The winter is usually quiet for 1466 Squadron, but it does give us the opportunity to work on the ground training syllabus, which develops the cadets knowledge on such subjects as Navigation, Principles of Flight, Propulsion, as well as how to pass this knowledge onto other cadets as they themselves progress.

However, now we begin to get towards spring and summer, we get notably busier as a Squadron as we get involved in local events. We will again be attending Honley Show and Harden Moss Sheepdog Trials. These two events are not only enjoyable weekends for the cadets and staff alike, but they also provide funding for the squadron which is used on project materials and equipment for squadron activities.

As we move forward we are now linking our project programme with events in the summer. For instance, Sgt Buckley has been liasing with 59 Squadron at Huddersfield in order to plan traffic flow arrangements for Honley Show, which takes place on the 14th June. We have also been working on various othe projects which aim to be finished by the summer which will provide perfect conditions for use!

The Squadron has been very lucky over the past few months as we have had plenty of flying for cadets. We have 4 places to go flying on the 8th March which will allow cadets who haven't been flying before to experience the thrill of taking to the air and controlling an aircraft for the first time.

Finally, Sgt Buckley was successful in obtaining a place in the region football team after captaining the South and West Yorkshire team to victory in the inter-wing tournament. Unfortunately this it his final year Sgt Buckley will be spending with the Squadron, but it is very positive for the squadron to have success in sports for such a sustained period. It is now the fourth year in which Sgt Buckley has represented the Wing and the third year he has represented the region.