1344 (Cardiff) Squadron ATC

25/06/2026

Reminder to cadets - Due to the extreme heat warnings issued, we will not be parading tonight, 25th June.

We will be back parading again as normal on Monday.

13/06/2026

Bullseye!

You’d better watch out! This past month, our squadron have been training our very own Robin Hoods. The cadets have tried archery, the first time for some.

Great effort to those who participated. Hope to see you on the range again soon!

14/05/2026

Master Chef 2026

14/05/2026

Ready Set GO,

We just came SECOND in Wing Athletics 2026 keeping our knees and hopes high for another year.

With racing hearts and racing across the finish line, it was a blast of a day for everyone.

Special mentions-

Under 16 Boys:
100m - 🥈Cdt Lowe
200m - 🥈Cdt Lowe
High jump - 🥈Cdt Beninhisab
Shot put - 🥈Cdt Erlenbach

Under 16 Girls:
100m - 🥈Cdt Assa
200m - 🥇Cdt Assa
Javelin - 🥇Cdt Smith

Under 18 Men:
100m - 🥉Cdt Gittens
200m - 🥉Cdt Denton
400m - 🥇Cdt Marrin
Javelin - 🥇Cdt Gittens
Shot put - 🥇Cpl Curtis
Discus - 🥇Cpl Curtis
Relay - 🥇

Junior Men:
100m - 🥇Cpl Guwalani
400m - 🥇Cpl Guwalani

Well done eveyone who competed,
CAN’T WAIT FOR NEXT YEAR!

14/05/2026

The Menu

A small look at Masterchef 2026 menu options on 1344.

14/05/2026

Masterchef 2026
Heat the stoves, set the plates and put on some music because it’s MASTER-CHEF 2026.

This year’s theme was Britain where the cadets had to make a 3 course meal including a drink from each country in the uk.

C flight came first, out of our cadet teams however still didn’t beat the staff.

We will get them next year!
Well done all!!

05/05/2026

We are sorry to report the death of CI Graham Tatnell, the longest serving member of 1344.

Graham was a stalwart member of the squadron serving in uniform and as CI for over 50 years, his dedication allowed many cadets to gain more experiences from the squadron.

His funeral will be on the 13th of May, any former cadets or staff wishing to pay their respects should contact OC 1344 for details.

08/04/2026

03/03/2026

Cadet Warrant Officer Naina Luchman was selected for the prestigious Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet role and recognised during the Lord-Lieutenant’s award ceremony at HMS Cambria in Cardiff Bay on Thursday, 19 February 2026. Chosen following nomination by cadet group leaders and the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Wales, CWO Luchman will attend official engagements with His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan, including Remembrance events, Royal visits and parades, continuing a proud tradition of cadet service in Wales.

RFCA for Wales

18/02/2026

National Air Rifle Competition

This weekend, eight cadets from South Wales (including three cadets from our squadron) attended the first-ever National Air Rifle Inter-Service Meeting. There, they competed against Army, Navy, and CCF cadets for the National Air Rifle Trophy.

In the end, the squadron earned two Cadet 50 Badges. Sgt Richardson and Cdt Makwarimba (1344) achieved this award, with Sgt Richardson’s scores placing her in the top eight RAFAC cadets in the competition. As a result, she was granted the opportunity to represent the Corps Team in the Inter-Services Final on Sunday, with Cdt Makwarimba acting as reserve.

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