RAFA (Royal Air Force Association) Collecting

19th - 28th August

Between the 19th and 27th August, cadets from 2388 sqn helped the Castleford branch of the Royal Air force Association to collect money for the wings appeal . The Royal Air Force Association helps RAF veterans of all conflicts which the RAF has been involved in and also helps support Castleford sqn. In just over a week, the cadets assisted the RAFA at Glassoughton shopping center. The cadets alone raised £2435.77. A big well done goes out to all the cadets who attended, especially the ones who attended multiple days.

 

Ledsham Fair

2nd September

On the 3rd of September, cadets from 2388 sqn helped out at Ledsham village fair. The sqn was responsible for parking all the cars at the event in nearby fields. The day was a wet one but the cadets enjoyed themeselves looking around the stalls, and had a good time over all despite the wet weather.

 

Yorkshire Air Museum Parade and Plane pull

3rd September

- Commemoration Service

On Sunday 3rd September a team of cadets from 2388 attended a memorial parade at the Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington. Cadets paraded in front of hundreds of veterans in conjunction with other military units. The cadets marched down to the Canadian Memorial Hang where a church service took place. The sqn standard was carried into the service by Castleford sqn's own Sgt Greenwood. Sermons were given by service Chaplin's as well as bible reading from by the lord mayor and by Flt Sgt Greenwood of 2388 sqn. After the church service cadets parade again with the lowering of the RAF ensign by Sgt Bulmer also of 2388 sqn.

After the parade, the team of the cdt's and staff pulled a 20-tonne Buccaneer aircraft to the cheers of a large crowd. The team pulled the aircraft approximately 100 yards and could have kept going if there had been enough room.

The day was enjoyable but cdts also learned about the sacrifices of the service men and women during times of war.