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| Welcome to the 871 (Penn) Squadron Website |
| A welcome from the commanding officer: "I am very pleased to welcome you to the new 871 (Penn) Squadron website. It's still in development but please check back regularly for updates and changes. The Air Training Corps is a military youth organisation for young people aged 13 to 20. It's varied, occasionally demanding but, above all, fun! The activities we provide run from flying to shooting to fieldcraft (see the about us page) and the teamwork and camaraderie that is so much a part of ATC life often result in lifelong friendships. We think it's the best way for young people to expand their horizons and learn skills that will stand them in good stead for the future. 871 Squadron is currently recruiting. Please feel free to contact us or to peruse the website for more information. Thanks for visiting!" Flight Lieutenant B E Shepherd RAFVR(T) Officer Commanding 871 (Penn) Squadron is in the Herts & Bucks Wing of the Air Training Corps. |
Herts & Bucks Wing Summer Expedition - NACATC Llanbedr
The following cadets have put their names down for this year's Wing Summer Expedition at Llanbedr:
- Sgt Forshaw-Singh
- Cdt Bowles
- Cdt Clark
- Cdt Findlow
- Cdt Denton
You will all need to bring an ACF13 on Friday 25th July. If you cannot attend this date please let a member of staff or SNCO know.
Thanks,
CWO Cecil
Upcoming Events | 24/07/08 : 19:48 | by CWO Cecil | 
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Cadets Have A Ball With The Top Brass
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The Holiday Inn Hotel at High Wycombe was the venue for the 871 (Penn) Squadron ATC annual Summer Ball on Saturday 5th July, at which staff, parents, Cadets, friends and honoured guests were able to enjoy an evening of award presentations, joviality and dancing into the small hours.
The prestigious event, hosted by the Officer Commanding, Flight Lieutenant Brett Shepherd RAFVR(T), and the Squadron Civilian Committee, was especially honoured by the attendance of the Commandant Air Cadets, Air Commodore Ian Stewart and the Regional Commandant, Group Captain Brett Morrell, both of who were accompanied by their wives.
The evening commenced with an introductory speech by Flt Lt Shepherd who praised the staff and Cadets for the excellent progress that the Squadron has made over the last twelve months, the notable highlights being the huge leap in the number of new Cadets recruited and the recent Squadron victory at the Herts and Bucks Wing Aviation Day competition.
Awards were then presented by Air Commodore Stewart to the Cadets judged by the staff to have performed above and beyond expectations, including awards for achievement in sports, academic success and all round development. In concluding the formal part of the evening, Air Commodore Stewart praised the Squadron performance and proposed a toast to the current and future success of 871 (Penn) Squadron. A buffet and dancing then followed during which all of the guests were able to socialise and enjoy the celebratory atmosphere.
Flight Lieutenant Shepherd was very satisfied with the success of the evening when he said: “I know that the Air Commodore receives numerous invites to evening functions from Squadrons all around the UK so we were very pleased that he was able to accept our invitation and the Cadets and parents enjoyed the opportunity to chat with him. I would like to extend my thanks to the Civilian Committee for organising the Ball and to the staff and Cadets for a great twelve months. Here’s to the next twelve!”
Past Events | 16/07/08 : 23:13 | by CWO Cecil | Comments: 0 |
TRIP TO RIAT CANCELLED
Unfortunately the weather over the past few days has forced the organisers of this years RIAT Airshow to cancel both public days. This means that our planned trip tomorrow has to be called off.
Apologies for this, but it's due to circumstances beyond our control.
See you all on Wednesday.
Urgent News | 12/07/08 : 16:37 | by Flt Lt Shepherd | Comments: 0 |
Recruitment Overdrive at Penn
Although warm and sunny, the windy weather made erection of the recruitment tent an interesting challenge for the Cadets and Staff - and plans to use Wing display boards and pop-ups had to be abandoned early on!
But despite the absence of the Wing recruitment kit, a display of field equipment and camouflage techniques ensured that the Penn Sqn recruitment tent received many enquiries from both potential Cadets and Adult staff, all of whom were briefed about the ATC and the multitude of activities that are available to them. A large number of flyers and recruitment literature were also distributed throughout the day by roving Cadets.
Squadron Commanding Officer, Flight Lieutenant Brett Shepherd RAFVR(T), summed up the day: “Once again I would like to thank the Cadets and Staff who attended the Fair today. It is a fair chunk of their time on a sunny Saturday but they do enjoy showing off their field craft skills and enlightening members of the public about everything that the ATC has to offer. The resulting publicity that the Squadron and the ATC receive is hugely beneficial.”
The next venue on the 871 (Penn) Squadron recruitment campaign will be at the Hazelmere Royal British Legion Open Day on Saturday 5th July.
Past Events | 03/07/08 : 22:05 | by CWO Cecil | Comments: 0 |
PENN WINS AVIATION DAY!
After weeks of hard work and preparation, 871 squadron today came away from the biggest wing competition of the year as winners.
Huge congratulations are due to the whole squadron who, in additon to the overall competition, picked up category wins in both scale modelling and art as well as highly placed finishes in several other areas.
This is the first time in more than ten years that 871 has picked up the aviation day crown. More details to follow soon.
General Info. | 27/06/08 : 01:20 | by Flt Lt Shepherd | Comments: 0 |
871 Summer Ball
On Friday 4th July 2008. 871 (Penn) Squadron will be holding their annual formal summer ball.
It we be held at the Holiday Inn, High Wycombe from 19:30 to midnight.
Guests of honour include the Commandant Air Cadets and the new Regional Commandant. In addition to this there will be a ceremony where various awards will be presented to 871 cadets. Following the awards a buffet style meal will be served then the Mix 107 DJ will begin for the remainder of the evening.
Tickets are priced at £10 for cadets and £18 for adults. This price is very reasonable for the night and offers outstanding value for money.
As it is a formal event, friends and family are encouraged to attend to celebrate the success of the squadron and individuals.
Contact FS Cecil for tickets as soon as possible as the date is soon approaching.
Thanks.
Upcoming Events | 27/06/08 : 01:20 | by CWO Cecil | Comments: 0 |
Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2008
This is one of the biggest airshows in the world with aircraft coming from all corners of the globe. There will be stunning displays from fast jets, helicopters and larger aircraft.
Contact FS Cecil as soon as possible to put yoour name down as transport needs to be organised in advance of the date.
Upcoming Events | 19/06/08 : 00:12 | by CWO Cecil | Comments: 0 |
BTEC Awards
If you are interested in any of the BTEC awards available in the ATC, please download the information below.
BTECs are an excellent way to gain extra-curriculum awards and count as many GCSEs which are recognised by employers and universities.
For event more information, please see Plt Off Brooks.
Click here to download BTEC Information.
General Info. | 13/06/08 : 17:23 | by CWO Cecil | Comments: 0 |
Hazlemere Sixes Recruitment
871 (Penn) Squadron ATC have successfully completed their latest recruitment exercise at the Holy Trinity Juniors Six a Side football competition – popularly known as the “Hazlemere Sixes”.
The competition for more than 100 six a side football teams from across the south-east provided a perfect target for the Squadron's recruitment effort, with a ready made audience of over 600 young people in the eight to sixteen years age range. In return for fulfilling car parking and programme selling duties at the day long event, the Squadron team was able to set up a recruitment stand and fieldcraft display to attract the interest of competitors and spectators.
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Past Events | 03/06/08 : 23:34 | by POB | Comments: 0 |
RAF Halton at Home Days
RAF HALTON AT HOME DAYS
14-15 June 2008
Programme of Events
This year RAF Halton is celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the formation of the RAF. There will
be flying displays, static displays and lots of involvement from us, the ATC.
Sqn Ldr Mimpress is looking for every squadron in the wing to send at least four cadets and one
member of staff over just one or both days. I have placed a couple of event notices for you to
register your interest.
It should be a good couple of days and I would hope that, as one of the squadrons more local
to Halton, we could provide a good number of helping hands.
Feel free to publicise the event to family and friends. If previous years are anything to go by,
the event should be really good fun!
Flt Lt Shepherd
General Info. | 13/05/08 : 09:47 | by Flt Lt Shepherd | Comments: 0 |
