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The most recent news items from Glasgow & West Scotland Wing are below. You can also view older news items by selecting a published year in the navigation to the right.

Scottish First Aid Success Friday, November 17, 2006
This year was the first year that Glasgow & West Scotland Wing has taken part in the Regional Inter Cadet Sevices First Aid Competition.

Wing Commanders Charity Cup Friday, November 17, 2006
A new cup was presented to Glasgow & West Scotland Wing and will be known as the Wing Commander’s Charity Cup. It will be presented to the squadron collecting the most financial support for charities which will be on an annual basis.

Altcar Camp Training Weekend Sunday, October 22, 2006
60 staff and cadets from four squadrons have just returned from a weekend training camp held at Altcar. This was no ordinary camp as it had three seperate programmes running for cadets at differing stages in their career.

Sea King Flight Sunday, September 24, 2006
On Sunday the 24th of September, not only were cadets from 1740 (Clydebank) Squadron all delighted that they were all flying and gliding over the course of the weekend. They also attended Clay Target Shooting at Dechmount Range in Glasgow, when a Royal Navy Sea King from HMS Gannet turned up after a routine training exercise.

Sergeant Jarrad Ali UK Top Shot Thursday, August 10, 2006
The Inter-Services Cadet Rifle Meeting took place on Century Range, Bisley, Surrey, between Friday 7th and Sunday 9th July 2006. During the meeting Sgt Jarrad Ali (17) of 2452 (Shawlands) Sqn, in Glasgow proved to be an exceptional shot.

Heartstone Festival of Flight Saturday, June 24, 2006
The Heartstone ‘Festival of Flight’ is a photoexhibition presented with the assistance of four hosts, Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, Chief of the Air Staff to 2006 and now Chief of the Defence Staff, Sitakumari – Director of Heartstone, Lt. Col. Herbert Carter – USAF (retired), Tuskegee Airman and Donald Rowlands – Ranger in Charge, Simpson Desert National Park, Australia. This story has been put together with their assistance and takes its audience on a new journey into the world of airpower.

Wing Drill Competition Sunday, June 11, 2006
A close fought contest at Kilmarnock for the Wing Drill Competition this year.

Honouring a Lifetime of Service Friday, June 09, 2006
Flight Lieutenant Craig Gilmour was honoured for a total of 35 years of uniformed service in the Air Cadets in Shawlands.

Shawlands Cadet of the Year Friday, June 09, 2006
Friday 9th June was the annual awards night for 2452 (Shawlands) Squadron.

Glasgow honours the Wing Friday, June 09, 2006
Glasgow the Caring City thanks the Cadets and Staff of Glasgow and West Scotland Wing for their help raising fund to help the victims of the Asian Tsunami.

Wing Athletics Sunday, May 28, 2006
Wing Athletic Championships at Dam Park, Ayr

First First Aid Success Thursday, April 27, 2006
First Air Cadet Lifesaver Awards in Scotland.

Shawlands Air Cadet goes to Israel Thursday, February 02, 2006
Seventeen year old David McGrath who stays in Deaconsbank and is a member of 2452 (Shawlands) Squadron has been selected to go to Israel for three weeks in July.

Cross Country Success Wednesday, February 01, 2006
In November of last year, six cadets from 1371 (Girvan) squadron took part in the Cross Country event in Pollock with the other Squadrons from Glasgow and West of Scotland.

Catalina Flight Sunday, September 18, 2005
Three cadets were given a once in a lifetime opportunity – to fly in a classic Catalina flying boat.

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