Greater Manchester Wing - Air Training Corps

24/10/2026

💃🏼 CALLING ALL STAFF🎩

On Saturday 14th November, GMW will host our Annual Dining-in Night for all Current & Former Staff within the Wing… and there’s still time to book tickets!

🍽️ 3 Course Meal including Port for the Loyal Toast
🃏 Mess Games
🎉 Disco & Music
💷 Only £40 per ticket!

To book tickets, either email [email protected], see the article on the Mail Drop or visit the link below:

https://gmw-millibar.square.site

22/10/2026

🌹REMEMBRANCE 2026🌹

Today marks the start of Remembrance Season 2026 and you’ll start to see Poppies on sale across the UK and overseas to raise funds for the Royal British Legion.

❓But do you know how to wear a Poppy correctly on your uniform❔

🔴 Poppies are always worn on the right side, above the breast pocket (or where the breast pocket would be), and should now be worn on Working & Ceremonial Uniforms. The Poppy is worn through the button hole in No1 Dress.

⚪️ A small enamel Poppy can be worn in place of a traditional paper in No2 (Blues), No 3 (Greens) or Mess Dress (with permission of the PMC), but not with No1 Dress.

🔵 Poppies are never worn on Headdress, Flying Suits or General Purpose Jackets (GPJ) & Wet weather clothing (Goretex/Jeltex).

🥁 Poppies should only be worn on the Left Side by Drummers or Banner Bearers, when the Sash covers the Right Breast Pocket.

📕 For More Information, see ACP1358 or contact the Wing Warrant Officer.

22/10/2026

Congratulations to APO Clegg 617 Heber Squadron - RAFAC on your appointment as a Commissioned Officer! 👏🏼 🫡

Congratulations, APO Clegg!

Everyone at 617 Squadron would like to congratulate APO Clegg on her appointment and the next step in her RAF Air Cadets journey!

This is a fantastic achievement and another massive step forward for the squadron as we continue to grow, develop our team, and create more opportunities for our cadets.

The strength of any squadron lies in the people who give their time, energy and commitment to helping young people realise their potential. Seeing our staff develop and take on new challenges is just as important as watching our cadets progress.

“Leadership isn’t about the rank you wear; it’s about the difference you make, the example you set, and the people you inspire along the way.”

We’re incredibly proud to see APO Clegg take this next step and look forward to seeing her continue to make a positive impact on the squadron and its cadets.

Congratulations, Ma’am, onwards and upwards!

18/10/2026

🐝⭐️GMW ENGAGEMENT DAY⭐️🐝

Yesterday, GM Wing hosted our First Engagement Day with external partner agencies as part of . We were honoured to host numerous dignitaries from across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, including the Vice-Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire & The High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, giving them a taster of the various activities we offer as a Wing, including:

🤖 VEX Robotics
👾 eSports
✈️ Flight Simulator
🥁 Band & Music
🏹 Archery
🫡 Drill & Ceremonial
⛑️ First Aid
🏕️ Adventure Training/DofE
🥾 Fieldcraft & Road Marching

Most importantly, our guests had the opportunity to meet our amazing people; the Cadets & Staff who make up GMW!

A huge thank you to all our guests for joining us and we look forward to our continued partnership with the Wing and our Squadrons going forward! 🎉 👏🏼

RFCA for the North West of England & the Isle of Man
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets
Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
Rochdale Borough Council
Oldham Youth Council
Tameside Council
Salford City Council
Alsager Town Council
Greater Manchester Youth Federation
Warrant Officer Royal Air Force Air Cadets

13/10/2026

🟤 SECTOR 3 TRAINING WEEKEND 🟤

Recently, over 80 Cadets from Cadets in Sector 3 attended a training weekend enabling them to develop their skills as part of the RAFAC Progressive Training Syllabus to the next Level! Courses included:

🎯 L98 Initial Weapons Training
🏕️ Bronze Fieldcraft
⛑️ Bronze First Aid
📚 Method of Instruction Course
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Bronze Leadership

A huge congratulations to all the cadets who took part and earned a new badge, and to the amazing team of volunteers who made it happen!

(Cadets are taught weapon handling skills as part of a structured programme of supervised training that emphasises safe and responsible use)

Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
RFCA for the North West of England & the Isle of Man

08/10/2026

🐝 ⭐️ GMW IS BEEING BRILLIANT ⭐️ 🐝

Last Week, Greater Manchester Wing hosted our Bi-Annual presentation evening at Peninsula Barracks in Warrington, where Cadets & Adult Volunteers have received awards in recognition of their service to the RAF Air Cadets.

📜 3 Cadet Forces Commissions.
🎖️4 Cadet Forces Medals with 4 Staff receiving Clasps.
🌟4 Civilian Awards for 12 Years’ Long Service.
🏆 20 Commandant RAFAC Commendations for Meritorious Service.
🐝 5 OC Wing’s Commendations.

We was pleased to welcome HM Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire, Lady Redmond MBE CStJ, as our Guest of Honour, who assisted with presenting our Awards.

A HUGE congratulations to all our Award Recipients, and for everything you to to make your Squadrons & Our Wing 🐝 👏🏼

nwrfca
aircadets
Commandant Air Cadets
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets

07/10/2026

WING TRAINING DAY 2026 ✈️

And now, the long-awaited Greater Manchester Wing Training Day!

Back in September, squadrons from across the Wing came together for a fantastic day of competition, teamwork and learning. Cadets put their skills to the test across a range of disciplines, from drill and leadership to archery and first aid, challenging themselves both individually and as part of their teams.

It was a brilliant opportunity to bring cadets from across the Wing together, make new friends, put their training into practice and, of course, have a bit of friendly competition along the way!

A huge well done to everyone who took part and gave it their all — what a day it was!

06/10/2026

🏆 GMW ARE REGIONAL CHAMPIONS! 🏆

On Sunday, over 50 Cadets from across the Wing attended the North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets Training Day competing against the other Wings in the Region… leaving victorious as overall winners! 🥳 👏🏼

🥇First Aid Competition
5️⃣ Leadership Competition
🥇Drill Competition
🥇Banner Drill Competition
🥉Archery Competition
🥉Dismounted Close Combat Trainer (DDCT) Shooting Competition

A huge thank you to everyone who represented the Wing, we are so proud of you!

🐝 RFCA for the North West of England & the Isle of MannRoyal Air Force Air CadetssCommandant Air CadetssRegional Commandant North - Air Cadetss