Recently, #team308 had a very successful weekend at the Cadet Training Centre at Cherry Tree Camp. Well done to our cadets who worked hard to achieve their Silver Leadership badge. Congratulations also to our 3 cadets who worked hard to achieve their Bronze Road Marching badge.

Huge congratulations to Cdt Sgt Reyes and Cdt Sgt Lungu on their promotions to sergeant at #team308 this week! Well done to you both! @aircadets @CERegionRAFAC @EssexWingATC #endeavourto308 #whatwedo #aircadets #noordinaryhobby #nextgeneration

#team308 has two new additions to the NCO team! Congratulations Cpl Heppel and Cpl Hayes, we have no doubt you will excel in your new positions. @aircadets @CERegionRAFAC @EssexWingATC #endeavourto308 #whatwedo #aircadets #nextgeneration #noordinaryhobby

Four members of #team308 joined the @EssexWingATC annual camp at RAF Valley over the summer! A very exciting week! @aircadets @CERegionRAFAC #endeavourto308 #whatwedo #aircadets #noordinaryhobby #nextgeneration

This week, #team308 went along to a paddlesports introduction session with the AT & DofE Team, at Hoe Mill Lock. Big thank you to the team for helping to get more cadets out on the water! @aircadets @CERegionRAFAC @EssexWingATC #endeavourto308 #whatwedo #aircadets

2/ Cadets are taught weapon handling skills as part of a structured programme of supervised training that emphasises safe and responsible use.

1/A very successful session on the range for #team308 this week, with 11 cadets taking part in Live Firing Marksmanship Training for the first time. Well done to the cadets who achieved their Blue Shot badge! @aircadets @CERegionRAFAC @EssexWingATC #endeavourto308 #aircadets

It was great to welcome LAC Fitter to #team308 HQ, whilst she visits the UK from New Zealand. Thank you for stopping by, we hope you enjoyed your visit as much as we enjoyed hearing about your experiences! @aircadets @CERegionRAFAC @EssexWingATC #endeavourto308 #aircadets

2/ Cpl Gillett has shown outstanding personal growth and development since joining #team308, having already completed the Silver Leadership course, master classification and most recently the challenging Nijmegen Marches.

1/ A massive congratulations to Cdt Cpl Gillett, the newest addition to the NCO team after his promotion by the OC. A huge well done Cpl! @aircadets @CERegionRAFAC @EssexWingATC #endeavourto308 #whatwedo #aircadets #noordinaryhobby

2/ CWO Slater has had a fantastic journey in the Air Cadets, with his passion for music not only seeing him achieve his Gold Music badge but also support deliver of the music syllabus at all levels. CWO Slater also attended the Gold Cyber course last year at RAF Cosford.

1/ CWO Slater finished his time as a cadet at #team308 as he hit 20 years of age, having transferred to us back at the start of 2024. We are thrilled that CWO Slater will he remaining with us as a CI! @aircadets @CERegionRAFAC @EssexWingATC #endeavourto308 #aircadets

This week, we welcomed @BFBSRadioHQ Colchester’s Ashley and Peter to #team308 for a chat with our cadets about some recent experiences. You can hear them on BFBS Colchester tomorrow and Monday or on catch-up. @aircadets @ceregionrafac @essexwingatc #endeavourto308 #aircadets

2/ Cadets are taught weapon handling skills as part of a structured programme of supervised training that emphasises safe and responsible use.

1/ Range nights are back for #team308, this week cadets focused on firing from different positions and zeroing the weapon. Well done to the cadets who achieved their Bronze Shot badge! @aircadets @CERegionRAFAC @EssexWingATC #endeavourto308 #whatwedo #aircadets

CWO Ferrier has returned from an amazing trip to the USA with the IACE programme. An outstanding once in a lifetime trip that we can’t wait to hear all about at #team308 HQ! @aircadets @CERegionRAFAC @EssexWingATC #endeavourto308 #whatwedo #aircadets #noordinaryhobby

Congratulations to Cdt Stark, who has completed his BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Teamwork and Personal Skills with the @cvcollegeuk! Well done Cdt Stark from all at #team308 @aircadets @CERegionRAFAC @EssexWingATC #endeavourto308 #whatwedo #aircadets #noordinaryhobby

A huge congratulations to Cdt Cpl Waddup, who becomes the latest member of the #team308 NCO team! Well done Cpl Waddup! @aircadets @CERegionRAFAC @EssexWingATC #endeavourto308 #whatwedo #aircadets #nextgeneration #noordinaryhobby

Over the past week, Cdt Cpl Lungu has been part of Mosquito Flight on the @aircadets RIAT Detachment Camp, supporting the delivery of the brilliant @airtattoo. @CERegionRAFAC @EssexWingATC #endeavourto308 #whatwedo #aircadets #noordinaryhobby #nextgeneration #riat

Brilliant to see so many of #team308 progressing through the new @aircadets Space syllabus, with cadets achieving blue, bronze & silver awards. Expect to see these space badges on brassards very soon! @CERegionRAFAC @EssexWingATC #endeavourto308 #whatwedo #aircadets