114 (Ruislip and Northwood) Squadron is part of the Air Training Corps based in the United Kingdom. Located in Ruislip, London. it is found just south of United States Navy base RAF West Ruislip. Being a Military Youth Organisation, 114 Squadron provides a variety of activities ranging from military tasks such as 'Foot Drill' (Marching) and 'Fieldcraft' (Military Excercises), to educational lessons such as Aviation Studies and physical activities such as Glider and Powered Aircraft Flying, Band activities and a regular schedual of PT (Physical Training).
The Squadron
114 (Ruislip and Northwood) Squadron is a unit within the Air Training Corps. It is situated within Middlesex Wing, London And South East Region.
Whilst on a normal parade night, cadets partake in activities such as Ceremonial Drill, Sports, Initial Expedition Training (IET), Target Shooting, Radio Communications, The Duke Of Edingburgh's Award Scheme (DofE), Aircraft Recognition, First Aid, Public Relations (PR), Photography and Aeromodeling as well as Flying and Gliding at weekends at local RAF airfields.
The unit takes part in Wing, Region and Corps Drill and Band competitions and recently in the 2007 competitions, 114 Squadron came 1st in the Wing and Region band competitions and went on to come in 2nd in the Full Marching Band and 1st for best Percussion section.
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