16 Nov 07 - Lord Lieutenant's Cadet

Cdt Sgt P Loveland has been appointed as the Lord Lieutenant's Cadet for Surrey for the next year.  He was presented this award by the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Mrs Sarah Goad, at a ceremony at the TA Centre in Farnham with other cadet and TA awards.

02 Nov 07 - The Squadronaires

The Sqn paraded at the Camberley Theatre where the RAF Squadronaires were peforming.   The event was organised to raise money for The Royal Star & Garter Homes.  The cadets provided a Guard of Honour for all the guests at the entrance to the theatre while others issued programmes and acted as escorts.  The staff and cadets were allowed to watch the entire performance of swing and big band music, and some also managed to get a trip back stage and have their picture taken on stage with the musicians during the interval. 

21 Oct 07 - DofE exped to Dorset

For a second year in a row the Squadron went away to the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset to carry out a Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition.  This included both cadets doing their final actual expedition and those on their practice.  

15 Sep 07 - Surrey Wing review

This year Surrey Wing was reviewed by the Commandant Air Cadets, Air Commodore G Moulds.  A parade was held at the former Battle of Britain fighter base of RAF Kenley, where CWO Stovell was presented the Wing Pennant on behalf of the Sqn for the Best Sqn in the Wing.  Cdt Cpl Stovell was also presented with her BTEC award.  After the parade the cadets took part in a number of activities including gliding, climbing and even a coach pull.

28 Jul 07 - Summer Ball

This year the Squadron held its first Summer Ball in the function room of the NAAFI Club at the Royal Engineers' Gibraltar Barracks.  The cadets, staff and guests dressed up in their finest clothes - cocktail dresses for the girls and black bow ties for the boys, and danced the night away.  As usual the disco was provided by Wavelength Entertainments - click here for their website

01 Jul 07 - Annual Inspection

The Squadron provided another good display in front of the cadets family and friends and local VIPs at the Squadron's Annual Inspection, held at New College in the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.  This year's Reviewing Officer was Lt Col Duncan - OC Sandhurst Support Unit.  He inspected the cadets, who later marched past as the heavens opened in a brief but heavy summer shower.  The cadets also put on several dynamic displays to show to the guests the sort of activities and training that the ATC provides.  The day ended with the usual award presentations - details of which can be found on the awards page - click here

23 Jun 07 - Air Training Corps National Athletics Meet

Cdt Bushell became the first cadet from 1075 Squadron in many years to win a medal at the ATC national athletics meet at RAF Cosford.  Whilst representing London & South East Region he won bronze medals in the 100 m, 200 m and the 4 x 100 m relay.  This is even more impressive considering that he only joined the Air Cadets in February this year.

03 Jun 07 - London & SE Region Athletics

After the success of at the Wing Athletics meet  Cdt Bushell, Cdt Cpl Pace and Cdt Cpl Koulouris were selected to represent Surrey Wing at the Regional event.  Cdt Bushell repeated his success at the Wing competition by winning two gold medals for the 100 m and 200 m.  Cdt Cpl Pace was also in the medal count, winning a silver in the intermediate boys shot put.  

01 Jun 07 - Top Flight Presentation

Tony Hirons from CHQ RAFA came down to the Squadron to present the prize for the winners of the  London & South East Regional prize of the RAFA Top Flight competition.  He presented a framed picture of the Red Arrows and a cheque for £100 for the squadron's entry - the Wheel for wings challenge.

01 Jun 07 - New Civilian Instructor

1075 Sqn has gained a new member of staff as former CWO Tester has been appointed as a Civilian Instructor.  He also gained his commercial pilot's licence after successfully completing a course with Cabair.  He will now assist in instructing cadets in aviation subjects.

20 May 07 - Surrey Wing Athletics

1075 walked away from the annual Wing Athletics meet with six medals, including three gold.  Cdt Bushell won two golds (100 m and 200 m junior boys) and one silver (long jump) at his first wing athletics.  Cdt Cpl Pace won gold in the senior boys javelin and silver in the 200 m, with Cdt Cpl Koulouris winning silver in the senior boys long jump.

20 Apr 07 - Lees Trophy Insepction

On the 20th April the Sqn was inspected by the Regional Commandant Group Captain Hakin in the London & SE regional competition for the Regional representative in the Lees Trophy (the awards for the best Sqn in the ATC).  The cadets were inspected formed up on the Sqn parade square, after the Group Captain had been introduced to the Civilian Committee and Sqn staff.  He was then given a tour of the Sqn HQ taking in lessons on First Aid, BTEC, Airmanship, map reading, projects, radio and rope work.  Unfortunately the Sqn was not successful this year, being beaten to the top spot by Biggin Hill Squadron.

18 Mar 07 - Frimley Park Fun Run

Cadets from 1075 Sqn gave their help to the organisers of the Frimley Park Fun Run around Frimley Park Hospital.  They help to set up the finish line, marshall the competitors, give out drinks and present medals to the finishers.

16 Mar 07 - Duke of Edinburgh's Award Evening

Five cadets attended the Surrey Heath Duke of Edinburgh's Award presentation evening in the Camberley Theatre.  Here they were presented with their Bronze awards by the Mayor of Surrey Heath, Cllr Keith Bush.  Cdt Cpl P Loveland also gave a presentation on how the DofE award scheme works in the ATC to the 250 guests in the theatre.

16 Feb 07 - Lees Trophy

After an inspection from Officer Commanding Surrey Wing, Wing Commander Gould RAFVR(T), 1075 Squadron have been selected as Surrey Wing's representative in the Lees Trophy competition.  This is the competition for the best ATC Squadron in the country.  The Squadron will now be preparing for the inspection of the Regional Commandant, Group Captain Hakin.

12 Feb 07 - Dacre Sword

Cadet Corporal P Loveland has been selected as both the Squadron and Wing representative for the national Dacre Sword competition, for the top male cadet in the ATC.  He now goes up against representatives from other wings in L&SE Region to find the Regional Winner.

05 Feb 07 - Top Flight Competition Results

The results of the latest RAFA Top Flight competition have now been anounced with the Squadron's entry (the Wheel for Wings Challenge) coming top in London & South East Region for the second year running.  Unfortuneately, it wasn't good enough to win the overall prize - the trip to Cyprus.  Better luck next year.

08 Jan 07 - Promotion

Mrs L Baxendale has now joined the ranks of the uniformed staff having successfully gained a commission in the RAFVR(T). Her new role as a Pilot Officer will be that of Training Officer, overseeing all training matters on the Squadron.