2008-09 Events

Annual Inspection

140 RCACS finished their service year on May 30 with their Annual Inspection at the Aurora Community Center.

Congratulations to all cadets and officers for their hard work throughout this year and many thanks to all those involved in preparing for and organizing this event.

2009 Air Cadet Activity Day - CFB Borden

On Saturday, May 23 the cadets enjoyed a busy day at CFB Borden ACAD 2009. ACAD is fully organized by the military personnel at CFB Borden for air cadet squadrons in the surrounding area. Activities included: obstacle course; tours of the hangers, aircraft and different military units; shooting at the range; sports; and everyone was given an exciting flight in a CH-146 Griffon helicopter by 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron. Overall, a great day!

Find more ACAD photos in our Gallery.

March Break 2009 - New York

Members of the 140 Squadron enjoyed a special March break trip this year to New York. Their itinerary included a visit to West Point US Military Academy, Times Square in New York City and the USS Intrepid floating aircraft museum.

2009 Awards Banquet

140 Squadron held their 20th Annual Banquet on Friday, March 6, 2009 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 385, in Aurora. Cadets, parents and friends enjoyed a fun evening with good food, entertainment and many great prizes.

Chili Cookoff at the Aurora Arctic Adventure

Cadets assisted the Aurora Rotary Club with its Annual Chili Cookoff that was part of the Aurora Arctic Adventure held at the Town Park on Family Day.

Final CO's Parade of 2008

140 Squadron performed their final CO's parade for the 2008 service year before standing down for the holidays.

Annual Santa Claus Parade

On November 22 the Squadron band and flag party participated in the Town of Aurora's annual Santa Claus Parade. It was a chilly night and the brass instruments were not co-operating, but the squadron marched their way through to the end. Good enthusiasm!

2008 Remembrance Day Parade

140 Squadron participated in the Aurora Remembrance Day Parade at the Aurora Cenataph on Sunday, November 9.

CO's Parade & New Promotions

The CO’s parade on Tuesday was a night of ‘firsts’ – the first one for the new service year, the first one for the new CO Capt. Schwarz, and the first one for the new SSC Chairperson Laurie Macdonald.

The band quartet was in fine form for the parade and the flag party was snappy and precise. A highlight of the evening was a wide round of promotions: 3 Cadets, 2 LAC’s, 8 Corporals, 5 Flight Corporals, 3 Sergeants, and 2 Flight Sergeants. A big congratulations to all the deserving cadets!