Four Teams from London Wing units, 241 (Wanstead and Woodford) and 1838 (Elm Park) Squadron’s attended the Inter Service Cadet Rifle Meet (“ISCRM”) which took place on the 08 to 11 July 2010 at the National Shooting Centre in Bisley. This is the most prestigious shooting event of the cadet calendar and saw 125 Teams from the Sea, Army and Air Cadets competing for the Cadet 100 Award and other trophies. In addition there were teams present from the Canadian and Australian Cadet Forces.
The Cadet 100 is awarded to the top 100 shots of the competition, out of the around 500 cadets firing in the event. The L81 7.62 Target Rifle is used at ranges of 300, 500 and 600 yards, and the cadets also shot in the Bisley V Competition at 900 and 1000 yards.
This year, 2 cadets from 241 (Wanstead and Woodford) Squadron qualified for the Cadet 150. This is a special award to 
celebrate the 150 anniversary of the cadet forces, with Cpl Raj coming 79th and Sgt Ischt 107th out of 500 top firers. Whilst down on last years awards, 9 of the 12 team members were new to the ISCRM and fired solid performances which bodes well for 2011 competitions.
“The cadets have been working really hard in the lead up to the Inter Service Cadet Rifle Meet. We have some really dedicated teams which is reflected in the results which were achieved despite in most cases, this being their first compeitiontive shoot at this level of competiton.” said Flight Lieutenant Chris White of 1838 (Elm Park) Squadron
Overall the A Team came 24th out of 125 teams, and 9th out of all the Air Cadet teams which were present. Special mention should be made of Cadet Flight Sergeant Alexandra Dutch, (a Cadet 100 participant from the 2009 ISCRM) who, although too old to shoot, was back on the range coaching the C Team, a task she rose to in her customary style.
The A Team Coach Adult Volunteer Civilian Instructor Dave Grant was 9th overall all the attending members of staff and 6th our of all Air Cadet Adult Volunteers in the Staff Shoot.
Squadron Leader Jerry Godden, Officer Commanding 241 (Wanstead and Woodford) Squadron, commented “Marksmanship goes a long way back in the history of Air Cadets and is one of our most popular activities. We teach cadets how to concentrate on distant targets and fire with consistent accuracy. This is harder than it sounds It’s not easy. It requires focus, agility and a very steady hand.
More importantly we teach cadets to handle a variety of weapons in a safe and disciplined fashion as well as helping them to carry on with competition shooting all the way up to Olympic standard if they wish.”
Wing Commander Sylvie Silver, Officer Commanding London Wing stated “This is another example of the excellent work undertaken our Squadrons and most importantly the effort and determination of our Adult Volunteers, without whom we would never be able to achieve as much as we do. Congratulations go to 241 (Wanstead and Woodford) and 1838(Elm Park) Squadron’s for doing so well in the Competitions at this years Inter Service Cadet Rifle Meet.”
