1220 (March) Squadron Air Training Corps

20/10/2026

🙌QUALIFICATION SUCCESSES!🙌

At the beginning of October, we had more presentations to make to the cadets after working hard in passing their classifications and qualifications.

First up, we have Sgt Lyall, CPL’s Robinson and Bulbeck, and CDT Bradshaw passing their Presentation skills. This included a series of lessons and a practice turn on how to present a lesson/presentation well and with the correct attitude. This was taught by Mr Mathews, so thank you Sir for helping them learn and pass. Well done to you all!

Next, we have CDT Moore achieving both his first class classification and his Pre DofE badge. The Pre Dofe badge was awarded to CDT Moore after completing some volunteering, sports and skills which gave him a better understanding going forward with the other levels of DofE. He was also awarded his first class badge after completing all aspects of the training. Well done to you!

Finally, we have a group of our cadets who got involved with a STEM night, they made hoop gliders for the Crest Discovery Scheme. They thoroughly enjoyed learning some new knowledge and they enjoyed creating their gliders. Well done to you all for passing, and thank you to Mr Mathews for teaching them!

Overall, it has been a busy October so far and there’s definitely more to come!

Central & East Region Air Cadets
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC

08/10/2026

🌟GOLD LEADERSHIP FOR CWO THOMPSON🌟

Back in August, CWO Thompson had the opportunity to go on the Gold Leadership course for a week away at RAF Halton. During the week, it was a mixture of practical excerises which involved using climbing frames, low ropes, and much more. It also included a lot theory lessons covered multiple leadership theories, learning how to give feedback to your peers, thinking about emotional intelligence as a leader.

During the week, they had many VIPS visit them and she had the opportunity to speak to them all about what their careers have been like when it comes to using leadership. Some VIPS included Group Captain Mike Jordan, Warrant Officer Murugesvaran Subramaniam (WO of the Royal Air Force), Dan Vesterby Thomassen (Assistant coach at Watford Football club) and many more came during the week.

When she came back to the squadron, we asked her how it went. She said, ‘ It was really nice meeting new people all around the England, Scotland and Ireland. It gave me the opportunity to ask questions about how their squadrons are run and how their leadership can benefit from it. I enjoyed the course a huge amount and made loads of friends. I enjoyed it so much that I’ve asked OC Leadership if I could come back as staff and help develop those cadets that were in the same position as me.’

We are delighted to say that after all of her hard work during the week, she successfully passed the Gold Leadership Course. 1220 March hasn’t had a Gold Leadership badge for a few years now so for CWO Thompson to have it, is an exceptional achievement. This gives her the opportunity to now teach and assess both Blue and Bronze Leadership, whilst also having the ability to assist in the delivery of Silver Leadership at Wing. She is looking forward to getting involved with it all.

Congratulations CWO Thompson! Thoroughly deserved.

Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC
Central & East Region Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets

29/09/2026

🌟MANY MANY MANY NEW QUALIFICATIONS🌟

Over the last month, 1220 cadets have been working their socks off to gain there next level of qualifications. There have been a variety of badges handed out to the cadets, this incudes shooting, leadership, Dofe and many more.

We have had some of our old intake pass Blue leadership. With blue leadership, this contains a brief lesson about what leadership is and how to be a good leader. They then get to practice using those skills ready for their assessment. We would like to say a well done to CDTs Moore, Johnson, Arrowsmith and Abbott on achieving your blue leadership qualification!

After completing her bronze idea course online, CDT Wood has been awarded her bronze cyber badge. Well done to you!

Shooting badges have also been achieved. CDT Arrowsmith has achieved the Bronze Marksman badge after passing the core elements; introductory grouping shot, grouping in other positions and zeroing the r***e. CDTs Wood and Johnson have both achieved the Silver Advanced Marksman badge after completing the point of aim, fire from all positions, and further application of firing from all positions including the snap and rapid fire. Well done to your three on gaining another level for shooting!

Pre DofE badges have been presented to CDTs Miles and Arrowsmith after completing all aspects like some volunteering some skills and some physical. This gives them an idea of what to expect when it comes to moving up the levels. Well done to you both!
Bronze DofE was awarded to CDT Harley after completing his bronze expedition. Within this he completed his skills, volunteering and physical section, which prepared him well for his practice and expedition. Very well done for achieving this award!

Finally, we have classifications. CDT Bradshaw has been awarded her Senior badge after completing all of the lessons that she needed to and passing all of her exams. CDT Wood has been awarded the master badge after again completing all of her lessons and passing all of the exams she needed to do. Well done to both of you for your hard work!

Well done to you all, keep up the hard work, it is not going unrecognised! 😁

Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC
Central & East Region Air Cadets

14/09/2026

🇬🇧MARCH ARMED FORCES FAIR🇬🇧

At the end of August, we were invited to attend as a squadron, March Armed Forces Fair. We get involved with this every time the event is held, to show our faces to the community but also to remember those who sacrificed their lives for us.

There were many different stalls, service vehicles, aircraft’s, tractors, engines and recruitment stalls for the services for people to check out. This day gives us the opportunity to help with our recruitment when it comes to September, we talk to as many people as we can to show them what we do and what we are all about.

As a squadron, our stall consisted of the flight sim, the public trying the instruments that we use at the squadron, and a raffle for a picture of an F35 Lightning.

We were also involved with the parade at the end of the day, which we were able to present the drumhead of the squadron, this gave us the opportunity to lead the parade. Overall, it was a very good day and all the cadets enjoyed it, thank you for having us! Shoutout to 272 Wisbech Squadron Air Training Corps Thank you for bringing both staff and cadets to the event. We hope you enjoyed your day with us.

Central & East Region Air Cadets
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC

13/09/2026

🚨PROMOTION ALERT🚨

Recently, there have been a few changes to 1220 March Squadron, we have had some promotions happen in the last month. Current NCO’s have shown they are ready to be promoted to the next highest rank and cadets have shown that they are ready for the first rank to achieve in their cadet career.

We would like to congratulate CDT Bulbeck for achieving the rank of Corporal. It was very well deserved, he has shown his determination and courage throughout his years of being with us. He has always strived towards the goals that he wants to achieve and we are excited to see where the rank of corporal takes him.

We would also like to congratulate CPL Arrowsmith and CPL Lyall for achieving the rank of Sergeant. During their time as Corporals, they have always focused on being the best role models they can for cadets and they will continue to improve on their skills and qualifications as they continue their cadet careers.

Congratulations to you all, you have all deserved it after your hard work, it has not been unrecognised!

Central & East Region Air Cadets
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC

10/09/2026

Missed the open evening? No worries you can still join us on the 15th September

09/09/2026

Come up and see us tonight at 7pm

07/09/2026

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒RAF WYTONS FAMILY DAY🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

At the end of last month, some of our cadets from 1220 went to spend the day at RAF Wyton. Even though the weather was not as we expected it to be, the cadets continued to have fun and took every opportunity to learn something more about what happens in different services and they even got the opportunity to try on different parts of equipment that can be used within those jobs.

The cadets had the opportunity to meet new officers and volunteers that helped make the day happen which interested them to know what they do within the organisation or even outside of the organisaition. For example, the cadets met some police officers which talked to them about their day to day routine and what obstacles they might come to within the job role.

Overall, the cadets enjoyed their day out and the feedback we got given from them was very positive. Thank you to everyone who put the efforts in to make the Family Day a good day out!

Central & East Region Air Cadets
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC

06/09/2026

🗺️BRONZE NAV 🗺️

Over the last couple of weeks, a group of 7 cadets have been completing their Bronze Navigation Award with FLT LT Burnham. The National Navigation Award Scheme offers different levels of awards to reflect a competence in Navigation. Bronze covers using linear features and focuses on being able to orientate a map correctly and navigate from point to point. We conducted some theory and Navigation exercises at the Sqn HQ before the trying the skills learned using routes on the outskirts of March.

Overall, the cadets enjoyed their experience of learning new skills to use in day to day life, and most of all, they have encouraged all cadets at the squadron to go and complete the award. Well done to all of you who have completed the award.

Central & East Region Air Cadets
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC

05/09/2026