Well done to all 7 cadets from 1368 Sqn who completed the Hatton bronze last weekend. Great enthusiasm, robust persistence, interesting map reading, and new monsters. Nice that we maximized places. Sets everyone up well for finishing in next 6 months, as we kick off our 2026/27 training programme with plenty of opportunities for skills (classifs or drill), physical (xc and/or athletics) and volunteering to get the 6m and 3m sections signed off.

Monday saw a joint Sqn paddlesport morning with cadets from 1289, 2286 and some from 1368 doing a kayaking taster run by 1368 Sqn. Highlights included Cpl F making use of his Paddlesport Instructor award assisting on a cadet event. Weather turned out surprisingly nice in the end.

Cdt H is the latest high flying 1368 cadet to rise above the local terrain and achieve their Blue Aviation Badge after completing both a flight in a Tutor (our last AEF on 28/09) and the Part Task Trainer (PTT) flight sim element (on Wednesday). Although our Saturday slot got cancelled due to lack of pilots, AEF flying is back on.