333 Fredericton Air Cadet Squadron was chartered on the 16th of October 1943 and was originally formed as a high school squadron. In 1958, Lord Beaverbrook, then Chancellor of the University of New Brunswick, gave the squadron permission to carry his name. A native of N.B., Lord Beaverbrook had been Minister of Aircraft Production in Winston Churchill’s cabinet during World War II. The Squadron was also named as the permanent custodian of Lord Beaverbrook’s personal coat of arms designed by Rudyard Kipling in 1917.

Weekly Message: 5-12 June

Interested in Joining Air Cadets?
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333 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is currently accepting new members. 

Email: 333air@cadets.gc.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/333royalcanadianaircadets or visit us at the Carleton Street Armouries on Friday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm
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Weekly Message for 5-12 June 2015

Friday - 5 June
Field Training Exercise (FTX) - Yoho Lake
Dress: appropriate civilian dress for camping
Timings: 1800hrs until 1100hrs on Sunday, 7 June

Text Box

 *please read below - copy of letter sent home on 29 May*
The cadets of 333 RCAC Squadron will be participating in a weekend field training exercise (FTX) at Yoho Lake Scout Reserve located about 20 minutes along the Hanwell Road outside Fredericton on Yoho Lake. In order to complement training received on our regular training nights, it is mandatory that each cadet attend at least 1 of the 2 FTXs held by the squadron. It is recommended that they attend both, as each FTX will focus on different aspects of leadership, physical fitness and survival skills. This year’s Fall FTX planned for October 2014 had to be planned due to unforeseen circumstances. 

This spring FTX will take place on 5-6-7 June 2015. Cadets are to arrive at Yoho Lake at 18h00 on Friday 5 June 2015 for kit inspection. Cadets are to be picked up at Yoho Lake at 11h00 on Sunday 7 June 2015. We would ask that you respect the timings to facilitate the success of our activity. Below is a cadet individual equipment checklist indicating the required kit. The items listed under mandatory must be brought with the cadet. Please ensure that cadets have appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear, as we will be spending the majority of our time outdoors. Please advise us if your child is missing any of the mandatory equipment. If a cadet must be returned home for disciplinary or other reasons, it will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian to retrieve them. Also note that meals will be provided to the cadets. This event is free of charge, which is a reminder of how crucial it is for cadets to participate in the Squadron’s fundraising campaigns. Fundraising enables the cadets to benefit from activities like this spring FTX.  

MANDATORY ITEMS 
  • 2 T-shirts 
  • 2 Sweaters 
  • 2 Pants (no jeans) 
  • 1 Combat boots or hiking boots or suitable sneakers for hiking 
  • 1 Running shoes, pair  
  • 4 Pairs of socks 
  • 1 Sports/athletic wear (e.g. sweatpants, shirt, hoody) 
  • 1 Rain coat/rain pants  
  • 1 Bush cap or sun hat 
  • Sunscreen 
  • 1 Jacket/sweater 
  • 4 Underwear, pair 
  • 1 Sleep-wear 
  • 1 Personal hygiene kit (tooth brush, toothpaste, comb etc.) 
  • 1 Sleeping bag or blanket 
  • 1 Pillow 
  • 1 Towel 
  • 1 Flashlight & batteries 
  • 1 Water bottle 
  • 1 Notepad/Pen 

DOCUMENTS & MISC. 
  • Prescription medication & Medic Alert bracelet (if required) 
  • Allergy medication – particularly Epipens (if required) 

OPTIONAL ITEMS  
  • Snacks (Packaged to prevent pests!) 
  • Sunglasses 
  • Wristwatch 
  • Chapstick & bug repellant   
   
PROHIBITED ITEMS 
1. Knives or weapons of any type. 
2. Cell phones/electronic devices (if brought they will be held by the Staff until end of FTX) 
3. Inappropriate Civilian Clothing (e.g. spaghetti strap tops, tops showing the belly, clothing with offensive slogans)  
4. Matches or lighters 
5. Scented body sprays and lotions, aftershave or perfume 

The above items are the minimum requirement for a cadet to attend. You may bring other items for your comfort and to keep warm. 

Cadets/parents must complete the permission form (attached) and bring upon arrival to Yoho Lake on 5 June 2015. In case of weather cancellations, please check the squadron blog, Facebook or phone line prior to leaving for Yoho Lake. If you have any questions, please contact me directly by phone (506) 470-8821 or email: chelsea.ford@cadets.gc.ca. If you require contacting your cadet during the FTX, please call me directly as I will be the OPI for the event and on-site the entire weekend. 

Chelsea Ford 
Lieutenant 
Training Officer

333 SQUADRON SPRING FTX - PERMISSION FORM (5-7 June 2015) 
Cadet RANK & LAST Name: __________________________________Cadet FIRST Name: ____________________________________ 
Food Restrictions: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 
Medical Concerns: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 
Parent/Guardian Contact Info during FTX Weekend:__________________________________________________________________ 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
I hereby give my son/daughter/ward permission to attend this FTX. 
Parent/Guardian Name: ________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________

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INFORMATION REGARDING WEATHER RELATED CANCELLATIONS - In the event of inclement weather that affects any training activity with the Squadron, please ensure to call the Squadron's info line at 454-3330 or check this website before you depart..
REMINDER TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS - We ask parents/guardians to ensure that they pick up their cadets at the scheduled end times of the activities list below.
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If you are interested in membership information with 333 Squadron, please forward an email to 333air@cadets.gc.ca , telephone- Carleton Street Armoury: Friday evenings between 1830-2030hrs (Phone # is listed on right hand side of this page) Or please stop by the Carleton Street Armoury, Fridays between 1830hrs to 2030hrs. Parents are reminded to bring your child's birth certificate as well as their Provincial Medicare Card Number with them as this will be required for enrolling your son or daughter into the program.