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NEWS

Check back often for the latest updates on news and information about upcoming squadron activities

Photos

29/11/2011

 
Photos from our 56th Annual Ceremonial Review (14 MAY 2011) have been added!!

ENJOY!

Annual Mess Dinner

28/11/2011

 
Our Annual Cadet Christmas Dinner is fast approaching - WEDNESDAY 7 DECEMBER.

This formal dinner will be held at the OFFICER'S MESS AT CFB Trenton. 

Cadets must Arrive at 1730 hrs. Dinner will be served at 1800hr. Cadets must Depart by 2100 hrs.

*** PLEASE SEND YOUR R.S.V.P. REGARDING THE MESS DINNER TO OUR EMAIL ADDRESS. THE FINAL NUMBER OF ATTENDEES IS IMPORTANT TO CALCULATE THE NUMBER OF MEALS REQUIRED. YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING TO THE DINNER BY WEDNESDAY 30 NOVEMBER***

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

DUKES UPDATE

28/11/2011

 
TRAINING

> What a Range night!!!! We have some excellent marksmen in our Squadron.
   > Thank you Lt(N) Miller for running our Range with expertise.

> This week is a regular training night - see you there!
   > New recruits in black and white please.

ADMINISTRATION
 
> Please return all outstanding forms -- failure to do so will affect summer training applications.
 
*** THANK YOU SO MUCH to those who have picked up their OPC ticket books!!!
There are many more to be distributed. PLEASE see Capt Dixon to receive your
BOOK OF TICKETS!!!!! They make great Christmas gifts!!!! ***

Range Night

21/11/2011

 
This Week we will be having a Squadron Range Night. This means all cadets will be instructed on the parts and operation of the Cadet .177 calibre 853C Daisy Air Rifle. Cadets will also have the opportunity to fire the air rifle at targets. Cadets are to dress in Cvilian Dress.

About The DAISY .177 calibre Air Rifle, Model 853C

The DAISY .177 Calibre Air Rifle, Model 853C is used by cadet corps/squadrons across Canada for training and competition.

The DAISY .177 Calibre Air Rifle, Model 853C is a single pump pneumatic, straight pull bolt, competition rifle, with adjustable trigger pull and a manual crossbolt trigger block safety. It can be fed single shot or with 5 pellet clips.

IDENTIFICATION

Manufacturer
DAISY

Model
853C

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DATA

Weight
5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

Length
38.5 in (97.79 cm)

OPERATING DATA

Action
Single-pump pneumatic, straight pull bolt

Feed
Single or auto indexing 5 pellet clip

Safety
Manual crossbolt trigger block

Muzzle Velocity
500 fps (152.4 mps)

Muzzle energy
4.5 ft lb (6.1J)

Pumping force
20 lbf (99.9N)

Maximum range
257.4 yds (235.3 m)

BARREL DATA

Type
Lothar Walther TM, rifled high grade steel barrel

Caliber
.177 (4.5 mm) match pellet

Length
20.9 in (53.0 cm)

RIFLING DATA

Number of grooves
12

Direction of twist
Right-hand

TRIGGER DATA

Type
Single stage

Trigger pull weight
5.0 lbf (22.2N)

Trigger travel (relative position of trigger to end of stock)
12 in to 13.75 in

STOCK DATA

Type
Full length, sporter style hardwood with adjustable length

SIGHTS

Front
Hooded front sight with interchangeable aperture

Rear
Model 5899 micrometer adjustable peep sight

Information Regarding Our Email Address.

17/11/2011

 
"This account (608dukes@live.com) is checked most mornings and evenings. I do not access the e-mail instantly as I do not subscribe to a data plan on my cell phone.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Texts are a good way to access me, for important messages, but please say who you are as I do not have call display."
 - Capt Dixon

**If you wish to contact Capt Dixon via text message, her cell phone number is posted under the Contact Us page of this website.  Cadets are advised not to contact Capt Dixon via text if it regards; what to wear for the upcoming training night, what classes are being taught, or other questions that can be answered by a senior cadet, etc.**
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