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Last week Cadets Bainbridge, Inawo and Lee took the first step on the leadership ladder and earned their blue leadership award - well done all!
Last week Cadets Bainbridge, Inawo and Lee took the first step on the leadership ladder and earned their blue leadership award - well done all!
🍔 BANK HOLIDAY BBQ ☀️ As our cadets prepare to get back to school, on Monday, we saw out the summer with a squadron BBQ! Our cadets and staff, along with friends and family, enjoyed a day of garden games in the sun along a buffet of barbecue food
🍔 BANK HOLIDAY BBQ ☀️ As our cadets prepare to get back to school, on Monday, we saw out the summer with a squadron BBQ! Our cadets and staff, along with friends and family, enjoyed a day of garden games in the sun along a buffet of barbecue food and sweet treats. After a busy summer of camps, courses and community working, it’s good to relax!
⭐️ THANK YOU ⭐️ On Thursday we held our second open evening of the year, showing potential new recruits just exactly #WhatWeDo Ahead of our next intake, we want to say thank you to everyone who made the evening a success - including Asda Community
⭐️ THANK YOU ⭐️ On Thursday we held our second open evening of the year, showing potential new recruits just exactly #WhatWeDo Ahead of our next intake, we want to say thank you to everyone who made the evening a success - including Asda Community Champion Eve and all our friends at @asda The Galleries in Washington - thanks for your donations to our open evening buffet!
In July, cadets and staff from 2214 visited our friends at 4Louis. 4Louis is a UK charity based in Pallion, Sunderland, committed to supporting those affected by child loss and miscarriage. Our cadets did their bit creating memory boxes filled with
In July, cadets and staff from 2214 visited our friends at 4Louis. 4Louis is a UK charity based in Pallion, Sunderland, committed to supporting those affected by child loss and miscarriage. Our cadets did their bit creating memory boxes filled with keepsakes to help families create lasting memories for their loved ones. An amazing day helping an amazing charity - well done everyone!
🌟 SQUADRON OPEN EVENING 🌟 Do you want to try something new this academic year? Fancy doing something different to stand out from the crowd? The RAF Air Cadets just might be for you! 2214 (Usworth) Squadron will once again be opening its doors to
🌟 SQUADRON OPEN EVENING 🌟 Do you want to try something new this academic year? Fancy doing something different to stand out from the crowd? The RAF Air Cadets just might be for you! 2214 (Usworth) Squadron will once again be opening its doors to potential new cadets and adult volunteers on 21 August - everyone is welcome to come along to find out more, while enjoying a cup of tea, a glass of squash and a biscuit! Contact us via e-mail at adj.2214@rafac.mod.gov.uk or visit our website www.2214squadronatc.co.uk for further information!
✈️ A WEEK IN WALES ⛺️ Yesterday, CDT Baxter, FS Rushton and SGT Terry returned after 6 days at RAF Valley in Anglesey. Home to some of the RAF’s most advanced fast jet pilot training, they enjoyed visits to different flying squadrons, surviva
✈️ A WEEK IN WALES ⛺️ Yesterday, CDT Baxter, FS Rushton and SGT Terry returned after 6 days at RAF Valley in Anglesey. Home to some of the RAF’s most advanced fast jet pilot training, they enjoyed visits to different flying squadrons, survival sections and of course making new friends! It was a first camp for CDT Baxter and FS Rushton took on the shared role of Camp IC, leading the cadets and NCO team during the stay! Watch this space for more updates from our cadets on camp this summer!
🏐 VOLLEYBALL AND VULCANS ✈️ Only at 2214 would you get to experience playing sports in front of RAF aircraft… On Thursday, our new Sports IC SGT Watson led a volleyball session at the North East Land, Sea and Air Museum, taking our cadets t
🏐 VOLLEYBALL AND VULCANS ✈️ Only at 2214 would you get to experience playing sports in front of RAF aircraft… On Thursday, our new Sports IC SGT Watson led a volleyball session at the North East Land, Sea and Air Museum, taking our cadets through a few warm-ups before going onto the rules and some techniques of the game. Of course, we then had to end the night with a few games of volleyball- if you look closely, you’ll see even the OC couldn’t keep away from it! With our new sports leaders, we’re looking forward to having plenty of sports sessions back at 2214 over the summer! Sound good? Our next open evening is soon approaching on 21 August. Get in touch to register your interest today!
👨🏻‍🏫 ANOTHER INSTRUCTOR AT 2214 🏆 Last night we said a huge well done to SGT Shaun Hair who passed his Method of Instruction assessment last week, earning his yellow lanyard. SGT Hair scored highly on his final assessment, demonstrating som
👨🏻‍🏫 ANOTHER INSTRUCTOR AT 2214 🏆 Last night we said a huge well done to SGT Shaun Hair who passed his Method of Instruction assessment last week, earning his yellow lanyard. SGT Hair scored highly on his final assessment, demonstrating some fantastic instructional techniques whilst setting an example with his enthusiasm and preparation - well done Sergeant!
✈️ AIR EXPERIENCE FLYING ✈️ Last week, three of our cadets attended 11 AEF at RAF Leeming for a spot of Air Experience Flying. CDT Inawo got to grips with the Grob Tutor for her first flight; a fantastic experience! Keep an eye out on Cadet Porta
✈️ AIR EXPERIENCE FLYING ✈️ Last week, three of our cadets attended 11 AEF at RAF Leeming for a spot of Air Experience Flying. CDT Inawo got to grips with the Grob Tutor for her first flight; a fantastic experience! Keep an eye out on Cadet Portal for future flying opportunities.
🏃🏼‍♀️ MEDALS GALORE 🏅 Yesterday, we saw out the month with a day at Monkton Stadium for the Inter-Squadron Athletics Competition! 13 of our fantastic cadets competed in various track & field events against our friends across Durham North
🏃🏼‍♀️ MEDALS GALORE 🏅 Yesterday, we saw out the month with a day at Monkton Stadium for the Inter-Squadron Athletics Competition! 13 of our fantastic cadets competed in various track & field events against our friends across Durham Northumberland Wing…and of course we came away with a few medals! SGT Watson 🥈 100 Metres CPL Callanan 🥈800 Metres 🥉 High Jump CDT Tetchner 🥉 High Jump CPL Brotherton, CDTs Carrahar, Hutchinson and Proud 🥈 U15 Girls 4x100 Metre Relay We’re proud of each and every cadet who made the effort to attend and give it their own on Saturday - Virtutem Probamus!
At the weekend, members of our Cadet NCO team took part in Durham Northumberland Wing’s AT Challenge. Taking on a day walk, as well as challenges in orienteering, first aid, archery and mountain biking, our NCOs gave their all and we are proud
At the weekend, members of our Cadet NCO team took part in Durham Northumberland Wing’s AT Challenge. Taking on a day walk, as well as challenges in orienteering, first aid, archery and mountain biking, our NCOs gave their all and we are proud of every single one of them - Good effort!
On Sunday, our cadets were volunteering in the community, helping out at the Sunderland City Run. 11 of our cadets were joined by members of the police cadets, working together to provide water, isotonic drinks and glucose to the participants as the
On Sunday, our cadets were volunteering in the community, helping out at the Sunderland City Run. 11 of our cadets were joined by members of the police cadets, working together to provide water, isotonic drinks and glucose to the participants as they passed by on their way down Sunderland Marina. Well done to all our cadets on a hard days work!
On Tuesday, we said a huge well done to Corporal Purvis who earned her first set of chevrons! A shining example to her peers, CPL Purvis has embodied our squadron values through her cadet career - we can’t wait to see what she gets up to next!
On Tuesday, we said a huge well done to Corporal Purvis who earned her first set of chevrons! A shining example to her peers, CPL Purvis has embodied our squadron values through her cadet career - we can’t wait to see what she gets up to next!
👋 SO LONG, FAREWELL 👋 Tonight, we said goodbye to our NCO Team IC, FS Charlie Berry after more than five years of service. FS Berry is a stand out amongst our cadets with his fantastic wit and his approach to NCO leadership; we’re sorry to
👋 SO LONG, FAREWELL 👋 Tonight, we said goodbye to our NCO Team IC, FS Charlie Berry after more than five years of service. FS Berry is a stand out amongst our cadets with his fantastic wit and his approach to NCO leadership; we’re sorry to see him go but wish him the best of luck in his future aspirations and his upcoming apprenticeship!
🏆 BIG NIGHT AT 2214 🏆 Last night, we were visited by Wg Cdr Blackie for our Annual Formal Inspection - one of the most important events of the year in the squadron calendar! The Wing Commander was presented with some squadron memorabilia in rec
🏆 BIG NIGHT AT 2214 🏆 Last night, we were visited by Wg Cdr Blackie for our Annual Formal Inspection - one of the most important events of the year in the squadron calendar! The Wing Commander was presented with some squadron memorabilia in recognition of his first inspection in his new post, but not before he himself made some presentations; a huge well done to the following NCOs on their promotions this evening! Cadet to Corporal CPL Brotherton Corporal to Sergeant SGT Hair SGT Watson Sergeant to Flight Sergeant FS Rushton
✈️ AIR EXPERIENCE FLIGHTS ✈️ Tuesday was a big day for three of our cadets, who made the journey into North Yorkshire for some Air Experience Flying. It was a first flight for CDTs Campbell and Hindmarch, and a fourth flight for CDT Brotherton who
✈️ AIR EXPERIENCE FLIGHTS ✈️ Tuesday was a big day for three of our cadets, who made the journey into North Yorkshire for some Air Experience Flying. It was a first flight for CDTs Campbell and Hindmarch, and a fourth flight for CDT Brotherton who got to experience the G forces of aerobatics! Sound good? Our next induction evening is Thursday 1 May, get in touch to find out more.
🥉 DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD 🥉 On Thursday, FS Charlie Berry was awarded with his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s award, the first level of one of the most prestigious awards in the United Kingdom! Having completed all four sections of his
🥉 DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD 🥉 On Thursday, FS Charlie Berry was awarded with his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s award, the first level of one of the most prestigious awards in the United Kingdom! Having completed all four sections of his award, FS Berry was the first 2214 cadet to receive his award in 2025 and we hope he won’t be the last!
We’ve had a busy few weeks preparing ahead of our upcoming open evening, all while our cadets have continued to seize opportunity; a huge well done to the following cadets in their achievements! ⚡️ BRONZE CYBER ⚡️ CPL Green CPL Watson FS Berry
We’ve had a busy few weeks preparing ahead of our upcoming open evening, all while our cadets have continued to seize opportunity; a huge well done to the following cadets in their achievements! ⚡️ BRONZE CYBER ⚡️ CPL Green CPL Watson FS Berry 🏆 BLUE LEADERSHIP 🏆 CDT Campbell CDT Carrahar CDT Hattersley
✨ APRIL OPEN EVENING ✨ We are opening our doors to the public to give the people of Washington a little taste of #WhatWeDo, ahead of our April intake! If you like the sound of the Air Cadets, why not pop along on 22 April 2025 to see what we get
✨ APRIL OPEN EVENING ✨ We are opening our doors to the public to give the people of Washington a little taste of #WhatWeDo, ahead of our April intake! If you like the sound of the Air Cadets, why not pop along on 22 April 2025 to see what we get up to on a regular parade night? Bring along your mam, dad, siblings and grandparents for a spot of tea and cake too! Sign up via our website or e-mail us at adj.2214@rafac.mod.gov.uk for more information
Last week, we recognised the achievements of Corporal Green, who received his first set of stripes! CPL Green has made impressive strides in improving his self confidence and is a shining example to the rest of 2214 - a huge well done Corporal!
Last week, we recognised the achievements of Corporal Green, who received his first set of stripes! CPL Green has made impressive strides in improving his self confidence and is a shining example to the rest of 2214 - a huge well done Corporal!
Last week Cadets Bainbridge, Inawo and Lee took the first step on the leadership ladder and earned their blue leadership award - well done all! 🍔 BANK HOLIDAY BBQ ☀️ As our cadets prepare to get back to school, on Monday, we saw out the summer with a squadron BBQ! Our cadets and staff, along with friends and family, enjoyed a day of garden games in the sun along a buffet of barbecue food ⭐️ THANK YOU ⭐️ On Thursday we held our second open evening of the year, showing potential new recruits just exactly #WhatWeDo Ahead of our next intake, we want to say thank you to everyone who made the evening a success - including Asda Community In July, cadets and staff from 2214 visited our friends at 4Louis. 4Louis is a UK charity based in Pallion, Sunderland, committed to supporting those affected by child loss and miscarriage. Our cadets did their bit creating memory boxes filled with 🌟 SQUADRON OPEN EVENING 🌟 Do you want to try something new this academic year? Fancy doing something different to stand out from the crowd? The RAF Air Cadets just might be for you! 2214 (Usworth) Squadron will once again be opening its doors to ✈️ A WEEK IN WALES ⛺️ Yesterday, CDT Baxter, FS Rushton and SGT Terry returned after 6 days at RAF Valley in Anglesey. Home to some of the RAF’s most advanced fast jet pilot training, they enjoyed visits to different flying squadrons, surviva 🏐 VOLLEYBALL AND VULCANS ✈️ Only at 2214 would you get to experience playing sports in front of RAF aircraft… On Thursday, our new Sports IC SGT Watson led a volleyball session at the North East Land, Sea and Air Museum, taking our cadets t 👨🏻‍🏫 ANOTHER INSTRUCTOR AT 2214 🏆 Last night we said a huge well done to SGT Shaun Hair who passed his Method of Instruction assessment last week, earning his yellow lanyard. SGT Hair scored highly on his final assessment, demonstrating som ✈️ AIR EXPERIENCE FLYING ✈️ Last week, three of our cadets attended 11 AEF at RAF Leeming for a spot of Air Experience Flying. CDT Inawo got to grips with the Grob Tutor for her first flight; a fantastic experience! Keep an eye out on Cadet Porta 🏃🏼‍♀️ MEDALS GALORE 🏅 Yesterday, we saw out the month with a day at Monkton Stadium for the Inter-Squadron Athletics Competition! 13 of our fantastic cadets competed in various track & field events against our friends across Durham North At the weekend, members of our Cadet NCO team took part in Durham Northumberland Wing’s AT Challenge. Taking on a day walk, as well as challenges in orienteering, first aid, archery and mountain biking, our NCOs gave their all and we are proud On Sunday, our cadets were volunteering in the community, helping out at the Sunderland City Run. 11 of our cadets were joined by members of the police cadets, working together to provide water, isotonic drinks and glucose to the participants as the On Tuesday, we said a huge well done to Corporal Purvis who earned her first set of chevrons! A shining example to her peers, CPL Purvis has embodied our squadron values through her cadet career - we can’t wait to see what she gets up to next! 👋 SO LONG, FAREWELL 👋 Tonight, we said goodbye to our NCO Team IC, FS Charlie Berry after more than five years of service. FS Berry is a stand out amongst our cadets with his fantastic wit and his approach to NCO leadership; we’re sorry to 🏆 BIG NIGHT AT 2214 🏆 Last night, we were visited by Wg Cdr Blackie for our Annual Formal Inspection - one of the most important events of the year in the squadron calendar! The Wing Commander was presented with some squadron memorabilia in rec ✈️ AIR EXPERIENCE FLIGHTS ✈️ Tuesday was a big day for three of our cadets, who made the journey into North Yorkshire for some Air Experience Flying. It was a first flight for CDTs Campbell and Hindmarch, and a fourth flight for CDT Brotherton who 🥉 DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD 🥉 On Thursday, FS Charlie Berry was awarded with his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s award, the first level of one of the most prestigious awards in the United Kingdom! Having completed all four sections of his We’ve had a busy few weeks preparing ahead of our upcoming open evening, all while our cadets have continued to seize opportunity; a huge well done to the following cadets in their achievements! ⚡️ BRONZE CYBER ⚡️ CPL Green CPL Watson FS Berry ✨ APRIL OPEN EVENING ✨ We are opening our doors to the public to give the people of Washington a little taste of #WhatWeDo, ahead of our April intake! If you like the sound of the Air Cadets, why not pop along on 22 April 2025 to see what we get Last week, we recognised the achievements of Corporal Green, who received his first set of stripes! CPL Green has made impressive strides in improving his self confidence and is a shining example to the rest of 2214 - a huge well done Corporal!