| | 5 Aug 2010 Follow The Build Progress of Our New Squadron Building | Read more... | |
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|  We are getting a brand new Squadron Headquarters, watch the progress as the building develops.
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| | 30 Aug 2010 Silver Sergeant | Read more... | |
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|  Cadet Sergeant Ryan Sharples, 16 yrs, has gained his Silver Wings following the successful completion of an Air Cadet Gliding Scholarship.
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| | 6 Aug 2010 Distinguished Leader | Read more... | |
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|  One of the most physically demanding, but rewarding, courses available to Air Cadets in the United Kingdom is the Air Cadet Leadership Course held each year at Royal Air Force Cranwell, Lincolnshire.
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| | 21 Jul 2010 Festival Heights | Read more... | |
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|  The Bedford River Festival is one of the largest free festivals in the country and attracts on average 300,000 people. Clearly this was an opportunity too good to miss for 134 (Bedford) Squadron who rose to new heights to present the Air Cadet Organisation to the festival goers.
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| | 21 Jul 2010 Five go to Sumer Camp | Read more... | |
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|  Five cadets from 134 (Bedford) Sqn this week attended summer camp at RAF Linton-on-Ouse in North Yorkshire. Along with twenty four other cadets from units across Beds and Cambs Wing they took part in a range of activities designed to give them a taste of life in the Royal Air Force.
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| | 21 Jul 2010 Passing Out | Read more... | |
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|  Following the successful completion of their basic training, eight Air Cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron have participated in a formal Passing Out Parade held in front of proud parents, guardians and invited guests.
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| | 11 Jul 2010 Hoisting The Flag | Read more... | |
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|  Cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron, Air Cadets are now able to raise the Air Training Corps ensign wherever they are thanks to a generous donation from the Eastcotts Parish Council which has enabled the purchase of a portable flag pole.
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| | 10 Jul 2010 Royal Appointment for 150 | Read more... | |
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|  Although millions of people visit Buckingham Palace every year, Sergeant Nicholas Every from 134 (Bedford) Sqn, Air Training Corps was one of the few chosen cadets in his Wing to be lucky enough to be invited to the Cadet 150 Parade followed by a Garden Party in the grounds of Buckingham Palace.
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| | 29 Jun 2010 The Lynx Effect | Read more... | |
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|  16 Air Cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron have experienced a flight in an Army Lynx helicopter as part of a careers presentation on opportunities available to them within the Army Air Corps.
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| | 28 Jun 2010 Sunset Ceremonial | Read more... | |
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|  Following their recent success in the Wing Drill and Banner competitions,
cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron were invited to carry out ceremonial duties
at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre, Chicksands, Annual Reception.
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| | 27 Jun 2010 Cadet Respsect | Read more... | |
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|  Cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron, have been showing their support for the Armed Forces by flying the Armed Forces Day flag
in place of the Squadron's usual ensign, in the run to Armed Forces Day on
Saturday 26th June.
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| | 17 Jun 2010 Snaptastic Duo | Read more... | |
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|  A Cadet and a member of Staff from 134 (Bedford) Squadron are
celebrating after winning both categories of the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire
Wing Photographic competition. Cpl Jonathan Bell and Mr Chris Wiggins took the
photographs over the last 12 months and a competition last weekend, they were
pitched against other entries from across the wing.
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| | 16 Jun 2010 Lucky Number 7 | Read more... | |
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|  Air Cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron are celebrating their 7th successive win at the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Drill Competition.
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| | 6 Jun 2010 Flight Fantastic | Read more... | |
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|  Three lucky cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron have taken to the air in style in an Augusta 109E helicopter belonging to 32 (The Royal) Squadron, Royal Air Force.
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| | 5 Jun 2010 Weekend March | Read more... | |
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|  During the May Bank Holiday weekend 18 cadets and 4 staff from 134 (Bedford) Squadron successfully completed the annual Spitfire Cadet March in Folkestone, Kent.
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| | 26 May 2010 High Standards | Read more... | |
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|  The Standard Bearer should be one vigorous and brave young officer; who willingly would sacrifice his life to defend the Banner.The Standard Bearer should never surrender his Banner, if he, during a battle, could no longer safeguard the Banner; he should wrap his body into the Banner awaiting the final slash.... Of course the roles and responsibilities of a Banner Bearer in the Cadet Forces are somewhat different to those of military units in the past. However, the responsibility to safeguard and correctly parade a units banner remains as important as ever.
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| | 12 May 2010 Run Away Success | Read more... | |
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|  On Sunday 9th May 2010, nineteen Air Cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron competed in the annual Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Athletics Competition, held this year at the Cambridge University sports ground. Twenty eight squadrons, from across the Wing attended which meant that every event was going to be hotly contested. Last year the team achieved an extremely respectable haul of 7 Gold and 5 Silver medals as well as the Junior Boys Cup.
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| | 9 Apr 2010 King Of The Air | Read more... | |
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|  The Royal Air Force provides a helicopter Rescue Service, 24 hours a day, throughout the year and the distinctive yellow search and rescue helicopters are often seen at the scene of many incidents throughout the United Kingdom.
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| | 8 Mar 2010 Good Friday | Read more... | |
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|  It certainly was a Good Friday for the cadets and staff of 134 (Bedford) Squadron, when they carried out a charity bag pack at Bedfords Tesco Riverfield Drive store and raised 1,360.
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| | 31 Mar 2010 Clean Team | Read more... | |
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|  Sun and showers greeted the cadets and staff of 134 (Bedford) Squadron as they set up their third charity car wash for 2010.
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| | 30 Mar 2010 Foundations | Read more... | |
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|  Under the shadow of the largest airship sheds in Europe construction of the new Cadet Centre has commenced at Shortstown, Bedford. The development is on track to provide 134 (Bedford) Squadron with a state of the art headquarters facility by early summer 2010.
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| | 29 Mar 2010 A Day In The Life | Read more... | |
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|  A group of Air Cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron recently visited Royal Air Force Odiham to see for themselves how a busy RAF Station works and learn about the role of the Chinook, a medium lift helicopter.
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| | 21 Mar 2010 Merlin's Magic | Read more... | |
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|  Skimming across the fields of Oxfordshire, at 80 feet, heading towards a disused airfield in order to practice a concealed landing, was the order of the day when 9 Air Cadets from Bedford flew in an RAF Merlin helicopter.
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| | 11 Mar 2010 Airborne Adventure | Read more... | |
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|  Soaring high above the Yorkshire countryside in a high performance training aircraft, Sergeant Nicolas Every, 17 years, experienced at first hand what its like to be a trainee pilot in the Royal Air Force.
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| | 3 Mar 2010 Life Savers | Read more... | |
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|  A suspected heart attack, an unconscious male and a deep cut to a forearm were some of the scenarios facing Air Cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron during a weekend of First Aid training.
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| | 2 Mar 2010 Come Dine With Us | Read more... | |
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|  "The Queen!" toasted the Cadets and Staff of 134 (Bedford) Squadron, during their annual Dining In night held recently at the Shakespeare Hotel in Bedford.
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| | 6 Feb 2010 Cadet Appeal | Read more... | |
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|  Following the terrible events that have taken place in Haiti, Air Cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron, in conjunction with the Tescos store in Riverside, Bedford, have joined forces to raise much needed funds for the disaster appeal.
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| | 4 Feb 2010 Clean Cash | Read more... | |
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|  Bedford Air Cadets have bolstered their funds by holding another of the units hugely popular car washing events.
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| | 28 Jan 2010 Rotary Reward | Read more... | |
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|  Being able to fly a helicopter is a dream that many young people have but for one very lucky Air Cadet the dream has become a reality.
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| | 20 Jan 2010 Trial Blazers | Read more... | |
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|  Following a series of successful sports trials, 8 cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron have been selected to represent the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing of the Air Training Corps in Football, Rugby and Netball.
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| | 06 Jan 2010 Rank And File | Read more... | |
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|  134 (Bedford) Squadron is pleased to announce four promotions within its ranks.
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| | 05 Jan 2010 Hang Over | Read more... | |
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|  Crossing a river commando style was the order of the day for Air Cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron as they commenced the New Year with an adventure training day.
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| | 01 Jan 2010 2009 Photo Review | Read more... | |
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|  View a selection of photos taken by our staff and cadets throughout 2009.
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| | 01 Jan 2010 Every Little Helps | Read more... | |
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|  On the eve of Christmas a small dedicated team of Air Cadets were invited into the Tescos Superstore, Goldington, Bedford, to undertake a charity bag pack which saw them raise an impressive 3,858.61.
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| | 17 Dec 2009 Showcase for Success | Read more... | |
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|  Corporal Nicolas Every, 16 yrs, is 134 (Bedford) Squadrons Cadet of the Year having been presented with the prestigious award by Group Captain Forshaw RAF, Chief of Staff DISC Chicksands.
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| | 16 Dec 2009 Marathon Effort | Read more... | |
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|  Eight cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron manned water stations for the runners on Sunday at the Bedford Harriers Half Marathon.
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| | 14 Dec 2009 Wheelie Clean | Read more... | |
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|  Air Cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron have collected over 600 having recently spent two Saturdays washing over 130 cars at their annual Autoglym Charity Car Wash.
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| | 1 Dec 2009 Runaway Success | Read more... | |
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|  Despite some challenging weather conditions, Air Cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron have successfully retained two Cross Country Trophies, having taken part in the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Cross Country Competition.
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| | 19 Nov 2009 Young Achievers | Read more... | |
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|  We need fewer yobs and more YOPEYs, said the Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Mr Samuel Whitbread, during the Bedfordshire Young Person of the Year (YOPEY) Award, held at the Sculpture Gallery, Woburn Abbey.
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| | 16 Nov 2009 Civic Pride | Read more... | |
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|  A cadet and member of staff from 134 (Bedford) Sqn, Air Cadets had the privilege of assisting the recently elected Bedford Town Mayor, Mr David Hodgson in a private ceremony of remembrance held in the Mayors parlour.
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| | 11 Nov 2009 We Do Remember Them | Read more... | |
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|  Remembrance Sunday was marked in traditional style by the cadets and staff of 134 (Bedford) Squadron, when they paraded at the war memorial on the Embankment at Bedford.
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