240 Darlaston Squadron ATC

14/02/2026

Thursday night we said goodbye to one of longest serving cadets🙁👋

SGT Malczewski

From starting with us in November 2021 He has achieved many different awards, Plenty of different experiance opportunities taken and has been a great asset and exceptional cadet to 240, Thursday night he created an excellent PowerPoint to the squadron on his journey through the years & a great insight to our newer cadets to what they can achieve!✈️

From all the staff and cadets at Darlaston we wish you all the best in the future, you will be missed! 👏👏

15/12/2025

240’s Christmas party & Secret Santa night! 🎁Lots of fun and laughter🎄🎅

Well done & thank you to all cadets & Staff for your hard work and commitment throughout the year

Wish you all a very merry Christmas & Happy new year!🎉🎉🥳

30/11/2025

Vulcan Volunteering💙✈️

Yesterday was our monthly visit to Wellsbourne airfield Vulcan XM655!

We had 7 cadets with some new cadets that have never been before , plus a visit up into the cockpit which is quite exciting for them !
Cadets got busy and swept and cleaned the pad from any debris and mud & later on in the afternoon completed some monthly checks on the GTC , Palouste & Hydraulic rig ⚒️
Even got a visit from the world’s fastest shed! Which is very unique

Thank you to Avro Vulcan Xm655 Official Site The MaPS team for letting us come down every month and help with the restoration and maintenance 😄

09/11/2025

We will remember them 💂‍♀️

Today the squadron took part in the Remembrance parade in Darlaston , joined with our squadron marching band you all did exceptionally well and should be all very proud 🙌

Well done all 👏

01/11/2025

Today our cadets are proud to support Royal British Legion in this years poppy appeal!

With grateful thanks to ASDA Darlaston & The Darlaston community

Well done all!👏👏

20/09/2025

Well done all for your efforts at Staffordshire wing cup entering Drill, STEM, first aid, drones and radios competitions.

07/09/2025

🚶‍♂️💙 Sector 3 Road Marching Success! 💙🚶‍♀️

A huge well done to 15 cadets from across Sector 3, Staffordshire Wing Air Cadets who completed their Blue Road Marching badge this weekend! 👏

Saturday: 12km ✅

Sunday: 19km ✅

Even with today’s torrential downpour, our cadets pushed through and absolutely smashed it 💪🌧️ Their determination, teamwork, and resilience have been outstanding, and they should all be really proud of this achievement.

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05/09/2025

🌟 What a Summer for 240 Darlaston Squadron! 🌟

Our cadets and staff have had an action-packed summer, making the most of every opportunity the RAF Air Cadets has to offer. Here’s just some of what we’ve achieved together:

✈️ Flying & Gliding
🎯 L98 Blue Shooting
🌿 Bronze Fieldcraft
🥾 Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
🖥️ Silver Cyber Camp
🏛️ Cosford Museum Visit
🚑 Activity First Aid
🔧 NASC Industry Day
💦 Charity Car Wash Fundraiser
✈️ Regional AT Camp & Annual Camp at RAF Wittering
🌍 Nijmegen Marches
✈️ Vulcan event (July & August)

From adventure training to community events, aviation experiences to leadership opportunities, our cadets have thrown themselves into everything with enthusiasm and determination.

🙌 None of this would be possible without the dedication of our volunteer staff team – thank you for making it all happen!

📢 With the new season starting, now is the perfect time to join us – whether you’re a young person looking for adventure, or an adult wanting to make a real difference.

💙 Interested? Send us a message today to find out how to get involved!

01/09/2025

✨ Join us in congratulating our newest Cadet NCOs! ✨

We are proud to announce the well-deserved promotions of Cadet Morris and Cadet Zdyb to the rank of Cadet Corporal 👏.

A huge well done also goes to Corporal Percival-Lockley, who is promoted to Cadet Sergeant – a fantastic achievement! 🌟

These promotions recognise their dedication, leadership, and commitment to the squadron. Well done all – we can’t wait to see you thrive in your new roles! 💙

30/08/2025

This week, CDT Zdyb, SGT Cebotari, and our Squadron Training Officer, APO Morris, attended NACATC Windermere as part of the Wales & West Air Cadets Regional Adventure Training Camp.

The team joined the advanced rock climbing stream, where the cadets went from limited experience to becoming qualified Indoor Climbing Assistants, confident in lead climbing and belaying, and even took on outdoor trad climbing and abseiling! 🧗‍♂️

APO Morris said:

"It’s been a great opportunity for the cadets to get instruction from some of the highest qualified instructors within the Corps, and to gain qualifications and experiences that aren’t available every day. I’m also working towards becoming a Rock Climbing Instructor myself, and this week gave me the chance to put my skills into practice by teaching under the supervision of highly qualified staff."

With opportunities like this, there’s never been a better time to get involved. Whether you want to push yourself outdoors, gain qualifications, or support young people, the RAF Air Cadets has something for you.

👉 Join us today – cadet or adult volunteer!



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22/08/2025

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21/08/2025

🎓✈️ Good luck to all our cadets receiving their GCSE results today! ✈️🎓

No matter what your results are, we’re proud of the hard work and dedication you’ve shown. Remember, exams are just one step on your journey – there are always opportunities ahead, and we’ll continue to support you every step of the way.

Well done to you all – you’ve got this! 💪👏