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This is the official homepage of 2175 (Rolls-Royce) Squadron, Air Training Corps. The Air Training Corps is a  national voluntary youth organization designed to develop the qualities of young people. It is sponsored by the Royal Air Force and provides challenging aviation, adventurous and community activities.

Here are a selection of our recent news stories . .

 

Wing Athletics

4 cadets represented the squadron at the West Scotland Wing Athletics Competition on Sun 15th May. The event was held at Dam Park, Ayr and was the first to include the new squadrons in the wing. The team returned with 5 medals. Cdt McLean won 3 gold medals and the shield for Best Junior Female. Well Done!

 

 

Cadet Forces Recruitment Day

The squadron assisted at a joint recruitment day alongside the Army cadets and Sea cadets on Saturday the 7th of May. The cadets handed out leaflets throughout the town to advertise the event and did a fantastic job all day.

 

Scottish 2-Day marches

3 cadets from 2175 (Rolls-Royce) squadron joined the Glasgow Wing Road Marching team took part in the Scottish 2 day marches from 30th April - 1st May. The Scottish Garelochhead Marches is a Tri-Service military event for units wishing to qualify for the Nijmegen 4 Day International Marches in July. It consists of two days of road marching at 40km per day. All 3; CWO Hastie, Sgt McKenzie and Cdt McKenzie were selected for the marches.

 

 

Wing Clay Target Team Trials

The first trials for the Wing Clay Target Team were held at Dechmont Ranges on Saturday the 30th of April. 2 cadets from 2175 (Rolls-Royce) squadron attended the trials and both were selected for the next round.  Cadets were scored not just on how many clays they shot but also on Physical ability, swing, aim, attitude and safety. Congratulations to Cpl Sullivan and Cdt Macleod who were selected for the next round.

 

Isle of Bute Hike

13 cadets from 2175 (Rolls-Royce), 2414 (East Kilbride) and 1740 (Clydebank) squadrons completed an exploration of the Isle of Bute as part of their Duke of Edinburgh's Award from the 15th - 17th of April. They visited, St Ninians Bay, St Blanes Church and Ettrick Bay, where the first Scottish heavier than air flight took place.  The cadets were met at one of their checkpoints by, Mr. Lacey, in his supercub aircraft! The silver group's route took them past the islands only airfield which was too good an opportunity to miss.

Last Updated 22nd May 2011

2175 (Rolls-Royce) Sqn ATC, Whitehaugh Barracks
Glasgow Rd, Paisley PA1 3LY
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