Cadets ready to assist

Air Cadets at 44F (City of Bradford) Squadron have successfully gained the Heart Start qualification which forms part of the First Class Syllabus. Almost everyone at the Squadron is now qualified and the Cadets can now move forward to the more advanced levels of First Aid.

the course was run by Sgt ATC Rouse. It is important that the Cadets learn First Aid, as they embark on activities such as camping, The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Flying & Gliding. Knowing that they will be able to help and assist should the need arise. The skills learnt can also be used at home, school and in everyday situations. The cadets spent the qualifying eight hours, learning the techniques required and practising (using the resuss dummies) until they could do the techniques with ease.



Officer Commanding Flight Lieutenant Robin Farman RAFVR(T) said “As someone who is themselves a qualified First Aider. It pleases me to see the Cadets complete their Heart Start training. It is a life skill which is extremely useful outside of the Cadets.

Bradford Air Cadets Celebrate their 70th Anniversary

Friday the 23rd of January marked the Official Launch for 44F (City of Bradford) Squadron - 70th Anniversary 1939 - 2009. Invited distinguished guest include serving RAFVR(T) Officers, past Officers, Staff & Cadets.

The evening was hosted by CI Carl Symmonds (Training Officer) and launched by Squadron Leader Mike Wadsworth representing Group Captain John Middleton - Regional Commandant North, RAF Linton on Ouse. Also present were Sqn Ldr Andy Blaikie, Sqn Ldr Roger Kirby and the Officer Commanding 44F (City of Bradford) Squadron Flight Lieutenant John Seed, Officer Cadet Sarah Louise Knowles and Acting Pilot Officer Ron Pratley representing the Yorkshire University Air Squadron based at RAF Church Fenton 9AEF.



houwdrey Rangzeb an ex cadet from 44F (City of Bradford) Squadron and ex Lord Mayor of Bradford brought along his F3822 Record of Service Book and spoke about his experiences in the ATC. He said, "It was a pleasure to be invited and to talk about the best Squadron ever".


Ex Squadron Leader Hutchinson now 85 and an ex cadet from 44F (City of Bradford) Squadron was delighted to have been tracked down and invited to mark the 70th Anniversary as was Geoffery Wilde 82, who found his name included on the original 44F (City of Bradford) Squadron roll call dating back to 1939. Articles from the local paper the Telegraph & Argus were researched by Michael Longsdale the outgoing treasurer 44F and handed to Sqn Ldr Wadsworth to read out, again dating back to 1939.



The cake cutting ceremony was done with a Ceremonial Sword presented to South & West Yorkshire Wing by Wing Commander Roger Moss OBE RAFVR(T) upon his retirement as OC Wing.
It was important for 44F (City of Bradford) Squadron to include as many of the Distinguished guest for the actual cutting of the cake and consisted of Cpl Bostock 44F, Officer Cadet Sarah Louise Knowles - YUAS, OC 44F, Flt Lt John Seed, Sqn Ldr Andy Blaikie, Sqn Ldr Mike Wadsworth, Sqn Ldr Roger Kirby and Cpl Rahman 44F.



The SNCO's and JNCO's performed the Magic Circle Drill, a drill put together and rehearsed in a matter of weeks, and the first time the Squadron had performed a Drill in Public.

44F (City of Bradford) Squadron having launched the 70th Anniversary Celebrations will be having a 70th Anniversary Annual Dinner in June so watch this space for details. The Squadron has also planned many many events throughout the year, 2009 will be a year the World will know that 44F (City of Bradford) Squadron is 70 years old and the only surviving "F" Founder Squadron in the South & West Yorkshire Wing and the North Region.

The event was supported by, South & West Yorkshire Wing ATC, North Region ATC, Royal Air Force, Yorkshire University Air Squadron, Seafresh Wholesale Distributers, Space Connection, KCB, Royds Community Association, Midnight Connection, Action for Business Limited, BD3 4ALL, WOW Academy and Yorkshire Foreword. 44F (City of Bradford) Squadron are very grateful for their support.

Oc 44F Flt Lt John Seed said " It was nice to see so many Past Officers, Staff and Cadets attend the 70th Anniversary Celebration, and for the Squadron to meet and share experiences in the ATC dating back to 1939". Events Officer CI Ahmed and ex cadet himself, was delighted that so many Past Officers, Staff and Cadets enjoyed the evening" MCO 44F Yaseen Rahman said " Taking the back seat and ensuring everything was in place and at the right time, the evening was about the 44F Squadron and our 70th Anniversary, the sleepless nights and all the running around with CI Ahmed was worth the effort, what a night".

Bradford Banner

Air Cadets at 44F Bradford Squadron have designed a new banner.  Forming part of a project, the cadets were given a brief by CI Nasir Ahmed - (Events Officer) and CI Yaseen Rahman (Media & Communications Officer) The brief was simple, show what the Air Training Corp and the Air Cadets do. Several designs later, the cadets came up with the design, comprising of the silhouette of the Typhoon (Euro Fighter) with the smoke trail, flying off into the RAF insignia.  The message being, join the Air Cadets and end up with a career in the Royal Air Force.

A new website was also designed at the same time, although still under construction, it will be as the cadets put it "the best in the ATC".
 
Media & Communications Officer at 44F, Yaseen Rahman said, "It's amazing. The energy and enthusiasm the cadets have shown in tackling what would be a major branding exercise by companies, and the cadets have delivered. They are immensely proud of there work and can't wait to use the banner at all future events".
 
44F (City of Bradford) Squadron is looking for young people aged 13 to 17. They meet at Belle Vue Barracks, off Manningham Lane, Bradford BD8 7HY on Monday and Friday, 7pm-9pm. For more information call (01274) 742954 or visit www.aircadetsyorkshire.org  or www.44f.org.uk