1322 (Newton Abbot) Squadron

Air Training Corps

BT Community Award

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Upgrading the IT facilities of an Air Training Corps Squadron in the South West is being funded to the tune of £400 through BT’s Community Champions scheme. 

A member of the work management team at Exeter, Rick Webb applied for the money on behalf of  the 1322 (Newton Abbot) Squadron. 

Rick, a former cadet who is now the commanding officer of the squadron said: “I’m absolutely delighted. It means the youngsters will benefit from enhanced IT  equipment which will help with their education and enjoyment.” 

Apart from training on aviation subjects and RAF related topics, the 60 or so youngsters aged from 13 to 20 can follow a BTEC course, the extra IT will enhance their ability to succeed. “We are also involved with the Duke Of Edinburgh Award Scheme, several community organisations in Newton Abbot, including the British Legion who we are affiliated with. We have also been honoured by Newton Abbot Town Council for our community work and all are members are “Honorary Citizens of Newton Abbot” the highest accolade the council can award to an organisation within the town.” added Rick. 

Over the next few months, members of the squadron will be taking part in Ten Tors on an endurance event on Dartmoor. Others will be travelling to the Netherlands to participate in the Nijmegen March, a 100 mile  walk in support of a veteran’s charity. Others will be visiting RAF stations for a week and learning the RAF way of life. The Squadron also help at the Royal International Air Show at RAF Fairford during July. 

Recently, the squadron was honoured – for the second time – as the best unit in the Wing, which covers 30 units in the counties of Devon and Somerset.