NEWS PAGE 2008
Here is the latest news and a news archive for the Squadron
12 December 2008
FSC Preston has completed his Advanced Glider Training and been awarded his Gold Wings. He will now start working towards becoming a Grade Two pilot. Well done Lee.
6 December 2007
The first solo of the year was flown by Cadet Webb who was awarded his Silver Solo Wings by the CO Sqn Ldr Bullock.
Recent achievements for staff at 633 VGS
It has proved to be a busy few months for 633 VGS staff. Flight Staff Cadet Adam Long has started an engineering apprenticeship with Airbus UK working at the Bristol Filton site. Also, ex FSC, Phil Ray has been accepted into the Royal Air Force as an aircraft technician and FSC Richard Perry-Swinnerton has been accepted into the RAF as a fire-fighter. As well as this another recent FSC, Kylie Bellingham has completed her first Cross County Navigation solo sortie for her Private Pilots Licence (Helicopter) or PPL(H). CGI Rob Rose has gained his ATPL and will start his Boeing 757 type rating in February for Thomas Cook. Congratulations to all on their success
January 2008
The operating season starts again after the Christmas and New Year stand down. FSC Adam Long was awarded the FSC of the year for 2007 for his efforts and achieving a job within aviation. Congratulations.
Some more pictures have been added into the gallery. A few new ones appear in the 'Vigilant In The Air Section' and most notably there is now a gallery from the annual 'Shawbury Weekend'. There is also a section for 'Visiting Aircraft'. These are pictures of some of the aircraft that have visited the airfield.
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