Over the Edge

In order to raise much needed sponsorship for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland, C.I Simon Turk today threw himself off the edge of the Forth Railway Bridge. The charity carries out medical research, attempting to find ways to improve the quality of life of people who have suffered or are suffering from chest, heart and stroke illness.

Despite being tethered to the bridge by an abseiling line, it still takes guts and a certain amount of stupidity to take that first step off the edge and trust your life to a 1/2" diameter nylon rope.

Simon successfully completed his challenge taking about a minute to abseil the 165Ft from top to bottom and in doing so raised the grand sum of £440 for the charity.

I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of Simon to say thankyou to all members of staff and cadets at 1145 (Dunfermline) Squadron who sponsored him

This is the second crazy thing that he has done in aid of charity, the first being a tandem parachute jump. God only knows what he'll get up to next. Again, my thanks to all concerned.






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SWO Turk

Bill Reid Trophy winner

After a demanding selection procedure held at Joint Air Cadet Headquarters, Royal Air Force Leuchars, St. Andrews, Cadet Sergeant Paul Watson was selected as the "Top" leadership cadet from Dundee & Central Scotland Wing, Air Training Corps. The trophy was presented to Sgt Watson by Mr John Laing, from the Tay Branch of the Aircrew Association.

Both Sergeant Watson and Cadet Flight Sergeant Blair Nicol, were chosen to attend, after successfully completing an intensive weekend leadership course at HMS Caledonia. Their final tasks to determine the winner of the Bill Reid VC leadership trophy, included a powerpoint presentation on a leader of their choice, and thereafter being questioned in depth by the selection board, as to why they made their respective choices (Sgt Watson - Napolean Bonaparte and Flt Sgt Nicol, Ghengis Khan), identification of leadership qualities and a summary of their leaders legacy. Finally, they were interviewed by the selection board, to discuss leadership as it related to them, their cadet career to date, their personal development and career aspirations, whilst they were also questioned on their knowledge of Bill Reid VC and the Aircrew Association.

The winning trophy was donated by the Tay Branch of the Aircrew Association in memory of Flight Lieutenant Bill Reid VC, who at the age of 21 in 1943, took part in a raid on Dusseldorf, Germany. Flt Lt Reid was a pilot in an Avro Lancaster aircraft, which was attacked by a Messerschmitt Bf110. Despite severe damage to his aircraft, and despite being attacked again, and with some of his crew having been killed, Flt Lt Reid completed his mission in Germany. He returned back to the UK, albeit having suffering from multiple injuries and loss of blood. His tenacity and devotion to duty, along with superb courage and leadership, were quoted in his Victoria Cross citation.

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Sqn Ldr R.T Mitchell

On the 6th September 2009 at HMS Caledonia where 1145 Dunfermline did it again and won the regional drill competition.
Next step in November 2009 the team are going to RAF Holton for the Corp competition.


More information to follow watch this space....

               Good luck to 1145 Drill Team


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Cdt Wright

Sgt Stewart and Cpl Bell receive lanyards

Sgt James Stewart and Cpl Jack Bell have completed their Staff Cadet examination meaning that they have completed all of their training and are ready, under the squadron officers supervision, to assist in the running of the squadron and to assume responsibility for various activities.

The examination was completed on August 31 and upon successful completion, they were presented with the Yellow Staff Cadet lanyard which is worn proudly on the right shoulder.

Our thanks go to wing Staff Officer Sqn Ldr Wallace for coming down to the Squadron and putting James and Jack through their paces. Congratulations go to both Cadets for their success.



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C.I Craig

Purdie Sword Presentation

Flt Sgt Blair Nicol Best Cadet in Scotland and Northern Ireland

 
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C.I Craig

Cpl Bernards Gliding Scholarship


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SWO Turk

On sunday the 26th of April 13 of us went to Pitreavie wing athletics. Cdt Murphy (G) got silver in shot put and silver in Javelin. Flight Sergeant Nicol got broze in Discus and gold in shot put. Cdt Murphy got gold in Discus and gold in shot put. Cdt Wright got silver in High Jump and bronze in 200 and Silver in 400m. Cpl Ben el Hassan got gold in long jump and gold in 40m. Cdt Hetherington got bronze in Long Jump and bronze in 400m. Cdt Wallace got silver in 800m and silver in 1500m. Sgt Watson got silver in 100m. Cdt Miller got bronze in 400m. Senior Boys got gold in the Relay. Girls got silver in the Relay. Senior Boys (class C) won a trophy for most points. Overall we came 3rd for points.






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Cdt Murphy (G)

Cadets from the drill team travelled to RAF Leuchars and came away triumphant yet again. We won the Drill Competition overall and came joint second with 2450 (Dudhope) for the Mitchell Trophy which represents the Wing Drill Inspection competition. Flt Sgt Blair Nicol was presented the GRAEME WELSH PACESTICK for the best NCO i/c, well done Blair. Blair was also presented with the LOVAT FRASER TROPHY, this is given to the cadet that is nominated by his/her CO in recognition for the cadet that is the best in their unit based on guide lines laid down. Sgt James Stewart was awarded the BILL REID TROPHY for 2008. This is awarded to the cadet who has shown the best leadership qualities during the year of the competition. All in all, it was a very rewarding day for 1145 (Dunfermline) Squadron. Congratulations to all involved. It's now time to step up a gear in preparation for the Region competition.

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C.I Wallace

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In an effort to help raise funds for Red Nose Day, Cadets, NCO's and uniformed staff members exchanged ranks for the evening. Cadets interested in having promotion for the night, paid to have their names included in a lucky draw system. Unfortunately, not everyone could be selected but all proceeds were gratefully accepted and as a result, £40 will be sent to the Red Nose Day appeal. Thanks to all who took part

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SWO Turk










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