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Wings: Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire Wing, Essex Wing, Hertfordshire Wing, Norfolk & Suffolk Wing, South & East Midlands, Trent Wing

14/09/2025

Congratulations to the cadets progressing on their DofE awards!

14/09/2025

Fantastic to see you paying tribute.

14/09/2025

Congratulations 220 (St Albans) Squadron!

11/09/2025

Wonderwall Recognition – August 2025

In Central & East Region, we celebrate success at every level through our Wonderwall scheme. As we step into September, we proudly look back at the August nominations and recognise the following individuals and teams for their outstanding contributions:

FS Jean Donoghue – 1094 (Ely) Squadron, Beds & Cambs Wing
For tireless dedication to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, ensuring Ely cadets are well-prepared and supporting other Squadrons with their DofE setup – all while balancing work and SNCO duties.

Sqn Ldr Rachel Needham – Deputy OC Wing, Trent Wing
For leading the planning and delivery of Trent Wing’s Field Day, introducing exciting new flying and planning tasks that made the 2025 event a resounding success.

Trent Wing DofE Delivery Team – Trent Wing
Under the leadership of Sqn Ldr Gill Wills, Sqn Ldr Phil Prudham, and Flt Lt Dave Hill, the team secured 268 DofE awards and the Roger Austin Sword – a testament to their collective commitment.

Flt Lt Gavin Tennison – 2461 (Sawston) Squadron, Beds & Cambs Wing
For going above and beyond to secure a contingency venue for Wing Field Day, ensuring the event could proceed regardless of location challenges.

CI Matt Ashford – 356 (Felixstowe) Squadron, Norfolk & Suffolk Wing
For stepping into the Adjutant role with excellence, transforming H&S, inventory, and admin practices to the benefit of the entire Squadron – all within just over a year of service.

Mr Chris Cox, SO2 Personnel and Business Support for the Region, said “Congratulations to those mentioned on the August Wonderwall. It’s fantastic to see the scheme steadily gathering pace across the Region. Not only are we recognising success, but we’re also identifying potential recipients for higher-level awards in the future.”

Thank you all for your dedication, innovation, and impact. You truly embody the spirit of RAFAC!

Nominating someone for the Wonderwall is quick and easy – just visit the Region Honours and Awards Hub on SharePoint!

31/08/2025

Welcome to Essex Wing Air Cadets’s new Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Jones!

Wg Cmdr Jones had this to say about his time with our organisation.

“I started my RAF Air Cadet journey when I joined 106 (Orsett Hundred) Squadron as a cadet in 2007. In 2014 I finished my cadet career and become a Civilian Instructor. In July 2015 I was Commissioned as an officer at 106 (Orsett Hundred) Squadron.
In 2017 I was appointed as Officer Commanding 1474 (Wickford) Squadron, where I remained until I was appointed as a WSO in 2020. In 2021 I was appointed as East Sector Commander, then in 2022 I was appointed as Deputy Officer Commanding Essex Wing.

I am honoured and excited to undertake my new appointment as Officer Commanding Essex Wing, and I look forward to seeing the continued growth and success of Essex Wing’s dedicate team of staff and cadets.”

We look forward to working with you, Sir. Congratulations on your new role.

27/08/2025

Calling current staff!

As part of our Region’s ongoing Digital Transformation, we’ve introduced new tools and platforms to improve how we work and communicate—like the updated SharePoint home page, Pillar Hubs, and the Regional Mail Drop.

Now, we want to hear from you.

Your feedback is vital to help us understand what’s working, what needs improvement, and how we can better support your role through digital tools.

👉 Please take a few minutes to complete the feedback form here:

22/08/2025

Always in our thoughts. Rest in peace, cadets.

22/08/2025

Looks like a great multi-activity camp, Norfolk and Suffolk Wing Air Cadets!

19/08/2025

Congratulations to the 204 City of Lincoln Squadron - Air Cadets who faced stiff competition in the running for the Lees Trophy, making them the most outstanding squadron within the Air Training Corps!

The Squadron has spent the last twelve months reinventing how they deliver Squadron Parade Nights to make them as interesting as possible for their Cadets. This included refocussing PTS training, moving classification training to remote delivery, providing support for CFAVs to develop in areas that they enjoy, building links with local industry partners and CCF colleagues.

Officer Commanding, Flight Lieutenant Crampton said “Winning the Lees Trophy is a proud moment for every member of 204 (Lincoln) Squadron. It’s a testament to the dedication, teamwork, and relentless commitment of our cadets and staff, who give their all to make this squadron the best it can be. This award isn’t just about recognition – it’s about the journey, the challenges we’ve overcome together, and the standard we’ll continue to uphold.”

We look forward to updating you on the formal presentation!

17/08/2025

Stunning photos. Well done on completing your gold expedition for DofE

17/08/2025

This looks so much fun (and educational too)!

14/08/2025

You may have already seen the fantastic news that 1379 Squadron - Leiston Air Cadets won the Marshall Trophy. This is an annual competition, judged by our Commandant to find the organisation’s most improved community-based squadron.

Here’s what Leiston’s Officer Commanding, Flt Lt Stuart Smith, had to say about being the overall winning squadron:

“It’s been a story of regeneration and growth. We are all delighted by the news that 1379 (Leiston) Squadron had been recognised as the ‘most improved community-based Squadron' in the RAFAC. As Officer Commanding, I couldn’t be more proud and grateful of the hard work undertaken by my Cadets, Adult Volunteers, friends and supporters from within our community, which has seen our collective ambition come to realisation. This announcement has come as the best possible news and we all look forward to continuing this great work way into the future, ensuring we have a Squadron which is always ready serve existing and future generations of aviation-minded young people.”

Congratulations to the whole team at 1379 (Leiston) Squadron and well done to everyone who entered, and to the runners up.

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Huntingdon
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Website

http://www.centraleast-atc.org.uk/

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