Welcome to 966 (Wallingford) Squadron of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets. The Squadron is situated within the historic town of Wallingford which has strong local connections to the Royal Air Force.
As a cadet with 966 Squadron you will have the chance to learn about radio communications, cyber security and aviation.
Squadrons from Sector 3 (Thame, Wallingford, Wantage, Abingdon, and Didcot) participated in the RAFA Battle of Britain Commemorative service at St Peter and St Paul Church in Wantage on Sunday 17th of September as part of events across the UK to mark the Battle of Britain. Continue reading
During the Summer cadets from 966 Wallingford. 1861 Wantage, 2121 Abingdon and 2410 Didcot Squadron spent the day at RAF Little Rissington gliding. Continue reading
It’s been a busy weekend at 966 Wallingford Squadron! On Sunday, the Squadron provided refreshments in Wallingford Castle Gardens, for ‘The Cover buoys’ concert.
It’s been a busy weekend at 966 Wallingford Sqn! On Saturday, the Sqn held a CyberFirst Adventurers Course, where cadets learnt about data, and being digital detectives. Continue reading
Well done to the Thames Valley Wing Road Marching Team who successfully completed the Nijmegen March last week. They covered a total of 100miles over 4 days. Prior to the marches they got to fly in a C-17, paid their respects at the Arnhem Battle cemetery and visit the Oesterbeek Airborne Museum. Continue reading
Our cadets are learning essential first aid skills! They have learnt about the recovery position, how to carry out CPR, and about chest pains, choking and bleeding and what to do.
Cadets and adult volunteers from Sector 3 met up to spend a summers evening playing sports and learning teamwork.
Cadets from 966 Wallingford Squadron visited Wallingford Fire Station and met the retained firefighters and learned about fire prevention, what to do in the event of a fire and all about the roles of firefighters in Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Cadets were busy at 966 (Wallingford) Sqn, completing their Radio Operator Course! Cadets learnt about the phonetic alphabet, radio procedures and how radios work!
Cadets from 1861 Wantage Squadron and 966 Wallingford Squadron visited RAF Benson and flew with No2 Air Experience Flight, flying in the Grob Tutor two seat training aircraft. Continue reading