70 Squadron News Room

Adult Sergeant Welsby MBE (ATC)

2011-12-31T15:27:00.000Z

Adult Sergeant Welsby (ATC) has been recognised for outstanding achievement and service by Her Majesty The Queen by being awarded the post of Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE).

Cadet Shortall & Stevenson have been promoted to Corporal

2011-11-15T14:37:00.000Z

Cadet Shortall & Stevenson has been awarded for their commitment and dedication to 70 squadron by being given the rank of Corporal.

Remembrance Sunday Parade

2011-11-13T14:46:00.000Z

70 Squadron paid its respects to fallen hero's yesterday by marching with Culcheth British Legion, and other youth organisations, from the Phoenix Bar to Newchurch Parish Church.

Cadet Clegg has been promoted to Corporal

2011-10-16T01:17:00.000+01:00

Cadet Clegg has been awarded for his commitment and dedication to 70 squadron by being given the rank of Corporal.

Corporals Truelove & Wilkinson have been promoted to Sergeant

2011-10-06T12:51:00.001+01:00

Corporals Truelove & Wilkinson have been awarded for their commitment and dedication to 70 squadron by being given the rank of Sergeant.

Recruitment Flight 02-11 Pass-out Parade

2011-10-06T12:49:00.001+01:00

After 24 weeks of basic training the recruits have attained the classification of First Class Cadets and have passed into the main squadron.

Sergeant holt has been promoted to Flight Sergeant

2011-09-08T17:16:00.000+01:00

Sergeant Holt has been awarded for his commitment and dedication to 70 squadron by being given the rank of Flight Sergeant

Operation Wolfpack 2011

2011-09-08T17:13:00.000+01:00

70 Squadron’s annual summer camp, organised by Flt Sgt McGregor, was a massive hit and is perceived by most cadets that participated as one of the best camps open to cadets in the ATC. We all eagerly anticipate next years.

Oscars Night

2011-07-23T21:39:00.001+01:00

Winwick Carnival

2011-07-16T16:00:00.001+01:00

Cancelled due to rain.

Northwich Proms In The Park

2011-07-10T00:11:00.001+01:00

Croft Carnival

2011-07-02T20:08:00.002+01:00

Recruitment Flight 01-11 Pass-out Parade

2011-06-17T18:00:00.002+01:00

After 24 weeks of basic training the recruits have attained the classification of First Class Cadets and have passed into the main squadron.

Wing Athletics 2011

2011-05-19T23:30:00.001+01:00

Although the cadets put up a valiant effort we did not come home with any silverware.

Operation Wolfpack 2011

2011-04-11T22:27:00.001+01:00

Operation Wolfpack 2011 now open for booking!

Wing Training Day 2011

2011-04-11T16:56:00.000+01:00

Although we didn't come home with any silverware we did get some good results. They are as follows:

Drill: 13th
First Aid: No Team Entered
Modelling: 10th
Aircraft Recce: 15th
Volleyball: 4th
Banner Drill: No Team Entered

Overall: 18th

There was 24 Squadrons competing altogether.

Spring Camp 2011

2011-04-03T18:53:00.000+01:00

70 Squadrons annual camp held at Sandiway Scout Camp was yet again a huge success.

Exam Results Are In

2011-03-26T18:13:00.000Z

Congratulations to all cadets who have passed their classification exams

Promotions

2011-03-15T01:14:00.000Z

Cpl Holt -> Sergeant
Cpl Durgan -> Sergeant
Cdt Wilkinson -> Corporal
Cdt Truelove -> Corporal

Congratulations to you all.

Recruitment Flight 03-10 Pass-out Parade

2011-03-04T16:03:00.001Z

After 24 weeks of basic training the recruits have attained the classification of First Class Cadets and have passed into the main squadron.

Wing Skill at Arms Competition

2011-02-14T23:57:00.000Z

After only 2 parades of training the squadron team came an amazing 5th place out of the 24 squadrons in the wing.

Inter-Squadron Hockey

2011-02-13T23:53:00.000Z

The Squadrons hockey team came 1st in ECSM wings inter-squadron hockey team.

Master Air Cadet Classification

2011-01-20T23:59:00.000Z

Cpl Redhead was one of the first cadets in the country to be awarded with the brand new classification 'Master Air Cadet'

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year

2010-12-28T00:09:00.000Z

Spare a thought this Christmas for those service men and women who are deployed right around the world and wont be with their loved ones this Christmas.

And then of course there are those whose Christmas this year will not be like any other. We would like to send a very special Christmas wish to all those families whose Husband, Father, Brother, Son, Nephew and Grandson who paid the ultimate price for their service this year.

Dining-In Night

2010-11-22T19:55:00.000Z

70 Squadrons annual Dining-In Night, held at the Thistle Hotel Haydock, was yet again a huge success. Many thanks to all our guests.

Remembrance Sunday Parade

2010-11-15T19:52:00.000Z

70 Squadron paid its respects to fallen hero's yesterday by marching with Culcheth British Legion, and other youth organisations, from the Phoenix Bar to Newchurch Parish Church.

Recruitment Flight 02-10 Pass-out Parade

2010-11-01T22:20:00.001Z

After 6 months of basic training the recruits have attained the classification of First Class Cadets and have passed into the main squadron.

Inter-Squadron Netball

2010-09-12T21:50:00.001+01:00

Although the girls put up a valiant effort 70 Squadron did not make it through the play-offs.

Operation Wolfpack 2010

2010-09-08T19:07:00.001+01:00

70 Squadron’s annual summer camp, organised by Sgt McGregor, was a massive hit and is perceived by most cadets that participated as one of the best camps open to cadets in the ATC. We all eagerly anticipate next years.

Cpl Wilkinson has been promoted to Sgt

2010-08-08T19:35:00.001+01:00

Cpl Wilkinson has been awarded for his commitment and dedication to 70 Squadron by being given the rank of Sgt.

Summer Ball

2010-08-08T19:22:00.001+01:00

After months of planning by CI Hern and Sgt Mcgregor (ATC) the ball, at Thistle Hotel Haydock, was a huge success and thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Cadet Rainbird Has Been Promoted To Cpl

2010-07-20T20:10:00.001+01:00

Cadet Rainbird has been awarded for his commitment and dedication to 70 Squadron by being given the rank of Corporal.

Recruitment Flight 01-10 Pass-out Parade

2010-06-11T13:20:00.001+01:00

After 6 months of basic training the recruits have attained the classification of First Class Cadets and have passed into the main squad

Spring Camp 2010

2010-05-10T22:50:00.001+01:00

The spring camp held at Sandiway Scout Camp…

Sgt Morris has been promoted to Flt Sgt

2010-05-06T19:32:00.000+01:00

Sgt Morris has been awarded for his commitment and dedication to 70 Squadron by being given the rank of Flt Sgt.

Promotions

2010-05-03T23:55:00.000+01:00

Cadet Redhead = Cpl

Cadet Durgan = Cpl

Cadet Holt = Cpl

Cpl Shortall = Sgt

Wing Training Day

2010-04-26T15:44:00.001+01:00

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Recruitment Flight 01/10 Pass-in to the Main Squad

2010-03-08T16:14:00.001Z

After 6 months of basic training the recruits have attained the classification of First Class Cadets and have passed into the main squad

Inter-Squadron Hockey

2010-02-02T15:02:00.001Z

The Squadrons hockey team came 2nd in ECSM wings inter-squadron hockey team.

Christmas Dinner

2009-12-27T15:58:00.001Z

After months of planning by CI Makin the dinner, at Leigh Golf Course, was a huge success and thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Cadet Shorthall has been promoted to Cpl

2009-09-03T13:29:00.000+01:00

Cadet Shorthall has been awarded for her commitment and dedication to 70 Squadron by being given the rank of corporal.

Operation Wolfpack

2009-09-01T13:29:00.000+01:00

Amazing...

Cadet Makin A has been promoted to Cpl

2009-06-15T13:28:00.000+01:00

Cadet Alex Makin has been awarded for her commitment and dedication to 70 Squadron by being given the rank of corporal.

Recruitment Flight 01.09 has passed in to the main squadron

2009-06-11T13:28:00.000+01:00

Following a formal parade, recruitment flight 01.09, has successfully completed the training syllabus and have been awarded their brassards and 3822's. Best Recruit was Cdt Makin L

Sgt Morris and Cdt Shaw have been scouted for Region.

2009-06-07T13:27:00.000+01:00

After coming first in their event Sgt Morris and Cdt Shaw have been selected to represent North Region in the Regional Athletics Competition.

Cdt Coates is awarded best cadet of April.

2009-05-07T13:27:00.000+01:00

Cadet Coates is the 10th Cadet to be awarded with best Cadet, that is awarded every month

70 Squadron come last in the Wing Training Day

2009-04-26T13:26:00.000+01:00

Well what can i say... We came 3rd in the volley ball competition and that's it really.

Sgt Morris, Cpl Makin M and Cadet Shawhave been selected for the wing team

2009-04-10T13:26:00.000+01:00

3 Cadets were selected to play for the wing athletics team.
Sgt Morris = Long Jump
Cpl Makin M = Discus
Shaw = 200m Run.

Sgt Hall, Morris and Welsby are awarded best cadet of March.

2009-04-06T13:25:00.000+01:00

Sgt Hall, Morris and Welsby are the 9th Cadet to be awarded with best Cadet, that is awarded every month.

Sandiway Camp 2009 was a huge success!!

2009-04-05T13:25:00.000+01:00

After months of planning from Cpl Rainford, Sgt Welsby and Adult Sgt McGregor, Sandiway Camp was a huge success with the cadets from 70 and 2 other squadrons

Cpl Hall, Welsby & Morris have all been awarded Sgt.

2009-04-02T13:24:00.000+01:00

After completing the selection process the decision was made to promoted Hall, Welsby and Morris to the rank of Sgt.

CI Welsby has passed adult Sgt selection course

2009-03-02T13:24:00.000Z

After completing the Adult sgt selection course Sgt welsby has been given the rank of Sergeant.

Cpl Welsby is awarded best cadet of February

2009-02-26T13:23:00.000Z

Cpl Welsby is the 8th Cadet to be awarded with best Cadet, that is awarded every month.

Cadet Makin M & Cadet Morris are both awarded the rank of Corporal

2009-02-02T13:22:00.001Z

Cadet Maria Makin and Cadet Morris have been awarded for their commitment and dedication to 70 Squadron by being given the rank of corporal.

Cadet Makin M is awarded best cadet of January

2009-02-02T13:22:00.000Z

Cadet Makin is the seventh Cadet to be awarded with best Cadet, that is awarded every month

Classification Exam Results In

2009-01-15T13:21:00.000Z

Congratulations to all those who passed their classification exams!

Cadet Makin M leads corps Netball team to victory

2009-01-10T13:20:00.000Z

Cadet M Makin played Netball for the corps team and lead them to a ??-?? win. Many congratulations to both the team and Cadet Makin!!

Cpl Hall is awarded best cadet of December

2009-01-08T13:21:00.000Z

Cpl Hall is the sixth Cadet to be awarded with best Cadet, that is awarded every month.

Cpl Hall & Cdt Shorthall are both awarded best cadet of Novemember

2008-12-22T13:19:00.000Z

Cpl Hall & Cdt Shorthall is the fifth Cadet to be awarded with best Cadet, that is awarded every month.

Recruits pass-in to the main Squadron

2008-12-15T13:19:00.000Z

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70 Squadron team come 8th in the Operation Dawn Patrol 2008

2008-12-12T13:18:00.000Z

6 cadets put up a fight against the best of the ECSM's squadrons and managed to come 8th out of 22. Well done to Cdt Makin M, Cpl Hall, Cpl Wilkinson, Cdt Morris, Cdt Coates & Cdt Rainbird

Squadron passes wing inspection with flying colours

2008-12-08T13:18:00.000Z

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Cadet Makin M & A are selected for region netball team

2008-11-28T13:15:00.000Z

After showing outstanding Netball skills in the inter-squadron tournament both Cadet Maria and Alex Makin are selected to play for the wing team.

Dining In Night was a huge success!!!

2008-11-21T13:16:00.000Z

After months of planning the night comes together absolutely perfectly.

Boys football win 22-0

2008-11-07T13:17:00.000Z

The boys football team win against 1330 Warrington Squadron a amazing 22-0

Cadet Bennetta is awarded best cadet of October

2008-11-03T13:17:00.000Z

Cdt Bennetta is the forth Cadet to be awarded with best Cadet, that is awarded every month

Netball team returns triumphant from wing Competition

2008-09-21T13:09:00.000+01:00

The Netball team showed the true colours of 70 Squadron ATC, by thrashing all the other squadrons in the Wing Netball Completion.

Cadet Clancy has achieved his Squadron Marksman

2008-09-17T13:15:00.000+01:00

Cadet Clancy finally managed to meet the required shooting standard in order to obtain his Squadron Marksman

Boys football win 9-0

2008-09-12T13:14:00.000+01:00

The boys football team win against 2137 lymm Squadron a amazing 9-0

70 Squadron puts up a fight at wing Swimming Competition

2008-09-12T13:13:00.000+01:00

Although 70 Squaron put up a valiant effort in the end we came ??

Cadet Morris is awarded best cadet of August

2008-09-04T13:08:00.000+01:00

Cdt Morris is the second Cdt to be awarded with best Cdt, that is awarded every month.

Sgt Martin has achieved his Squadron Marksman

2008-09-03T13:12:00.000+01:00

Sgt Martin finally managed to meet the required shooting standard in order to obtain his Squadron Marksman

Sgt Martin has achieved his Squadron Marksman

2008-09-03T13:10:00.000+01:00

Sgt Martin finally managed to meet the required shooting standard in order to obtain his Squadron Marksman

Cpl Welsby is awarded best cadet of September

2008-09-02T18:59:00.000+01:00

Cpl Welsby is the third Cadet to be awarded with best Cadet, that is awarded every month

DoEA Bronze Exped is completed by all 4 cadets

2008-08-17T13:07:00.000+01:00

Cadet Morris, Cadet Redhead, Cadet Someone-else and Cadet ??? all passed their Bronze DoE Qualifier walk in the Lakes.

Cpl Hall gets awarded best cadet of July

2008-08-04T13:07:00.000+01:00

Cpl Hall is the first Cdt to be awarded with best Cdt, that is awarded every month.

DoEA Silver Exped goes off without a hitch

2008-08-03T13:06:00.000+01:00

Cdt Coates, Cpl Wilkinson and Cpl Hall all passed their Silver DoE practice walk in Buxton.

Cadet Clancy R completes the Nijmegen march

2008-07-20T13:05:00.000+01:00

Congratulations to Cadet Richard Clancy who after months of practicing has successfully completed the incredibly demanding Nijmegen march.

Croft & Winwick Carnival are a great success

2008-07-14T13:05:00.000+01:00

Despite the bad weather at Croft Carnival both events were great successes especially the jet aircraft Sgt McGregor organised for us. Also thanks to these events we now have 15 potential recruits eagerly waiting to start.

Recruits pass-in to the main Squadron

2008-06-26T13:05:00.000+01:00

Apart from the weather (which made us parade inside) the passing-in parade goes off without a hitch. All 8 of the recruits passed their first class exams and achieved the high standard required to join the rest of the cadets. Congratulations to them all!!!

Cdt Hall gets promoted to Corporal

2008-06-13T13:04:00.000+01:00

Cdt Hall was promoted to Cpl during the summer ball.

Summer Ball goes off with a bang!!!

2008-06-13T13:03:00.000+01:00

The Summer Ball was a great success even if it was on Friday the 13th. The awards were given to:
Best Cadet: Cdt ,
Best NCO: Cpl Rainford,
Best Drill: Cpl Welsby,
Wilson Award: Sgt Martian,
Best Sports Person: Cdt Makin M

Rainford is a big success at Wing Athletics

2008-06-09T13:02:00.000+01:00

Cpl Rainford was selected for the Wing Athletics team to compete against's other Wings. Amazingly ECSM wing won with Cpl rainford a proud participant. Well Done!!!

Sgt Martin Leaves For Camp America

2008-06-04T10:55:00.000+01:00

Good Luck Sgt Martin as he leaves for camp america for 11 weeks.

Congrads to all who have passed their exams!!!

2008-06-02T10:56:00.000+01:00

A big congratulations to all who passed their classification exams!!!

Cadets selected to go to wing athletics

2008-05-29T10:54:00.000+01:00

Cadet Makin A, Cadet Needham, Cadet Rainford & Sgt Martian have all been selected to participate at Wing level for athletics.

70 Squadron News Room

Adult Sergeant Welsby MBE (ATC)

Cadet Shortall & Stevenson have been promoted to Corporal

Remembrance Sunday Parade

Cadet Clegg has been promoted to Corporal

Corporals Truelove & Wilkinson have been promoted to Sergeant

Recruitment Flight 02-11 Pass-out Parade

Sergeant holt has been promoted to Flight Sergeant

Operation Wolfpack 2011

Oscars Night

Winwick Carnival

Northwich Proms In The Park

Croft Carnival

Recruitment Flight 01-11 Pass-out Parade

Wing Athletics 2011

Operation Wolfpack 2011

Wing Training Day 2011

Spring Camp 2011

Exam Results Are In

Promotions

Recruitment Flight 03-10 Pass-out Parade

Wing Skill at Arms Competition

Inter-Squadron Hockey

Master Air Cadet Classification

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year

Dining-In Night

Remembrance Sunday Parade

Recruitment Flight 02-10 Pass-out Parade

Inter-Squadron Netball

Operation Wolfpack 2010

Cpl Wilkinson has been promoted to Sgt

Summer Ball

Cadet Rainbird Has Been Promoted To Cpl

Recruitment Flight 01-10 Pass-out Parade

Spring Camp 2010

Sgt Morris has been promoted to Flt Sgt

Promotions

Wing Training Day

Sponsored Row Completed

Recruitment Flight 01/10 Pass-in to the Main Squad

Inter-Squadron Hockey

Christmas Dinner

Cadet Shorthall has been promoted to Cpl

Operation Wolfpack

Cadet Makin A has been promoted to Cpl

Recruitment Flight 01.09 has passed in to the main squadron

Sgt Morris and Cdt Shaw have been scouted for Region.

Cdt Coates is awarded best cadet of April.

70 Squadron come last in the Wing Training Day

Sgt Morris, Cpl Makin M and Cadet Shawhave been selected for the wing team

Sgt Hall, Morris and Welsby are awarded best cadet of March.

Sandiway Camp 2009 was a huge success!!

Cpl Hall, Welsby & Morris have all been awarded Sgt.

CI Welsby has passed adult Sgt selection course

Cpl Welsby is awarded best cadet of February

Cadet Makin M & Cadet Morris are both awarded the rank of Corporal

Cadet Makin M is awarded best cadet of January

Classification Exam Results In

Cadet Makin M leads corps Netball team to victory

Cpl Hall is awarded best cadet of December

Cpl Hall & Cdt Shorthall are both awarded best cadet of Novemember

Recruits pass-in to the main Squadron

70 Squadron team come 8th in the Operation Dawn Patrol 2008

Squadron passes wing inspection with flying colours

Cadet Makin M & A are selected for region netball team

Dining In Night was a huge success!!!

Boys football win 22-0

Cadet Bennetta is awarded best cadet of October

Netball team returns triumphant from wing Competition

Cadet Clancy has achieved his Squadron Marksman

Boys football win 9-0

70 Squadron puts up a fight at wing Swimming Competition

Sponsored Row to RAF Lyneham a Success

Cadet Morris is awarded best cadet of August

Sgt Martin has achieved his Squadron Marksman

Sgt Martin has achieved his Squadron Marksman

Cpl Welsby is awarded best cadet of September

DoEA Bronze Exped is completed by all 4 cadets

Cpl Hall gets awarded best cadet of July

DoEA Silver Exped goes off without a hitch