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304 (Hastings) Squadron Air Training Corps (ATC) Air Cadets |
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Drill -
Cadets must perform a series of drill movements together, in perfect time
and in the order given to them by their flight commander. Each team is
marked on the standard of their uniform, how well the drill movements are
carried out and if they have performed as a team. They are marked by a
panel of judges and the team with the highest marks wins. The winners go
on to represent Sussex Wing in a Regional competition and possibly
nationally in the Air Cadet organisation. Aircraft
Modelling - Kits form scale model aircraft are judged on the quality
of construction, painting and presentation. Aircraft
Recognition - Squadron teams must identify a set number of aircraft
from images. Shooting
- Squadron teams compete against each other. The highest scoring team or
individual can go on to represent Sussex at the Regional competition. Other
non-competitive activities - Abseiling, command tasks (using radios),
obstacle course.
304 (Hastings) Squadron has in the past been in the top three squadrons
for drill and has represented Sussex at Regional level for this and
Aircraft Modelling. |
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If a Cadet excels at a
particular sport they could be asked to represent not only Sussex but the
Air Training Corps at the highest level. The competitive sports are:
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The South Downs Challenge is an overnight 40-45 kilometre walk across the
South Downs. Cadets must pass through regular check points throughout the
night. Cadets may rest at the check points and cook themselves a meal at
one of them. It is called the South Downs "Challenge" for a reason, as it
tests the team-work, determination, fitness and map reading skills of each
individual.
- Nijmegen (Holland)
The Nijmegan March takes place every year in July in Holland. Teams of adults and Cadets walk 25 miles a day over 4 days. Teams from all over the world take part. Regular practice sessions start early in the year with short walks, gradually building up to 25 miles in a day. A qualifying weekend is held for final team selections. Cadets from 304 (Hastings) Squadron have taken part in this march.
- Folkestone Cadet March - Spitfire Walk
This event is held in May. Teams can choose to walk one of three distances
between 12km and 40km. 304 (Hastings) Squadron has participated in this
March for a number of years. |
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We participate in many events in the town of Hastings. These have included: 'Hastings Carnival Procession', 'Selling Poppies for the Royal British Legion', 'Collecting for the Royal Air Force Association during Wings fortnight in September', 'Battle of Britain Memorial Parade', 'Hastings Week - The Celebrations in October each year of the Battle of Hastings in 1066'. |
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