Author: Capt L. Silva, Commanding Officer

The Battle of Britain parade is a mandatory parade for all cadets to attend.

The Battle of Britain is important in many ways, including the first major air military campaign entirely fought by air forces, and the first major German defeat and a crucial turning point in the Second World War.

During the Battle, which lasted from Jul 10 to Oct 31, 1940, Royal Air Force and the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy defended the United Kingdom against large-scale attacks by Nazi Germany’s air force, the Luftwaffe.

Canada, along with other commonwealth countries, provided a portion of the United Kingdom’s 2,936 total pilots that fought during the Battle.

What: Battle of Britain Commemoration Parade
Start Time: Sunday, September 17^th at 1245hrs (parade starts at 1300hrs sharp)
End Time: Approximately 1500hrs
Dress: C1A (https://87eagle.ca/resources/numbered-orders-of-dress/)
Location: Chippewa Park Cenotaph, Welland
Duty Officer: Capt Bowman
Bring: Health card, dress for weather (if it is cooler, bring black gloves)

Cadets that cannot attend are to email the Commanding Officer at 87air@cadets.gc.ca

Heads Up!

As the Thanksgiving weekend approaches we wish to remind all Air Cadet Families of our Tagging fundraising event.

Dates – Thursday October 5, 2023 (5 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. approximately)

             Friday October 6, 2023 (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. approximately)

             Saturday October 7, 2023 (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Home base – Seaway Mall (office above main entrance)

All cadets must sign up and participate in 3 out of the 4 shifts posted.  Saturday morning and afternoon participation would be greatly appreciated.

More details to be posted

Thank you so much for your support.  We look forward to a fun filled cadet year.

Parent Sponsoring Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday September 20, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.   All parents are encouraged to attend.

Good day all,

This post is to make a small change in the Monthly routine orders. In the Section of the Niagara Challenger paragraph the date stated was September and has been changed to October to match the Mandatory Training Letter.

Thank you for your understanding

Good afternoon all,

We are looking for youth Volunteers to assist this Saturday 19 August 2023. The COPA organization is holding in Hangar 4 a Discovery flight day for youth that would like to know more about how Airplanes Fly. More information about the event can be found in the link COPA 149 at CNQ3 – Discover Aviation

This is not a cadet activity and more of an Volunteer opportunity.

Thank you

Capt Silva