The Squadron will not be parading on Friday 15 Oct or Monday 18 Oct due to a COVID incident. This is line with RAFAC guidance which we must implement in addition to NHS guidelines.
We will start Parading again on Friday 22 Oct 21 with a new start time of 7.15 pm.
M Berry
WO RAFAC
From Monday the 06 Sep 21 the Squadron will be changing the way it parades as we are no longer required to maintain ‘bubbles’ under RAFAC Regulations. The main changes will be:
During the month of September we request that you return to wearing uniform where possible and in line with the Training Programme. Please return uniform that no longer fits and we will try and replace it with the right size.
Initially we aim to parade in MTP/DPM moving towards the ability to parade in Blue Uniform by the end of September. If you are unable to parade in Blue Uniform MTP/DPM will be acceptable.
The start time of 7.30 PM and end time of 9.30 PM will remain in place. If you have any questions or queries please contact via 2358@rafac.mod.gov.uk.
M Berry
WO (RAFAC)
After examining our stocks of MTP clothing we have come to the conclusion that at present we are unfortunately unable to issue this type of uniform to cadets. MTP clothing is not issued through the RAF and is therefore provided on best endeavours by RAFAC Squadrons.
This situation may change as other cadets return uniform. However, for the present we recommend that cadets purchase their own set of MTP clothing consisting of the following:
Additionally for working outdoors cadets may wish to purchase:
You will also need an olive green or black T shirt to wear under your combat shirt.
Please note that UBACs clothing is not allowed.
We recognise this is an additional cost and should you find this is causing financial difficulties, please email the Squadron or contact a member of staff on a parade night as there are measures in place to deal with this kind of situation.
We intend to start parading in uniform in early September. In parallel we will be sorting through the ‘blue’ uniform provided by the RAF and attempting to issue update cadets RAF uniform as well as ordering new uniform from the RAF.
There are a number of websites that sell surplus MTP clothing and our advice is to do a bit of ‘shopping around’ to get the best prices.
If you have any questions or concerns please chat them through with a member of staff on a parade evening and we will do our best to answer them.
M BERRY
WO (RAFAC)
It is with great pleasure that I am able to inform you that our unit has now been granted permission to reopen and we are in the process of making final preparations, as such I have written to all of our Cadets advising them of what happens next. After a pause that proved to be much longer than any of us expected, we are very grateful to finally get back to a new normal and working with our Cadets once again
As a key action, can all Cadets confirm their intention to return to the Squadron so that we can organise the COVID bubbles
Regarda Flt Lt Haywood
Due to technical difficulties with MS Teams we have not been able to start up the lesson this evening. Apologies for any inconvenience. This lesson will be run again next month.
M Berry
WO
RAFAC