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19 Squadron meets once a week on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at the Stratford Armouries located at 80 Waterloo Street S, Stratford, Ontario. Welcome!

The 19 Squadron Air Cadets meet on Tuesday nights from September to June from 630pm to 930pm. New cadets are always welcome to join any time (must be 12 to 18 years of age to join) We meet at the Stratford Armouries, 80 Waterloo Street South, Stratford, Ontario. Cadets undergo the standard classes that are part of their regular training within the Air Cadet program. Class subjects include, aviation studies, citizenship, leadership, effective speaking, outdoor survival, drill, sports and many more. Tuesday night regular training is only the core of the program - the standard classes that all squadrons teach country wide. It is the regular training coupled with the teams on the squadron level, on weekends and other weeknights that really make up all the opportunities in the program.

10/31/2026

Our cadets are out around town today collecting donations for poppies! If you haven't gotten one yet, stop by, say hi and grab a poppy!

Lest we forget!

10/24/2026

New Orleans Pizza Fundraiser

Enjoy Pizza Night! 🍕

The Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) is excited to launch our first fundraiser of the 2026-2027 training year, and we hope you will help make it a success!

On Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3, from 4:00 p.m. until close, participating New Orleans Pizza locations will donate 25% of sales to the 19 Stratford Air Cadets when customers mention "Stratford Air Cadets" when placing or picking up their order.

📍 Stratford Location

231 Ontario Street, Stratford

📞 519-272-1000

📍 Mitchell Location

10 St. George Street, Mitchell

📞 519-348-4747

Funds raised through SSC initiatives help provide additional opportunities and resources that enhance the cadet experience throughout the year.

Whether you're ordering dinner for your family, treating coworkers to lunch, or enjoying a meal with friends, every order helps support our cadets. Most importantly, don't forget to mention "Stratford Air Cadets" when placing or picking up your order so that 25% of your purchase is donated back to the squadron.

Please share this post with family, friends, neighbours, and coworkers. Every pizza purchased helps create opportunities for our cadets and contributes to a successful training year.

Thank you for supporting the 19 Stratford Air Cadets! ✈️

10/19/2026

Young people in Stratford have long felt the call to skies. From our humble beginnings as "flight 15", the Air Cadet program in 1941 trained young men in the Stratford area and across Canada to serve in the Royal Canadian Air Force.

A lot has changed in 85 years! New uniforms, new training, new cadets, and new staff. The heart of the program remains the same. To inspire young Canadians to reach for the stars, to pursue their passions and to be ready to contribute to society in meaningful and positive ways.

We are grateful for the community of Stratford's consistent support. Along with our sponsor Stratford Legion, the support our cadets receives allows them to grow, develop and give back to the community tenfold.

Throughout our 85 years, hundreds, if not thousands of cadets have proudly marched under the name of 19 Stratford RCACS.

BZ to all cadets and staff members, past and present! Here is to the next 85 years of shaping Canada's next generation of leaders!

10/12/2026

Gliding update:

Our ETA back to the armoury today will be APX 1740 (5:40 PM)

09/27/2026

✨Everybody's so creative✨

Our cadets had excellent weather for our FTX this weekend! It provided them an opportunity to learn and develop their survival skills! 🏕️

They spent time learning how to build improvised shelters, signal fires, bush crafts and even how to craft a gourmet bush pizza! 🍕

This afternoon, before departing, all our cadets conducted a hike, to test their navigational abilities. 🧭

BZ to all our cadets on a successful exercise!

09/23/2026

Last night marked a very important occasion at the squadron! 🥳

WO1 McIlwain was officially appointed as the Squadron Chief Warrant Officer. In her role as the highest ranking cadet, she will lead the squadron on and off of the parade square. Developing her senior cadets and helping to plan and run fun, safe and engaging training! Last night she signed her certificate of appointment, recognizing the rights and responsibilities she now holds as Sqn CWO. 👏

BZ WO1 McIlwain! We know you will lead the squadron with dedication and enthusiasm!

📸: CI Fischer

08/26/2026

With summer training wrapping up across the country, we are looking forward to welcoming our cadets, both new and old back on September 8!

This will be our administration night, and not a full training night. Please plan to attend between 1900-2100 (7-9pm) with your parent/guardian. This will allow you to complete paperwork and prepare for the upcoming year!

We encourage those who are interested in joining the squadron to also attend with a guardian on September 8! Come and see why Air Cadets is Canada's best FREE program for ages 12-18!

08/06/2026

19 Stratford Spotting 👀

Earlier this summer, one of our officers received a promotion while at Blackdown CTC! When we return in the fall, 2Lt Ruseff will be sporting her new rank!

This is the first promotion for an officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force. It is a special one because it marks the transition to a commissioned officer! 🥳

BZ 2Lt Ruseff!

📸:Blackdown UPAR
✍️:CI Fischer

06/10/2026

✨ACR PART 2✨
In addition to being the final parade of the year, several cadets also received awards!

This year we were pleased to present the following awards:
•RCL Medal of Excellence
•Ross Trophy for Top Jr NCO
•Art Murray Trophy for Top Sr NCO
•Esprit de Corps
•CWO Art Boon Memorial Trophy for Top Recruit
•2Lt Gloria Huggins Memorial Award for Drill, Dress and Deportment
•Capt David Domagala Trophy for Cadet of the Year
•Capt C.A. Beatty Award for Outstanding Officer

Many of our awards are named for past commanding officers, staff members, cadets and community members who embodied the values of what it means to be a Canadian citizen. The values the cadet program aims to instill in its members. Dedication, respect and a life of service.

Congratulations to all the cadets and staff who were recognized this year for their efforts! BZ!

📸: Mr Cassel-Smith

06/10/2026

✨ACR PART 1✨
On Saturday June 6, we held our 84th Annual Ceremonial Review.

Thanks to everyone who attended and made the event a success!

BZ to all the cadets on an excellent year of training!

📸: Mr. Cassel-Smith

Address

80 Waterloo Street South
Stratford, ON
N5A4A9

Opening Hours

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+15192715120

Website

http://www.stratfordaircadets.ca/

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