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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
It’s #InternationalVolunteerDay and the RAF Air Cadets are celebrating all of the fantastic Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers that are part of our organisation. Think you’ve
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
Well done Corporal Mohan on achieving your Bronze DofE Award!
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
Building skills, spirit, and a few Christmas decorations along the way. Proud of our cadets this festive season! 🎄⭐
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
Congratulations to our newest Blue Leadership Cadets! A huge well done to Cadets Davison, Lumsden, Delariarte, & Hii who were each awarded their Blue Leadership
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron is at .
This weekend our Activity First Aid Method of Instruction cadet NCOs have ran a 12 hour St John Ambulance Youth First Aid course to upskill
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
Remembrance Day 2025: A small cohort of our Cadets took time out of their school day to remember the fallen at a service at North
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron is in England.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. Our Squadron took part in the Remembrance Sunday Parade at
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron is at Killingworth Shopping Center.
Thank you to the local community for their donations to the Poppy Appeal this weekend. Our cadets were out in force at Killingworth Shopping Centre
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron is at St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton.
Last night our annual awards evening was hosted by our Squadron Padre, Father Ben at St Bartholomew’s Church. 2344 Squadron CFAVs, Cadets, Parents & Guardians
2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron
At the recent tri-service Pipes & Drums Competition, held in the Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming, Sgt Penaluna of 2344 Sqn achieved