September 25th 2024
Flagship Cadet camp featuring emerging tech and an air show returns to NottinghamshireDescribed by some as one of the best Air Cadet camps in the country, the popular week-long event features 100s of activities, from specialist space and cyber workshops to a visit to the National Space Centre and drones, engineering and simulated aerospace training courses. First organised in 2015, the camp sees 300 Air Cadets invited […]
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International Air Cadets visit 126 (City of Derby) Squadron for a second year runningThe IACE programme is a two-week exchange that allows international Air Cadets to see a variety of areas around the UK, getting an insight into ‘how the other half live’. Whilst Cadets from an array of countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia and Sweden, were visiting the UK, part of their programme was to visit […]
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Air Cadets compete for cyber, space and shooting honours at Wing Field DayAfter months of dedicated training, Air Cadets from South & East Midlands Wing showcased their skills in drill, aviation, cyber, space, first aid and shooting at the Wing Field Day. Congratulations to 1359 (Beeston) Squadron who were crowned overall winners for a second year running on Sunday, 21st April. Action-packed Held annually, the Wing Field […]
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HM Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire re-opens Joint Cadet Centre in BostonThe former Army Reserve Centre on Main Ridge West has been modernised to create fit-for-purpose facilities for the dozens of Cadets that will now call the building home. The historic building’s frontage has undergone a makeover as part of the project to make it more inviting to existing and new Cadets, who add so much […]
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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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