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We’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. We’re sponsored by the Royal Air Force and can give you hands-on experience of activities and courses that will challenge and develop your skills to help you succeed in whatever you want to do. Our aims are to:
Promote and encourage a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force among young people
Provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life
Encourage the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship

And there’s one more important thing – it’s a lot of fun!

10/09/2026

This Sunday, cadets and staff from 2030 (Birmingham Airport) Squadron completed a lowland walk to the RAF Fauld Explosion Crater, and visited the Staffordshire Regiment Museum.

The group completed a circular walk, taking them to the site of the explosion, Hanbury Crater, where Flt Lt Wakeman delivered a session on the history of the site. For many of the cadets, this was their first time learning about RAF Fauld and the explosion in 1944, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history.

At least 70 people lost their lives on 27th November 1944, when explosives in the underground mu*****ns storage depot at RAF Fauld accidentally blew up, destroying the site and surrounding buildings, leaving a crater 100 metres deep and over 250 metres wide in its place.

After the lowland walk, the group visited the Staffordshire Regiment Museum. The staff were very knowledgeable and gave us a very interesting and interactive tour of multiple areas, including their weapons, WW1 trenches and air raid shelters.

The Staffordshire Regiment Museum

01/09/2026

This weekend 2030 (Birmingham Airport) Squadron joined up with 216 (Redditch), 492 (Solihull) and 496 (Kenilworth and Balsall) Squadrons to take part in a community visit to the Warwickshire Search and Rescue HQ.

The Cadets took on a range of practical challenges, including:

Water Safety, Float to Survive, Shout, Reach and Throw Line
Scene Management, TRIM, contamination & Scene of Crime awareness
Medical and Extraction, DRABC CPR challenge and extracting Fred on a wheeled stretcher through an obstacle course.
Navigation and Radio Challenge, using What3Words to locate items in the field and communicate their findings back to Control.

The cadets learned valuable skills and knowledge of the outdoors whilst being hands on with practical skills and a bit of healthy competition.

Thank you to Chris and all the volunteers at Warwickshire Search and Rescue. We definitely want to come back!

216 (Redditch) Sqn ATC 492 Solihull Squadron Air Cadets Warwickshire Search and Rescue

11/08/2026

Last week, 22 participants (18 cadets and 4 staff) completed their Gold DofE Qualifying Expedition in South Wales, covering 30km each day and camping at a different site each night across Gower, Llangyfelach, Neath and Glyncorrwg.

The expedition was organised by No. 1 Welsh Wing DofE Officer Flt Lt Heath and was supported by Flt Lt Wakeman with a visit from CI Bazylewicz!

From 2030 we had Fg Off Magill participating and their group investigated the types and condition of footpath and field-boundary crossings.

Hot days, wet mornings and plenty of wet tents but all a part of the Gold DofE experience! Well done to everyone involved. 👏

09/08/2026

Nine cadets and two staff from 2030 (Birmingham Airport) Squadron supported the Solihull Half Marathon and 5km run in support of Acorns Children's Hospice.

The cadets assisted with setup duties on the start/finish line unpacking medals, preparing food tables and water stands ready for the finish. The cadets worked hard to keep up handing out water and snacks to the runners as they crossed the finish line, congratulating and chatting to participants throughout the day.

We even bumped into a recent departed Cadet NCO who completed the run in a great time!

The Curators your BBQ flavour was favourite and TREK Bars your Biscoff UK was the star.

Well done to all of those who took part whether for personal reasons or charity, to all the event staff and volunteers and of course to our cadets for doing their bit in the community.

P.S. To the lady who left her Nike running top in our care, we still have it!

RunThrough Midlands
Solihull Council

05/08/2026

Yesterday, Cadets Morrey J, Morrey Y and Gilchrist took to the skies with 8 AEF at RAF Cosford. All three had a fantastic day, experiencing aerobatics and even taking control of the aircraft during their flights.

For each of them, this was their very first opportunity to fly. Cadet Morrey J said she wished she had accepted her place sooner, having waited two years before taking the opportunity.

A memorable day and an experience they'll never forget, well done to all three! 👏

04/08/2026

Last weekend, cadets from across Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing, including 3 cadets from 2030, took part in Exercise Hadrian's Eagle, organised by 216 (Redditch) Squadron.

The exercise combined adventure training, STEM and military history, giving cadets the opportunity to develop new skills while learning about one of Britain's most significant historical landmarks.

Activities included a lowland walk along Hadrian's Wall, rock climbing at Peel Crag, a STEM catapult-building challenge, camping and sports. Cadets also visited the Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda, where they learned about the history of Hadrian's Wall, including its mile castles, turrets, forts and the Roman legions stationed along the frontier.

Thank you to all the staff who supported the weekend, your time and effort helped make the exercise a success.

25/07/2026

Last weekend, 9 of our cadets successfully completed the St John Youth First Aid course held at the squadron.

Across two days, the cadets learned a range of essential first aid skills, including how to administer CPR, treat injuries, and manage incidents safely and effectively.

The course concluded with a practical assessment which was successfully passed by all the cadets.

A huge well done to all 9 cadets for their hard work and commitment throughout the course and a huge congratulations to everyone for earning their Bronze PTS badge!

p.s try and spot Little Anne in the last photo!

15/07/2026

A huge congratulations to our 8 newest cadets, who have now officially joined the squadron after successfully completing their probationary training.

It has been fantastic to see the enthusiasm they've shown the past 4 months. Many have already developed a real interest in aircraft recognition, and it's brilliant to see several of them signing up for their first squadron events this weekend.

This is just the beginning of their RAF Air Cadets journey, and we're excited to watch them develop new skills, make lifelong friendships, and take on the many opportunities that lie ahead.

Well done to you all, and welcome to 2030!

31/05/2026

Well-done to 11 cadets of 2030 Squadron who today delivered a strong showing at the Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing athletics championships. The cadets competed in 27 events across 5 categories.

The cadets achieved;

Gold in the under 15 boys high Jump
Gold in the junior men 1500m
Gold in the junior men 800m
Silver in the junior men discus
Silver in the under 15 girls 400m
Bronze in the under 15 girls 1500m

Although not all of the eleven cadets returned with a medal, all contributed and showed pride a strong sense of team spirit throughout the day.

Succeed Through Persistence

19/11/2025

2030 Squadron is saddened to hear of the passing of one of our previous members of staff.

Civilian Instructor Paul Ward was the squadron director of music for many years; leading our band at public displays, annual remembrance parade and of particular highlight the Squadrons name change ceremony at Birmingham Airport.

Paul's commitment to the band was unparalleled, he motivated those new to and experienced in music. It was rare to see him without an instrument, showing a cadet a new skill.

For the staff who knew him; Paul always put a smile on your face, having many a story to tell from the good old days. We will always remember your contribution.

Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

Address

Army Reserve Centre, Barrows Lane
Birmingham
B263BE

Opening Hours

Monday	7pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday	7pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+441217223931

Website

http://www.2030sqn.org/

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