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"Bravery, Sacrifice, Freedom"
By booty1c - 7/6/2010 Cadets and staff commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain (1940 - 2010) and what better place to do it than at the most famous Royal Air Force WWII fighter station there is.. Biggin Hill

Cadets get on the ball...
By booty1c - 6/16/2010 Cadets get on the ball... As the World Cup 2010 begins, Squadron cadets take part in local and national football competitions.

...aspiring Drill Instructors
By booty1c - 5/31/2010 ...aspiring Drill Instructors Four cadets undertake a Squadron run Drill instructors Course

Waltham Walk..The tough one
By booty1c - 5/31/2010 Waltham Walk..The tough one Cadets undertake a navigation competition against the Boys Brigade.

Cadets trek the South Downs Way
By booty1c - 5/6/2010 Cadets trek the South Downs Way Squadron cadets undertake Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh expeditions in the South Downs.

On parade!
By booty1c - 4/25/2010 On parade! Air Cadets join Sea and Army Cadets in celebrating St George's Day.

A step closer..
By booty1c - 4/20/2010 A step closer.. Cadets begin their Duke of Edinburgh Expedition training.

Cadets meet their goals
By booty1c - 4/2/2010 Cadets meet their goals Cadets from the Squadron get selected to represent London Wing in the Inter-Wing soccer competition.

Cadets strive for knowledge
By booty1c - 3/29/2010 Cadets strive for knowledge Cadets take part in annual examinations. Extra G.C.S.E.s up for grabs!

Training the Navigator
By booty1c - 2/26/2010 Training the Navigator Squadron cadets sample the map and compass at a local park

282 join the Legacy of Hope
By booty1c - 1/30/2010 282 join the Legacy of Hope 282 Squadron cadets take part in the local Holocaust Memorial Day service.

Spreading Festive Joy!
By booty1c - 12/26/2009 Spreading Festive Joy! Squadron staff and Cadets pack for Christmas..

We will remember them..
By booty1c - 12/26/2009 Cadets and staff from 282 Squadron came out in force to remember the war heroes from previous wars and those who are fighting for the safety of our Country.

"Smart...disciplined..." 282 roles into Tower Hamlets.
By booty1c - 11/28/2009 Three cadets from 282 Squadron gave a 'excellent' speech to forum on the Uniformed Youth Organisations.

Official Launch of the new Air Cadet Website
By booty1c - 11/28/2009 Official Launch of the new Air Cadet Website Flight Sergeant Eoin Flynn is asked to join Ministers and various VIPs at the Ministry of Defence main building.

In search of GOLD
By booty1c - 11/28/2009 In search of GOLD Two members of staff from 282 Squadron collect their GOLD Duke of Edinburgh Award.

282 Battle the storms!
By booty1c - 11/22/2009 282 Battle the storms! Several cadets went forward to represent their Squadron at the Inter-Squadron Cross Country competition.

Don’t forget to reach for your sick bag!
By booty1c - 10/25/2009 Don’t forget to reach for your sick bag! 18 cadets from the Squadron undertake Air Experience Flying at RAF Wyton

Squadron deploys..
By booty1c - 10/25/2009 Squadron deploys.. The Squadron sets out for the second part of their camp and field craft training.

A busy summer for all...
By booty1c - 9/17/2009 As the summer of '09' comes to a close, we look back at the adventures that took place..

A unique flight..
By booty1c - 9/14/2009 A unique flight.. Two cadets from the Squadron were selected to join 10 others from London Wing to embark on a special flight..

Secretary of State for Defence pays a visit
By booty1c - 9/10/2009 Secretary of State for Defence pays a visit The UK Secretary of State for Defence visits 282 Squadron, as part of the Olympic site tour.

Regional Commandant comes to 282 SQN
By booty1c - 8/23/2009 Regional Commandant comes to 282 SQN LASER Regional Commandant, Group Captain Hakin, visits the Squadron.

Arabian Nights comes to East Ham
By booty1c - 8/22/2009 Arabian Nights comes to East Ham Squadron held its annual BBQ on the 15th August.

Summer Camps arrive!
By booty1c - 8/11/2009 Summer Camps arrive! Cadets spend multiple weeks away at different RAF stations arond the UK.

Cadets deploy for BTECs and Scholarships
By booty1c - 8/11/2009 Cadets deploy for BTECs and Scholarships Three cadets achieve a total of 12 G.C.S.E.s and many more glide into action and achieve their wings.