Sunday 11 August 2013

RAF cadets perform at the Emirates Durham ICG


Air cadets marching proud

An award-winning Newcastle band kept up the rythm for spectators during the lunch break on day three at the Emirates Durham ICG.
Air cadets from 2344 (Longbenton) Squadron paraded the outfield entertaining the crowds with local tunes.
The squadron recently won the Lees Trophy which is awarded annually to the top performing RAF air cadet squadron in the country.
Some of the youngsters are being assessed for their performance unit of the BTEC First Deploma in Music.
They have played for HM the Queen at the official opening of Tyne Tunnel 2 and also at St James' Park
on Remembrance Sunday as well as welcoming the Olympic Torch into Newcastle City Centre and performed at the Olympic football last year.
Officer Commanding Flight Lieutenant Gary Richardson said: "Our young people have performed at some very prestigious occasions and to be perfroming at the Ashes is an incredible opportunity that they will remember for many years to come.

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