Air cadets from all over South and West Yorkshire recently represented their Wing in the North Region Junior Netball and Rugby competitions.  The event sees the 6 Wings within North Region compete in the sporting competitions, with the best players being selected to represent the Region in future events.

The 5th February saw Air Cadets from all over South Yorkshire come together in Doncaster to celebrated 70 years since the formation of the Air Training Corps. with a parade through the town centre.

Air Cadets and Staff from Askern Squadron recently attended the Inter Squadron Cross Country race, held at Pontefract race course.  The course was over 2 and a half miles, around the race track and various parts of the surrounding park.

Air Cadets from all over Sector 2, South and West Yorkshire Wing, came together at Goole TA Centre to take part in a joint weapons training event.  The event, run over 2 weekends, saw a number of cadets attend to take part in various weapons training and target shooting.

Cadet Sergeant Victoria Colwill (17), of Askern Air Cadets, has recently completed her Senior Non-Commissioned Officer training course at South and West Yorkshire Wing Headquarters.  The course aims to teach senior NCOs how to manage groups of Junior NCOs and other cadets, as well as build upon the skills taught in earlier courses.

2 Askern Air Cadets have recently completed their Junior Non-Commissioned Officer Course, held at South and West Yorkshire Wing Headquarters.  The course teaches the cadets various aspects of leadership, from communication to team management.

Air Cadets from all over South and West Yorkshire recently teamed up for the North Region Inter Wing Athletics competition.  The competition is open to all Air Cadets Wings within North Region, an area which extends from the Humber in the east, the Mersey in the west and up to the Scottish boarders.

Local Askern Air Cadets got a surprise recently, when they were asked to step outside their building, as someone wanted to pay them a visit.  Much bemused, the cadets stood outside, looking for their visitor.  A few moments later, the South Yorkshire Police helicopter flew over.

8 local Askern Air Cadets recently attended RAF Church Fenton for the opportunity to fly in powered aircraft.  The flights allow the cadets to experience flight first hand and also put into practice what they have learnt in the classroom.  This was followed up by a visit to RAF Linton on Ouse, for the chance to go gliding as well.

Askern Air Cadets recently came home with a clutch of medals from the South and West Yorkshire Wing Athletics competition.  The cadets came 14th overall, with a strong performance in the 2 female age categories

Local businessman and Ex-cadet, James Brunnell, recently made a generous donation of furniture and office equipment to Askern Air Cadet Squadron. Three Askern Air Cadets recently attended RAF Church Fenton, where they were given the opportunity to take control of a light aircraft and experience powered flight. Askern Air Cadets took part in the South and West Yorkshire Wing cross country competition, held at Barnsley Rugby club and Askern Air Cadet, Damien Stevens (16), was selected to represent South and West Yorkshire Wing in the North Region Senior Football competition

Air Cadets from all over South and West Yorkshire recently took part in the Inter-Wing Junior Football and Hockey competitions. The competitions are open to all Air Cadet Wings within the North of England, with the individual Wings selecting their best players to represent them.

3 Askern Air Cadets, 2 Goole Air Cadets and 1 Doncaster Air Cadet recently completed a 2 day expedition between Hull and Beverley.  The expedition, which counts towards their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award, saw the cadets undertake a 2 day venture, during which the cadets had to be self sufficient,

Goole and Askern Air Cadets recently paired up to undertake their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition. Over the recent bank holiday, the cadets met up to undertake a 2 day expedition around the Askern area. Working in 2 groups, the cadets had to navigate their way from a set start point to their camp site. They then camped overnight and then navigating their way to their pick up point the next day.

Askern Air Cadets recently got their first taste of flight.  4 cadets travelled to RAF Syerston to undertake their Glider Induction Training.  This gave the cadets their first flights in a Glider.  Two weeks later, more Askern Air cadets attended RAF Church Fenton, where they got their first taste of powered flight in the Tutor aircraft.

Air Cadets from Askern and Goole Squadrons recently came together to undertake Heartstart training.   The Heartstart course teaches the cadets basic emergency life support, such as CPR, how to deal with chokings, severe bleeding and what to do if you suspect someone is suffering from a heart attack.

Air Cadets came together recently for the first Askern Squadron Field Day.  The event was open to all Squadrons within Sector 2 of South and West Yorkshire Wing and saw the cadets take part in 5-a-side football, volley ball, initiative exercises, air rifles shooting, tug of war and even ice cream eating, though the latter was a spontaneous event for the staff.

Goole Air Cadets, assisted by cadets and staff from Crowle and Askern Air Cadets, attend the Waddington International Air Show.  However this was not just a trip out to an Air Show for the cadets, who for the 15th year helped to run the “Douglas Bader” disabled person’s enclosure at the show.

Cadet Corporal Kyle Walsh of 1384 (Askern) Squadron has this weekend been presented the Roger Moss Sword by Squadron Leader Malcolm Bass. The sword is presented to the candidate on the Junior Non-Commissioned Officer (JNCO) Course

Cadets from Goole and Askern Squadrons were bag packing at the Morrisons store in Knottingley on Friday the 19th December in the evening. Despite not being able to give the full day; they still managed to come away with £642.00 with only 10 cadets and 2 members of staff from Goole and Askern.

Over 50 Staff, Cadets and Civilian Committee members from all over North Region converged on Headquarters South & West Yorkshire Wing for the latest North Region Media Skills Course.

Cadets from 2357 (Goole) Squadron and 1384 (Askern) Squadron were out bag packing at the ASDA store in Hull at the end of Hessle Road recently. 10 cadets braved the day at the ASDA store and despite not being able to give the full day; they still managed to come away with just over £600.00.