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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 is at RAF Wittering.
Earlier in the summer, FS Freeman attended a RAFAC Gold Leadership Course held at RAF Wittering. This 1 week course is the culmination of the
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron is at RAF Syerston.
Earlier this week, 3 of our cadets had a daytrip out to RAF Syerston for the Industry Day at the RAFAC’s National Air and Space
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron updated their cover photo.
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
Flt Lt Hartwell awarded CI Treleaven his NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety tonight, which he completed with Northumbria University with thanks
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
Cadets Haswell and Quirk along with CI Treleaven are having a great time on annual camp at RAF Valley! Follow the Durham Northumberland Wing Page
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
Tonight, cadets enjoyed some fieldcraft including a recap on some basic skills, followed by a group movement exercise. It’s great to be making the most
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
Thank you to the Air Cadet Charity! With thanks to funding from a grant application to the Air Cadet Development Scheme in 2024, CI Treleaven
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
Following on from our enrolment parade for our newest cadets last week, Tuesday evening 2344 Squadron once again were out in force on a formal
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
Enrolment Parade ✅ Following a successful probationary period for our February intake of cadets, on Thursday evening Parents and Carers were invited to spectate as