2349 Ballymena Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets

31/03/2026

Cadets were recently working on some team building challenges.
Below are the winners of the bridge building challenge alongside their entry.

06/02/2026

23/01/2026

11/01/2026

It was a fresh afternoon alongside Belfast Lough today, but the NIW staff and cadet Road Marchers were out in force - ‘Venture Adventure’.

17/12/2025

Well done to Isla who won our Christmas jumper completion on Monday evening!

09/12/2025

On Monday night cadets were completing their Essential First Aid training.
The cadets complete this training annually and it covers a range of elements including primary survey and CPR.

03/12/2025

Last month Richard and Glenn were appointed as new Civilian Instructors to the Ballymena squadron.

20/05/2025

This week we welcomed Chris Hodges Wing Commander RAFAC - OC N Ireland Wing RAFAC leading our annual formal inspection. The inspection is a key moment in our calendar — a chance to showcase our cadets' achievements, the hard work of our staff, and the overall performance and progress of the unit 📊👏

12/05/2025

✈️ **A big thank you to Alan and Pam from the RAF Careers Engagement NI Team** who visited our squadron this week!

They delivered a fantastic session as part of the **Vigilant 1440 programme**, giving our cadets a real insight into **"A Day in the Life of an RAF Engineer"**.

💡 The session was packed with **interactive tasks**, including scenarios around **QRA (Quick Reaction Alert)** and **interceptor missions** — challenging, hands-on, and great fun for everyone involved!

Our cadets had a brilliant time learning about engineering roles in the RAF and the fast-paced decisions made during real-world operations.

👏 Thanks again to Alan and Pam for an inspiring and informative session!

08/05/2025

Some of our Cadets took part in the VE80 celebrations in Belfast tonight.

28/01/2025

Congratulations to Our Amazing Cadets! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that a group of our Cadets has successfully achieved their St John Essential First Aid qualification! 🩺✨

This vital training equips them with life-saving skills, building confidence and readiness to assist in emergencies. It’s a fantastic achievement and reflects their dedication and commitment to learning.

A huge well done to all the cadets involved—you’ve made your squadron proud! 🎉