another set of silver wings were awarded this weekend after a cadet flew his first solo on the Vigilant. Well done! Also, two Blue Wings for Ghost Solo's were presented. Well done!
10 SEPTEMBER 2006
Congratulations to CGI Rob Rose who has been awarded a place on a Thomas Cook Scholarship to train to be an airline pilot. Rob will start later this month and we all expect the occasional jump seat ride in a few years time! Best of luck on the course.
AUGUST COURSE 2006
The August Course was a success with all the Students completing the course and 5 of the 9 going solo despite loosing nearly half of the available days due to a crosswind which was out of limits. Congratulations to them all. Once again a special thanks to AWO Smith for his services as course adjutant.
18 AUGUST 2006
Staff Cadets Dawson and Swift were awarded their C-Category Instructor ratings after successfully completing the course at ACCGS at RAF Syerston. Well done to both.
29-30 JULY 2006
Three more Silver Wings were awarded over the weekend. Congratulations to the cadets who flew their first solos.
14-15 JULY 2006
633 VGS made its annual detachment to RAF Shawbury over the weekend due to the Large Model Association's display at Cosford. The Sqn's aim to fly 100 GIC's over the weekend was nearly met and only fell 3 short due to non-show ups. A good weekend was had by all and two of 633's staff cadets got a couple of hours in a Jodel on a nav-ex to Snowden...alright for some!
8 JULY 2006
Congratulations to Cpl Rowles for completing his first solo. Also, FSC Perry-Swinnerton completed his AGT and was awarded his Gold Wings. Well done to both.
24-25 JUNE 2006
Four more first solo's were flown over the weekend and Silver Wings presented. Congratulations to all of the cadets for completing their course successfully.
17 JUNE 2006
A very successful post air show day with 3 first solos being sent and the students presented with the Silver Wings. Also, Flight Staff Cadet's Long and Watt were presented with their Gold AGT Wings for completing the course and flying 5 more solo circuits. Congratulations to all on their achievements.
11 JUNE 2006 - COSFORD AIRSHOW
633 VGS not only had a static display but also flew a prelude to the flying display. The static display was well attended throughout the day with many visitors young and old alike coming to have a look at the aircraft and generally what a VGS does. Photos will follow in the next few weeks. The Sqn also got a slot on Radio Shropshire talking about the role of a VGS and what we do.
27 MAY-4 JUNE - WHIT COURSE
The Whit course resulted in 8 Gliding Scholarship Awards and Wings being awarded. Two more students are coming back to complete the course soon. Unfortunately, many of the days were lost due to the cross wind being too strong for student training. However, some useful SCT was flown in demanding conditions. Once again, AWO Ray Smith did an excellent job as the course adj.
20 MAY 2006
633 VGS held its annual families day today. All the guests were treated to a BBQ and shown around the aircraft while many also flew. The day was enjoyed by all.
5 MAY 2006
The dates for 633's annual deployment to Shawbury have been announced. We shall be there on the 15th and 16th of July and hope to beat last years record of 117 GIC's.
22 APRIL 2006
Two more sets of Silver Wings were awarded today after solo circuits were flown. Congratulations to both cadets for successfully completing the course.
21 APRIL 2006
More pictures have been added to the gallery including some from the Easter Course. More will follow shortly.
EASTER COURSE 14-18TH APRIL
The Easter Course was a success with 7 Gliding Scholarship certificates and Wings being awarded despite losing one and a half days to the weather. Congratulations to all who completed the course. Thanks to 637 VGS who lent 633 two aircraft for the last 2 days and to the Cosford Flying Club for ferrying the crews down to pick the aircraft up. Some pictures will follow soon.
1 APRIL 2006
The Sqn reunion dinner was held on the night of the 1st April and enjoyed immensely by all those who attended. Another is planned for the 60th Anniversary in 2008. A special thanks to Terry Moyes and others for organising the event and to the DCAE Cosford Officers mess for hosting the evening.
MARCH 2006
Another cadet from Staffordshire Wing ATC has flown solo and been awarded the Silver Wings. He has joined the school as a Flight Staff Cadet. More on being an FSC can be read in the Cadet Area.
11 FEBRUARY 2006
A cadet from Staffordshire Wing ATC was awarded his Silver Wings for successfully completing a solo circuit. Congratulations for this achievement.
22 FEBRUARY 2006
The gallery section has had some more photos added and been slightly revamped. More pics on the way soon!
11 FEBRUARY 2006
Another first solo was sent today and the Silver Wings presented. He has returned to the Squadron as a Flight Staff Cadet. Also one of 633 VGS' officers received his long service medal. Congratulations to both.
28-29 JANUARY 2006
Three more sets of Silver Wings were awarded this weekend as another 3 cadets flew solo for the first time. Well done on their achievements
21 JANUARY 2006
A set of Silver Wings were awarded this weekend after another first solo was flown by an ATC cadet. Congratulations.
JANUARY 2006
More news on the 633 VGS reunion dinner is available in the message board section.
14 JANUARY 2006
The first flying day of the new year was a very successful one with 2 first solos being sent. Congratulations to them on their achievements. Also, CGI Richard Smith was awarded his G1 after a successful check flight. Well done for this attainment.
JANUARY 2006
The first weekend of the new year was a non flyer with low cloud and bad visibility curtailing the Sqn's operations. Here is to a even more successful 2006. There is also a reunion dinner being held for ex and current members of 633 VGS. The date and venue are yet to be set but it should be held in early to mid 2006. Details will follow shortly.