Two years ago, Steven Barrett graduated from the Royal Air Force College Cranwell as a Flying Officer. His dream since young was to fly fast-jets. At the age of 13, he joined 2117 (Kenfig Hill) Squadron ATC, the next few years saw Steven progress through the training syllabus to Staff Cadet and attain the rank of Instructor Cadet Warrant Officer.

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A Shooting Weekend took place on 5-7th June at Penally Camp for thirty two cadets of No 3 Welsh Wing and sixteen cadets from the Sea Cadets Corps. The first day consisted of live firing the L98A1 rifle for the experienced cadets whilst those who had not passed a Weapons Handling Test received their training. In the evening bowling and pizza's for everyone.

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Cadets from 1574 (Pembroke Borough) Squadron had a taste of a life on the ocean wave recently, when they were invited for a fun day out with the Royal Navy, as part of the events surrounding the opening, by Her Majesty The Queen and the Emir of Qatar, of the giant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal at Milford Haven.

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During a recent visit to 499 (Port Talbot) Squadron, Group Captain Allen presented Cadet Warrant Officer Gethin Davies with the Blackham Bronze Trophy for 2009. To be chosen as the Best Male Cadet in the Wales and West Region of the Air Training Corps, which comprises almost 6000 cadets was a superb achievement for Gethin, but little did he know that within just a few short weeks that his efforts and outstanding service within the Corps over the last 5 years would be acknowledged by receiving the accolade of “Best Male Cadet in the Air Training Corps for 2009”.

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In glorious weather on Sunday 19^th of April, 123 cadets from 19 squadrons of No 3 Welsh Wing took part in this year’s annual Inter Squadron Athletics Championships. Since the usual venue for this event was having its track re-laid, it was held at Neath Sports Centre.

The events open to competitors were 100, 200, 400, 800 & 1500 metres, long jump, high jump, javelin, discuss, shot putt and the 4x100m relay.

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Thirty cadets from 3WW enjoyed an enormously successful camp at RAF Lyneham ('The Home of the Hercules') over Easter. Highlights of the week included seeing how all the sections of the camp work together to keep the Hercules fleet flying (the Camp Commandant was grateful that 'Bite The Boss' is no longer a standard part of the RAF Police Dog Section visit), as well as shooting and a superb night exercise. There were also a number of visits off-station to the Fleet Air Arm Museum at RNAS Yeovilton, to RAF Colerne for flying, to RAF Odiham to see helicopters working at close hand and for a lucky few, to RAF Brize Norton for a trip over the North Sea, refuelling Tornado.

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They are among the first members of No 3 Welsh Wing to be defibrillator trained in house. They are now qualified to operate a defibrillator in an emergency situation, the training was conducted by Sqn Ldr Len Protheroe & Flt Lt Kay John.

The innovative technology of a defibrillator could, based on extensive research and user feedback, potentially save the life of a colleague, friend, or anyone else stricken with sudden cardiac arrest.

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Heart Start Qualification for Kenfig Hill Air Cadets

Thirteen cadets attended a weekend training course to gain a basic qualification Heart Start Emergency Life Support. The course was conducted by Flt Lt K John and Flt Lt L Brace both from 2227 Mid Gwendraeth Squadron and accessed by Sgt J Lloyd from 2117 Kenfig Hill Squadron.

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Congratulations to Cdt Flt Sgts A.R Webb, A Forsyth and Cdt Sgt K Williams on successfully qualifying for Level 2 Team Leadership certificate. The ILM, Institute of Leadership and Management is a nationally recognised vocational award. Flt Lt Barry C Thomas, Officer Commanding 2117 (Kenfig Hill) Sqn ATC said he was delighted that the 3 cadets had gained this qualification, its another aspect of what the ATC has to offer that is both useful with the air cadet organisation and for any future employment opportunities.

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On a cold mountainside overlooking the Afan Argoed country park, the 14 candidates on a 3 Welsh Wing BEL course had set up camp for the Easter weekend, as part of their two day training session, which included camping out in the cold nights of April. The first morning they left their tents, they found frost on the grass and a definite chill in the air. The 3WW course is being run by qualified staff, who between them have a vast array of qualifications to lead and assess the training.

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Maesteg cadets brave cold to join BEL training team at Afan Argoed.

Over the Easter weekend, cadets and staff from 631 (Maesteg) Squadron, were enjoying activities at the country park, including two nights camping out. The party was led by CI John Finch Flt Lt Ret'd who showed how tough he was by wearing shorts late into the cold night when everyone else was zipped up into their parkas.

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215 Sqn SATT Team beat off competition from Army, Sea, Air and CCF Units throughout Great Britain.

The Team: Sgt Jordan Prosser, WO Steven Hill, Cpl Michael Myatt, Cdt Daniel Gough, Cpl Kim Brannigan, Sgt Sarah Flower, Cdt Chris Bradley.

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