Recent Events
Here is a selection of our recent activities. Click on the pictures to see more.
14 Jul 08 - Promotions
At final parade this evening, Sgt Hopkins and Sgt Taylor were promoted to Flight Sergeant, and Cpl Bending and Cpl Gibson were promoted to Sergeant. Congratulations!
06 Jul 08 - Llanbedr over-18 development camp
Sgt Taylor travelled to the NACATC in Wales. Here she was joined by 17 NCOs from across the corps and participated in a week's adventure training, including white water rafting, gorge walking, kayaking and many other activities.
22 Jun 08 - Regional Training Day
After many weeks of effort, Harrogate Squadron proved their worth at the Regional Training Day in the Drill Competition, which revealed the squadron to be 2nd best (tbc) out of all squadrons from Cheshire and Manchester to Durham and Northumberland, an...(more)
09 Jun 08 - Staff Exams
Congratulations to Sgts Hopkins, Laing and Taylor, Cpls Bending and Gibson, and Cdt Fuller, all of whom passed their oral interviews with Sqn Ldr Ayre this evening and completed their Staff qualification.
19 May 08 - 2008 Annual Awards Evening
This year's awards evening was held in the Promenade Suite at the Cairn Hotel in Harrogate. Guests were welcomed by recently appointed Officer Commanding 58 (Harrogate) Squadron, Sqn Ldr Shirley Tune, following which the awards and presentations were ...(more)
11 May 08 - Drill Team Win at Wing Training Day
58 Squadron sent a strong contingent to RAF Linton on Ouse today for the annual Wing Training Day, and the drill team were rewarded for all their hard work and commitment over the past few weeks with a well-deserved first place in the drill competition...(more)
05 May 08 - Bilton Gala
As in previous years, 58 Squadron's civilian committee, with the help of a large contingent of cadets, ran a stall at Bilton gala. For the first time, however, cadets joined the parade, together with CI Davies and his 'pink' Landrover.
The stal...(more)
25 Apr 08 - Bowling Evening
Exams over for another few months, Harrogate cadets joined cadets from Ripon and took over the Superbowl in Harrogate. Food and bowling were enjoyed by all.
20 Apr 08 - Sgt Taylor Everest progress
Sgt Taylor took place this weekend on further training for her Everest expedition in the summer. She went to the cadet training centre at Driffield and undertook more grueling training to prepare her for the trek in the summer.
03 Mar 08 - Change of Command
At final parade this evening, Squadron Leader Shirley Tune assumed command of 58 (Harrogate) squadron, on the resignation of Flight Lieutenant Jack Towse. Sqn Ldr Tune, formerly OC 1953 (Knaresborough) Squadron, was welcomed by cadets and staff, and a...(more)
18 Feb 08 - Promotion and enrolments
At final parade tonight, Cpl Katie Taylor was promoted to Sergeant, and cadets Hodgson(E), Hodgson(S), Morby and Sturdy were enrolled.
Congratulations!
03 Feb 08 - ATC Sunday
2008 marks the sixty-seventh anniversary of the Air Training Corps, and 58 (Harrogate) Squadron hosted a Sunday Parade and Service in the centre of Harrogate. As well as 58, squadrons in attendance were 35 (Wetherby), 886 (City of Ripon), 1953 (Knares...(more)
22 Jan 08 - Visit to Manchester Airport
A group of 14 cadets, with 2 CIs, met at the Odeon car park at 16.45 and travelled by minibus to Manchester International Airport, where they were to be shown around the Air Traffic Control Centre.
They were greeted in the main terminal by their...(more)
20 Jan 08 - Fun swim at the Hydro
The main pool at the Hydro, complete with inflatables, was booked for an hour this evening and was available to all cadets in the squadron. 15 cadets came along and had a fun time in the pool.
11 Jan 08 - Dining In Night
The squadron's dining in night was again held at the Ascot House Hotel in Harrogate. 22 cadets were at the dinner, in formal evening dress, together with two officers and their wives, and two members of the civilian committee. The Mayor and Mayoress ...(more)
23 Dec 07 - Gliding at Linton-On-Ouse ... or not
When Fuller and I got to Linton, we met up with Gilbert and found some disappointing news was awaiting us. The weather was awful and foggy, so we couldn't go up. But the day wasn't all in vain, as we got to go into the hangar and look around a Vigilant...(more)
14 Dec 07 - Sports at RAF Linton-on-Ouse
Two mini-buses transported cadets to RAF Linton-on-Ouse, where they met up with Adult Sergeant Roberts for an evening of sports. This was held in the gym and included badminton, basketball and football.
01 Dec 07 - Everest Expedition Selection
Over the weekend our very own Cpl Katie Taylor competed and was selected as one of the very special participants to go to climb Mt. Everest in August 2008.
Very well done to Cpl Taylor.
25 Nov 07 - Gliding Scholarship
On the weekend, Cpl Bending completed his Gliding Scholarship at RAF Topcliffe. This was a great relief for him as he had been waiting quite some time to do his solo flight as the weather was delaying things.
Well Done to him!
16 Nov 07 - Bowling evening
With exams out of the way, it was time for some fun. 35 cadets and 3 members of staff spent the evening at the Superbowl in Harrogate, with bowling for the first hour, followed by a meal. A great time was had by all...and next time we'll try not to b...(more)
11 Nov 07 - Rememberance Sunday Parade
58 Squadron were proud to play a leading part in the Harrogate Remembrance day Parades.
Hundreds of Harrogate residents gathered at Remembrance Day services on Sunday to pay tribute to those who have died serving their country.
In Harroga...(more)
05 Nov 07 - RAFA award
At final parade tonight, following the Annual Formal Inspection, Sgt Collings was presented with the Royal Air Forces Association (Yorkshire Region) Young Person of the Year runner-up award for 2007.
Congratulations.
21 Oct 07 - RAF Bands in Concert
The Royal Air Force Bands performed at the Harrogate International Centre tonight as part of their national tour in support of The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust, and marking the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force. Fg Off Crebbin and AW...(more)
08 Oct 07 - Promotion
Congratulations to Cadet Doherty, who was promoted to the cadet NCO rank of corporal at final parade this evening.
07 Oct 07 - Sgt Collings wins Standard Bearer Competition
The first Yorkshire Region junior standard bearer competition was held today, and was won by Sgt Collings.
Very well done.
29 Sep 07 - Wing Swimming Competition
Three cadets from 58 (Harrogate) Squadron went to the wing swimming competition at Catterick.
Corporal Bending was awarded a gold medal for coming first place in senior boys breast stroke.
Cadet Hall was awarded two silver medals for comi...(more)
23 Sep 07 - Gliding at Topcliffe
Despite an unpromising weather forecast, four cadets turned up early in the morning for a chance of gliding at RAF Topcliffe. Cadets Brown, Hall and Pender had all flown before, but this was Cadet Alexander's first flying experience with the ATC. Luc...(more)
17 Sep 07 - Brew For The Few
Tonight, cadets organised a tea party for veterans of the Battle of Britain at the RAFA Club in Harrogate. Parents were also invited, along with cadets from 886 (Ripon) Squadron, and representatives from Wing. An excellent spread was provided, and at...(more)
16 Sep 07 - Battle Of Britain Parade
Around 20 cadets from 58 (Harrogate) Squadron were present for the Battle Of Britain memorial service at St. Peter's church, Harrogate.
Following the church service, there was a short laying of the wreaths ceremony at the cenotaph.
09 Sep 07 - Annual Memorial Service, Stonefall Cemetery.
An exellent turn out of cadets for the RAFA Harrogate and district branch's Annual Memorial Service at the Airman's Regional Cemetery Stonefall. 58 squadron provided the Guard of Honour.
03 Sep 07 - Cadet Promotions
A number of promotions were made at final parade tonight.
Corporals Collings, Hopkins and Laing were promoted to the cadet NCO rank of sergeant. Cadets Bending, Knight and Wood were promoted to the cadet NCO rank of corporal.
Congratulat...(more)
27 Aug 07 - Starbeck gala
August Bank Holiday saw the traditional annual gala in Starbeck. Once again, the cadets were present with their publicity and fundraising stall.
A total of 12 cadets, two staff and seven committee members manned the stall during the day - a trem...(more)
27 Aug 07 - Sports On The Stray!
At sports on the Stray we played tag rugby, kickball and did running races - it was a great laugh.
We met up at Stray Rein and did some streches and running exercises to get us warmed up then we played this game where you had to get the ball fro...(more)
25 Aug 07 - Ripon Raft Race
When 886 (City Of Ripon) Squadron asked for our help at Ripon Raft Race 3 Cadets [Williams Webster And Merritt] volunteered to go.
Merritt And Webster were in charge of teas and coffees and Williams was in charge of the mini coracles and the Rip...(more)
15 Jun 07 - Canada Exchange Day 2 - Kingston Tour
Still a bit sleepy-eyed after only having about 4 hours sleep we still had a good time being shown round the beautiful city of Kingston, Ontario on the back of a horse drawn wagon. We didn't realise to start with that they had brought the wagons over f...(more)
15 Jun 07 - Canada Exchange Day 2 - Capital Day Dinner
That evening (all dressed up and looking our best) we were lucky enough to be able to attend the First Capital Day Dinner at the City Hall. The dinner was very nice - 3000 miles to eat roast beef and yorkshire puddings!
Afterwards we managed to ...(more)
14 Jun 07 - Canada Exchange
Today 15 cadets and 4 staff flew to Kingston, Ontario to start a week long exchange with 58 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets.
The Plane was late taking off from Manchester which meant that we didn't get to our accommodation in Kingston until 3...(more)
11 Jun 07 - TYPHOON WING OPENS
The Mayor and Mayoress of Harrogate Councillor Cliff Trotter and Mrs Gillian Trotter tonight opened the first floor expansion of 58 Squadron. The new classrooms and IT suite will allow the staff to teach the complete range of the Corps syllabus subject...(more)
25 May 07 - Catterick Camp
Four cadets from 58 Squadron (Bending, Carey, Hall and Fuller) joined other cadets for a Bank Holiday weekend of adventure training at Hudswell Grange, Catterick. Their time was spent doing fieldcraft, including a night exercise.
25 Feb 07 - Gliding Scholarship
On Sunday, Cpl Laing flew solo in the air cadet vigilant glider at RAF Topcliffe and attained his Gliding Scholarship Solo wings badge. This was a great achievement for him as he has never been able to do such an activity.
Well done!
09 Feb 07 - Change of Command
At a short ceremony following the Annual Presentation Evening, held at the Cairn Hotel Flt Lt Jack Towse assummed the command of 58 (Harrogate) Squadron. The new OC has a long connection to the ATC, being a former cadet with 2487 (Easingwold) Squadron...(more)
09 Feb 07 - Squadron Annual Presentation Evening
The Squadron's 2006 awards and certificate presentation ceremony was held at the Cairn Hotel Harrogate Friday evening, with cadets, parents, and several VIPs gathered to follow a review of the Squadron's achievements during 2006.
The Mayor and M...(more)
31 Jan 07 - Visit to see Eurofighter Typhoon
The squadron was lucky enough to be allowed to go and see the new Eurofighter Typhoon at RAF Conningsby.
This was a great day for the cadets and I think the officers enjoyed it as well. We got to see the Typhoon up close and even see it fly. Bef...(more)
13 Jan 07 - ADVENTURE TRAINING - BUNK BARN
Eight young cadets from 58 Squadron braved the wild winds and weather of North Yorkshire attending a navigation/expedition training weekend held near Hawes last weekend. Though a testing time all cadets enjoyed the two days of activity which included s...(more)
07 Jan 07 - CADET GAINS CROSS COUNTRY GOLD
Cadet Carey-Williams selected last year for Central & East Yorkshire Cross Country Team last year, ran against the five other wings in North Region last Sunday. The only representative from 58 he successfully won the Junior Boys Title event recieving a...(more)
11 Dec 06 - CADET GAINS RAF SCHOLARSHIP
Senior Cadet Corporal Charlie Cooper has recently gained a rare Royal Air Force Enginnering Scholarship. This follows his assessment at Officers and Aircrew Selection Centre at RAF Cranwell. This is thie first time a cadet has gained such a scholarship...(more)
24 Nov 06 - SQUADRON 'DINING IN' EVENING
Twenty seven cadets and thirteen adults and staff enjoyed our first formal dining in night at the Ascot House Hotel on Kings road. The Guest of Honour was Air Commodore Bill Gambold former Regional Commandant and RAF pilot. He has flown many types incl...(more)
12 Nov 06 - REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY - HARROGATE
Twenty nine cadets from the Squadron in two flights with a CWO i/c each Flight, paraded at the Cenotaph alongside the Army Foundation College, ACF, Veteran Associations, Civic Dignatories and Councillors, accompanied by the Sea Cadet Band of TS Cleopat...(more)
01 Nov 06 - CWO gains ATC Flying Scholarship
CWO Simon Shaw recently completed ten hours of Flying Training at RAF Leeming's 11 AEF, along with one other lucky Central & East Yorkshire Wing SNCO. This is the culmination of his Cadet Career as he will soon be twenty. He intends to continue with th...(more)
24 Oct 06 - ANOTHER FIRST FOR 58 (HARROGATE) SQUADRON
At the second graduation ceremony of the Cadet Vocational Qualifications Organisation (CVQO) held at HMS Collingwood near Gosport, Flight Lieutenant David Walker graduated with a Licentateship presented by Admiral Sir Alan West KBC, President of the CV...(more)
21 Oct 06 - WING AUTUMN CAMP - RAF WITTERING 06
October saw the final RAF station camp for the year held at the home of the RAF Harrier Force OCU. Though the operational squadrons have moved to RAF Cottesmore , the original HARRIER GR1 force was established here in the 1970s The operational conversi...(more)
06 Oct 06 - Driffield Training Camp 06
Weekend of the 6-8 October saw 180 cadets and over 30 volunteer staff and adults meet at the Cadet Training Centre RAF Driffield for various training and development courses.
Both cadets and adults completed courses in Basic Weapon Coaching, Bas...(more)
01 Oct 06 - ACTION ZONE - CAMP HILL
Sixteen cadets from 58 Squadron enjoyed another tactical day of games and sceanario tasks at Camp Hill. A different set of challenges saw younger cadets without NCO command or control match themselves against each other on this bright and mainly dry da...(more)
09 Sep 06 - INTER-SQUADRON SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday saw 58 (Harrogate) Squadron's defence of the 'Overall Winners Trophy' at Edmund Wilson's swimming complex in York. The Harrogate team was much reduced this year but excellent management by Cadet Cooper had a impact throughout the event.
06 Aug 06 - SUMMER CAMPS - RAF SHAWBURY & RAF INNSWORTH
Nine cadets from 58 attended UK summer camps at RAF Stations this summer. The tented camps had the usual camp activities and programme with the added thrill of 'Helicopter' flying at Shawbury Sgt Fox i/c Shawbury cadets and Sgt Gonzalez the Innsworth c...(more)
01 Aug 06 - Former Cadet GRADUATES RAF Cranwell
Ex CWO and Lord Lieutenant's Cadet for North Yorkshire James Beattie graduated from RAF College Cranwell recently during a the Queen's Review after the new 32 week Initial Officer's Course No.1 Inspected by Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin, Chief of Staff, J...(more)
09 Jul 06 - PULSE RANGER 06
58 Cadets combined with a small contingent from 886 to make up two tactical teams of twelve, for the competitive game using the latest infra-red weapons available. The day long combat involving cadets of all ages and experience in simulations and sect...(more)
06 Jul 06 - HAG DYKE SURVIVAL CAMP
3 CADETS WERE FORUNATE TO BE SELECTED TO ATTEND OUR ANNUAL AIRCREW SURVIVAL COURSE HELD AT HAG DYKE NEAR KETTLEWELL LAST WEEK. THE WEEK LONG ARDUOUS COURSE TESTS THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPABILITIES OF THE CADETS PARTICIPATING. ALONGSIDE THIS TRAINING ...(more)
02 Jul 06 - AIRSHOW WADDINGTON 06
Brilliant hot sunny day just right for the flying display! The RAFs new Sentinal of 5(AC)Squadron was on static display for the first time. The aircraft based on the Bombardier Global express executive jet airliner has a sophisticated radar and avionic...(more)
02 Jul 06 - 58 (Bomber) Squadron RAF
During Waddington Air Show as part of the farewell flight of the venerable Canberra PR9
An aircraft type that was first flown in the Royal Air Force by 58 (Bomber) Squadron. It was displayed with a diplay paint scheme that included our famous OW...(more)
14 May 06 - Wing Training Day
The annual wing training day took place at RAF Linton on Ouse for all 22 Squadrons of Cenrtal & East Yorkshire. Lots of action and competitions included DRILL, A/C RECCE, FIRST-AID, 5 a SIDE,
VOLLEYBALL, CCO, A/C MODELS.
Sgt Fox headed t...(more)
26 Apr 06 - EASTER CAMP - RAF ALDERGROVE N.I.
Thirty cadets and six staff from C&EYorks Wing successfully flew from Leeds/Bradford Airport to Belfast to commence the first ever camp by this wing in Northern Ireland. The camp being hosted by 230 Squadron RAF and NI Wing ATC did allow the selected c...(more)
15 Apr 06 - ADVENTURE TRAINING CAMP - ACTC WINDERMERE
There were three cadets and our OC selected to attend the annual C&E Yorks Wing Adventure Training Centre at Windermere. This is a week long AT experience, with Rock Climbing, Absailing, Canoeing, Expeditioning, Navigation outdoor training activities. ...(more)
06 Mar 06 - VISIT TO IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD
Organised by 58 Squadron Chairman Sqn Ldr George Moore RAF rtd. 45 cadets and staff from our local clutch of squadrons 35,58,886,1953 enjoyed a bright cool day at RAF Duxford in Cambridgeshire. The museum has the finest collection of military aircarft ...(more)
10 Feb 06 - SQUADRON AWARDS EVENING - CAIRN HOTEL
The 2005 annual awards presentation evening was held at the Cairn Hotel Harrogate on Friday evening. The first photogragh was published in the Harrogate Advertiser and the Royal Air Force News and later in the Cadet Review, is of Flt Lt Paul O'Grady of...(more)
05 Feb 06 - WING ATC SUNDAY 65th ANNIVERSARY PARADE
58 Squadron paraded 24 cadets to Hull Holy Trinity Church along with 400 other cadets of Central and East Yorkshire Wing to mark the 65th year of the Air Training Corps founded on this day in 1941. The paraded led by the Corps of Drums and Squadron ban...(more)
02 Jan 06 - ATC starts the New Year
58 cadets needed to start early for 2006 as the have three events on the eight of January - Gliding at RAF Topcliffe - Netball and Soccer Trials at RAF Linton on Ouse. Selections will be made on Friday the sixth!
19 Dec 05 - Christmas Social
58 Squadron cadets enjoyed a visit to the Harrogate Bowl as part of their Christmas celebration. Two hours of bowling, cahtting and a meal helped to start the holiday!
13 Nov 05 - REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY PARADE
Thiry uniformed cadets paraded at the Harrogate Civic Remembrance Sunday Service held at the Cenotaph in Harrogate. As the only RAF presence on parade and the largest contingent from a youth organisation that morning, the cadets enjoyed the sunny, cold...(more)
30 Oct 05 - Inter-Squadron Cross Country Championship 2005
On a cold, rainy Sunday morning, 12 cadets from 58 (Harrogate) squadron boarded a minibus to head to RAF Linton-on-Ouse. There, they were to participate in the annual Wing Cross Country Championship. Most of the group were fairly junior cadets, but tha...(more)
20 Oct 05 - 58 CADET WINS CORPS PHOTO COMPETITION
Cadet Miles Body recently collected his prizes for the 2004/5 national Air Cadet Corporate Communication Photographic Competition. He entered pictures in two categories, winning the category for Cadets under the age of sixteen. He was also runner up in...(more)
14 Oct 05 - Fying at RAF Leeming
On Friday 14th October about 19 cadets visited RAF Leeming for Air Experience Flying. There were around 5 1st time flyers so they went first.
Our briefing told us that the weather wasn't its best - not good enough for flying so we had to wait. A...(more)
03 Sep 05 - 58 Victorious At The Swimming Competition
On 3rd Sept the Annual inter sqn swimming competition was held at Edmund-Wilson Swimming Pool in York. Harrogate submitted over 10 cadets and, 20 heats, several finals and 9 medals later, walked away with the overall trophy!
Medal winners were...(more)
27 Jul 05 - OVERSEAS CAMP - RAF GIBRALTAR
OC 58 Sqn was selected to accompany 6 cdts of C&E Yorks Wing and 8 cdts from D&N Wing to the holiday destination of Gibraltar, between Southern Spain and Morroco. Each region has one week camp during the school holidays. Besides the usual section visit...(more)
24 Jun 05 - Four Cadets Go Flying
On 24th June 4 cadets went to RAF Leeming to participate in Air Experience Flying (AEF). Once there we met up with around 12 cadets from various other squadrons throughout C&E Yorkshire Wing.
There were 2 Grob Tutors available and, after the nec...(more)
05 Apr 05 - Easter Camp 2005
Central and East Yorkshire Wing held a Easter Camp at our Headquarters RAF Cranwell. Camp Commandant was Sqn Ldr J Ayre supported by our OC Flt Lt D Walker i/c all aeonautical support. Needless to say all cadets that were fit had more than one chance t...(more)
11 Mar 05 - Fire Service training for D of E award
In January this year, ten cadets started an eight week course at Harrogate fire station for their Bronze level Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Covering subjects such as fire safety plans, the different types of equipment used in fighting fires, use of the e...(more)
06 Mar 05 - Visit to South Yorkshire Police Air Support Unit
I spent Mothers Day at South Yorkshire Police Air Support Unit. Me and 13 other cadets set off at 9:30 in the morning for the two hour journey to Sheffield airport, only relying on directions but made it in good time.
When we arrived we were gre...(more)
25 Feb 05 - Visit to Manchester Air Traffic control
On the 25th February, a group of ten cadets travelled two hours to Manchester International Airport to visit Air Traffic Control. First we were introduced to our guide for the evening - an ex-air cadet and current ATC Officer in the Manchester area. He...(more)
22 Jan 05 - Nordic Skiing course at Zwiesel
In January 2005, I set off on a trip that I'll never forget. Myself and 130 cadets from across the British Isles were crammed into two coaches for a 31-hour drive across Europe.
When we arrived in Zwiesel we were surprised at how much sun and ho...(more)