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Fieldcraft Night
Tonight, our cadets took full advantage of the summer evening with a practical and engaging fieldcraft session. The evening began with a refresher on some core fieldcraft skills, essential knowledge for any cadet, and was…
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Enrolment and Annual Formal Inspection Parade
Following a successful probationary period for our February intake of cadets, on Thursday evening Parents and Carers were invited to spectate as they were all formally enrolled into the Royal Air Force Air Cadets by…
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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition Training
CI Treleaven and Flt Lt Hartwell delivered the Bronze expedition section training framework to cadets at 2344 and 131 City of Newcastle Sqn RAF Air Cadets. Saturday consisted of training at the Squadron HQ, covering…
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Durham Northumberland Wing Adventure Training Challenge
28 teams from across the Wing battled it out at the annual Adventure Training Challenge held at RAF Spadeadam! Cadets completed on a timed walk, archery, orienteering, first aid, and a mountain biking skills course.…
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Congratulations to Cadet Haswell on your Bronze DofE Expedition Success!
Cadet Haswell joined 14 other cadets from across Durham Northumberland Wing who undertook a 2-day self-sufficient expedition in the Teesdale area, taking in the famous High Force waterfall, as well as many other beautiful sights…
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Visit to Tynemouth Community Fire station
🚒 Visit to Tynemouth Community Fire Station Thank you Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service! Last night, our cadets and staff were treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of Tynemouth Community Fire Station. Cadets enjoyed…
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Regional Commandant’s Commendation for OC 2344
🎖 Regional Commandant’s Commendation for OC 2344 Huge congratulations to OC 2344, Flt Lt Calum Hartwell on receiving a Regional Commandant’s Commendation in recognition of his dedication not only to the squadron but also to…
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Calling Ex-Cadets – Help Us Build Our History
📣 Calling Ex-Cadets – Help Us Build Our History Calling ex-cadets, staff, and associates of 2344 (Longbenton) Squadron! Do you have any stories or facts about the history of Longbenton Squadron? Our cadets are working…
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Flight Lieutenant Hartwell
Roles and Responsibilities: Background: Flt Lt. Hartwell joined the Corps as a cadet, aged 13, at 346 (Tynemouth) Squadron. During his time at 346, he enjoyed various activities: flying, shoot, and mostly- band! Flt Lt.…
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Civilian Instructor David Treleaven
Role and Responsibilities at 2344 Squadron: Civilian Instructor David Treleaven’s Background:
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New Chaplain at 2344
On the 21/01/25, Rev. Benjamin Jarvis was formally installed as Chaplain to 2344 Squadron The squadron was joined by Rev. Alun Hurd who officially installed Fr. Ben as the Squadron’s padre. Fr. Ben is no…
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Enrolment and Annual Formal Inspection Parade
Following a successful probationary period for our February intake of cadets, on Thursday evening…
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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition Training
CI Treleaven and Flt Lt Hartwell delivered the Bronze expedition section training framework to…
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
✈️ 85 years of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets ✈️ Today marks 85 years since the formation of the Air Cadets, an organisation that
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
Sgt Talwar had the Incredible opportunity to visit to British Airways at Heathrow ✈️ He says he’s “Gained insight into aircraft engineering, cabin crew training,
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron is at 645 Volunteer Gliding Squadron.
The weather has held up today to be able to get 4 of our cadets up in the air gliding in the Grob Viking at
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
Well done to our cadets who represented 2344 at today’s Inter Squadron Climbing competition. A special mention to Sgt Hardy for 3rd place in the
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
✈️ We’re getting closer ✈️ Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we’ve now raised £315 towards our £2,000 target for our 24-hour flight challenge,
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
As we get the new year at 2344 into full swing, tonight we had the pleasure of presenting a range of awards including Essential First
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron is at .
✈️ Behind the controls ✈️ Our cadets have been training hard for our 24-hour flight challenge, which will see them flying continuously to mark 2344
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
We need your support! ✈️ In February, cadets from 2344 (Longbenton) Squadron will take on a 24-hour flight simulator challenge as part of our 70th
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from 2344 Squadron! In our final event of 2025, our Dining In Night was hosted by St Batholomew’s
