Thu/Fri saw 3 of our instructor cadets Sgt B, Sgt G, and Cpl H undertake 1368 Sqn's inaugural delivery of the NNAS Bronze Navigator Award. Focused on core basics of map reading, the National Navigation Award Scheme offers a chance to explore fun ways of delivering outdoor lessons in basic navigation using map & compass, and solid foundation knowledge for future Lowland Leader Award candidates. Lots of interesting things seen, wild deer's and friendly bullocks, and excellent skills demonstrated.

Wednesday saw three cadets from 1368 Sqn go to RAF Cosford to fly RAF Tutor training with AEF8: Sgt B, Cdt C and Cdt M. They may have taken more exciting ones in plane but here's a few ground shots. A couple more blue aviation badges for 1368 for first flights (plus completion of PTT/First Class airmanship).

OC's cadet of the month for July 2025 went to Cdt B-R (not just the ability to talk (others into things)/first to sign up/+ve energy). Cdt C got his First Class badge (after his workbook turned up). Cdt M got her blue aviation badge (we found 1 spare). Also special mention to adult Sgt G who earned her Grade 1 gliding qualification with VGS 612 last weekend. She can now fly cadets doing Gliding Induction Flights plus another staff member who can deliver PTT (Flight Sim) syllabus on the squadron. A great milestone in her gliding instructor journey with VGS 612 (she also gets to wear another ridiculously large badge).

1368 (Warwick and Royal Leamington Spa) Sqn now has 37 cadets now holding St John's Youth First Aid (YFA) qualification (12hrs). A massive step up from a year ago. On this Monday we did a competition night to see who stood out. Anecdotally best in class performances were noted on the night from Cpl B, Cpl H, and Cpl W for showing they were able to follow correct protocols, actively managing a multiple casualty incident, and reassuring casualties (usually the quiet one is more injured and the noisy one distracts). Age/confidence showed in a competition situ. Impressive acting performance from Cdt B and FS H who had a scream. 

Friday saw cadets make the best use of a summer's day with a River Leam kayaking session at Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club (RLSCC).  There was a nice mix of seniors, mids and juniors and plenty of wet games at the end.

Cdt Y first to take up mantle of doing MOI dry-run. Inter-flight Drill battle on 8 Aug won by A, B and then C with Cpl H last person standing. FS H gets her Silver Cyber badge.  Radio focused night suggests more work needed, with a couple of shining lights.