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Hold the Front Page Winter 20101 HOLD THE FRONT PAGE The Headline Makers of 2009 STORM WARNING Tornados on patrol in Afghanistan WELCOME TO NEPAL Kent Wing Cadets in the Land of Yaks and Yetis 2 air cadet / winter 2010 3 this issue: A Message From The Editor ... here’s plenty for all to look T forward to in 2010, not least the celebrations for Cadet150 where 18 the spotlight will be on all the Cadet Forces. HEAT AND DUST The New Year has brought the Tornados On Patrol welcome news of national honours In Afghanistan for Flt Lt Leslie McCammont MBE from Glasgow and West Scotland Wing, recognised for his unstinting support of the ACO, and for Sir Michael Marshall, chairman of 104 (City of Cambridge) Sqn and a long- time supporter of the ACO. We also take the opportunity to look back at the award-winning headline- makers of 2009 and salute our prize-winning photographers who captured the spirit of the ACO. Elsewhere in the magazine, we highlight Kent Wing’s challenging expedition to Nepal and raise the profile of a new shooting discipline, 25 23 Sporter Air Rifle. Have a great year and don’t forget to FRAMED PITCH BATTLE tell us about it. Prize Winning The New Football Photos 2009 Season Kicks Off Carol McCombe Editor, AIR CADET AIR CADET Is Sponsored By: 14 GIVING YOU WINGS Flying With The Breitling Red Bull Air Race Team When you have finished with Managing Editor Denise Parker Housby Editor Carol McCombe Account Director Anthon Linton, Mongoose Media, the magazine, please recycle it ! 2 Lonsdale Road, London, NW6 6RB Tel: 020 7306 0300 Design Steve J Davies, Air Media Centre, HQ Air Command. AIR CADET is printed by Warners Midlands plc, The Maltings, Manor Lane, Bourne PE10 9PH Tel: 01778 391000. 12 Every care has been taken in the preparation of this magazine, but neither Warners plc nor the ACO can be held responsible for the accuracy of the information herein, or any consequence arising from it. Views expressed by HAPPY BIRTHDAY contributors and customers might not reflect the views of the ACO. South & East Midlands Wing Cadet Cadet image: Philip Jones Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary AIR CADET designed by Air Media Centre, HQ Air Command, RAF High Wycombe 0416_09SJD © Crown Copyright / MOD 2009 4 air cadet / winter 2010 5 Best Project Best News Feature Call of the Wild – Written by Sqn Ldr Gosden, L&SE Making the News - Region. Nominees Nominees Flying for Life – Written by The Rev Christopher Miles, Air Cadet Engagement Platform - North Region. Ten Tors – Written by Sqn Ldr John Nicholson, South L&SE Region. Project YOU – London & South East Region. West Region. Social Networking (Facebook groups) – Civilian CCF Past Lessons – Written by Jersey School CCF with Winner THE MACAS 2009 Instructor Adam Lynch, East Cheshire & South Peter Tabb and Howard Baker. Manchester. Sqn Ldr Jerry Gosden – For his feature ‘Call of the D-day Normandy veterans. Written by Flying Officer Wild’. Once again this work was published in AIR The rise of Bournemouth Airshow – South West Ben Wilkinson (Herts & Bucks) & Flt Lt Philip Jones. ove over the Oscars! Following a finest work undertaken by our cadets CADET Magazine and was accompanied by wonderful Region. M year of hard work, writing articles, and staff over the last 12 months. photography. filming and meeting pressing deadlines - it Congratulations to each winner but is finally time to recognise the ACO staff also to all of the nominees for their Winner in the prestigious MACAs – the Media and sterling efforts.” Best CCF Article/Media Input Communication Awards. Civilian Instructor Adam Lynch – For the creation Mike Cross Trophy - Best Region Head of Media & Communications for of the massively popular AIR CADET and ATC Winner With 12 trophies up for grabs and so many the ACO, Denise Parker Housby said: “I Facebook pages. Nominees excellent nominations to choose from it am overwhelmed with the enthusiasm Jersey School CCF – A re-enactment event of With just over 10,000 fans between the two groups, London and South East Region (LaSER) – Led by live on the frontline in World War One provided has been harder than ever to determine a of the ACO’s MC team but also of CI Lynch has attracted thousands of cadets and RMCO Sqn Ldr Caroline Gourri. the focus for superb television, radio and press winner within each category. But after much others at each squadron who quietly coverage. Jersey School CCF with historians volunteers to debate, share images and articles on North Region – Led by RMCO Sqn Ldr Mike deliberation the winners – and the nominees - go about their business engaging Howard Baker and Peter Tabb did a fantastic job an already popular platform. If you aren’t a fan of Wadsworth. of the 2009 MACAs are announced below. with the media on a weekly basis and theses groups yet, you’re missing out! of raising the profile of the CCF (RAF) in Jersey getting our stories in the news. Their Central & East Region – Led by RMCO Sqn Ldr Alan and beyond. The feature written for AIR CADET Visit both pages at - http://www.facebook.com/ painted a powerful picture of war in 1914-19… Commandant Air Cadets, Air Cdre Ian Stewart work often goes unheralded so thank Wiggins. said: “I am very proud to see so much excellent airtrainingcorps and http://www.facebook.com/ and the images captured to illustrate the article you to each and every one of them for aircadets (Facebook account required). were poignant and reflective. work has been done to raise the profile of the taking the time to shout the successes cadets and the light blue this year. There is of the Air Cadets from the rooftops.” Winner no doubt that this is key to our engagement strategy and has showcased some of the The nominations and winners are: North Region – Led by Sqn Ldr Mike Fellowship Award Best Website Wadsworth. Following a year of superb media output and ongoing projects the Winner Nominees Mike Cross Trophy goes to the determined North Region team. The 2009 winner of the Fellowship award is Flt Lt Winner Best News Article Best News LaSER - http://www.laseratc.org/ Margaret Bell – Beds and Cambs Wing – Central and Broadcast Sqn Ldr Wadsworth and his media staff just East Region. Despite competition from numerous 65th D-day Normandy Veterans and Cadets - Flying Nominees North Region - http://www.aircadetsnorth.org/ snatched the trophy away from second other candidates, Flt Lt Bell, also known as ‘Maggie’, Officer Ben Wilkinson and Flt Lt Philip Jones – For Nominees placed LaSER, led by relative newcomer has picked-up the ultimate MACA for her sheer Burger Boy Lifesaver Cadet Sgt Robert Allan – their involvement in publicizing this historic event. ThamesValley Wing – http://www.aircadets.tv/ Sqn Ldr Caroline Gourri, who only took on consistency and determination since she joined the Written by Flt Lt Paul Hincks, Warwickshire & 65th D-day Normandy veterans and cadets – the role of RMCO in the last year. A special National Media & Communications team. Birmingham Wing. As well as various national and international International coverage saw air cadets Middlesex Wing - http://www.middlesexaircadets. mention must also go to last year’s winners featured across the world – Flying broadcasts with world leaders there was also written org/ Her articles are submitted on an almost daily basis TV star opens new exhibition – Written by S/L Central & East Region who were edged into Officer Ben Wilkinson & Flt Lt Philip Jones. coverage in AIR CADET Magazine & website. and circulated to a whole range of media contacts. Mike Wadsworth, North Region. third place after taking the trophy in 2008. Their efforts in a foreign country where the It is a testament to her hard work that Flt Lt Bell Sally Cluley – The cadet made more waves North Region win the award on the back of has built-up a great rapport with her local media Kent Triplets at airshow – Written by Flt Lt Philip organizational agenda for the event changed minute Winner internationally after achieving her PPL at just 16 a whole range of media activity. From their and will often take the time to circulate articles Jones, Corps Photographer South. years old – Central & East Region. by minute were outstanding and resulted in a whole day’s worth of Thames Valley Wing – Thames Valley web team, exclusive interview with Chief of the Air for her squadron MCOs. Flt Lt Bell constantly Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, applies herself to the task in hand and has rarely Inspirational Woman of the Year Silvie Silver – Pudsey the Bear goes flying – television coverage including Sqn Ldr Nick Foy & CI Mark Gray – For the to the introduction of the ACE Platform at missed a big ATC event or National Media and Written by The Daily Mail. Handled The famous bear went flying with North Region. putting the light creation and day-to-day running of their website by London Wing. blue at the forefront http://www.aircadets.tv/. various media events and the introduction Communications function. ITV – Band & Drill Competition winners – 93 (City whilst also ensuring of Facebook groups, the Region’s output has Sally Cluley Youngest PPL in UK – The site which is based on the current RAF been consistent and reliable. Sqn Ldr Mike Amazingly this has all been achieved while still of Bath) Sqn on ITV’s Regional news after they won that the other Cadet running 22 (Sandy) Sqn, Beds & Cambs Wing, a Handled by C & E Region. thefull band award at the 2008 competition. Forces, without PR template is extremely graphic, factual and features Wadsworth has been the catalyst behind a host of multimedia in the ‘downloads’ section.
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