111 Squadron ATC

One of the largest ATC Squadrons in Sunderland. We offer: adventure training, flying, gliding, shooting, sport & life skills! Live updates: @111sqnATC_LIVE

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Well done to our Wing Competitions Day team who represented the Squadron wonderfully on Saturday!

Competing against DNW Squadrons in banner, first aid & aircraft recognition - it was a brilliant effort all around.

Congratulations to 1151 Squadron for their overall 1st place.

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We were absolutely thrilled to assist our parent service, the Royal Air Force, at their town show in Sunderland at the weekend!

Cadets did themselves proud representing the Squadron, and the wider Wing, with many positive comments from the project team - well done!

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Our cadets are midway through their sponsored static cycle, to the site of former RAF Coltishall, to raise money for the Royal Air Force Association and their annual Wings Appeal.

There's still time to sponsor our cadets - https://t.co/uvhWrOA2AI

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We're planning a static cycle to RAF Coltishall, to raise money for RAFA and their annual Wings Appeal.

RAF Coltishall was the home of noted WWII pilot Douglas Bader!

Should you wish to support - you may scan the QR code or visit https://t.co/uvhWrOA2AI

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Another wonderful weekend in Hamsterley Forest, taking in the views and riding the awesome MTB trails!

New skills and new experiences with lots of air time...

Look out for the next trail day!

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Are you looking for a new challenge?

Something different and exciting with opportunities to take to the skies and meet new people?

111 (Sunderland) Squadron is recruiting now!

Should you wish to join us, please contact [email protected] to reserve your space.

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Friday saw cadets swap their aerospace pens for paddles with an inspirational journey on the River Wear at Chester-le-Street!

Our intro sessions prepare paddlers for more challenging outings, with several planned throughout the year...

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Congratulations and a huge thank you to our cadets who represented us at Saturday's Inter Squadron athletics at Monkton Stadium.

Sports events are a great way to catch up with friends from across the Wing and engage in friendly competition...

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To round off a rewarding week of cadet activities, our joint volleyball team with 1027 (Jarrow) Squadron came 5th in the Wing volleyball competition!

Well done to all participants & special thanks to the Wing Sports team for facilitating these friendly, but competitive, events!

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In addition to last week's Air Experience Flying, we were lucky enough to have 4 cadets complete their Gliding Induction Flight at RAF Topcliffe.

With 2 exhilarating winch launches each, they were able to feels the effects of the aircraft controls, soaring above North Yorkshire!

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Last week, RAF Leeming flew 7 of our cadets - in what was an amazing day!

Each flight lasted 30 minutes with three first timers taking to the skies...

Congratulations on your first flight - with hopefully many more to come!

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The last weekend in March played host to the annual Inter Squadron cross country competition at the Rising Sun country park...

Well done to our team for representing the Squadron at the first sporting event of the season!

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This weekend, cadets completed their expedition training in readiness for the upcoming Duke of Edinburgh season.

Using the fantastic Thropton War Memorial hall as a base, they've learnt everything to safely and confidently complete their expedition section - well done!

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This week, Flt Lt Yeo, Sgt Franciosy and Cpl McCabe attended the 2026 High Sheriff awards at the Glasshouse in Gateshead.

The Squadron was thrilled to be awarded £1000 in recognition of 'great and valuable services to the community'.

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Congratulations to FS Robson for placing third in the over 17 male category at the Inter Squadron climbing competition, which took place over the weekend.

Inter Squadron events are an important part of our Training Programme and we always look forward to the next one!

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We're a full week into our 2026 Training Programme and it's great to see cadets seizing opportunity as we run exciting events and courses!

Today, six cadets have been 'on the air' with our communications equipment, getting in key hours ahead of their assessments.

Well done!

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Wishing a very Merry Christmas to all cadets, parents, staff, trustees and supporters of the Squadron.

We hope that you all have a wonderful festive period and we look forward to welcoming cadets back to the Squadron on 6 Jan 2026 for another action packed year!

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Yesterday, we took a full minibus to visit the awesome National Museum of Flight in Scotland!

A great day was had, with lots of interesting exhibits and interactive exercises supporting the RAFAC STEM syllabus.

Stay tuned to Cadet Portal for the next special event!

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We're exceptionally proud of our cadets and their participation in today's service in Silksworth!

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

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Last week, our annual Halloween event did not disappoint!

Cadets from each flight had to gain access to a sinister power plant, assisted by the only worker who managed to escape (FS Robson)... but what dark secrets were left behind?

Well done to everyone!