On the weekend of 22nd – 24th Mar 2013, Air Cadets from 28 Squadrons of Norfolk and Suffolk Wing competed in the annual Wing Field Competition. Each Sqn sent in teams of 8 cadets to compete for the trophy and the knowledge that they have been crowned the best Squadron in the Wing.
Competing in numerous events such as Obstacle course, Shooting, Orienteering, First aid and Leadership Exercises, the 8 Cadets from 356 Felixstowe Squadron and came first in Aircraft Recognition, 3rd in First Aid, winning a medal for the former event. For coming first in Aircraft Recognition the Team won the illustrious Sunshine Cup.
Following the individual event awards the moment arrived when the Top Three positions were announced. In Third place was 863 (Thurston) Sqn. Second place went to our training buddies and close rivals 432 (Woodbridge) Sqn, and after a tense pause from the Wing Commander Miller, Officer Commanding Norfolk and Suffolk Wing, first place went to 356 (Felixstowe) Squadron. Twenty years since they last one it! The result of first and second is a reversal of last year.
The Cadet Team lead by Flight Sergeant Jenna Walker accepted the awards and Trophy with beaming smiles, elated at coming first in this hard fought event. ‘Second last year and first this year. ’ said Jenna ‘ the team has worked hard, trained hard and all that effort has paid off. I’d like to thank the Staff from the Sqn for all their hard work and time they have given up in training us’.
Flying Officer Andrew Garrett – Officer Commanding 356 (Felixstowe) Sqn was overjoyed at the final result. ‘The team delivered. They set themselves a target on what they expected to achieve, and they delivered it. It’s going to cost me a fortune! The team have shown determination and enthusiasm, worked well together, and in doing so, have helped to secure first place in this weekend of non-stop activities. I have been at the Sqn for 5 years, and I have watched them move up the standings every year, and this is the pinnacle. I would like to say a big well done to the cadets who competed in this event, the staff who made it happen and especially to 432 Sqn, our training partners, who were worthy runners up.’
Pictured The cadet winning team -
Cpl Arnold, Sgt Fletcher, Sgt Bearcroft, Cpl Adams, Sgt Adams, Cpl Prince, Flt Sgt Walker and Sgt Leigh-Pearson.
The Presentations were made by - Wing Commander Miller - Officer Commanding Norfolk & Suffolk Wing.
Well Done to all who took part or helped, what a result !!
