1018 - Downham Market Squadron RAF Air Cadets

28/10/2026

22/10/2026

✈️ LESS THAN A WEEK LEFT TO ENTER! 🎟️

Fancy winning a sightseeing flight over East Anglia? There's still time to enter our raffle in aid of 1018 (Downham Market) Squadron RAF Air Cadets! 💙

🛩️ TWO PRIZES! TWO CHANCES TO WIN!

🥇 1st Prize: A sightseeing flight of up to 2 hours for up to 3 people, including lunch!

🥈 2nd Prize: A sightseeing flight of up to 1 hour for up to 3 people!

Both flights will be flown by a pilot, giving the winners the opportunity to enjoy the views from above. You can discuss the flight arrangements with the pilot beforehand, including the location, with flights available across East Anglia.

🎟️ Tickets are just £5 each!

Every ticket helps us raise funds for new IT and STEM equipment, giving our cadets more opportunities to learn, develop practical skills and explore technology.

⏰ Don't miss out!
📅 Raffle closes: Wednesday 28th October at 18:00
🎉 Draw: Wednesday 28th October at 20:00

👉 Enter online: https://1018-downham-market-squadron.square.site/

Please read the Terms and Conditions before entering. Ticket purchasers must be aged 18 or over.

Even if you're not entering, we'd really appreciate you sharing this post to help spread the word!

Thank you for supporting our cadets! 💙✈️

19/10/2026

Congratulations to Cadet Adams and Cadet Bolton for representing the Squadron at yesterday's Wing Cross Country Competition 🎉

12/10/2026

✈️ FANCY WINNING AN AIR EXPERIENCE FLIGHT?

We're excited to announce a raffle in aid of 1018 (Downham Market) Squadron RAF Air Cadets, with TWO separate sightseeing flight experience prizes up for grabs! 🛩️

🥇 1st Prize: A sightseeing flight of up to 2 hours for up to 3 people, including lunch!

🥈 2nd Prize: A sightseeing flight of up to 1 hour for up to 3 people!

🎟️ Tickets are just £5 each!

Both flights will be flown by a pilot, giving the winners the chance to enjoy the experience and take in the views from above. The winner will have the opportunity to discuss the flight arrangements with the pilot beforehand, including the location. Flights can take place at locations across East Anglia!

Funds raised will help support our squadron by funding new IT and STEM equipment, helping us provide more opportunities and experiences for our cadets.

📅 Raffle closes: Wednesday 28th October at 18:00
🎉 Draw takes place: Wednesday 28th October at 20:00

🎫 Want to be in with a chance of winning? Scan the QR code on our poster to purchase your tickets or visit:
https://1018-downham-market-squadron.square.site/

Please ensure you read the Terms and Conditions for the full raffle details. You must be aged 18 or over to purchase tickets.

Thank you for supporting our Squadron! 💙✈️



Commandant Air Cadets Royal Air Force Air Cadets

02/10/2026

✈️ It’s been a busy few months - and what a summer it’s been! ⛺️

We’re a little late getting around to sharing some of our summer camp adventures, but there’s been so much going on that we thought they were still worth a mention!

Over the summer, our cadets have been busy making the most of some fantastic opportunities, heading off to camps across the country and getting a taste of everything the RAF Air Cadets has to offer.

From RAF Leeming, RAF Benson and RAF Odiham, to Camp Saxon, National Air and Space Camp and Camp Viking II, our cadets have taken part in a huge variety of activities, training and experiences — with something for everyone.

There have been opportunities to get out and explore RAF stations, visiting different areas and departments and getting an insight into how the RAF operates, as well as some rather more exciting opportunities in the air! 🛩️🚁 A couple of our cadets took to the skies in a Grob Tutor, while others had the unforgettable opportunity to fly in a Chinook helicopter.

At Camp Viking II, one of our cadets even had the opportunity to get stuck into arms drill, adding another unique experience to an already memorable summer.

Camp Saxon was packed with opportunities to learn new skills and gain qualifications, with cadets taking part in activities including fieldcraft, shooting, adventure training and much more. Across the camp, an incredible 358 awards and qualifications were presented to cadets! 🏕️🎖️

And at the National Air and Space Camp and Camp Viking II, one of our cadets joined fellow cadets from across the country, giving them the chance to meet new people, share experiences and make friends from all over the UK. 🇬🇧

Whether it was learning new skills, earning qualifications, exploring the RAF, taking to the skies, challenging themselves with adventure training or simply making memories with their friends, it's been a brilliant summer for our cadets.

A huge well done to everyone who took part — we hope you've come away with plenty of stories to tell, new skills to use and memories that will last a lifetime! 💙

06/09/2026

🌑✨ A party that was truly out of this world! 🚀👩‍🚀

Last month, our cadets got together for a very special Solar Eclipse Party! 🌌🌙

From fantastic space-themed costumes 👽🛸 and out-of-this-world snacks 🍪🚀 to cosmic games and activities 🎯🌟, there was plenty of fun to be had!

And, of course, the highlight of the day was watching the eclipse together through their special eclipse glasses 😎🌑 — a truly unforgettable experience!

With the UK not seeing another eclipse of this significance for around 55 years, it was a fantastic opportunity for our cadets to experience this together. And they certainly made the most of it! 🌍✨

Safe to say, they had an eclipse-tastic time! 🚀🌙💫

A special thank you to Go Stargazing for supplying our eclipse glasses and helping us make this experience possible! 🔭🌑✨

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31/07/2026

We are incredibly proud to share that last month two of our very own staff members, CI Dawkins and A/WO Greene, were nominated for the Community Engagement Award at RAF Marham, recognising outstanding voluntary service to the community.

We are especially delighted to announce that CI Dawkins was named the winner, receiving the award from The Lord-Lieutenant for Norfolk, Lady Dannatt MBE.

Being recognised for the dedication, passion and positive impact our volunteers make is a tremendous achievement, and we couldn't be prouder. Congratulations to CI Dawkins, A/WO Greene, and everyone who was nominated! 👏





Are you, or is someone you know, interested in joining us and volunteering at 1018 Sqn? Then get in touch and email us at [email protected] or go visit the link in our bio!

30/07/2026

Last week (Thursday 23rd July 26) saw RAF Marham host its annual Friends and Families Day, giving the station the chance to thank serving personnel and their families for all their support over the last year. ✨

It was fantastic to see RAF Air Cadets from squadrons across Norfolk & Suffolk Wing who are parented by RAF Marham. Also supporting the event were cadets from the Army Cadet Force, all coming together to support the event. In total, over 100 cadets and adult volunteers from both organisations gave up their time to help throughout the day! 👏

From welcoming visitors and supporting static displays to assisting with crowd management and a host of other taskings across the station, everyone was a real credit to their organisation! 💪

Alongside supporting the event, cadets also had the opportunity to enjoy the fantastic flying display and explore the impressive range of static aircraft on show. ✈️

A special mention goes to two of our staff members who put in a huge amount of work behind the scenes coordinating the cadet support for the day. Their efforts, along with the enthusiasm shown by every cadet and volunteer, helped make the event such a success. 💙

We were also delighted to run our own squadron stall - raising funds for the squadron while showcasing everything the RAF Air Cadets has to offer to families from across the local area! 🚀

A massive thank you to everyone who volunteered their time - we couldn't have done it without you! We hope everyone had a fantastic day! 😁





Are you, or is someone you know, interested in joining us at 1018 Sqn? Then get in touch and email us at [email protected] or go visit the link in our bio!

18/06/2026

1018 at RAFA Rides! 🚴‍♂️✈️
The cadets' hard work, enthusiasm, and teamwork helped keep the event running smoothly while supporting an amazing cause. 🌟
After the event we received plenty of positive feedback for our cadets, and couldn't be more proud!🎉💙
A fantastic day of community spirit, service, and cycling! ✨️

07/06/2026

Thank you to all of the volunteers at the Squadron, and to those across the rest of the Wing and RAFAC who help make it possible to provide the events and opportunities our cadets enjoy. Whether it's behind the scenes or leading activities face-to-face, thank you.