967 Sqn Air Cadets

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Oct 25

967 (BAE Warton) Sqn History

Warton is home to 967 (BAE Warton) Squadron Air Training Corps, nicknamed the Warton Wanderers. It is a member of the Cumbria and Lancashire Wing which, in turn, is part of the North Region of the ATC. The Sqn HQ is based on a small piece of land who’s entrance is accessible from Bank Lane…» Read More

Jul 7

Cadets See Into The Future

MANTIS Unmanned Air Vehicle

Cadets and staff of 967 Squadron were recently given a tour of some of BAE Systems latest technology programmes. They were given a guided tour of the Jetstream Flying Test Bed (or FTB!) and 2 Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs).

May 29

New Heights for Local Air Cadet

Cadet Flies Nimrod MRA4

An Air Cadet from Warton Squadron has become the first teenager ever to fly the RAF’s new Nimrod MRA4 Maritime Patrol Aircraft at an airfield in Lancashire. Laura Manning, aged 14 from Wesham, recently achieved this feat in the Nimrod Flight Deck Simulator at BAE Systems Warton site. Laura had this unique opportunity as a…» Read More

May 29

Cadets Attend Awards Dinner

Poppy

2 Cadets recently represented the Squadron at the annual Royal British Legion Cadet Awards Dinner, sponsored by BAE Systems. Although the Squadron didn’t win any of the Awards, the Cadets did meet a number of local dignitaries including Lord Shuttleworth. Over the 11 years the awards dinner has been taking place, the Cadet forces of…» Read More