Gaining Gold at 95 Crewe!

95 Crewe Squadron has been holding on to a secrete for a while that behind the walls of their hut on Lime Tree Avenue stands 30 young people aged 13-19, 2 who have just completed and 3 of which are just about to finish their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Flight Sergeant Laura Montague and Sergeant Tom Payne are the first cadets at 95 Crewe Squardon to achieve this award in over 10 years are now awaiting a letter to invite them to the Palace in London! Flight Sergeant Ryan Jones, Flight Sergeant Oliver King and past Cadet Warrant Officer Vici Bates will be following them to the palace within the next couple of months. This team of top class cadet NCOs have proved that young people in Crewe are getting out there and doing something good in the community.

95 Crewe Cadets stand out thanks to Mornflake!

95 Crewe Air Cadets have become un-miss-able with the help and support of Mornflake who have recently donated 50 bright orange branded polo shirts to the squadron. The polo shirts will be worn at a variety of squadron events over the years to come and see Crewe Squadron stand out due to their bright colour. Most recently Cadets, Staff and the Civilian Committee of 95 Crewe supported Bolesworth Classic’s Show and wore their polo shirts during their area party and stall duties.

Crewe Cadets flying high after Wing Field day!

A hot 27 May 2012 brought with it a full day of cadet activities, from Banner Drill to First Aid, Drill teams, to Air Craft Recognition and modelling. 95 Crewe Cadets did the squadron proud with their efforts and improved in the squadron rankings compared to last year.  The cadets were pleased with their progress an so were the staff, shoes were extra shiny but the sun did melt some of the polish!

Cadets marshall Mayors Chairty bike ride

Cadets from 95 Crewe came to the rescue and stepped in at the last minute to help marshall the Mayor's charity Bike ride on 19th June. Cadets pointed the cyclists at two points in Crewe town centre making sure all those who took part didn't get lost!

AIR CADETS FROM CREWE AND NANTWICH SQUADRONS REMEMBER 70 YEARS OF THE

Air Cadets from 95 (Crewe) and 100 (Nantwich) Squadrons paraded through Nantwich on Sunday 19th September to remember ‘the few’ who gave their lives for their country during the Battle of Britain on 15th September 1940; 70 years ago.
Parents and civilian committee members supported the cadets and staff on Sunday, by following behind the parade, which formed up outside the Civic Hall and marched up to the Cenotaph. The parade was joined by veterans from the wars and the general public for the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain dedication. Colours and parade standards were formed up around the Cenotaph for the short but moving service, before the Last Post was played.

The cadets then led the parade back to the Civic Hall. Both squadrons were well represented and Flight Lieutenant Kathy Stubbs, Officer Commanding 95 (Crewe) Squadron led the parade with Flying Officer Malcom Hilditch, Officer in Charge 100 (Nantwich) Squadron. The parade commander for the day was Sgt Andrew Lennon ATC, and Civilian Instructor Keith Goodall was the bugler, both of whom are staff at 95 (Crewe) Squadron.


Flt Lt Kathy Stubbs said, after the parade, “the march through the town by cadets and staff from the Air Training Corps, followed by a well-attended service of dedication outside the Cenotaph, was repeated today around the country. With over 1000 squadrons in the Air Training Corps, it is unlikely that any major town or city escaped the Battle of Britain parades this weekend. All of the towns and cities in the United Kingdom were affected in one way or another during the Second World War and more specifically during the Battle of Britain. Cadets from both Crewe and Nantwich air cadet squadrons are highly regarded in their respective towns and are always commended on their behaviour, appearance, independence and adventurous spirit. I am proud to be a part of this community spirit.”

CREWE & NANTWICH CADETS PROMOTE BOMBER COMMAND MEMORIAL APPEAL

Air Cadets from 95 (Crewe) and 100 (Nantwich) Squadrons participated in the parade at Bridgemere Garden World in aid of promoting the Bomber Command Memorial Appeal.

Cadets and Staff from both Squadrons joined forces with Veterans from Bomber Command and helped promote the appeal at Bridgemere Garden World on Sunday 8 August 2010. The appeal is designed to raise money for a memorial to be erected in Green Park in London to honour the 55,573 aircrew who paid the ultimate sacrifice during WWII to ensure our freedom.

Cadets and staff participated in a bespoke parade through Bridgemere Garden World, proudly parading the Royal Air Force ensign, Royal British Legion ensign, 95 (Crewe) Squadron ATC ensign and the 100 (Nantwich) Squadron ATC ensign. The cadets and staff also helped sell raffle tickets for a Bomber Command painting worth over £5000, and helped promote the appeal by rallying support from customers.

The cadets and staff thoroughly enjoyed themselves and felt proud to have been involved with the appeal, which also has its own website www.bombercommand.com.