211 (Newbury) Squadron

211 (Newbury) Squadron211 (Newbury) Squadron is a thriving squadron in the heart of West Berkshire.

We are able to offer a broad and varied evening training programme, as well as many weekend activities. The Squadron has particular strengths in the fields of adventurous training, shooting, fieldcraft, drill & leadership training as well as Flying & Gliding. The cadets of 211 Squadron are proud to be one of the oldest squadrons in Thames Valley Wing, and can trace their history back to the formation of the Air Training Corps in 1941 and have always been at the forefront of success and achievement within the Wing and in the local community.

We run a quarterly intake system, recruiting every January, April, July & October and have a comprehensive induction package for new cadets covering everything they'll need to know to help them on their way to joining one of the air cadet squadrons of Thames Valley Wing

Latest News for: 211

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

Paddling on the River Dart

#internationalwomensday saw WO Alice Pye with FS Chris Harding from Woodley Sqn leading a group of paddlers from the Air Cadets South West Region on the River Dart – experiencing some incredible white water action!!!

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

Thames Valley Wing Mark the Centenary of the Royal Air Force in Windsor

Thames Valley Wing played a lead role when  over 700 RAF Air Cadets and Adult Volunteers from across the South West Region proudly celebrated RAF100 with an unprecedented parade through the streets of Windsor. With the iconic Windsor Castle in the background, the parade drew hundreds of people onto the streets to watch as a sea of light blue took over the Royal Berkshire town for the day. Continue reading