News
12/6/09 - 481 Sqn Achieve Best Result in Four Years at Wing Field Day
The Wing Field Day is an annual event where the 31 Squadrons of Staffordshire Wing ATC come together to compete at drill, first aid, banner drill, shooting, aircraft modelling, aircraft recognition and media.
The Sqn finished in its best position since 2005 by coming 21st overall and achieving a 9th in drill and 7th in banner drill. A fantastic result due to the hard work of the cadets during training. Well done all!
11/6/09 - Cadet Exam Results
Well done to the following cadets who have recently passed exams:
1st Class Cadet - Cdts Ashall, Coughlan, Dale, Downing, Harper B, Harper J, Lawley and Shilton
Leading Cadet - Cpl Rolfe, Cdts Kadir and Smith
Senior Cadet - Cpl Barker (credit) and Cdt Lloyd (credit)
11/6/09 - Welcome to Another New Civilian Instructor
James Harper, who is the father of Cdts Harper B and Harper J, has joined 481 Sqn as a CI. A warm welcome from all.
9/5/09 - Welcome to New Civilian Instructor
Welcome to CI John Causer, who has recently joined 481 Sqn. John will initially be helping to train new cadets.
28/4/09 - Cadets Achieve First Aid Qualification
Congratulations to ICdt FS Shaw, Cdt Cpl Barker, Cdt Cpl Rolfe, Cdt Lloyd and Cdt Smith who are the first cadets at 481 Sqn to achieve the new Youth First Aid qualification.
9/4/09 - Sqn Closed over Easter
Due to the majority of our cadets attending Easter Swynnerton camp, the Squadron will be closed on Tuesday 14th April and will re-open on Thursday 16th April, which will be a sports night.
29/1/09 - Cdt Smith A Joining the Forces
Tonight is the last night for Cdt Andy Smith as he is leaving 481 Sqn to join the Royal Air Force as an Aircraft Technician (Mechanical).
The Sqn wishes Andy all the best and we all look forward to him coming back to the Sqn to pass on his experiences.
11/12/08 - Sqn Closed for Xmas & New Year
The Squadron is now closed for Xmas and New Year and will reopen on 6th January 2009.
Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year from all at 481!
23/11/08 - Fundraising Evening A Huge Success
481 Sqn held a curry and quiz night on Saturday to help raise funds for the Squadron. The event was a massive success and raised nearly £600 for the Squadron.
A huge thank you to everybody involved in organising and running the event.
10/11/08 - 481 Sqn in Express & Star
Following successful participation in the annual Sandwell Festival of Remembrance on Sunday, the Sqn have appeared in today's Express & Star, including a photo of the Guard of Honour.
7/11/08 - 481 Sqn Taking Part in Remembrance Sunday
481 Sqn will be attending the Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Dartmouth Park in West Bromwich on the morning of the 9th of November. Also, in the evening we will performing our traditional Guard of Honour as part of the Festival of Remembrance at West Bromwich Town Hall.
Join us to remember all those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today and to reflect on the sacrifices made by our brave Service men and women. The morning parade forms up in Walsall Street at 10.40am and the doors open for the evening festival at 7pm.
6/11/08 - CI Beasley Commissioned
CI Beasley has been commissioned into the RAFVR(T) and is now an Officer Cadet. Off Cdt Beasley takes over as Squadron Adjutant. Congratulations from the rest of the Squadron.
28/10/08 - Bonfire Party
481 Sqn will be attending the annual bonfire party organised by 1047 Sqn on 4th November. Dress is civvies and the van leaves the Sqn at 7pm.
3/10/08 - Jumper Order
Due to the noticeable drop in temperature, the Sqn will be in jumper order as from 7/10/08.
26/9/08 - Cdt Rolfe Promoted
Following a good performance as an Acting Corporal and an award of Best Cadet at annual camp, Cdt Rolfe has been promoted to Corporal. Well done, Cpl Rolfe!
5/9/08 - Bronze D of E Qualifying Expedition Postponed
Due to the torrential rain that has deluged Western England for the last 24 hours, the bronze D of E qualifying expedition due to take place this weekend has been postponed.
The expedition has been rescheduled for next weekend, 13-14 September.
25/8/08 - 481 Sqn Open Evening
We will be holding an open evening on Thursday 4th September for parents/guardians and potential cadets who wish to visit 481 Sqn, meet the staff and find out what the Air Training Corps and 481 Sqn in particular has to offer.
The evening will start at 7pm and our location can be found on the Contact the Squadron page.
12/8/08 - 481 Sqn Recruiting at the Sandwell Community Show
After a quiet summer program, we will be expanding our numbers by recruiting at the Sandwell Community Show. The Sandwell Community Show is held over the August Bank Holiday (Sunday 24th and Monday 25th) and is said to be the biggest free council organised show in the country.
We will be at the show at Sandwell Valley Country Park on both days so please come and visit our tent.
12/8/08 - Sqn Closed for Summer Break
481 Sqn will be closed for a summer break from tonight and will re-open on 2nd September. Swynnerton, Annual Camp and the Sandwell Community Show will be taking place as normal during the break.
18/5/08 - 481 Cadet Represents Wing at Athletics
ICdt Cpl Frazer took part in the Wales & West Regional Athletics Competition at DCAE Cosford as part of the Staffordshire Wing team. The senior team were narrowly beaten into second place by Merseyside Wing.
However, Cpl Frazer won gold in the shot and 4 x 100m relay competitions, and won silver in the discus. Well done to Cpl Frazer, who will receive a Wing Blue and will go on to represent Wales & West Region at the Corps Athletics.
30/4/08 - 481 Cadet to Represent Wing at Athletics
Following the Wing Athletics competition, ICdt Cpl Frazer has been selected to represent the Wing at the long jump, shot and discus events at the Regional Athletics competition at DCAE Cosford on 18th May. Well done to Cpl Frazer, who is representing the Wing at athletics for the second year running.
28/4/08 - 481 Cadets Represent Sqn at Athletics
Well done to ICdt Sgt Shaw, ICdt Cpl Frazer, Cdts Barker, Smith A, Rolfe, Rosevear and P Ashall, who represented the Sqn at the Wing Athletics competition at DCAE Cosford on 27th April.
10/4/08 - ASgt Greensmith Promoted
With effect from 23 Feb 08, ASgt Greensmith has been promoted to AFS.
25/3/08 - Frazer passes Leadership Course
During Easter Swynnerton camp, ICdt Cpl Frazer took part in the Swynnerton Leadership Course. The course is one of the more difficult courses so well done to Cpl Frazer, who passed with flying colours.
25/3/08 - Cadets take part in Easter Swynnerton
Cadets from 481 took part in the Easter Swynnerton camp over the Easter weekend. Cdts Smith A, Smith K and Barker took part in various adventure training activities and a good time was had by all.
18/3/08 - Sqn Shutdown for Easter
Due to Cadets and staff attending Easter Swynnerton Camp, the Sqn is now closed for Easter and will reopen on 27th March.
16/3/08 - 481 Cadets Represent Wing at Soccer
ICdt Sgt Shaw and ICdt Cpl Frazer joined Cadets from across Staffordshire Wing to represent the Wing at the inter-Wing soccer competition.
Staffordshire Wing powered their way to the final, only to be beaten at the final hurdle. Well done to both, who will receive Wing Blues for their efforts.
Frazer and Shaw may still be selected to represent Wales & West Region at the inter-Region soccer competition. Fingers crossed!
12/1/08 - 481 Cadets to Represent Wing at Soccer
Cadets from 481 took part in the Staffordshire Wing senior soccer trials and ICdt Sgt Shaw and ICdt Cpl Frazer have been selected to represent the Wing at the inter-Wing competition on 16th March. Well done to both!