1460 (Banbury) Squadron

1460 (Banbury) Squadron thrives to deliver a varied and an exciting range of activities throughout the year which include the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, vocational qualifications, First Aid training as well as Flying.

Our motto is "pride and honour prevails"

We are proud to offer air cadets the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills by learning an instrument within the squadrons marching band.

Please contact the squadron if you require any further information.

Latest News for: 1460

Wing Drill Day

Over 100 cadets from around Thames Valley Wing attended a wing drill day.

Wing Warrant Officer, WO Uzzell said:

This activity brings resources and instructors together to provide drill training and a taster of different forms of drill for the whole Wing

Successful first Initial Weapons Training of the year

This weekend at RAF Benson Cadets from across Thames Valley Wing met for the first session of a year-long programme of initial weapons training and live fire. 15 cadets left with a trained shot badge and a further 2 gained the marksman badge. Our next session is planned for March with details already available through Cadet Portal.

2020 Awards – RAFAC Commandant’s Certificates

Flt Lt K Kisley
Flt Lt P Bennett
Fg Off S Morris
WO A Mchenry
WO G Rawlings
WO S Robinson
FS R Reeve
CI Mr J Bowsher
CI Mr N Parramore
Rev Harwood
Rev Hillier
Mr S Haines
Mrs Y Miller
Mr J Payne
Mrs U Bozeck
Cadet Wo Fell
Cadet FS Southey
Cadet FS Van Rooyen
Cadet FS Pon-Guimares
Cadet FS Honor
Cadet FS Hammond
Cadet FS Meechan
Cadet FS Doe
Cadet Sgt Bhamra
Cadet Sgt Smith
Cadet Sgt Andrews
Cadet Sgt Lewis
1460 Banbury Sqn
155 Maidenhead Sqn
Wing Staff Officer
Wing Warrant Officer
2477 Britwell Sqn
211 Newbury Sqn
2121 Witney Sqn
155 Maidenhead Sqn
2477 Britwell Sqn
211 Newbury Sqn
153 Slough Sqn
155 Maidenhead Sqn
447 Henley Sqn
Wing Executive Committee
Wing Headquarters
211 Newbury Sqn
2121 Abingdon Sqn
153 Slough Sqn
153 Slough Sqn
447 Henley Sqn
447 Henley Sqn
155 Maidenhead Sqn
136 Chipping Norton Sqn
153 Slough Sqn
211 Newbury Sqn
2120 Witney Sqn
2120 Witney Sqn

Radio and Cyber Success

During the recent lock down period, Thames Valley Wing of the RAF Air Cadets moved to using online platforms to continue activities for our cadets. 217 of our air cadets have completed radio communications and cyber security training courses during this time and we even trained 10 adult volunteers as instructors.

The radio communications and cyber security training is highly beneficial to the cadets, as it improves their knowledge of cyber security, social media safety and how to protect themselves and their devices from malware and viruses. Continue reading

Exam Season at Banbury

Its exam season at 1460 (Banbury) Squadron and Congratulations to Cadet Sergeant Bolduc who has gained his Senior cadet classification, to Cadet Newman who passed his airmanship 2 exam and to Cadet Corporals Wilson and Antony who passed their piston engine propulsion exams. Well done!

Thames Valley Wing goes maritime!

Thames valley Wing undertook a multi activity training weekend staying onboard HMS Bristol, a Royal Navy destroyer docked in Portsmouth and used as a training facility. Our cadets participated in training for first aid, leadership, instructional techniques, NCO command training for Junior and Senior NCOs and weapons handling and safety training.

Tactical Leadership Course Success

In the months from September to October, a little more than 100 cadets took part in Thames Valley Wing Air Cadets’ fieldcraft courses.  Also known as the ‘Tactical Leadership Courses’, they culminated in a blank firing exercise with cadets, a first for the Wing.  Throughout, cadets were given progressive opportunities to learn and demonstrate skills from camouflage and concealment to section-level tactics with training ammunition, all whilst developing their communication, teamwork and leadership skills. Continue reading