2452 (Shawlands Academy) Squadron

Achievements – Awards – Congratulations
To Cadets who achieved the following
St John’s Ambulance Activity First Aid - FS A Malik
Cros Country Representing West Scotland Wing at the SN&I level – Blue Badge – Cadet Kiya Austin – Cdt Yuet Chong (Hannah) -
Bronze Space Award – Cpl Stanislaw Malinowski - Cadet Sze Yu Chan (Zoe) - Cadet Khandewal
Cdt Yuet Chong (Hannah) - Cdt Murray Leitch - Cdt Stewart Hamilton - Cdt Kiya Austin
Cdt Sara Hussain - Cdt Innes Mak - Cdt Sohum Khandelwal - Cpl Gabriel Jagana 2452
Blue Space – Cadet A Aamir
Senior Badge and Certificate – Cpl K Mohmmed – Cpl Malinowski – Cadet A Aamir – Cadet S Khandewal
Leading Badge and Certificate – Cadet L Varma – Cadet Yuet Chong (Hannah) – Cadet M Chan
First Class Badge and Certificate – Cadet Aamir

Well done to all the cadets, thank you to all Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers without their support and input achievement of cadets would not be possible.

Congratulations
2452 Squadron Cadets were presented with Certificates and badges for completing and achieving the following
First Class Badge and Certificate
• Cadet N Mellis - Cadet H Chui - Cadet I Mak - Cadet H Chong - Cadet M Chan

Blue Field Craft Certificate
• Cadet S Khandewal - Cadet N Mellis - Cadet D Zala

Blue Space Badge and Certificate
• Cadet K Austin - Cadet M McCarry - Cadet S Hussain - Cadet S Malinowski - Cadet L Varma

Method of Instruction and Instructor Cadet Certificate, and yellow lanyard
• Cadet Sgt Abdul Malik

West Scotland Wing Cross Country Championships Medals won
• Gold Medal- Cadet N Chan
• Silver Medal- Cadet H Chong
• Bronze Medal - Cpl G Biggins – Cadet M Chan – Cadet Z Chan

West Scotland Wing Cross Country Championships

Well done to all the Cadets who braved the wind, rain and cold winds participating in the Cross Country Championships,

Congratulations to all 2452 Squadron cadets for taking part and achieving fantastic results as follows

Under15 Girls
- Cadet N Chan - Gold Medal
- Cadet Zoe Chan - Bronze medal
- Cadet K Austin

U15 Boys aged 15 years
- Cadet M Chan - Bronze Medal
- Cadet M Leitch

Junior Women aged over 15 under 18 years of age
- Cadet H Chong – Silver Medal
- Cpl G Biggins – Bronze Medal
- Cadet I Mak

Thank you to all the Cadet Forces Volunteers for their ongoing commitment and support

Soaring the Skies
Cadets from 2452 (Shawlands) Squadron had the opportunity to soar the sky as part of Air Experience Flying - including basic aerobatic manoeuvres learn about the effects of main flying controls.
Thank you to all the Staff at 4 AEF for giving the Cadets an amazing opportunity and experience they will always remember.

Congratulations to Cadets who achieved the following
Trained shot badge and cerificate - Sgt A Malik, Cadet K Mohammed, Cadet G Jagana and Cadet S Malik
Blue Space Badge and Certificate gained by Cadet Sgt Malik, Cadet C Firth, Cadet R Johnston, Cdt N Mellis, Cadet K Mohammed and Cadet J Reid.
Youth First Aid Certificate - Cadet M Leitch and Cadet S Malik
Well done to all the cadets, thank you to all Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers without their support and input achievement of cadets would not be possible.

Full House Christmas Concert 2025
2452 Squadron provided community assistance to the Glasgow Philharmonic Male Voice Choir held at Orchardhill Parish Church.
With opportunity to hear the following Guest Artists.
Jake Johnstone – Accordionist and Roan Hullinger - Baritone.
We also had the pleasure of meeting – The Lord Provost of East Renfrewshire – Mary Montague in attendance as a guest.
2452 Squadron looking forward to supporting future evets.

Congratulations
Well done to SNCO Sgt Mark Purcell of 2452 (Shawlands) Squadron who recently passed the Combined Initial Course

I didn’t join the RAF Air Cadets to boost my CV, but it did.
I didn’t expect to find new friends, build real skills, and discover a sense of purpose, but I did.
I came to help teenagers grow. What I didn’t realise was how much I’d grow too.
I’m a Civilian Instructor. I started with no uniform, no military background just a willingness to help. And I found more than I ever expected.
I found confidence. I found purpose. I found a community that lifts each other up.
Volunteering here has made me a better communicator, a stronger leader, and a more confident version of myself. I’ve learned how to plan lessons, mentor young people, and work as part of a team. All skills I use every day in my job and in life.
The best part? It fits around my life. Whether I’ve got time to volunteer a little or a lot, I can dial it up or down depending on work, family, or whatever life throws my way.
There’s no pressure just support, encouragement, and a shared mission.
I’ve had the chance to support camps, deliver training, and even explore specialist areas like aviation, STEM, and sports. And if I want to take it further, there’s a pathway to become a uniformed member of staff.
It’s not just volunteering. It’s a journey.
One that grows with you, supports you, and celebrates what you bring.
If you’ve ever wanted to make a difference, and grow while doing it, this is your chance.
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2452 (Shawlands) Squadron were invited by the Royal British Legion Newton Mearns branch to participate in Remembrance Parade on Sunday.
Despite the rain and wind 2452 (Shawlands) Squadron created a presence demonstrating commitment, respect and sense of duty to honour those who made the sacrifice.
Thank you to the parents, relatives of the cadets for their support

Excellent Result – Cadets from 2452 (Shawlands) win the West Scotland Wing Swimming Trophy
Fantastic results from the 2452 (Squadron) Champions
Cadets taking part, Sze Hon (Matthew) Chan, Sze Wing (Nicola) Chan, Yuet (Hannah) Chong, Gabriel Jagana, Moustafa Kabeel and Scot Mclachlan.

Results achieved:-
Junior Female
1st Place – Cadet Sze Wing (Nicola) Chan - 3 Gold medals
2nd Place – Cadet Yuet (Hannah) Chong - 2 Gold medals and1Silver medal

Junior Male
2nd Place -Cadet Sze Hon (Matthew) Chan - 2 Gold medals and 1 Siver medal
3rd Place – Cadet Gabriel Jagana -1 Gold medal – 1 Silver medal and 1 Bronze medal

Cadet Kabeel – achieved silver medal.

Well done to all the cadets across West Scotland Wing who took part and a huge thank you to all the Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers (staff) for time and effort.