2388 (Castleford) Squadron Air Cadets

Today Cadets have been undertaking the Blue Badge Radio Course with South & West Yorkshire Wing Cybercomms Team. We also had some more experienced Cadets learning how to become radio instructors. Big shout out to the Wing Radio team for reprogramming our Squadron Radios too! #weare2388 #thisisme #team2388 #noordinaryhobby #Leadershipalways #whatwedo

Yesterday four of our Cadets went on a leadership course to help train them to Junior NCO’s. A big well done! Want to come and join in the fun we are recruiting now! Message us for further details! #aircadets #whatwedo #weare2388 #thisisme #team2388 #noordinaryhobby #Leadershipalways

This week the Cadets has a presentation from the local RAF Careers Office about all the exciting opportunities available in our parent service. Want to come and join the fun - we are recruiting now! #aircadets #whatwedo #weare2388 #thisisme #team2388 #noordinaryhobby #Leadershipalways #rafcareers

In year 8 or above? Thinking of joining the Air Cadets? Want to do something different? Message us to join now!

Cadets, Parents/Carers look out for the squadrons new communications procedure to be released today!Cadets, Parents/Carers look out for the squadrons new communications procedure to be released today!

Today marks Battle of Britain Sunday, many of us paraded all over the U.K.
Castleford Air Cadets and our colleagues gathered at the Trinity Church in the town to commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to halt the Nazi conquest of Europe.
“Never in the field of human conflict, was so much owed by so many, to so few” Sir Winston Churchill.
... Castleford Air Cadets are recruiting now. Please get in touch.
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A few more images from today’s Royal Air Force Association Wings Appeal collection!

Today the Cadets have been out collecting for the Royal Air Force Association Wings Appeal. The appeal happens each year on the anniversary of a large scale aerial battle during the Battle of Britain which occurred on the 15th Sep 1940. #AirCadets #weare2388 #thisisme #team2388 #noordinaryhobby #Leadershipalways

In year 8 or above? Thinking of joining the Air Cadets? Want to do something different? Message us now!

WHAT DID YOU DO THIS SUMMER!? The Cadets from Castleford Squadron have done, parades, drill training, weapons training, leadership courses, attended RAF Airshows and Flown in military aircraft. They have raised funds for local and national charities, represented the UK, earned the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award along with National Qualifications. Do you want to get in on this!? Castleford Air Cadets are recruiting for anyone 12 and upwards. If you’re interested PM or email adj.2388@aircadets.org #weare2388 #team2388 #noordinaryhobby #Leadershipalways

Back to School again this week? Fancy making new friends while learning to fly, shoot a rifle and gain new qualifications? We are recruiting now - tell your friends! #aircadets

WHAT DID YOU DO THIS SUMMER!? Cadet James Saunders, took part in an overseas visit where he visited various historical sites based around both World Wars. He had an amazing time and learned a lot! Castleford Air Cadets are recruiting for anyone 12 and upwards. If you're interested PM or email adj.2388@aircadets.org #weare2388 #thisisme #team2388 #noordinaryhobby #Leadershipalways https://www.facebook.com/airedaleacademy/

WHAT DID YOU DO THIS SUMMER!? Cadet Sergeant Nathan Whitehead spent two weeks hosting cadets from around the globe as part of the International Air Cadet Exchange IACE. This involved a visit to London including, Downing Street, as well as other major landmarks, a stay at RAF College Cranwell and a weeks adventure training at Portsmouth! The Sgt performed well and was a great ambassador for this squadron, the Cadets and the UK! Well done! Castleford Air Cadets are recruiting for anyone 12 and upwards. If you’re interested PM or email 2388@aircadets.org #weare2388 #team2388 #noordinaryhobby #Leadershipalways

Good luck to all those getting their GCSE results today!

WHAT DID YOU DO THIS SUMMER? Cdt Cpl Tonks spent a week working as part of the detachment that helps to run the Royal International Air Tattoo. She had a fantastic time assisting with the logistics of the largest Airshow in the UK! We are recruiting if you’re interested PM us!

Good luck to all those getting their A Level results today!

Today nine Cadets from the Squadron got the once in a lifetime opportunity to fly in an RAF Chinook helicopter! A fantastic time was had by all and was thoroughly enjoyed by the Cadets! Interested in joint the fun we are recruiting now! #aircadets #whatwedo #weare2388 #thisisme #team2388

Congratulations to four of our Cadets who recently passed the Bronze Cyber Communication Course pictures here with some of the Wing Radio Team! #aircadets