Enniskillen RAF Air Cadets

23/07/2026

Enniskillen cadets get to meet a very special visitor 🤩

Her Royal Highness Princess Anne came to Irvinestown today as part of RAFAC 85 celebrations.

Enniskillen cadets - who had been working very hard in getting their uniform ready for today - had the opportunity to learn about the history of the war graves in Irvinestown and tell Princess Anne what they had learned!

Afterwards they were able to marvel at the astonishing Royal Air Force Poseidon that flew by over our stall in Castlearchdale ✈️

A fantastic experience for our new squadron 🤩

22/07/2026

Clear skies for Harry ✈️

Last weekend our very own Cpl Watson had the experience of a lifetime when he went to 661 Volunteer Gliding Squadron, Raf Kirknewton

From there he was able to take on some glider training - both in the air and on the ground 🤩

A fantastic experience offered by the Royal Air Force Air Cadets

29/06/2026

Enniskillen takes on Todd’s Leap 💪

Earlier this month Staff and cadets from Enniskillen and Omagh had a fun day out between zip lines, archery, team building games and rock climbing.

The day was organised with Co-operation Ireland and focused on improving mental health for teenagers and adults 💭

05/06/2026

A painting of Fermanagh's own Bill Eames! 😮

Special Commemorative Painting of Bill Eames' D-Day Action.

In the early hours of 6th June 1944, D-Day, Bill was flying an aircraft which was towing a Horsa Glider full of troops to a release point on the eastern side of Sword Beach near the town of Ouistreham.

This painting by artist David Briggs shows Bill’s aircraft towing the glider and will be unveiled at the Model School, Enniskillen on 6th June 2019.

05/06/2026

On Monday we welcomed many of the Deputy Lord Lieutenants for Fermanagh and the High Sheriff into our Squadron to see what we do 🤩

After seeing some of our cadets’ drill practice our guests got stuck into making some aerofoils and had a go launching them as far as they could.

Some potential pilots among them!

Thank you for your visit 👏

29/05/2026

Recognition awards for two of our star cadets 🤩

Cadet corporals Benson and Watson were recognised as part of the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s 'Young Achievers 2025/2026'.

Cpl Benson received her certificate for Public Service in the RAFAC and as the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for Fermanagh🫡

Cpl Watson also received an award for winning Gold Cross Country at the regional RAFAC athletics earlier this year 🏃

Well done to both of our Enniskillen cadets, awards well deserved 👏

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Royal Air Force Air Cadets Commandant Air Cadets

23/04/2026

Leadership and flying - what we’re all about!

This week our cadets were taught all about the fundamentals of being a good leader.

Also during the night one of our newest cadets, Cadet Scott, showed us his certificate of achievement from the British model flying association ✈️

Well done!!

01/04/2026

We could be taking off from a lake near you 😉

EXCITING NEWS 👀⛵️

Returning to our WWII roots the Air Cadets in NI will be trialing a new Flying Boat AEF.

The project, being led by Enniskillen RAF Air Cadets , will see cadets taking off from the water rather than the conventional land-based runways typically used in other AEF stations.

26/03/2026

On Monday we welcomed NI Wing Commander Chris Hodges down to Enniskillen for our annual formal inspection.

While he was here, our cadet Jacob McCaffrey was awarded his blue music badge for his grade four in piano 🎹

Congrats to cadet McCaffrey and a huge thank you to Wg Cdr Hodges for his visit 😀

15/03/2026

GOLD for Enniskillen 🤩🥇

Our very own cadet corporal Harry Watson won gold on behalf of Northern Ireland Wing Royal Air Force Air Cadets during the junior boys cross-country competition in Scotland!

Alongside his athletic achievements Watson is a keen road marcher and an avid part of our NCO team in Enniskillen, inspiring the new cadets.

Well done Cpl Watson! 🥳
Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets