644 Volunteer Gliding Squadron

31/05/2026

More solo success for 644 VGS!

We’ve recently celebrated two more first solos here at 644.

Cdt FS Philips of 1237 (North Hykeham) Squadron has been undertaking a Silver Gliding Scholarship over the past two months and subsequently flew his first solo last weekend, successfully completing his scholarship.

Additionally, this weekend, Cpl Marwood, one of 644’s Service Instructors, also flew his first solo. This marks the first key milestone for Cpl Marwood as he continues to build experience on his journey towards becoming a graded pilot.

Many congratulations to both of you!

Royal Air Force Air Cadets 2 Flying Training School Commandant Air Cadets

31/05/2026

Congratulations to Flt Lt White who has recently been awarded his B1 instructional category by the Central Gliding School, exemplifying his strong instructional ability and enabling him to now send students on solo (post-first) sorties. Additionally, he can now commence his training to become a Duty Supervisor - a key role that enables our daily operations to take place.

This is a great achievement of which he should be very proud.

Well done, and congratulations Flt Lt White!

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23/05/2026

Congratulations to Cadet Sergeant Sherwood of 2430 (Holbeach) Squadron who last weekend completed his Silver Gliding Scholarship by flying his first solo sortie.

Sgt Sherwood began his gliding scholarship during our Easter Course, so it was great that he could return to complete the syllabus and fly his first solo!

This is great achievement, and one that he should be very proud of! Congratulations!

2 Flying Training School Royal Air Force Air Cadets 2430 Holbeach Squadron Air Training Corps Central & East Region Air Cadets

03/05/2026

Good luck to FSC Oliver Wright who is running the Great Birmingham Half Marathon today, fundraising for a life-changing expedition to Knoydart, Scotland, with the British Exploring Society (BES).

Find out more here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/knoydart-expedition-british-exporing-society?attribution_id=sl:dfd91b6b-d382-49a5-8cf6-337b08d48fe3&ts=1777787581&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

You can keep up with his progress on “The Great Run : Running events” app by clicking ‘tracking’ and entering 7243.

26/04/2026

644 VGS Service Instructor Flt Lt Joshrun Mann is now over a third of the way through today’s London Marathon!

Find out more about his story here: https://bit.ly/3OA6uYE

Raising money for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, if you’d like to support Flt Lt Mann, you can do so here: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/joshrun-mann

Flight Lieutenant Joshrun Mann is taking on the TCS London Marathon for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity and it's his first time! Click here for the full story: https://bit.ly/3OA6uYE

You can support Joshrun by visiting his Enthuse page: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/joshrun-mann

25/04/2026

Good luck to Flt Lt Joshrun Mann, a 644 VGS Service Instructor, who is running the London Marathon tomorrow for SSAFA the Armed Forces Charity.

Flight Lieutenant Joshrun Mann is taking on the TCS London Marathon for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity and it's his first time! Click here for the full story: https://bit.ly/3OA6uYE

You can support Joshrun by visiting his Enthuse page: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/joshrun-mann

19/04/2026

Congratulations to Cdt FS Henry Buss, of Loughborough Grammar School CCF, for the completion of his Gliding Scholarship and flying solo this weekend!

FS Buss attended our Easter Course, and this weekend returned to finish off the task!

Well done, and congratulations!

Royal Air Force Air Cadets 2 Flying Training School Commandant Air Cadets

16/04/2026

Congratulations to CGI Josh Sheridan on the completion of his B2 course this week. Josh is a member of 622 VGS at Upavon but flies supernumerary with us at 644 whilst he completes his education. We've been so proud of Josh's progression and it's great to see him become a QGI. Josh can now train GS trainees from first flight to solo ready and will be an asset to both squadrons. Congratulations Josh!

11/04/2026

Congratulations to Cpl Si Zhe Luo on being awarded his Bronze Wings and completing his Gliding Scholarship with 644 VGS.

Over the course of the scholarship, he showed consistent effort and commitment, making the most of the opportunity and developing his skills in the air.

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