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CONTENTSFor more information visitwww.rfca-yorkshire.org.uk/cadetsIf you are interested in joining one of the Cadet Forcesas an Adult Instructor or as a Cadet, full informationcan be found on the national websites with links to localcontacts:Sea Cadetswww.ms-sc.org19 Army Cadetswww.armycadets.com28Air Cadetswww.aircadets.org Dates for contributions to be receivedby the Editor are as follows;Summer Edition Copy by 15 MayAutumn/Winter Copy by 15 SepSpring Edition Copy by 15 JanAll contributions to be supplied in Word Format andphotographs preferably in jpeg format at the highestpossible quality. Contributions to be sent througheach unit Public Relations Officer as below:11 1235 Sea Cadet CorpsCommander Richard De La Marerdelamare@ms-sc.orgArmy Cadet ForceHumberside and South YorkshireCaptain Vicki Brooks7318brook@armymail.mod.uk27Army Cadet ForceYorkshire (North & West)Lieutenant Colonel Mick Bell767bell@armymail.co.uk Joint Service News 6 Air Cadets - Central and East Yorkshire Wing 12 Air Cadets - South and West Yorkshire Wing 15 Army Cadets – Humberside and South Yorkshire ACF 24 Army Cadets – Yorkshire (North and West) ACF 30 Sea Cadet Corps 35 Combined Cadet Force 424 CADET REVIEW SUMMER 202042 Air CadetsCentral and East Yorkshire WingWarrant Officer Colin Bellmedia.ceyorks@aircadets.org33 South and West Yorkshire WingFlight Lieutenant Matt Bulmermedia.swyorks@aircadets.orgCADET REVIEW SUMMER 2020 5
Joint Service NewsBusiness, ButNot As UsualFor Mirfield AirCadetsHSY ACF Cadets fromA Company in May 2001Lock DownIf you can remember the last time the whole countrywas in a lock down you are unlikely to be a cadet,as it was back in May 2001 that all training outsideof units was put on hold for the Foot and MouthEmergency.This year, ofcourse, therestrictionsaresomewhatdifferentThen, the adult leaders had to find innovativeways of training in house, but at least the cadetsand their instructors could meet at their units, evenif they could not go out into the field. This year, ofcourse, the restrictions are somewhat different butequally as challenging for the leaders to maintainthe training programme in inventive ways. Back in2001, whilst there might have been internet, it was byno means the same as today and fortunately did nothave to be relied upon to sustain the momentum.In this edition it can be seen how instructorsfrom the three service cadet forces have used theirinitiative to keep the cadets interested, engagedand deliver quality training from a distance, andhelp their local communities in many ways. A smallselection is below and the remainder can be found inthe individual unit sections.Scarborough cadets turn to technologyto keep activities goingCadet units across Yorkshire and the Humberhave been stood down for the duration of theCOVID-19 response. However, some units areturning to technology to find innovative new waysof continuing to engage with cadets.Scarborough’s Royal Marine Cadets are usingtheir closed Facebook page to hold ‘virtual drillnights’.“Every Tuesday and Friday evening at 7pmsharp we post a new task on our private Facebookgroup page,” said detachment commander MaryAtkins-Johnson. “The cadets send their workin via Facebook and we can all see each other’s6 CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2020efforts and have an online chat about it. It’s afantastic way of keeping the unit together inspirit if not in person and I think the parentsvalue their children having a bit of theirold routine.”The latest challenge for the cadetswas to do a story board about thehistory of the Royal Marines.“I love being part of the unit andthis is a way of keeping in touchwith my friends,” said Cadet Lewis,pictured with his work.Although the Covid 19 pandemic has broughtnormal cadet activities to a halt, life in 868 (Mirfield)Squadron has continued with remote and virtualactivities at home and using Microsoft Teams.Mirfield Squadron Commander, Flight LieutenantPeter Doubell, was adamant that there shouldbe ample opportunity for cadets to continue theirdevelopment and gain achievements during thelock-down period imposed on the country as a wholeand the Air Training Corps in particular.Meanwhile, Headquarters Air Cadets recognisedthat the virtual on-line environment would be theway forward for the organisation during theseunprecedented circumstances and were quick tofacilitate the deployment of Microsoft Teams on theBader infrastructure for all units at all levels acrossthe RAF Air Cadets, and this has the accredited,authorised method for delivering virtual training andmeetings with cadets and staff in the organisation.So, at the start the Squadron held a virtual staffmeeting to plan how this could be achieved. Theysettled on a regular format of a full squadron ‘virtualmeeting’ on a Tuesday evening, giving over theirusual Friday evening slot to more focused activitiesfor specific subjects and groups.The various Tuesday evening sessions havebeen joined in by 32 cadets and, as well as aweekly update from the squadron commander,have been planned to feature full update on theDuke of Edinburgh Award and cadets’ progressand actions to complete on their e D of E records,Aircraft Recognition, VE Day 75 Anniversary, background and plans to recognise the event, a personalexperience of joining the RAF and the first two years,including the Falkland Islands, Space-Ex, privateenterprise in space exploration, General KnowledgeQuiz, Fieldcraftvideo anddemonstrations, togetherwith First Aidknowledgerefresher andquiz.SI CONNOR HELPSTHE NHS EFFORTWhile a lot of thecountry is on lockdownand children are beinghome schooled, someschools have stayedopen for childrenwho are vulnerableor children of keyworkers. Hull TrinityHouse Academy is onesuch school, whereSI Daniel Connor ofWenlock Detachmentis still at work helpingto carry on theeducational needs forhis students duringlockdown.Using the afternoonperiods, Daniel and histeam have set to workto make visors for theNHS. Setting a targetof 50 face masks tocomplete for the NHS. Not only that he has alsoused his knowledge of chemistry to make somealcohol gel for use in the school, to help ensurethe safety of staff and students.SI Connor said: "It’s a team effort that we aredoing this while at work. We are still open tovulnerable students and in the afternoon, we hadbeen making visors. We set up an assembly lineand I was the final part assembling line. Puttingthe cut out pieces together to form the visor.SI Connor went to on confirm that so far, theHull Trinity House Academy has produced morethan 550 masks to send to the NHS.CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2020 7
Joint Service NewsCADETS HONOURED BY YORK’SMERCHANT ADVENTURERSOutstanding cadets have been honoured by York’sMerchant Adventurers. The Merchant Adventurersare one of the oldest guilds in the country and eachyear they present specially engraved tankards totop-performing cadets, reservists and regularservice personnel in York and Yorkshire.“It’s a privilege to be able to pay tribute to thesededicated cadets and members of the armed forcesfor the contribution they make to their communities,”said David Barstow, Governor of the Companyof Merchant Adventurers. The guild is a strongsupporter of the region’s cadets and the military andis delighted to be able to express our gratitude forall that they do on our behalf. The conduct of thesebrilliant individuals has gone above and beyondexpectations and they are fully deserving of thepublication recognition today.”The Tankard Awards recognises all three services– the Royal Navy, the British Army and the RoyalAir Force in addition to the cadet forces across theregion. Chief Executive of the Reserve Forces’ andCadets’ Association for Yorkshire and The Humber,Colonel Jason Wright, said: “We are delighted thatthe Company of Merchant Adventurers have againchosen to honour our cadets and members of theregion’s reserve forces in this way. It recognises theexceptional service that these individuals provide toall three Armed Services, their communities, ourregion and our nation. We greatly value the relationship that we have with the Merchant Adventures andthe continuing support that they offer to the cadetsand reserves of Yorkshire.”This year honours went to:Cadets Ordinary Cadet Philip Pegram, aged 15, ofHeworth York, is with York Sea Cadets and apupil at the city’s Archbishop Holgate School. Hisnominating Officer Lieutenant Commander JacquiGorman said: “Philip is an outstanding youngSam Bousfield, Philip Pegram & Zoe BevanThe conductof thesebrilliantindividualshas goneabove andbeyondexpectationsSea cadets welcome Falkland IslandsGovernment representativeSheffield Sea Cadets welcomedGovernment representative of theFalkland Islands, the HonourableLeona Roberts, centre, whopresented the unit with a FalklandIslands flag. Her visit cementedthe strong relationship that existsbetween the unit – whose baseis named The Falklands TrainingCentre – and the islands in theSouth Atlantic.8 CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2020“Our unit and this city share ahistory with the islands and wehave staff who are veterans ofthe Falkland’s conflict,” said unitexecutive officer Chris Camps.Also in attendance were Vice LordLieutenant John Holt, Area OfficerCommander Richard De La Mare,Lord Mayor Anthony Down and HighSheriff John Pickering.person and regularly helps out fellow cadets withtheir training. Liked and respected by his peershe’s a credit to the sea cadets”. Corporal Zoe Bevan, aged 15, of Holgate, York, iswith York’s B Company, Yorkshire (North and West)Army Cadet Force, and a pupil of Milthorpe School.Staff Sergeant Philip Squires, Zoe’s detachmentcommander said: “Zoe is by far the detachment'sbest ambassador and, at one point, was personallyresponsible for the recruitment of half of our newcadets!” Corporal Sam Bousfield, aged 16, of Clifton, York,is with 110 (City of York) Squadron, Air TrainingCorps and a pupil of Manor Church of EnglandAcademy. Flight Lieutenant Jo Tucker whonominated Sam for this award said: “Sam alwaysputs in maximum effort and sets a high examplefor other cadets to follow. He is now at the stagewhere he can teach younger cadets and is anexemplary role model.”Cadet force adultvolunteer winseducation awardA cadet force adult volunteer who has helped more than 30cadets to achieve BTEC qualifications in the last year hasreceived a top award.Yorkshire North and West Army Cadet Force’s Sergeant,now Adult Under Officer, Mary Hood was awarded a certificaterecognising her outstanding contribution to CVQO, the charitythat offers the vocational qualifications.“The qualifications are a great way for cadets to boost theirpersonal statements and curriculum vitaes and help improvetheir employment applications,” said Mary, who works withcadets in E Company.She received her certificate from chair of CVQO’s board oftrustees, The Right Hon The Lord Lingfield, at a prestigiousceremony at Sandhurst.LOOKINGFOR AREWARDINGCAREER?CONSIDER THEMERCHANTNAVY.The Merchant Navy is the internationalcommercial shipping industry, transportingboth cargo and people to destinationsworldwide.This industry offers a wide range of opportunitiesthat lead to a unique and exciting career, it is alsoone of few where you get paid to travel the world.If this sounds like a career for you,join Humber Maritime College this September!At Humber Maritime College we offerfully-sponsored navigation and engineeringcadetships so you can gain a higher educationqualification with no fees or student debt.For more information orto apply for September visithumbermaritimecollege.ac.ukCADET REVIEW SUMMER 2020 9
Joint Service NewsVICTORY INEUROPE DAYBy The EditorElsewhere in this edition you will see storiesof where in Yorkshire and The Humber adultvolunteers and cadets remembered andcelebrated Victory in Europe Day on 8 May,albeit on a much smaller scale than had beenexpected.I would like to illustrate the sacrifice madeby our soldiers, sailors and airmen during thecourse of World War Two and add one othergroup, without whom the country could nothave survived – the Merchant Navy. In thepresent situation we have many similarities,heroes in many different places across thecountry, but have you ever wondered how yournew mobile phone or bananas reach the UK –the majority still by ship.Like many of us around the country weremembered those who gave their lives for ourfreedom and peace; and I chose to do so at asmall memorial in the hamlet where I live, onmy daily exercise. The memorial recognisesfourteen airmen whose two Halifax aircraftcollided whilst returning from a mission toGermany on 20/21 July 1944.On the night of 20/21 July 1944 twentysix Halifax bombers of 578 Squadron RoyalAir Force took off from Burn to attack theGerman synthetic oil refinery at Bottrop in theRhine Valley, on what was to prove the mostdisastrous single operation mounted by theSquadron. Four aircraft were shot down by theenemy, however, four crew members managedto parachute to safety, and were madePrisoner of War.Two furtheraircraft, LK-E andLK-K managed toreturn to withinhave you evera few minutesflying time of BurnwonderedAirfield but collidedhow your newin mid air andmobile phonecrashed to earth atBalkholme, someor bananasfifteen miles shortreach the UKof home, with the– the majorityloss of each crew.Those who died were:Pilot Officer WILLIAM DAVIDSON Pilot aged 20Sergeant ERIC STANLEY CLARK Navigator aged 21Sergeant LESLIE MATTHEWMAN Bomb Aimer age 21Sergeant HAROLD JAMES WATKINS Wireless Operator age 23Sergeant EDWARD ROXBY Flight Engineer age 22Sergeant THOMAS SCOTT BARNETT Mid Upper GunnerWarrant Officer ALBERT LEONARD PAGE Rear Gunner age 23Flight Lieutenant MAURICE CHARLES DAY Pilot age 21Flight Sergeant AMBROSE CHRISTOPHER PUGH Navigator age 33Sergeant LEWIS RANDALL BARBER Bomb Aimer age 21Sergeant JACK STANLEY FRANCIS MORRISH Wireless Operator age 21Sergeant JOHN SMITH Flight Engineer age 30Sergeant KENNETH NICHOLSON Mid-upper Gunner age 32Sergeant DERRICK ARTHUR ROLAND PARHAM Rear Gunner age 19As you can see some were barely into their twenties,and both pilots were twenty and twenty one, notmuch older than our senior cadets.Photographs of Halifax bombers at Burn and inthe air are ‘By kind permission of the Trustees of theRoyal Air Force Museum’. Their support and help hasbeen much appreciated.If you are interested in more on the activitiesof 578 Squadron please see the website at http://www.578squadron.org.uk/home.html or visit theRAF Museum at https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/Of course, the war did not end completely with VEDay and continued for another three months until 15August 1945 when Japan surrendered.As so many planned events including VE Day werecancelled, perhaps we will be able to remember thesacrifice and celebrate VJ Day in August this year.still by ship10 CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2020CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2020 11
AIRCADETS1224 (WHARFEDALE)MARK VE DAY CEY Wing ATCPlaying in aband remotelyBy Flight Sergeant Annabel GarrodThe Royal Air Force Air Cadets is all aboutresilience and persevering through difficulttimes like this. Cadets nationwide have beendoing their bit to make our time in quarantineslightly more worthwhile. A prime example ofthis is the RAFAC National Concert Band, whohave released a video of the band performingthe popular song ‘Africa’ by Toto. The banddid this from the safety of their homes, andsubmitted their individual parts to the staffteam who worked for weeks to put it alltogether. The end result is phenomenal. It hasbeen viewed by thousands online via socialmedia - it has even reached Sky News andother global networks. One of our cadets andthe Principal Clarinettist of the concert band,Cdt FS Annabel Garrod, was one of the cadetswho participated.“Being able to work with a group of cadetsaround the UK through the media was a trulyunique experience - something I never thoughtI’d have the courage to do, especially havingseen how far the footage has travelled. It gaveme the opportunity to not only keep up mypracticing, but also to have fun with my friendsand keep my mind off the scare of COVID-19.I am so grateful for the things the RAFAC aredoing to keep our morale high, and I can’t waitto do another video soon!”Many thanks for this opportunity!Also playing in the band were cadets fromYorkshire who were Cdt Poppy Buckley, 1324Hawker Blackburn Sqn, Cpl Toby Welford, 740Whitby Sqn and Cpl Elliot Brady-Beck, 2168Yeadon Sqn.FS Means assessing Cdt Eva Footsduring her weapons handlingtest on the Air Arms CZ200RYEDALESQUADRONThis is thefirst timea majorityof thecadets haveexperiencedlive firing ofany weaponThe weekend before the Covid19 lock down cameinto effect, cadets at 1323 (Ryedale) Squadronwere given an opportunity to train on the AirArmsCZ200 air rifle. Following the training, the cadetswere tested on the safe handling and use of theweapon, and once certified competent by the skillat arms instructors, were able to put the traininginto practice by live firing on the Squadron’s newlyacquired range.This is the first time a majority of the cadetshave experienced live firing of any weapon, whichhas been made possible by the generous supportof North Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets whohave donated the equipment to allow our cadets toenjoy another core activity not previously availableto them at the unit. A massive thank you as well, toFight Sergeant James Means and Sergeant ThomasSugden from Central & East Yorkshire Wing whogave up their Sunday to train our cadets.Here's looking forward to awarding some marksmanship badges very soon!FS Means teaching Cdt FS Zak Sturdyon the AirArms CZ20012 CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2020Adult volunteers from 1224 (Wharfedale) Squadronmanaged to represent Central and East YorkshireWing, to mark the passing of the 75th Anniversaryof Victory in Europe Day and commemorate thosethat made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom bythe laying of wreaths throughout the Wharfedaleand Airedale area. Social distancing measureswere adhered to as the staff put on their uniformsand included their local memorial gardens in theroutes for their personal daily exercise allowingthem to pay their respects whilst conforming tostanding government guidelines with regard to theCovid-19 crisis. Wreaths were laid at Addingham,Ilkley, Burley in Wharfedale, Otley, Pool, Guiseley,Yeadon and Rawdon whilst cadets were invited to getinvolved by joining in with the wearing of uniform totake part in the national silence at 11am whilstCadet James Roberts got involved by takingpart in the Last Post across the Nation initiative.Squadron Commander, Sqn Ldr WayneYeadon said he was exceptionally proud of theefforts to mark such an occasion with so manythings going on that could have stopped any form ofactivity. The staff and cadets had thrown themselvesinto marking the occasion and, quite rightly, that isexactly what we did.the ultimatesacrifice forour freedomVE DAYCONTINUEDIn addition, around the region many otheradults and cadets joined in. Cadets from 2434(Church Fenton) Squadron sounded the LastPost at 1455hrs along with buglers from acrossthe nation.Sqn Ldr Marcus Griffiths, Flight SergeantGeorge Griffiths and Corporal Freddie GriffithsCADET REVIEW SUMMER 2020 13
CEY Wing ATC SWY Wing ATCEVER WONDER WHATGOES ON DOWN UNDER?Royal Air Force AirCadets help reunitemissing personwith familyBy Sgt Anna Cross of 872 (Hull West) SquadronOn Sunday 17th May, the Wing Band were privilegedto virtually host Flight Lieutenant (AAFC) Ben Simonand his colleagues from 344 Musicians Flight, whoare part of 3 Wing of the Australian Air Force Cadets.The aim of their presentation was to educate bothcadets and staff alike on the way in which the AAFCfunctions as an organisation.After a few connection issues, and a few accentbarriers, the virtual presentation was underway.Cadets from around Yorkshire eagerly listened tothem explain the differences in their ranks, activitiesand badges and then the way in which their bandfunctions and manages to operate. Accompaniedby this, British cadets marvelled at some Australiangeneral knowledge and listened attentively asAustralian myths, such as the whole country beingextremely hot – were proven inaccurate- in someplaces it is apparently very cold. The cadets alsoenjoyed asking about all things Australian, andrevelled in learning about kangaroos, koalas andeven some adorable quokkas! Furthermore, cadetsgot the opportunity to try and translate someAustralian slang into English - which naturallyresulted in some very incorrect and very humoroustranslations! The hour-long presentation provedextremely educational for all involved and was afantastic way for cadets to learn more about other AirCadet organisations around the world.One of the cadets participating was Flight SergeantJess Prentice from 35 (Wetherby) Squadron. Shesaid: "The talk with No.3 AAFC's band was incredible.Over the course of an hour we learnt so much aboutthe organisation, their band and Australia in general- it was wonderful to hear both AAFC staff and seniorcadets present and speak about the corps and theirown unique experiences!"The virtual presentation allowed cadets to connectto the wider Air Cadet family and helped them todevelop their understanding of how different AirCadet organizations can operate around the world.Many cadets that were involved in the presentationBen and Georgiaat the top,Luke bottom left,Tully bottom right14 CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2020 cadetsgot theopportunityto try andtranslatesomeAustralianslang intoEnglish- whichnaturallyresulted insome veryincorrectand veryhumoroustranslations!Rotherham Air Cadets Archie Akers (age 16) andAlex Mace (age 15) showed quick thinking andcompassion when they helped locate and reunite avulnerable elderly lady with her family while takingpart in a recent Poppy Appeal event.The cadets had been out collecting for the annualRoyal British Legion Poppy Appeal when they cameacross an elderly lady who was extremely cold,wet, confused and upset. Realising the gravity ofthe situation the cadets sat her down and went andbought her a warm drink and some food. They thenalerted the authorities where it transpired that thelady had been reported missing and had been out inthe freezing temperatures overnight.The cadets have been awarded a RegionalCommandant’s Commendation for their actions,which were presented by Wing Commander BrianDaniel, Officer Commanding the Wing, and whodisplayed their gratitude through their involvementin the presentation-based activities and describedthe presentation as "fantastic" and further statedthat it seemed like a "once in a lifetime opportunity".Although only an hour long, the presentation wasextremely informative and was thoroughly enjoyedby both staff members and cadets. The Wing MusicOfficer, Flying Officer Adam Waudby organised theevent and he commented: "I was really pleased tosee how well the Australian and British cadets cametogether. It was clear Ben and his team had put agreat deal of effort in their presentation and put ona very enjoyable and educational experience for thebenefit of our cadets. Music really is universal!"Overall, the presentation was a huge success.Despite being unable to physically participate incadet related events during the current circumstances, cadets were transported to a whole new country,and had an amazing opportunity to physically seevarious different pieces of uniform and badges thatthe AAFC has, yet the ATC does not. This providedan exceptionally educational experience for BritishCadets and allowed them to connect with andunderstand the Australian Air Cadets in a uniqueway. It was a huge privilege and honour for the WingBand to virtually host 344 Musicians Flight, who havebeen a 'sister band' to our wing for several years.Hopefully this will encourage a greater involvementin joint activities between the two bands in the future.The attending Australians were Flight Lieutenant(AAFC) Ben Simon, Flight Commander of 344Musicians Flight. His deputy Corporal (AAFC) GeorgiaBrook, his Cadet Executive Officer, Cadet UnderOfficer Luke Trindorfer, and his Cadet band ExecutiveInstructor, Cadet Flight Sergeant Tully Munro.Cadet Archie Akers, Wing Commander Brian Daniel,Cadet Alex Mace and Flight Lieutenant Kevin Wright after the presentation.I’m veryproud of ourcadetscommented “The quick thinking and actions of theCadets involved prevented a dire situation becomingmuch worse. The cadets involved are the best oftoday’s youth and should be highly commended fortheir actions. A big well done!”Flight Lieutenant Kevin Wright, RotherhamSquadron Commander, added “I’m very proud of ourcadets and the support they have given to a memberof the local community in their hour of need.”AIR TRAINING CORPS SUNDAYThe Air Training Corps was founded on 5th February1941, and it has become common practice withinthe organisation to hold a celebration event on theSunday nearest to that date each year.Father Darren Percival, Chaplain to both 96(Dewsbury) Squadron and 168 (City of Leeds)Squadron and Deputy Wing Chaplain for the Wing,has been keen to maintain this tradition and planneda commemorative event for ATC Sunday this year,2nd February, celebrating 79 years since theformation of the Air Training Corps. Cadets and stafffrom 868 (Mirfield), 96 (Dewsbury), 168 (City of Leeds)Fr Darren Percivalenrolling new cadets makingthis a verymemorableday!and 208 (North Leeds) gathered at Fr Darren’schurch of St Hilda's in Cross Green, Leeds, for thisspecial 'drum head' service.The ceremony was attended by Wing CommanderBrian Daniel, Officer Commanding the Wing, andalso in attendance were Squadron Leader DavidDinmore MBE, who is a Deputy Lieutenant of WestYorkshire, the Lord Mayor of Leeds and the RightReverend Tony Robinson, Bishop of Wakefield.Banners for all the attending squadrons wereparaded into the church, and the Bishop delivered ashort sermon about how
Commander Richard De La Mare rdelamare@ms-sc.org Army Cadet Force Humberside and South Yorkshire Captain Vicki Brooks 7318brook@armymail.mod.uk Army Cadet Force Yorkshire (North & West) Lieutenant Colonel Mick Bell 767bell@armymail.co.uk Air Cadets Central and East Yorkshire Wing Warrant Officer Colin Bell media.ceyorks@aircadets.org
