8F Squadron - RAF Air Cadets

8F Squadron - RAF Air Cadets 8F (1st City of Coventry) Squadron is a unit of the Royal Air Force Cadets. If you are interested in joining then please send us a message.

Members are aged between 12-20

We parade Wednesday 19:00- 21:30 & Sundays 09:30- 12:30. 8F (1st City of Coventry) Squadron was one of 50 founding squadrons of the Air Training Corps (Air Cadets). We have been providing youth run activities for the local community for over 80 years. We aim to provide unique opportunities for the local young people that they might not necessarily get in other youth

organisations. Activities such as Flying/gliding, Shooting, Oversea residential camps, RAF Camps and a whole lot more. By following this page you will see just what our cadets and staff get up to.

✈️ Volunteers’ Week 2026This week we’re celebrating the amazing staff team who keep 8F (1st City of Coventry) Squadron r...
02/06/2026

✈️ Volunteers’ Week 2026

This week we’re celebrating the amazing staff team who keep 8F (1st City of Coventry) Squadron running.

Every parade night, every activity, every opportunity our cadets get — it all happens because our volunteers show up, give their time, and genuinely care about what we do.

Your commitment makes a real difference to young people in Coventry, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything you bring to the squadron.

Thank you for helping us reach high and far.

Important Notice for Tonight’s Parade Night! With temperatures remaining unusually high, we’re switching to civvies for...
27/05/2026

Important Notice for Tonight’s Parade Night!

With temperatures remaining unusually high, we’re switching to civvies for tonight to keep everyone comfortable and safe.
Please dress appropriately for a normal training evening and bring water and a sun hat with you. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
See you later.

Blue Wings achieved! 💙✈️ Massive congratulations to Cdt Bruce, who finally took to the skies at RAF Cosford today after...
26/05/2026

Blue Wings achieved! 💙✈️
Massive congratulations to Cdt Bruce, who finally took to the skies at RAF Cosford today after waiting through several weather‑related cancellations. His patience, positivity, and commitment never wavered — and today he earned the reward he’s worked so hard for.
Moments like this lift the whole squadron and remind us what resilience looks like. Brilliant work, Cdt Bruce

🎈 200 followers! We’ve hit another milestone — thank you to everyone who’s joined the journey so far! Your support keep...
22/05/2026

🎈 200 followers!
We’ve hit another milestone — thank you to everyone who’s joined the journey so far! Your support keeps 8F (1st City of Coventry) Squadron flying high and full of energy. Here’s to the next hundred! 🚀

🎉 Awards Night Highlight 🎉Tonight we wrapped up our final presentation of the evening with a fantastic double achievemen...
20/05/2026

🎉 Awards Night Highlight 🎉
Tonight we wrapped up our final presentation of the evening with a fantastic double achievement for Cdt Winkler 👏
Not only did he take home the Sports Award for his outstanding commitment, effort and performance throughout the year… but he was also promoted to Corporal! 💪✨
A huge well done to Cpl Winkler — your hard work, determination and positive attitude continue to set the standard for others on the squadron. Keep pushing, keep leading, and keep making 8F proud.

What a night! 🎉On Saturday 9th May 2026, 8F (1st City of Coventry) Squadron RAFAC lit up our new Squadron Chaplain’s chu...
18/05/2026

What a night! 🎉
On Saturday 9th May 2026, 8F (1st City of Coventry) Squadron RAFAC lit up our new Squadron Chaplain’s church for an Awards Night packed with pride, achievement, and big smiles all round.
We were buzzing to welcome the Deputy Lord Mayor of Coventry, the Deputy Lady Mayoress, and Wing Commander Cassidy, OC Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing — thank you for making the night even more special.
Huge congratulations to every cadet who took home an award. You smashed it. 💙✈️
More photos to follow!

Huge shoutout to our three cadets from 8F (1st City of Coventry) Squadron who helped at the Coventry Half Marathon last...
25/04/2026

Huge shoutout to our three cadets from 8F (1st City of Coventry) Squadron who helped at the Coventry Half Marathon last week.
They kept spirits high, supported the event team, and showed exactly what teamwork looks like.
Proud of you all.

🚀 8F Squadron — Check Your Inboxes! Invites for our Squadron Awards Night have been sent to all cadets and their famili...
23/04/2026

🚀 8F Squadron — Check Your Inboxes!
Invites for our Squadron Awards Night have been sent to all cadets and their families.

Make sure you’ve got yours and completed the attendance form.

If you’re missing the email, please speak to Sqn staff so we can get it sorted.

A special moment for 8F yesterday as FS Costin completed her final official duty as the Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet for Warw...
23/04/2026

A special moment for 8F yesterday as FS Costin completed her final official duty as the Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet for Warwickshire.

With the Lord-Lieutenant, the Wing Commander, and our OC all there to support her, we heard about her unforgettable year — from major ceremonial events to the legendary art of eating a canapé.

We couldn’t be prouder. Well done, FS Costin

An organisation that quite literally runs on tea… of course 8F (1st City of Coventry) Squadron is celebrating National T...
21/04/2026

An organisation that quite literally runs on tea… of course 8F (1st City of Coventry) Squadron is celebrating National Tea Day! ☕

Across the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, and especially here at 8F, there’s one thing you can always count on finding during parade nights, camps, courses, and those late evenings spent planning training: a proper brew.

So today, we’re settling the big questions once and for all. What is the perfect colour for a cup of tea?

Milk first or tea first? Light and milky, or strong and builder’s brew brown?

And when it comes to biscuits… are you team digestive, chocolate hobnob, or something completely different?

Let the (very serious) debate commence… ☕👇

Address

Sewall Highway
Coventry
CV23NH

Opening Hours

Wednesday 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 12:30pm

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02476445956

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