News
This section is used to store all of the Squadrons latest news and press releases.
Trio of Promotions for Wideopen Air Cadets
Wideopen Air Cadets, Jessica Marran (16), Alex Burn (14) and Kieran Thompson (14) are celebrating after being promoted into lead…
Wideopen Air Cadets support the Royal International Air Tattoo
Eight cadets from Wideopen Air Cadets recently supported the worlds largest military air-show, the Royal International Air Tatto…
Wideopen Air Cadets get the Royal Seal of Approval
The Lord Lieutenant for Tyne and Wear, Mr Nigel Sherlock OBE, has given Wideopen Air Cadets the Royal Seal of approval by offici…
Air Cadets gain their Water Wings!
Air Cadets from 861 (Wideopen) Squadron have taken part in an exhilarating RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course at Derwent Reservoir Sai…
Cash Injection for Wideopen Air Cadets
Wideopen Air Cadets have received a cash injection from the Gosforth Roundtable to assist with the purchase of new equipment for…
Air Cadets Multi-Activity Camp at Gosforth Park
Air Cadets from 861 (Wideopen), 733 (Newcastle Airport) and 1114 (Gosforth) Squadrons have taken part in an exciting multi-activ…
Air Cadets visit RAF Boulmer
Air Cadets from 861 (Wideopen), 733 (Newcastle Airport) and 1114 (Gosforth) Squadrons visited RAF Boulmer on 27-29 May 11 for a …
Local Volunteer Celebrates Success
The Commanding Officer of 861 (Wideopen) Squadron Air Cadets, Flight Lieutenant James Elliott, recently graduated with a Licenti…
Cadets Visit HMS Ark Royal
Air Cadets from Wideopen Squadron had the opportunity to tour HMS Ark Royal this weekend, one of three ‘Invincible’ class light …
Blues for Greens
The prospect of a week’s worth of wet weather, frost and Army catering could not stop Durham/Northumberland Wing Air Cadets from…
Fieldcraft Training for Air Cadets
One of the central goals of the Air Cadets is to provide its members with training that will be useful in service and civilian l…
