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	<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 12 18:07:52 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>May the Gale Force be with you</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The day started off cold, drizzly and windy with the force clearly not with the four young cadets as two of them forgot their 3822’s, one forgot to bring his lunch and the last one didn’t even turn up in uniform! A stroke of luck came when Sir turned up for the ‘mission’ slightly late so all the misfortunes so far could be corrected. Eventually they were all set to make the jump to light speed and set off for RAF Cosford.

When they reached Cosford, they were all sat down in a waiting room where they all waited in with as much anticipation as the rebellion army before their attack on the Death Star. The four cadets watched sheepishly as the Gliders were rolled out of the hangar and could not wait for the moment that they would take off into space and pilot them against the evil forces of Darth Vader and the Emperor.
 
Although they were eager to take to the skies, 3 of the 4 cadets were as disappointed as Luke Skywalker when he found out that his father was Darth Vader as they were told that the wind was the only force stopping them from flying. The dark side of the force must also have been playing its hand when they were told that the clouds had come down lower than they were before and so there was definitely no chance of them flying.

The journey home was long and quiet, the silence occasionally broken by a couple of Sir’s ‘jokes’. However, within that car sat one content cadet who sat in silence with a great sense of accomplishment at finally getting to fly on his third journey to RAF Cosford, in this case, the third time really was the charm. Congratulations, Cadet Rooprai.
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	<pubDate>2012-01-30 15:33:15</pubDate>
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	<title>Safety First</title>
	<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 7th January 2012, a group of 17 cadets from 487 (Kingstanding & Perry Barr) Sqn, 163 (Coventry Phoenix)Sqn and 1459 (Heart of England) Sqn came together for a day of training on the cadet No.8 rifle. 

Before any cadet can fire the rifle they must undergo a series of training exercises and tests to ensure that they are safe to fire. The cadet must understand and demonstrate the working parts of the rifle, how to handle it safely, how to deal with misfired rounds, and recognise the commands that will be given by a range conducting officer. 

All 17 cadets demonstrated on the day that they have what it takes, and are now able to begin shooting the No.8 rifle at organised range practices. 

FS Andy Hudson, event organiser, commented:

\"The cadets have worked hard today to demonstrate that they are able to handle this weapon safely. Every part of the test is scrutinised in detail and to pass a cadet must get everything correct. A big well done to all the cadets for their effort and concentration on the day. Big thanks must also go out to the staff who assisted with the training and smooth running of the day.\"
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	<pubDate>2012-01-11 12:41:11</pubDate>
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	<title>DofE Success for 487 Sqn</title>
	<description><![CDATA[487 Sqn have made a good start to the new year with the achievement of 9 Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards. The cadets have been working hard through 2010 to gain their awards, putting in hours of marksmanship training, drill, expedition planning, fitness training and successfully completing two arduous expeditions on foot in North Wales. 

The completion of the award is a motivator for both the cadets who have achieved it and plan to go on to their Silver awards, and the other cadets on the squadron who now want to get involved in the exciting programme. 

The Duke of Edinburgh programme for 2012 is starting to take shape already, with 2 cadets nearing completion of their Gold awards, 9 aiming for Silver and many cadets beginning their Bronze training.
 
A big well done to Cdt Harvey Allen, Cpl Nye, Cdt Johnson, Cdt Small, FS Kirby, Cdt Farrell, Cdt Daly, Cpl Reader and Cpl Bhakta!
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	<pubDate>2012-01-06 16:42:54</pubDate>
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	<title>Tonight's presentation evening is STILL GOING AHEAD. Please check the website at 1800 for the final decision. Flt Lt O'Neill</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Tonight's presentation evening is STILL GOING AHEAD. Please check the website at 1800 for the final decision. Flt Lt O'Neill]]></description>
	<pubDate>2012-02-04</pubDate>
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	<title>1800 Feb 4th. Presentation evening will go ahead. Please take extra care when travelling, and wrap up warm! Flt Lt O'Neill</title>
	<description><![CDATA[1800 Feb 4th. Presentation evening will go ahead. Please take extra care when travelling, and wrap up warm! Flt Lt O'Neill]]></description>
	<pubDate>2012-02-04</pubDate>
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	<title>All cadets, parents / guardians and friends welcome at 487 Sqn Presentation Evening tomorrow! (Sat 4th Feb) Please arrive at 7pm, dress for cadets in Wedgewood Blue shirt & tie.</title>
	<description><![CDATA[All cadets, parents / guardians and friends welcome at 487 Sqn Presentation Evening tomorrow! (Sat 4th Feb) Please arrive at 7pm, dress for cadets in Wedgewood Blue shirt & tie.]]></description>
	<pubDate>2012-02-03</pubDate>
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	<title>Happy New Year to you all! The First parade back will be on Thursday 5th January (Light blues for inspection).</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Happy New Year to you all! The First parade back will be on Thursday 5th January (Light blues for inspection).]]></description>
	<pubDate>2011-12-29</pubDate>
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