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Oct

25

October 25 , 2014 | Posted by 1237 Air Cadets |

North Hykeham at The Poppy Launch

A big thank you to the cadets that attended the poppy launch. We are extremely proud, especially as the cadets were given wreath laying duties at the last minute and Cpl Phillips standing in as a standard bearer. We have been invited back and The Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire was extremely impressed with us. The [...]

Oct

25

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Annual Formal Inspection

Last night Officer Commanding 1237 (North Hykeham), Flight Lieutenant Tom Keasley, welcomed Officer Commanding Trent Wing, Wing Commander Tony Wright, to North Hykeham for our Annual Formal Inspection. The night was extremely successful with the Wing Commander speaking to the cadets of North Hykeham to hear what they enjoy about being a cadet.

Oct

10

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North Hykeham Cadet Awarded Prestigious Engineering Scholarship

A North Hykeham Cadet has been awarded an Arkwright Engineering Scholarship that identifies him as one of the country's leader in engineering and technical design. Cadet Matthew Thompson has been awarded an Arkwright Engineering Scholarship which will provide him with £600 worth of funding through his A-Level studies. 1380 students applied for the renowned Arkwright [...]

Sep

21

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Battle of Britain Memorial Parade

North Hykeham Air Cadets gathered at Lincoln Cathedral today to parade for the Battle of Britain Memorial. All our cadets were dressed smartly in their blue uniform, representing the Air Training Corps. 1237 Squadron was one of many squadrons in Trent Wing that was at the parade today. As Lincolnshire has a large background for [...]

Sep

14

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Wing Swimming

Well done to all the cadets that attended Wing Swimming today – One Silver, two individual Bronze and a team Bronze. And just one disqualification… Sergeant Devon Burnley also received his Wing Sportsman of the Year Award from the Wing Commander. Excellent effort all round, I’m sure with a few more going next year we’ll [...]

Sep

14

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Male Sports Cadet of The Year

Congratulations to Sergeant Devon Burnley who was awarded the male sports cadet of the year at today’s swimming competition at RAF Cranwell. Sergeant Burnley will hold this title for the following year where it will be re-elected again. He has showed extreme commitment and determination in all of the sporting activities that he has taken [...]

Sep

8

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Squadron Swimming

Cadets gathered at RAF Waddington's swimming pool on Sunday ahead of the Wing Swimming competition this coming Sunday for some practice. As well as practicing their technique and their diving starts, all cadets in attendance have now got their basic swimming competency.

Jul

14

July 14 , 2014 | Posted by 1237 Air Cadets |

Want To Join?

1237 are recruiting! Our next intake will be on the 1st August so if you're interested in joining, why not fill in the contact form and get involved! As of 1st August, the joining age will be lowered to 12 (providing you are in year 8 at  school). [contact-form-7 id="4" title="Contact form 1 (Want To [...]

Jul

13

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Wing Field Day

A big well done to the cadets that participated in the wing field day today. An excellent effort by all that attended! A special congratulations to the  air recognition team who won the event! A big thank  you to Mr. Bates who has done an excellent effort in gaining 3rd place in the media publicity. [...]

Jul

12

July 12 , 2014 | Posted by 1237 Air Cadets |

Asda Bag Pack

A big thank you to everyone who turned up for the Asda bag pack today and also for those who generously donated! A good turn out on the day and you'll be pleased to know you raised an outstanding £682.15. That is a fantastic total, well done all!