2296 Dunoon RAF Air Cadets

11/10/2026

***Reminder - Open Afternoon at 3pm today***

***2296 Dunoon Squadron have a 'drop in' session this Sunday (11th October) at 3pm***

This is open to:

Potential new Cadet recruits (aged 12 to 17)

Civilian Instructors (Adult Volunteers who can support us in may ways with their valuable life skills and experience).

Civilian Committee Members (Adult Volunteers who play a crucial role in managing Squadron funds and helping to source grants/look for fundraising opportunities)

If this is something that interests you, then It would be fantastic to see you on Sunday, where you can speak with our cadets and staff, have a look around our facility and find out more about the many exciting opportunities provided through RAF Air Cadets.

We look forward to seeing you there

08/10/2026

***2296 Dunoon Squadron have a 'drop in' session this Sunday (11th October) at 3pm***
This is open to:
Potential new Cadet recruits (aged 12 to 17)
Civilian Instructors (Adult Volunteers who can support us in many ways with their valuable life skills and experience).
Civilian Committee Members (Adult Volunteers who play a crucial role in managing Squadron funds and helping to source grants/look for fundraising opportunities)
If this is something that interests you, then it would be fantastic to see you on Sunday, where you can speak with our cadets and staff, have a look around our facility and find out more about the many exciting opportunities provided through RAF Air Cadets.
We look forward to seeing you there.

06/10/2026

***2296 Dunoon Squadron have a 'drop in' session this Sunday (11th October) at 3pm***

This is open to:

Potential new Cadet recruits (aged 12 to 17)

Civilian Instructors (Adult Volunteers who can support us in may ways with their valuable life skills and experience).

Civilian Committee Members (Adult Volunteers who play a crucial role in managing Squadron funds and helping to source grants/look for fundraising opportunities)

If this is something that interests you, then It would be fantastic to see you on Sunday, where you can speak with our cadets and staff, have a look around our facility and find out more about the many exciting opportunities provided through RAF Air Cadets.

We look forward to seeing you there

03/10/2026

In July, CI Brown took part in a walking challenge and raised £160 for 2296 Squadron.

This donation has been put to good use by the recent purchase of new resources:

-STEM kit basics (allowing cadets to build on their critical thinking skills)
-Model paints/brushes (for dioramas and model kits).

We can't wait to put these into action, thank you.

21/09/2026

Interested in joining 2296 Dunoon Squadron Air Cadets either as a Cadet, Civilian Instructor or as part of our Civilian Committee?

If so, we have an Open Afternoon planned on Sunday 11th October and invite you along to meet staff and cadets, to have a look around our facilities and to ask any questions you may have.

Alternatively, if you are interested in joining us but unable to attend on this date, then please contact:

[email protected]

13/09/2026

Back into Squadron and back into training.

Today we covered grid references, drill practice, a STEM activity and also a 'hands on' security simulation within the grounds.

Great effort everyone 🙂

CI Brown

12/09/2026

Interested in joining 2296 Dunoon Squadron Air Cadets either as a Cadet, Civilian Instructor or as part of our Civilian Committee?

If so, we have an Open Afternoon planned on Sunday 11th October and invite you along to meet staff and cadets, to have a look around our facilities and to ask any questions you may have.

Alternatively, if you are interested in joining us but unable to attend on this date, then please contact:

[email protected]

20/07/2026

☀️ Back where they belong…in the skies! ☀️

Last Friday, marked a truly special day for 2296 (Dunoon) Squadron as cadets took to the air with No. 4 Air Experience Flying (AEF) at Glasgow Airport for the first time since September 2019. ✈️

After almost seven years, seeing our cadets back in the cockpit was nothing short of incredible. The smiles, excitement and memories made today are exactly what the RAF Air Cadets is all about. 💫

A huge thank you to the fantastic team at No. 4 AEF for making this long-awaited return possible. Here’s to many more flying opportunities for our cadets in the future!

What an achievement. What a day. What a moment for 2296 (Dunoon) Squadron. ✈️💙



Royal Air Force Air Cadets
West Scotland Wing Royal Air Force Air Cadets

12/07/2026

Today, Cdt Evans and Cpl Brown attended a training session at 49F Sqn Greenock. This was a fantastic opportunity to visit another squadron, to begin building connections with cadets/staff from surrounding squadrons and to share knowledge supporting cadet learning opportunities.Thank you to Flt Lt Nicholls for organising, CI Ferguson/Cpl McKay for delivery of the training and also to Sqn Ldr Herd.

Cdt Evans successfully completed the theory section of his Blue Leadership badge (this is a great skill to have; beneficial within the school environment, the wider world of work and life in general).

Cpl Brown (having previously passed his Presentations Skills) completed theory for Method of Instruction training. As he progresses, this will enable Cpl Brown to teach classes at 2296 Sqn.

CI Brown was also in attendance, and having previously attended the Space 'Train the Trainer' training in Leuchars, shared her knowledge of the Space curriculum by training staff in delivery of the Blue Space syllabus.

We look forward to more opportunities like this in the future 🙂

06/07/2026

Our CI Jacolin Brown is using her summer to raise some much needed funds for our Squadron. She is going to be clocking up the miles walking around Dunoon, if you can help the donation link is below.
Best of luck Jackie, 🥾🥾

Iʼm raising money to support 2296 Dunoon Squadron Air Cadets. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.