- Cadet Jude Hesmondhalgh to Cadet Warrant Officer with effect from 17 Jan 2012
- Cadet Aaron Bushnell to Cadet Sergeant with effect from 2 Feb 2012
- Cadet Enya Monaghan to Cadet Corporal with effect from 2 Feb 2012
Welcome!
Welcome to the Official 200 Squadron Website. This site is designed to promote the Air Training Corps (ATC) and to act as interactive resource for current cadets.
The Air Training Corps is one of the UK's largest youth organisations with over 60,000 cadets and staff. During your time you have the opportunities to experience things that most people never get to try in their whole life time such as flying, gliding, shooting and adventure training; not to mention plenty other activities including climbing, sailing, sports and participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
What's New?
January and February 2012 Promotions
There have been a few promotions over the past few weeks and are as follows:
Posted on Thursday 2 February, 2012
Wing Activities Day 2011 Results
On Sunday 25th September, 200 Squadron travelled to WRTA Chickerell near Weymouth to compete in the Devon and Somerset Wing Activities Day held annually. The day comprised of cadets participating in lots of different competitions against cadets in the 29 units within the wing. Below are some of the highlights for 200 Squadron for the day:
The squadron also entered in other events including the tug-o-war, aircraft recognition and first aid competitions.
The squadron's drill team and website team will travel up to RAF Lyneham to compete in the South West Region level competitions against the winners of the competitions in the 5 other wings in the region.
Well done to everyone who competed and the efforts you put in certainly paid off!
- Drill Competition: 1st Place
- Website Competition (pre 2011): 1st Place
- Best Drill NCO:
2nd Place - Cadet Warrant Officer Lee Johnson - Banner Drill Competition:
2nd Place led by Corporal Luke Cox - Public Speaking - Under 16's category:
2nd Place - Cadet Demi Green - Photographic Competition - The ACO and it's People over 16's category:
2nd Place - Flight Sergeant Jude Hesmondhalgh - Photographic Competition - Aviation under 16's category:
2nd Place - Cadet William Payne
The squadron also entered in other events including the tug-o-war, aircraft recognition and first aid competitions.
The squadron's drill team and website team will travel up to RAF Lyneham to compete in the South West Region level competitions against the winners of the competitions in the 5 other wings in the region.
Well done to everyone who competed and the efforts you put in certainly paid off!
Posted on Monday 26 September, 2011
Promotions September 2011
There have been two promotions this week at 200 Squadron. The first was to Cadet Sally Barrett who has attained the rank of Corporal. The second was to Cadet Charlotte Ransom who has been promoted to the rank of Flight Sergeant. Congratulations to you both and good luck with your new roles.
Posted on Thursday 15 September, 2011
Change to New Recruit Process at 200 (Torquay) Squadron
As of 1st September 2011, 200 (Torquay) Squadron will be adopting a slightly different way of accepting potential new cadets. We will be running monthly induction nights which will normally be the first Tuesday parade night of each month. This allows us to ensure that we are prepared for anyone wishing to join and allows you to join up at the same time as other new cadets.
The next 6 upcoming dates for new recruit inductions are as follows:
If you would like to attend one of these induction nights then please contact the squadron via telephone (01803 616568 on Tuesday and Thursday nights) or using the contact form on this website.
The next 6 upcoming dates for new recruit inductions are as follows:
- Tuesday 4th October 2011
- Tuesday 1st November 2011
- Tuesday 6th December 2011
- Tuesday 10th January 2012
- Tuesday 7th February 2012
- Tuesday 6th March 2012
If you would like to attend one of these induction nights then please contact the squadron via telephone (01803 616568 on Tuesday and Thursday nights) or using the contact form on this website.
Posted on Tuesday 6 September, 2011
Welcome 200 (Brixham) Detached Flight!
On 1st April 2011, The unit known as 876 (Brixham) Squadron was reborn as 200 (Brixham) Detached Flight (DF), bringing the unit under the overall command of 200 (Torquay) Squadron.
This means a few new changes for the Air Cadets within Brixham including a new Officer in Charge of the DF by the name of Flying Officer Matt Reece RAFVR(T). 200 Squadron will be collectively looking to boost the recruitment numbers at Brixham with a fresh outlook and a new training programme integrated with the Torquay unit.
200 (Brixham) Detached Flight currently parade on Mondays and Wednesdays between 7.30pm and 9.30pm at the following location:
ACF/ATC Building
The Quarry
Mount Pleasant Road
Brixham
Devon
TQ5 9RU
If you are interested in joining Torquay or Brixham units then please use our website contact form. We are currently in the process of setting up a telephone line at Brixham Detached Flight so please bear with us in the meantime.
This means a few new changes for the Air Cadets within Brixham including a new Officer in Charge of the DF by the name of Flying Officer Matt Reece RAFVR(T). 200 Squadron will be collectively looking to boost the recruitment numbers at Brixham with a fresh outlook and a new training programme integrated with the Torquay unit.
200 (Brixham) Detached Flight currently parade on Mondays and Wednesdays between 7.30pm and 9.30pm at the following location:
ACF/ATC Building
The Quarry
Mount Pleasant Road
Brixham
Devon
TQ5 9RU
If you are interested in joining Torquay or Brixham units then please use our website contact form. We are currently in the process of setting up a telephone line at Brixham Detached Flight so please bear with us in the meantime.
Posted on Saturday 16 April, 2011
Interested in Joining?
Torquay Squadron
Opening Times:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- From 6.40pm to 9.15pm
- Joint Cadet Centre
Torquay Boys Grammar School
Shiphay Manor Drive
Torquay
Devon TQ2 7EL
- 01803 616568
(Answer phone and fax out of hours)
Brixham Detached Flight
Opening Times:
- Mondays and Wednesdays
- From 7.30pm to 9.30pm
- ACF/ATC Building
The Quarry
Mount Pleasant Road
Brixham
Devon TQ5 9RU
- No telephone yet - call Torquay.
