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 →

With face to face activities suspended 2403 (Aldermaston) Squadron are turning to virtual parade nights and encouraging the building or aircraft models as a means to learn about aircraft and their history and in some case what the future could hold…

Although face to face activities are suspended, 2267 (Brize Norton) Squadron are continuing to train cadets in map reading during their virtual parade nights so they are ready for when activities resume and continue their Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions and other adventure training activities.

2477 (Britwell) Sqn, “The Unstoppables” have shaken up their virtual training activities by developing quizzes for their cadets to pit their knowledge against.

2499 (Wokingham) Squadron air cadets thank Colonel Tom Moore, congratulations on your 100th birthday and thank-you for your contribution to the NHS!

On Thursday 24^th of April 2507 (Bicester) Squadron ran virtual parade night. We talked about the RAF’s involvement in Disaster Relief, what aid/relief is needed following a natural disaster and the cadets were then tasked with making a lander for an egg. It was amazing to see so many cadets take part in our drop challenge. We saw Egg Sheeran, Billie Egglish, Meggan Shelly, Ed the egg and Bobby all survive, and that’s just to name a few. Great to see everyone getting creative and having fun. Could you survive the egg drop?