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The official page of 2367 (Banchory) Squadron, Royal Air Force Air Cadets

The Banchory branch of the Air Training Corps, a national uniformed youth organisation which is partly financed by the Royal Air Force. See http://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/

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18/10/2026

🥾 Bronze DofE Expedition 🏕️

What a weekend for a DofE expedition! ☀️

Our latest Bronze DofE group headed out into the Cairngorms this weekend for their two-day expedition, with Keiloch Car Park near Braemar marking the start of their journey.

Saturday saw the group make their way west along the Dee towards Mar Lodge, before continuing on to Blackburn Cottage where they set up camp for the night.

Clear blue skies made for some fantastic conditions throughout the weekend, although at this time of year they also brought some pretty chilly temperatures! Sunday started with a touch of ground frost before the group packed up camp and got themselves moving again.

Their second day took them back past Mar Lodge before heading up Glen Quoich and crossing the Clais Fhearnaig, eventually reaching the finish at Linn of Dee.

Two days of navigating, carrying everything they needed and working together as a team — a great effort from the whole group and another Bronze DofE expedition successfully completed! 👏

14/10/2026

🔥Fire station visit 🚒

Last week, we were lucky to be welcomed down to the Banchory Community Fire Station for a tour around the station and to meet some of the fire fighters.

The cadets got to try on the protective gear that the fire fighters wear, they were shown all the equipment in the engines and got to use the hoses and try various different tools that are used by the firefighters.

They all really enjoyed the visit and learned lots about the service and the community station. Thank you to fire fighters Cameron and Kyle who gave up their time to welcome the cadets.

14/10/2026

🏆CWO Gunn- Andrew Trophy 🏆

We wanted to take the time to congratulate CWO Daniel Gunn, who has been awarded the Andrew Trophy for Runner-Up Best Cadet in the Scotland & Northern Ireland Region -an incredible achievement and one that is thoroughly deserved.

Over the past five years, Daniel has made an enormous contribution to the squadron and wing. From helping to rebuild our NCO structure and supporting the staff team, to shaping the squadron into what it is today, his influence is felt throughout the squadron.

Gunn achieved an incredible amount during his cadet career. Including:
🇳🇿 Represented the organisation on IACE in New Zealand
🎓 Achieved his Method of Instruction qualification
✈️Currently completing his Gliding Scholarship
🏆Led our drill team to success at Regional Competitions for two consecutive years after helping to rebuild and develop the team following the challenges of COVID.

However, Daniel’s achievement aren’t limited to badges and experiences, he has also had great personal growth. Over the years, we have watched him develop from a young cadet into a confident, knowledgeable and highly capable leader. His communication skills, confidence and ability to encourage and push those around him to achieve their potential have had a profound impact on the squadron.

This award recognises not only what CWO Gunn has achieved, but the person and leader he has become along the way.

He is now settled at university in Glasgow with hopes of joining the University Air Squadron.

Congratulations, best of luck for the future 👏🏼✈️🏆

Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air CadetsNorth Scotland Wing Air Training Corps, RAFACRoyal Air Force Air CadetsCommandant Air CadetsWarrant Officer Royal Air Force Air Cadets

20/09/2026

🏆 WHAT A DAY FOR 2367!🏆

We’re just back from the Scotland & Northern Ireland Regional Competitions Day yesterday… and it’s fair to say the cadets have given us plenty to shout about! 🤯

🥇 1st Place – PR Competition
🥇 1st Place – First Aid Competition
🥇 1st Place – Drill Competition
🥇 1st Place – 2367+2489 flight sim team
🏆 Joint Top Drill Coordinator – FS Cowie

And it didn’t stop there…

Our very own CWO Gunn was presented with the Andrew Trophy, recognising him as runner-up for Best Cadet in Scotland & Northern Ireland Region! 👏

This one definitely deserves a little more attention of its own, so we’ll have plenty more to say about CWO Gunn’s achievement very soon… 👀🏆

An absolutely outstanding set of results for the Squadron and a huge credit to every cadet and member of staff who has put in the time, effort and preparation to get us here.

Overall… not a bad day for 2367 (Banchory) Squadron! A massive congratulations to everyone involved — you have a very proud team behind you! 👏💪🎉

North Scotland Wing Air Training Corps, RAFACScotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air CadetsRoyal Air Force Air CadetsCommandant Air CadetsWarrant Officer Royal Air Force Air Cadets

15/09/2026

👋 Farewell and good luck 🎓

Recently we have waved off 6 of our senior NCO’s as they begin university. We have seen them all grow massively over their time with the squadron and look forward to seeing what they get up to next.

We are lucky that some of them are going to stay on and help out as much as they can between university and their undoubtedly busy new social lives!

CWO Richmond, CWO Gunn, FS Richmond, SGT Barker, SGT McDonald and SGT Watson: Thank you for your hard work over the last few years, we wish you all the best! 😇

13/09/2026

🧑🏼‍🏫Method of Instruction (MOI) course 📚

Today Corporals Watson, Taylor and Beverley attended a method of instruction course at 875 (Westhill) squadron. The course gave the cadets an opportunity to learn how to plan and prepare a lesson, instructional techniques and how to cater for individual learning needs.

The next steps for these 3 is to gain more experience planning and delivering lessons before they sit their MOI assessment with the wing training officer.

11/09/2026

Monday 14th September- Winter intake start date

If you came along to our recent open evening, or couldn’t make it but want to join as a cadet… our induction night for our winter intake is happening on Monday 14th!

Anyone aged 12-17 and in secondary education is welcome to join us. Bonus points if you message us or email [email protected] to give us a heads up on your plans to attend.

We look forward to meeting our newest cadets!

02/09/2026

Open evening tomorrow night!

Tomorrow (Thursday 3rd) we are opening our doors for everyone interested to come along and see what we get up to! We are excited to welcome some new cadets!

Head to McCombie cadet centre between 19:30-21:00! Remember you need to be between 12-17 and in secondary school.

27/08/2026

One week until our open evening!

Thursday 3rd September, 19:30-21:00. McCombie Cadet Centre, Woodside Road!

Come and see what we get up to, meet the cadets and staff and find out a little more about the organisation.

23/08/2026

CWO Gunn recently returned home from New Zealand after participating in the International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE)!

In his second week on the exchange Gunn had the opportunity to see the North Island. A highlight being gaining insight into flying operations conducted by the RNZAF by visiting Texan II, C-130J Hercules and NH90 squadrons where Gunn had the opportunity to test his skills on their flight simulators. Some other highlights included white-water rafting, Zorbing and a day sailing from Auckland.

Here’s what Gunn had to say about it himself: “My time on IACE has been exceptional and has definitely been the highlight of my time in the organisation! Getting to meet like minded young people from across the globe has been truly unique and an experience that I will cherish. I would like to thank everyone who makes IACE possible from the escorting officers and organising staff to the Squadron staff who helped me get there.”

Address

McCombie Cadet Centre, Woodside Road
Banchory
AB314EN

Telephone

+441330825567

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