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Shooting Cadets at all levels of the Air Training Corps have the opportunity to participate in the sport of rifle shooting. (Dependant on age) 111 Squadron has a very good reputation for its shooting capabilities! Cadets go to various Army facilities to shoot; the rifles which we shoot are; the .22 no 8 rifle, the L81 Target Rifle and the L98 General purpose rifle. During your time in cadets, you may also handle different types of rifles.
Shooting remains one of the most popular cadet activities and Cadets can go to various Army facilities to shoot; the rifles which we shoot are; the .22 no 8 rifle, the L81 Target Rifle and the L98 General purpose rifle. During your time in cadets, you may also handle different types of rifles.
If shooting becomes a passion you can get the opportunity to shoot down at Bisley in Surrey for numerous different competitions such as I.S.C.R.M and Imperial, due to the time of year its usually always hot and sunny, you can get a nice tan from lying on the point! The Cadet 100 competition is also shot at Bisley and goes to the top 100 shots from the tri services cadets (Army, Sea and Air). Many 111 cadets achieve this award each year.
In 2004, 111 Squadron captured ALL of the shooting trophies in Durham/Northumberland Wing, a somewhat proud achievement! Also in 2004, Flight Sergeant Andrew Whitwood was chosen, because of unique talent, to shoot for Great Britain Cadets in the Athelings competition in Canada!
From the moment you join you will have the opportunity to shoot at different Army ranges! (Dependant on age) NB - Safety is paramount with all ATC activities and shooting is certainly no exception, conditions are controlled on a shooting range and each cadet is fully trained in whichever rifle they will be using. |
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