Welcome to the 432 (Woodbridge) Air Training Corps Website
There are lot's of opportunities for all young people between the ages of 13 and 18, so have a look at what the Air Cadets get up to at Woodbridge and why not find out how you can join in the adventure...?
The Drill Hall, Quayside, Woodbridge, Suffolk.
Officer Commanding: Flight Lieutenant S Turner, RAFVR(T)
"Swift & Sure"
Home of the Cougar!
432 (Woodbridge) Squadron is a long established unit which has shared close bonds with the town of Woodbridge for many years. The cadets are drawn from the local area and share the proud traditions that make 432 Squadron the cadet unit of Woodbridge. The Drill Hall is shared with the Army Cadet Force which boasts a drill hall, three Flight classrooms, two offices, a live range and a mess room. Our Squadron strength is sufficient for three Flights, A, B & C, which Air Cadets are allocated to once they have passed out of the Basic Training Flight! Like our motto, "SWIFT & SURE", the unit takes advantage of the many opportunities on offer within the Corps, proving the cadets enthusiasm, commitment and confidence. These qualities are embodied in our mascot, the Cougar.
The Squadron meets every Wednesday evening between 7.15pm and 9.30pm. During these 'Parade Nights' there is a set training programme scheduled by the Squadron Training Officer. Normally when the evenings are cold and the sun sets earlier the emphasis is on the Air Cadet Syllabus and the Squadron Instructors will train Cadets in aviation related subjects to gain progressive stages of classification. When it is warmer and lighter outside more practical training takes places, including sports and organising the Cadets Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme training. The Squadron also meets on selected Friday evenings to take part in additional training. Weekend training and exercises are common at 432 (Woodbridge) Squadron, so there is every possibility of a weekend 'in the field'!
Fundraising News
Cadets from 432 Sqn supported by our local Budgens Supermarket raisied £768 for the RAF Benevolent Fund's Princess Marina House (which provides residential and short-term care for former members of the RAF and their dependants) and the Air Cadet Organsiztion.
As part of Bag Pack ’07 the Commandant Air Cadets has pledged £100,000 to Princess Marina House to refurbish the conservatory, something that is enjoyed by all the guests but is in need of repair. The remainder of the money raised will be used to fund multi-activity centres for the cadets. These will be centres of excellence across the country providing access to flying, gliding, adventure training and other activities for all cadets in the Air Cadet Organization.
For further information about Princess Marina House please follow this link www.rafbf.org/pmh
Staff Changes
Since the new year Flying Office Turner has been promoted to Flt Lt Turner and now holds the position of Officer Commanding 432 (Woodbridge) Sqn. ATC.
Flt Lt Steggles is still at the sqn after 5 years of service as the OC and has taken a position of a Sqn officer and is now taking a more active role in the teaching and training of cadets at the Sqn.
Click here for yout Letter for Adventure Training Weekend for Brecon Beacons. Contact CI Watson-Brown on a Cadet Evening for more details.
Absailing Photographs taken at the sponsored absail event.
Monthly news stories updated follow link
RAF Bentwaters Open Day - Cadets will be providing the refreshments and BBQ. Details to follow.
Sqn Bag Pack.
Cadets will be required to assist for an hour or two for the National Bag Pack fundraiser at Budgens Supermarket in Woodbridge. More details to follow.
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Lord Lieutenants cadet Awarded to ICWO Cox
Click on Photo to read more(Updated April 07)
Fund Raising. (Nov14th)
Cadet Fundraising report by Cpl Reeve.
National Lottery Awards for All Grant.
Woodbridge Sqn has been awarded a grant for £4998 from the National Lottery Awards for all program for the purchase of Radio Communications equipment. In the near future we shall be purchasing handheld radios, Vehicle radios and an HF set all for use by the Cadets in the hope of obtaining their radio communications certification.
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What happens after life at cadets?? What can you do to continue your enjoyment of cadets if you are too old or fancy something different?? |
New 432 Sqn Forum
Take a look at the new Sqn forum. You will need to register before you are able to post messages. Have fun and hope you enjoy the site. |
Browndown Camp This years Wing Adventure Training camp will be held again at Browndown Camp in Gosport. Activities include Fieldcraft, Shooting, Power Boating and many more. |
611 Volunteer Gliding School. For information on 611 VGS sqn including detailed information on GIC, GS or AGT.Wing AthleticsCongratulations to cadets who took part in the annual wing athletics competition held at Bury sports field. |
Wing Field WeekendCadets from the Squadron took part in and won the 2007 Annual Wing Field competition.
Congratulations to all who took part!!! |
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Subs NOW DUE!!!!! The new term (January to March)) is now upon us for the payment of quarterly subs. Please ask for the Standing order mandate in order to make payment easier for Sqn Staff. |
Sponsored Walk - Delayed until later in the year
Download your sponsored walk form here.
Cadets to walk along both sides of the Deben to raise money for radio communications equipment for the squadron. |
432 Woodbridge ATC meet every Wednesday at 1900h at the Drill Hall, Woodbridge.
