Porirua Air Cadets
On Monday 29th of October 2012 the Squadron was visited by Group Captain Grant Crosland RNZAF, on behalf of the Chief of Air Force, with his daughter Brianna Crosland (ex-Sergeant of 41 Squadron). Group Captain Crosland reviewed the Squadron on parade, carried out two promotions and awarded three shooting badges. Congratulations to the recipients: Benjamin … Read more
Congratulations go to Year 8 Paremata School pupil Cyzck from Room 6, who was the lucky winner in the draw to win a Radio Controlled Helicopter from the Squadron’s appearance at the Paremata School Gala on Sat 27th Oct. Pilot Officer Asbery paid a surprise visit to Room 6 to deliver Cyzck’s prize and ask … Read more
On Saturday 27th October a small contingent from 41 Squadron attended the Paremata School Gala, taking along the Squadron’s flight simulators and once again offering the chance to win a Radio Controlled Helicopter to any virtual pilots on the day. By collecting a gold coin donation for each flight meant the unit were able to … Read more
Congratulations to LAC Benjamin Eagle who completed the October 2012 JNCO Course and was awarded “Top of Syndicate”. He reports: In the first week of the September – October school holidays I attended the 52/12 Junior Leaders Course at RNZAF Base Ohakea. The course involves a week of leadership training, drill instruction and oral presentation. … Read more
The Squadron went shooting on Sunday 14 October 2012 at the Royal Tiger Range in Newtown. The top six shots of the day were: – LAC David Drummond and CPL Nick Asbery 80 – CPL Kadin Fowler 76 – LAC Michael Fell 75 – LAC Daniel Robinson 74 – CDT William Ngaro 72 (twice)
Congratulations to our Drum Corps Instructor Dave Edwards (RNZAF) who was promoted to Corporal in late September.
On Monday 24 September 2012 Cadet William Ngaro was awarded his Shooting Competency Badge for achieving 3 scores of 60 or greater.
The Squadron went shooting on Saturday 22 September 2012 at the Royal Tiger Range in Newtown. The top six shots of the day were: – CPL Kadin Fowler 85 – W/O Alex Asbery 78 – F/S Kendall Brown, CDT Joseph Mijares, and LAC Daniel Robinson 76 – LAC Alexander Ogilvie 75
On Monday 17 September 2012 the two Superclash flights, Tomahawk and Spitfire, went head to head in the Term 3 Superclash. The first event was a short obstacle course: – No. 1 Flight won two races, earning them 10 pts – No. 2 Flight won 1 race earning them 5 pts The second event was … Read more
The Squadron went shooting on Saturday 8 September 2012 at the Royal Tiger Range in Newtown. The top six shots of the day were: – Cadet Joseph Mijares 82 – LAC David Drummond 81 – CPL Kadin Fowler 80 – W/O Alex Asbery 79 – CPL Kadin Fowler 76 – CPL Kadin Fowler 76