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As a Squadron, we started
construction of this website in June 2007, and
its thanks to members both past and present,
that we have been able to produce a proud record
of the Squadron’s history, as well as current
features and events.
Our objective now is to
promote both
The Air Training Corps
and 499 Squadron to the young people of our
town, and give an insight into the opportunities
that are available right on their doorstep.
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Wing Routine Orders
No 25 |
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I/Flt Sgt Marc
Jones - Goes Solo..!!
Following his recent flying scholarship award,
Marc completed his flying training and flew solo
on Saturday 28th June 2008 at
Tayside Aviation, in Scotland.
This is 499's second successful flying
scholarship this year, and as a Squadron we
congratulate Marc on his superb achievement -
well done!!
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Air Experience Flying 3rd July 2008
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Xterra
Marshalling
Weekend of
21 & 22nd June
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Royal International Air
Tattoo - 13th July 2008
Adult tickets on the day are £45.00 each but
if bought in advance are £32.50.
Cadets under 16 are admitted free
Visit the website
Information regarding free entry for Cadets
(and over 18 Cadets) can me found on the
Air Cadet Organisation website
Click - Latest News
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Air Tattoo Offers Air
Cadets Special Deal
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Cadet Dominic
James
On Tuesday 17th June 2008, Cadet Dominic
James was awarded his Duke of Edinburgh
Bronze Award. Many congratulations
from all the Officers, Staff and Cadets form the
Squadron - well done!! |
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Schools Aerospace Challenge 2008
Monday 28th July - Friday 1st
August
Great news! 499 Squadron have
once again managed to gain a place
on this years 2008 Schools Aerospace
Challenge at the Cranfield Institute
of Technology. This year, only 12
teams have been fortunate to attend
a single week at the University, and
team sizes have reduced from 5
initially, to 4 two years ago and to
3 persons per team this year.
This years team comprises of
I/Flt Sgt Gethin Davies
(team captain)
I/Sgt
Jonathan Glave
Sgt
Gareth Havard.
See the design concept
here
A very detailed account of
this concept Login
here
Visit the
Schools Aerospace Challenge Website
here
Pictured right: 499 Sqn -
Schools Aerospace Challenge Winners
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Three Welsh Peaks 2008
The Three Welsh Peaks challenge and
sponsored fund raising event will take place
this year on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th July.
Pictured right:
Three Welsh Peaks 2006
A covering letter and sponsor forms are
available in the login area of the website Login
here
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Cwmavon
Church Fete
On Saturday 14th June, 499 Squadron were
again invited to take part in our local
community church fete at Cwmavon. Apart
from helping out with various activities and
stalls, it provided an ideal opportunity to
promote the Air Training Corps to the young
people of the village. The cadets also
took part in a drill demonstration for the
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I/Sgt Jon Glave
OC 499 Sqn and CI Paul Morgan (499 Sqn Flying
Liaison Officer) are very pleased to announce
that Instructor Cadet Sgt Jonathan Glave has
attained the prestigious status of Advanced
Gliding Scholarship Gold Gliding Pilot Wings;
the first cadet to do so over the last 14 years
on 499 Sqn. Jon’s achievement was made more
memorable given that he attained this standard
on the occasion of his 18th birthday
on the 1st of June 2008. Given his
piloting ability, Jon’ has been invited back to
636 VGS at Swansea Airport to support as a
Flight Staff Cadet.
A BIG well done and congratulations from the
Staff, Committee Members and your fellow cadets
belonging to 499 Port Talbot Sqn Air Training
Corps as well as a thank you to the Flying
Instructors at 636 VGS for training you to such
a high level of Piloting ability
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I/Flt Sgt
Gethin Davies
Following his recent successful flying
scholarship at
Tayside Aviation, Gethin has
been awarded a very prestigious
Red Arrows Flying Trust
Scholarship - Congratulations!!
Gethin will undertake his Flying training during
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CVQO - Staff Only
Cadet Vocational Qualification Organisation -
Wales BTEC Workshop
Monday 14th July 2008
215 City of Swansea SquadronVisit the website
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Wales & West Regional Adventure
Training
Exercise in SnowdoniaPictures
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New Requirements for Instructor
Cadets Login
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Talybont Tab Pictures
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Leadership Courses RAF Cranwell
499 Cadets seleceted for
leadership courses at RAF Cranwell
are;
Sgt
Gareth Havard 19 - 26th July
2008
Sgt Jon
Glave 12 - 19th July 2008 |
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