Last weekend candidates wishing to progress into uniformed service attended RAF Boulmer to better prepare themselves for the application process. They also tested their drill skills on the parade square under the watchful eye of the WWO! Onto the next stage… mock interviews! 😱

Congratulations to Harry Redhead, from 607 (Wearmouth) Squadron, who recently sat and passed his regional commissioning board with our Regional Commandant! He will now be an Acting Pilot Officer. Well done APO Redhead! 🫡

A change of pace this evening as I visited 2344 (Longbenton) Squadron for their Annual Formal Inspection with Squadron Leader Sheedy. It was great to see the Squadron put their best foot forward, showcasing everything they have to offer! Well done 👏

Last night I visited 473 (Hartlepool) Squadron as Wing Development Officer. I interviewed a prospective CI who is new to the organisation. I spoke with several staff, including someone wishing to transfer into the wing! Finally, I presented Cadet Moore with his Cpl slides!

Today, in my capacity as Deputy OC Wing, I visited 1313 (Whickham) Squadron where North Region were facilitating a VEX Robotics Event. 1313, 361 and 1507 were in attendance, showing off their robots and demonstrating how they compete in the arena! Thank you to Flt Lt Russell

A new Chief of Defence Staff confirmed 👏🫡

"I just wanted to be a pilot because it's pretty cool"🗣️✈️ Lieutenant Holly Griffith is the first woman to earn her wings on the Merlin Mk 4. She joined new pilots and crewmen who were presented with their wings by Nato's most senior British Officer – Adm Sir Keith Blount🥳

Happy Armed Forces Day to all Regular, Veteran, Reservist and Cadet personnel 🫡 Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do to keep us safe and help shape our young people’s future 👏

Last Monday I accompanied OC Wing to 2522 (Bedlington) Squadron for their Annual Formal Inspection. The cadets and staff represented themselves really well and it was a great first visit to the Squadron for myself. Well done all 👏

Huge congratulations to CI Shaun Henry, 473 (Hartlepool) Squadron, who sat AND PASSED, his SNCO Appointment Board with OC Wing and myself 👏 He has put in a lot of effort since deciding to move into uniformed service, showing great resilience, and all that hard work paid off 💪

Congratulations to FS Nathan Mercel, 404 (Morpeth) Squadron, who passed his CWO Board with OC Wing and myself yesterday at WHQ 👏 It was a near perfect performance and something he and his Squadron should be very proud of! Well done CWO 👍

Last night I visited 1000 (Blyth) Squadron as part of both my Dep OC and Dev Off role. It was great to catch up with staff and see the cadets in action. I am back at the Squadron in 3 weeks!

The Defence Secretary John Healey has today confirmed that His Majesty The King has approved the new appointment of Air Marshal Harv Smyth as the next Chief of the Air Staff. Read more about Air Marshal Smyth’s appointment here: gov.uk/government/new…

I had a great day at RAF Leeming with Durham Northumberland Wing for the stations Families Day! With the eldest mini-Burton in tow, summer holiday daddy duties, we looked around the visiting aircraft, sampled many delicious treats, shopped at various stalls and to my daughter’s

I had a great visit to 2510 (West Denton) Squadron tonight, and not just because I got to go in shorts and a T-shirt! 😂 I joined the Squadron, who had sports on their training program, with every intention of getting involved but sadly my meeting overran 😇 However, I had a

Last week I visited 1000 (Blyth) Squadron. One of the rare things I got to do was to carry out Method of Instruction assessment on a Cadet. Sgt Langstone delivered a near on perfect lesson, demonstrating good knowledge of his chosen subject, good command of his class and good

Following on from my post yesterday, whilst at 1000 (Blyth) Squadron I also presented Instructor Lanyards to Sgt Miller-Hall and Sgt Whitehead who have previously sat their assessment and have reached the pinnacle of their learning journey within the RAFAC. At the opposite end

Some more awards from 1000 (Blyth) Squadron! Well done all 👏

Last post about my visit to 1000 (Blyth) Squadron! I had the absolute pleasure of presenting WO Julie Metcalf with her second bar for her Cadet Forces Medal, representing over 24 years uniformed service within the RAFAC! 👏👏👏🫡