Chesham Bois Clean Up

Our Squadron has a strong bond with the Chesham Bois Parish Council, as evidenced by our drill display at last year’s fete, and a part of this is our regular participation in their biannual village clean up. Although not the most adrenaline-filled activity in our calendar, events like these are part of the Corps’ commitment to the community and, consequentially, we had a good level of involvement. The day in early March saw 5 cadets: Cpl Fowler, Smart and Cadets Willment, Muchhala and Gill; accompanied by Mr. Clark attend the event and spend a few hours helping the local community. The cadets’ efforts were thankfully received by the event’s organisers and all those involved received a personal letter of thanks from the Parish Council.

Cpl. Fowler

Heart Start Course

Imagine the scene, a woman collapsed on the kitchen floor, knives, blood and gore everywhere; would you know what to do? The whole of 2204 Chesham & Amersham Squadron do. They got the opportunity on a regular cadet night to learn how to deal with such situations. Kindly Flt Lt. Callaghan sacrificed her time to come and show some “eager to learn” cadets how to administer basic first aid to anyone of any age. The cadets really enjoyed themselves using “resusci annies” to learn CPR and even got given face masks to protect us from germs if we were ever unfortunate enough to have to administer it for real. In the end, the course was extremely insightful and all the cadets were ecstatic to learn about the cataclysmic effects accidents can have and how to treat them.

Cdt Muchhala

Gliding Scholarship

I first started my gliding scholarship at 613 VGS (RAF Halton) in November 2009; by February 2010 I had gone solo in a Grob 109. After doing so I went through a 3-4 week “transition” period where they determined whether or not I was eligible for becoming a staff cadet, whereupon I would be allowed to do my Gold Wings.
By September 2010 I started my Gold Wings course, after going through a rigorous training session where they determined my strengths & weaknesses in the aircraft. I have so far only done a few flights towards my Gold Wings, but with the better weather we are hoping for more flight time.      

Cpl. Hyslop 

Air Experience Flying

Flying was really fun because I got to fly the plane, drink coffee and have fun. When you first get to the RAF base they show you a safety video and show you how to jump out of the plane in case of emergency. Then you get suited up in a proper flying suit and helmet. Then you get in the airplane, you take off and fly the plane and do aerobatics, it’s really awesome. We flew the Grob Tutor aircraft which a small propeller airplane but don’t underestimate it at all, it’s a great plane and you’re missing out if you don’t come. 

Cdt. Gill

Duke Of Edinburgh Award Training

The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is one of the major activities undertaken by cadets nationwide, and 2204 Squadron is no exception. One Saturday in March, 7 cadets joined the CO at the Squadron to learn about the scheme and practise using our new camping equipment. The cadets spent the morning learning about the safety aspects of an expedition, what the award will involve and how to plan a route. We then got out our new kit and practised erecting the tents and emergency shelters before cooking our lunches on the Squadron stoves. Having cleared away the equipment, we then spent the afternoon walking the route we had planned on route cards in the morning. After the walk we headed home, excited at the prospect of getting our teeth into the Duke of Edinburgh Award during the summer. Our thanks must also go to the CO for giving up his time to run the day.

Cpl. Fowler