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870 Awards
Congratulations to our Ex-Cadet Warrant Officer Craig Birss
Now Ex-Cadet Warrant Officer Craig Birss has been named as the best male cadet in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and is to be awarded the Purdie Sword.
Throughout his time in the Air Training Corps, CWO Craig Birss has always tried to aim high and he feels he owes it all to Flt Lt Paton and his successor Plt Off Paton. His first camp was a RAF Police work experience, with Craig also representing the region and the corps at the ACO National Concert and Marching Band camps and hopes to push for more music within the wing and region. Craig completed his Gold Duke of Edinburgh in March 2011. In 2012 he completed a gliding scholarship, being awarded gold wings at the end of the course and also attending an IACE Exchange to Singapore in the same year. In 2013 Craig was shortlisted for the Duke of Westminster Award and was announced as the Lord Lieutenant Cadet. In October of that year he was promoted to the rank of Cadet Warrant officer.
Craig has now left the squadron as of late February and after now successfully completing Officer and Aircrew Selection, Officer Cadet Craig Birss has now moved to 142 (2nd Edinburgh) Squadron and has become the adjutant officer under Fg Off Massie. Outwith the Air Training Corps, Craig works for the House of Hearing, as an administrative assistant. In the future he looks to apply for the army as an officer with join the Royal Military Police.
We our proud to have one of our cadets named as the Purdie Sword winner and hope many cadets will be able to follow in his footsteps in both our squadron and 142's.
Written by Sgt Dickson
Throughout his time in the Air Training Corps, CWO Craig Birss has always tried to aim high and he feels he owes it all to Flt Lt Paton and his successor Plt Off Paton. His first camp was a RAF Police work experience, with Craig also representing the region and the corps at the ACO National Concert and Marching Band camps and hopes to push for more music within the wing and region. Craig completed his Gold Duke of Edinburgh in March 2011. In 2012 he completed a gliding scholarship, being awarded gold wings at the end of the course and also attending an IACE Exchange to Singapore in the same year. In 2013 Craig was shortlisted for the Duke of Westminster Award and was announced as the Lord Lieutenant Cadet. In October of that year he was promoted to the rank of Cadet Warrant officer.
Craig has now left the squadron as of late February and after now successfully completing Officer and Aircrew Selection, Officer Cadet Craig Birss has now moved to 142 (2nd Edinburgh) Squadron and has become the adjutant officer under Fg Off Massie. Outwith the Air Training Corps, Craig works for the House of Hearing, as an administrative assistant. In the future he looks to apply for the army as an officer with join the Royal Military Police.
We our proud to have one of our cadets named as the Purdie Sword winner and hope many cadets will be able to follow in his footsteps in both our squadron and 142's.
Written by Sgt Dickson
Congratulations to the New First Class Cadets!
Cadets from 870 and 2466 attended the WAC this weekend (13th - 15th December) to complete their first class training. Plt Off Paton, Sgt Goulding, Sgt Parry, Ms Pretswell and several SNCOs from 2466 made the weekend possible completing classes and other activities.
Adventure Training Results for 2013
870 continues to operate at the highest of standards with the new results for Wing Adventure Training as follows:
Climbing - 1st
Paddling - 1st
Biking - 6th
Climbing - 1st
Paddling - 1st
Biking - 6th
Wing Cross Country Competition
Congratulations and thanks goes to all cadets who took part in the wing cross country. After winning an array places, mostly in the top 5, the Squadron won the competitions for Best Female Category, Best Male Category, and Best Overall. A great effort guys, this shows what we can achieve if we put our minds to it!!
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Congratulations go to Flight Sergeant Craig Birss on his appointment to Lord Lieutenant Cadet for the City of Edinburgh, after the appointment of (then) CWO Seonaid Watson to the position we are happy that it has returned to 870 Squadron showing the continued high standard of operation! |
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
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Congratulations to CWO Chris Heron who was presented with his Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award by Sqn Ldr A Ross. And his official presentation at Holyrood Palace. His award was presented by Chris Paterson. |
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SESW Wing Training Day - Diorama Winners
Congratulations go to Sgt Bennett, Sgt Revie and FS Birss for their work on the Anniversary 617 Diorama, it was appreciated by all who saw it and was 1st in the diorama competition, well done!!
SE Scot. Netball Competition
Congratulations to Cpl Davidson, Cdt Campbell, Cdt Birrell, Cdt Bloom-Wolstencroft, Cdt Duncan-Lloyd and to Cdt Spence A, B and Z for their hard work at the netball competition on the 3rd February. |
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Presentation
Congratulations to Cdt Zoe Spence being awarded her bronze DofE by Sqn Ldr MacAdam |
St. Johns Activity First Aid Course
Congratulations to Cdt Johnson, Cpl Gardner and Cdt Speir who have completed their Activity First Aid and were awarded the green badge. |
Instructor Cadet Presentations
Congratulations to Cpl Lynch and Sgt Dickson on completing all their classes and being presented with the instructor cadet lanyard. |
Duke of Edinburgh Award Presentations
Congratulations to Cdt Johnson on completing his Silver DofE. Congratulations to Cdt Burns on completing his Bronze DofE. |
Regional Hockey Competition
Congratulations to Cpl Davidson and Cdt Spence A, B and Z. Being part of the Wing hockey team they won the Regional Hockey Competition and will be going to the Corps competition at RAF Cranwell. |
Regional Squadron Efficiency Trophy
Presented to: Sgt Craig Birss By: Air Commodore Dawn McCafferty (Commandant Air Cadet Organisation) |
Wing Swimming Competition
Congratulations to Cdt Spence A, B, Z and Cdt Campbell on their medal winning during the wing swimming.
Presented By: Wg Com MacRae |
Lloyd Trophy
Presented to: Cpl Jakub Kosarzecki By: Sqn Ldr Carr |
Boyd Trophy
Presented to: FS Angus Marks By: Sqn Ldr Carr |
Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award
Congratulations to Cpl Kosarzecki and Cpl Dickon on completing their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards |
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
Congratulations to Cpl Bennett and Cdt Hutchon on completing their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards |
Wing Lees Trophy
Presented to: CWO Seonaid Watson By: Sqn Ldr Carr |
Heart Start Qualifications
Congratulations to Cdt Drain, Wheelan, Taylor, Gardener and Lynch who have gained their heart start qualifications certified by the British Heart Foundation
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Squadron Leavers
Sergeant Jakub Kosarzecki 17/10/13
After being in the squadron for many years, Jakub will be leaving the squadron for work and to study Animal Sciences at Edinburgh university. We would like to wish him the best of luck with his future! |
Cadet Warrant Officer Craig Birss 20/02/14
After being in the squadron for 6 years, CWO Birss has now left the ACO due to aging out, he will be returning as a member of staff at the squadron until he moves on to 142. He also is awaiting his results from OASC! Good luck with the future! |
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After being the Officer Commanding for 870 Squadron between 2002 to 2005 and 2009 to 2013, Flt Lt Paton will be leaving us to take up the position as Deputy Duke of Edinburgh Officer for South East Scotland Wing. We have enjoyed his term as officer commanding the squadron and wish to thank him for all he has done for us. Helping cadets to achieve their potential and pushing the squadron to greatness in the Lee's Trophy. Flt Lt Paton has left big boots to fill for our new officer commanding, but we wish him all the best in his new position as a wing staff officer. Thank you sir!
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Cpl Jane Davidson 18/07/13
After being in the squadron for several years, Jane will be leaving the squadron for work and to study hospitality part time at university. We would like to wish her all the best. |
CWO Chris Heron 12/08/13
After being with the squadron for 6 years the Cadet Warrant Officer will be leaving to study nursing at Robert Gordon's University in Aberdeen, we wish him all the best and hope to see him back soon! |
FS Angus Marks 13/09/12
After many years of service in the Air Training Corps Mr Marks will be leaving 870 Squadron to study Bio-chemistry at Aberdeen university. We wish him all the best in his endeavours and hopes that he doesn't become a stranger to the squadron.
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Sgt Alex Bennett 16/07/13
After being in the squadron for several years Alex will be leaving the squadron to study Multimedia Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University. We wish him all the best with his studies. |
CWO Seonaid Watson 22/03/12
After many years of service in the Air Training Corps Ms Watson will be leaving 870 squadron however returning as adult staff. |
FS Victoria Wood 10/05/12
After many years of service in the Air Training Corps Ms Wood will be leaving 870 squadron however returning as adult staff. |
