April 28th 2023
Planets, rockets and Tim Peake selfies: Cadets visit the National Space CentreThe space explorers travelled to the edge of the universe thanks to the centre’s ‘cinema-like’ planetarium dome, came face-to-face with astronauts, and explored the inside of a 42m-high rocket. Organised and funded by East Midlands RFCA with the help of dozens of volunteers, the trip aimed to inspire Cadets and develop their awareness and understanding […]
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Back in the skies: RAF Air Cadets resume flyingAir Cadets from 138 (1st Nottingham) Squadron, 209 (West Bridgford) Squadron and 2425 (Nottingham Airport) Squadron are just some of those that have been flight training. Members from each Squadron attended RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire on 6th March for their Air Experience Flying with 7AEF. RAF Air Cadets had to suspend flying lessons in Tutor […]
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Melton Air Cadets receives The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service1279 (Melton Mowbray) Squadron is one of over 1,000 squadrons of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC) that offer a wide range of activities, qualifications and opportunities to young people across the country. Squadrons are managed by teams of uniformed and non-uniformed adult volunteers who give their time to help plan, organise and run […]
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Independent report from University of Northampton celebrates positive impact of Cadet forcesSocial impact Cadet Forces UK 2020 report The UK currently has 130,000 Cadets and almost 30,000 adult volunteers supporting them. This follows the Cadet Expansion Programme launched by the UK Government in 2012 which saw the number of school Cadet units double to over 500 by last year. During a visit to a Cadet unit […]
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Air Vice Marshal Richard Maddison OBE becomes ‘Taskmaster’ for Cadet training nightAfter being put forward by their Wing Commander back in February to host a special guest during a virtual session, the squadron were informed in early March that they had been selected to host Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Richard Maddison OBE MA RAF. AVM Maddison is the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) 22 Group RAF, which […]
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Preparations for return to face-to-face training for CadetsLeicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland (LNR) Army Cadet Force (ACF) have been working hard to get everything ready. Following Government and Regional Command guidance, they have ensured all detachments are thoroughly cleaned and have updated their Risk Assessments to reflect the new situation. Every Cadet Force Adult Volunteer (CFAV) has received a briefing and training on […]
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MBE for Cadet Force Adult Volunteer Sqn Ldr Thompson after 40 years of dedicationSquadron Leader Thompson, South & East Midlands Wing RAFAC, commissioned into the RAF Volunteer Reserve (Training) branch 40 years ago, and four years later became the 7th Officer Commanding of 1211 (Swadlincote) Squadron. Following Squadron Leader Thompson having been at the helm for 35 years, Swadlincote is a jewel amongst the Corps’ 950 units, having […]
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AIR CADET VICE-CHAIR OF YOUTH UNITED FOUNDATIONThe Youth United Foundation is a Government run organisation which was set up to represent uniformed youth organisations across the country. The focus of the project Amelia was involved in was Mental Health and Loneliness. The group interviewed members, evaluated strategies and presented their findings to representatives of the Department of Digital Culture, Media and […]
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AIR CADET WINS TWO TOP AWARDSAir Cadet Ben Hunter had an amazing year, winning both a Sir Michael Knight pilot award and a place in the final of the CVQO Westminster award. Ben explained: “I was very privileged to be one of only 10 Cadets in the UK to be awarded a Sir Michael Knight pilot scholarship by the Royal […]
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TWO AIR CADETS FEATURE IN FORCES TV FOR VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY AIDCadet Sergeant Sam Mason and Cadet Neave Williamson are helping with the packing up and distribution of food and medicines to those within the Groby and Ratby area who cannot get around during this difficult time. The Cadets have also been helping with the assembly of 40,000 masks destined for NHS and retail staff, and […]
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