Over the past few weeks, the Squadron has undergone some changes to the cadet NCO leadership team, with some additions and some promotions amongst the ranks! Congratulations to those cadets and we wish you all the success in your new roles and development! Group photo (L-R): FS Teasdale, Sgt Glassey, Cpl Cragg and Cpl Padilla. Durham Northumberland Wing Air Cadets North Region Air Cadets Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets Royal Air Force Air Cadets

Today, cadets and staff from 1114 Squadron attended a church service at Jesmond Parish Church in celebration of ATC Sunday, to honour the founding of the Air Training Corps. During the service, 1114 Squadron Padre, Rev Jon Teasdale, delivered a sermon, in addition to Cadet Sergeant Teasdale giving a reading from the Bible. As well as the service, the Squadron banner was also paraded. Thank you to all the cadets who attended and for your smart appearance, which was praised by the regular attendees of the church! Durham Northumberland Wing Air Cadets North Region Air Cadets Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets Royal Air Force Air Cadets

A massive congratulations to 1114 Squadron’s Corporal Adam Forster, who has completed his Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award! This is the first Gold DofE to be achieved by a cadet from 1114 for a number of years. Adam now awaits his invitation to St James’s Palace to be formally presented his award! #team1114 Durham Northumberland Wing Air Cadets North Region Air Cadets Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets

Staff and cadets from 1114 getting into the festive spirit! 🎄 #quiznight #whatwedo #team1114

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as 1114 (Gosforth) Squadron! 🎄 Cadets are looking forward to a festive quiz, presentation and awards night before wrapping up the year at our Dining In!

Today, 1114 Squadron is assisting with a collection with the RAF Association at Sainsbury’s Gosforth, helping to raise money to support the welfare work for the Royal Air Force family. If you are in the area or need to do some shopping, pop along and say hello! Royal Air Force Durham Northumberland Wing Air Cadets North Region Air Cadets Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets

A massive congratulations to four cadets from 1114 Squadron, who this past weekend participated in the Sector 3 Archery Competition! Their efforts brought them success, with the Squadron placing 3rd overall, with Cadet Padilla achieving the best shot in the Under 16 age category! Pictured are the cadets, along with No. 3 Sector Commander, Sqn Ldr Sheedy, who presented them with their medals on the day. Durham Northumberland Wing Air Cadets North Region Air Cadets Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets Royal Air Force Air Cadets

Do you or your parents/family members regularly shop online? Want to help generate extra funds for the Squadron? Well combine the two by signing up for easy fundraising! It’s free to do so and only takes two minutes, but will enable you to donate money to 1114 Squadron every time you shop! Click the link below for more information and feel free to pass it onto your friends and family!

Cadets from 1114 (Gosforth) Squadron celebrated Remembrance Day by marching to the Gosforth memorial today. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #AirCadets

OC 1114 SQUADRON SWAPS PARADE SHOES FOR TRAINERS Officer Commanding 1114 (Gosforth) Squadron of the Air Cadets swaps his parade shoes for trainers and completes the 2017 Great North Run. Flight Lieutenant Aaron O’Roarty RAF VR(T) (37yrs) ran the 13.1 mile course on Sunday 10th September 2017 in aid of the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA). He completed the race in a respectful 2hrs 36mins 42 Seconds. Flt Lt Aaron O’Roarty said “It was hard work and today every muscle is aching but the sence of achivement on crossing the line was amazing. The support of my Family, Friends and colleagues got me through it” Aaron’s Fund raising efforts are still ongoing so if you would like to help him reach his target pelase donate at https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/aaronoroarty1#.WKSmCRI1siQ.facebook RAFA Wings Appeal supports serving and ex-RAF personnel and their families, whenever they are in need. Whether it’s an injured airman fighting to get back onto his feet, a young child missing their parents away on overseas operations or a WWII veteran needing a shoulder to lean on, we are there to help. They receive no government funding and are entirely dependent on the generosity of people like you to help us to raise funds. On behalf of all those they help, thank you very much. Durham Northumberland Wing Air Cadets North Region Air Cadets Royal Air Force Air Cadets

Everyone's help needed please! Please if you are reading this dig deep and sponsor. Give as little or as much as every little helps towards meeting the target. The Officer Commanding of 1114 (Gosforth) Squadron, Flight Lieutenant Aaron O'Roarty, is running the Great North Run again this year in aid of the Royal Air Forces Association. If you would like to sponsor him and donate to a fantastic charity please click on the link below. https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/aaronoroarty1 Thank you all in advance!