525 Pathfinder Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, West Vancouver

525 Pathfinder Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, West Vancouver The Royal Canadian Air Cadet is a Canadian national youth program for young individuals aged 12 to 18.

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ACR 75 🎉525 Squadron was honoured to be inspected by several dignitaries from the community, including Lynne Block, Memb...
06/24/2026

ACR 75 🎉

525 Squadron was honoured to be inspected by several dignitaries from the community, including Lynne Block, Member of the Legislative Assembly for West Vancouver-Capilano, Councillor Linda Watt, Acting Mayor of the District of West Vancouver, and dignitaries from the West Vancouver Police Department and Fire and Rescue Services.

If you weren't there, you missed out on the limited edition 75th Anniversary pins! These replicate an old crest of 525 Squadron.

WO2 Samantha Kerr was awarded the Lord Strathcona Medal for her exemplary service to the cadet program and her commitment to citizenship and physical fitness. The medal was presented by Maj Gee, Officer Commanding Lower Mainland Area.

WO2 Max Timmers received the Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence in recognition of his outstanding dedication to community service, both within and outside the cadet program, and for his efforts in the promotion of unit espirit de corps. Presenting the medal was Mr. Stephen Cochrane, Sergeant-at-Arms of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60 (West Vancouver).

Sgt Tong Tong Yu received the Senior Proficiency Trophy, recognizing her achievements as the most outstanding cadet in levels 3 and 4. The award was presented by Councillor Linda Watt, Acting Mayor of West Vancouver.

WO2 Max Timmers was awarded the Illuminate Viam Award for Excellence in Instruction, recognizing him as the top instructor in the squadron. Presenting the award is Lynne Block, MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano.

Thank you to the many community representatives who came out to mark this milestone with us!

Ex SUMMER PATHFINDER //200 personnel. 4 days. 3 training courses. Led by the officers and NCOs of 525 Squadron, personne...
06/21/2026

Ex SUMMER PATHFINDER //

200 personnel. 4 days. 3 training courses. Led by the officers and NCOs of 525 Squadron, personnel from right across the Lower Mainland Area planned and executed the annual 4-day multi-unit aircrew survival exercise.

Cadets on the Junior Course learned the basics of fieldcraft and aircrew survival, and worked together through team-building challenges. Senior Course candidates ruck marched to their training site and spent the weekend honing their skills and independently setting up and maintaining biv sites. The Solo Course put cadets to the ultimate test: 48 hours alone in a supervised, simulated survival scenario.

On June 6th, 525 RCACS participated in the West Vancouver Community Culture Fest, a showcase of food, music and culture ...
06/09/2026

On June 6th, 525 RCACS participated in the West Vancouver Community Culture Fest, a showcase of food, music and culture from different community groups. Visitors to our booth had an opportunity to learn about the squadron and the activities we offer as well as a chance to spin the wheel for prizes.

On June 8th, a few members, escorted by Capt Mok, were present at the West Vancouver Council meeting where the council acknowledged the 75th Anniversary of 525 Pathfinder RCACS. We appreciated the opportunity to attend.

It was an honour to meet so many members of the West Vancouver community over the past few days!

On Mon May 25th, cadets from 525 (and a few 103 guests!) attended the annual 525 RCACS Mess Dinner at the Gleneagles Clu...
05/29/2026

On Mon May 25th, cadets from 525 (and a few 103 guests!) attended the annual 525 RCACS Mess Dinner at the Gleneagles Clubhouse in West Vancouver. This dinner is a formal event that exposes cadets to military tradition and etiquette. Several awards were presented as well, including:
Attendance Award, Top Level Awards, Top Drill Award and Top Band Award. Thank you to the venue for hosting us in such a lovely atmosphere.

Congratulations to our very own 2Lt Batten for completing the Tow Plane Conversion Course (TPCC)! The TPCC is an intensi...
04/21/2026

Congratulations to our very own 2Lt Batten for completing the Tow Plane Conversion Course (TPCC)! The TPCC is an intensive training program that certifies the pilots to air tow the Air Cadet Schweizer 2-33a glider. 2Lt Batten also holds his Glider Pilot License. Now, he will get to enjoy the view on the other side of the tow rope ✈️

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West Vancouver, BC
V7T1L8

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