19 DEC 05 - Squadron to enter Pram race

The squadron is entering a team in the annual Boxing Day pram race held in Windlesham, Surrey.  Being air cadets the entry has an aeronautical theme - based on a Red Arrows Hawk.  The cadets and staff have been collecting sponsorship money for the event, and hope to raise a substantial amount for the Royal Air Forces Association as well as the official charity of the pram race.  Please click here for more information.

03 DEC 05 - Christmas Dinner

The squadron celebrated Christmas in style in the mess of Victory College of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.  A total of 65 were present including 38 cadets, staff, committee and friends of the squadron; all enjoying the formal military dining experience.  The guest of honour was retired Wing Commander Graham Perry, who gave a very interesting and entertaining after dinner speech.  

25 NOV 05 - Ceremony of the Keys

26 cadets traveled with three staff and two committee members to the Tower of London to watch the famous Ceremony of the Keys.  The ceremony, which has happened every night for seven hundred years, centres around the locking of the gates of the tower by the Chief Yeoman Warder.  

24 NOV 05 - Lakeside Poppy Appeal Concert

Fourteen cadets attended the annual Poppy Appeal Concert at the Lakeside Country Club of darts fame.  The cadets collected money for the appeal as well as acting as ushers to help people to their seats.  Not only did the squadron parade its own banner, but for the second year a 1075 Sqn cadet also carried the standard of the local branch of the Royal Artillery Association.  A certificate was presented to the squadron from the RA Association in recognition of this service.

23 NOV 05 - CO dines with the Commandants

The Squadron Commanding Officer, Flt Lt Partridge, enjoyed a formal dinner with two of the cadet forces' Commandants.  The CO was invited to a dinner at the Cadet Training Centre at Frimley Park, by the Commandant of the Centre, Lt Col Panton.  Also present at the dinner was the Commandant Air Cadets, Air Commodore Harrison, who was there as the guest speaker.  The dinner was part of the Army Cadets Senior Officers Course.

20 NOV 05 - Surrey Wing Cross Country

With most of the cadets away on the squadron's adventure training camp at Crowborough, it was left to Cdt Sgt Twyford and Cdt Brewer to represent the squadron at the Wing cross-country meet.  Cdt Brewer did not let the squadron down by winning a gold medal in the senior girls category.  This was her third medal, and second gold, in the cross country competition in as many years.

20 NOV 05 - Crowborough Camp

23 cadets spent the weekend at the Crowborough Training Camp in East Sussex along with three staff and two RAF Regiment Cpls.  The cadets were split into basic and senior on the first day with the basic cadets learning camp craft and map reading, while the seniors learnt military skills in the field.  The second day the groups were combined with cadets doing bridge building, leadership/teamwork exercises and the obstacle course.

13 NOV 05 - Remembrance Sunday

Again the squadron paraded the at the annual Remembrance Day parade in Camberley with the largest number of cadets of the three cadet forces.  The squadron had the honour of laying a wreath on behalf of the RAF at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.  The RAF officer who usually carries out these duties was unable due to operational reasons, so the Academy Commandant requested a cadet from the local air cadet squadron.  Cdt Sgt Twyford performed these duties laying the wreath at the service in front of around 600 Army Officer Cadets.  The previous day the squadron sold poppies in Camberley Town Centre in aid of the Royal British Legion's annual poppy appeal.  On Friday the 11th A/Sgt Parker paraded the squadron banner at a brief service in Camberley Town Centre for the two minutes silence at 11 o'clock.

24 OCT 05 - JSCSC Shrivenham Visit

Three minibus full of cadets, staff and committee from the squadron visited the Joint Service Command and Staff College at Shrivenham.  Here the cadets were shown around the College buildings, the tank shed, and dined in the mess.  The cadets were also given a talk about the role of the college and its history.

10 OCT 05 - First BTEC awards for 1075

Five BTEC awards have been gained by cadets of 1075 squadron.  The BTEC 1st Diploma in Public Services was awarded to I/Cdt FS Tester, I/Cdt Sgt Springett, Cdt Sgt Stovell, Cdt Sgt Horncastle (now with 2235 Sqn), and I/Cdt Sgt Ridley.  The awards were presented by the Mayor of Surrey Heath, Cllr Stevenson at a brief ceremony at the squadron HQ.

06 OCT 05 - CO gets GCGI

The squadron's commanding officer, Flt Lt Partridge, has become one of the first people to be awarded the new Graduateship of the City & Guilds Institute in Youth Management and Training.  He attended the inaugural graduation ceremony at the Cadet Training Centre, Frimley Park where he was presented with his award by the Duke of Westminster.

02 OCT 05 - CO gets his 'Wings'

The squadron commanding officer has become one of the first ATC instructors to complete the Dutch Military parachute course in Texel, Holland.  Click for more...

02 OCT 05 - Squadron D of E Camp

Three cadets have now completed the expedition section of their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award after a squadron expedition in the countryside between Farnham and Bordon.  11 other cadets successfully completed their practice expedition.

01 OCT 05 - L&SE Region Swimming Competition

Cadet Hastings added to his medal collection at the regional swimming competition where he represented Surrey Wing.  He won silver in the junior boys butterfly and another silver as part of the Wing medley relay team.

18 SEP 05 - Battle of Britain Parade

Cadets and staff from 1075 squadron attended the annual Battle of Britain Parade at Brookwood Cemetery. The cadets remembered those that lost their lives during the battle by covering off on the graves and saluting.  The cadets then paraded past the RAF shelter with veterans and their standards.  The previous day many of the same cadets helped to collect money for the Royal Air Force Association's Wings appeal in Camberley Town Centre.

17 SEP 05 - Surrey Wing Swimming Competition

1075 squadron had a successful evening at the annual wing swimming competition finishing second overall in the junior boys category and joint third in the senior boys category.  There was also individual silver medals for Cadets Hastings and Clarke.

09 JUL 05 - National Navigation Award Scheme

With the squadron Commanding Officer, Flt Lt Partridge, gaining his BELA (Basic Expedition Leader Award) qualification the squadron has successfully applied to become an awarding body for the National Navigation Award Scheme for the Bronze and Silver awards.  More details of the scheme can be found at www.nnas.org.uk

26 JUN 05 - Annual Inspection

The squadron held its annual formal inspection within the grounds of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst with Wing Commander Cowell of RAF Odiham as the inspecting officer.  Click for more...

30 APR 05 - Hockey Tournament

Cadets from 1075 squadron were joined by cadets from 11F, 66 and 1349 squadrons for a Hockey Tournament in the grounds of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.  The Tournament was organised by two cadets from 1075 squadron as part of their Community Sport Leader Award.  Click for more...

21 MAR 05 - Adult Sergeant

Civilian Instructor James Parker has been appointed as an Adult Sergeant at the squadron.  He becomes the first person to gain the rank at 1075 squadron since its introduction as part of the 2003 LASER review.

14 FEB 05 - Chinook Flight

Twenty cadets from the squadron started their half term on a high note with a flight in a RAF Chinook Helicopter.  The helicopter was part of the display for the Helicopter Half Term event at the RAF Museum at Hendon. Click for more...

28 JAN 05 - Bronze D of Es

Five cadets from the squadron has successfully completed their bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award.  They are Cdt Sgt Springett, Cdt Sgt Hoare, Cdt Cpl Burton, Cdt Cpl Twyford, Cdt Cpl Horncastle.  These cadets will now start working towards their Silver D of E award.

24 JAN 05 - New Minibus

The keys to the squadron's new minibus were officially handed over by Cllr Chapman of Surrey Heath Borough Council.  Click for more...

22 JAN 05 - Cross Country Region Blue

Cdt Brewer has gained a second Cross Country Region Blue in a row after representing L&SE Region at the Corps championships at RAF Cranwell.  She finished 9th overall in her age group, again for the second year in a row.

17 JAN 05 - Squadron AGM

The squadron held its Annual General Meeting on Monday 17th January, with both cadets and parents in attendance.  Mr Martin Horncastle was re-elected as Chairman as was Mrs Sue Hoare as Secretary and Mrs Deb Loveland as Treasurer.  A new post of Vice-Chairman was established with Mr Alan Loveland being elected to the post.