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The beginning of October brings the end of the third term and an important transitional phase for No. 27 (Blenheim) Squadron. With the loss of one of our officers the staff and NCOs have had to step up and perform, and none more so than the new Cadet Unit Commander, Flying Officer Lamb. Unfortunately there [...]

From the desk of the Cadet Unit Commander: Unit Commander’s Update – July 2011 Dear Parents/Caregivers, First and foremost I must announce the resignation of our Unit Commander, Pilot Officer Wayne Pelvin. His resignation came as a surprise, however we wish him all the best in the future. As a result I am now acting [...]

Unfortunately due to a stormy weather forecast that would have prevented some planned activities, Exercise FRIGID MERMAID has been postponed. The new date is yet to be confirmed, but is likely to be on the first or second weekend of term 3. We will be using the extra time to improve the training plan and [...]

Almost halfway through the year now, and as the shortest day approaches Cadets need to remember to wrap up well: a white t-shirt or thermal vest is acceptable to wear under the shirt as long as it is not visible, and raincoats, parkas and gloves may be worn whilst transiting to and from activities in [...]

The term is flying by with Queen’s Birthday this weekend being the halfway point. Parents and Cadets should note that although Tuesday is a midterm break holiday for some No. 27 Squadron will still be parading as normal. Over the past few weeks Cadets have been learning about topics such as Navigation, Instructional Technique and [...]

Welcome back to all Cadets, Officers and parents with the start of the second term of 2011. Last term was a busy one that will 27 Squadron will be hard-pressed to match, but never fear, we have plans for plenty of activities in the upcoming weeks. With the onset of colder weather we are now [...]

It’s been one of the busiest holidays on record for 27 Squadron, with a record eight activities being conducted over the break: Poppy Day collection for the RSA, Thursday 21st April Airshow Gold Pass security, Friday 22nd April Airshow Gold Pass security, Saturday 23rd April Airshow Gold Pass security, Sunday 24th April Airshow Re-enactments, Sunday [...]

Twelve weeks later and we are at the end of an extra-long first term. The Squadron has been able to take advantage of the extra time to fit in two camps – both Gliding and Basic (more on that shortly) – and prepare our new Basic cadets for the biggest of our annual parades – [...]

Details on this and photos soon to come. Upcoming events include the Basic Camp at unit HQ (Longbank, RNZAF Base Woodbourne) and the two activities 27 SQN is involved in for the Airshow in April, plus two parades on ANZAC Day. Cadets need to work on their drill especially for these parades, and this will [...]