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1403 Retford Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets RAF Air Cadets

The Royal Air Force Air Cadets offers opportunities in Flying, Shooting, Camps, DofE , Sports & lots more for anyone in school year 8 (12-13 years old) up to 17 years old

👋Farewell Cpl Taylor-Cove👋✨Last night, we said goodbye to Cpl Kira Taylor-Cove, who was one of the most longstanding cad...
29/08/2026

👋Farewell Cpl Taylor-Cove👋

✨Last night, we said goodbye to Cpl Kira Taylor-Cove, who was one of the most longstanding cadets at the squadron.

🏆During her time, she attended many activities: representing the squadron at athletics, a member of the successful female archery team, completed leadership courses, Duke of Edinburgh award and St John’s Ambulance First Aid to name a few.

🎓Cpl Taylor-Cove’s leadership made a real difference to everyone at the squadron. She was always there to support the junior cadets, helping them grow their confidence and feel like part of the team.

👏We now wish Kira all the best for the future, and we hope to see her soon!

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✅Are you ready to start your next adventure?
Join 1403 (Retford) Squadron) today!

📩 Message our page or click this link:

https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/interested-in-joining-as-a-cadet/?squadronno=1403&id=E808BB0B-A7B6-4C71-B3A45043F8E70123


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⛺Waddington Camp 2026 ⛺📆Last week, Sgt Woodcock, Cpl Morgan, Cdt Connolly and Cdt Perkins attended the camp at RAF Waddi...
11/08/2026

⛺Waddington Camp 2026 ⛺

📆Last week, Sgt Woodcock, Cpl Morgan, Cdt Connolly and Cdt Perkins attended the camp at RAF Waddington for a jam-packed week of activities!

✅Throughout the week, the cadets got to experience everything, including:

✈️ Visiting the operational aircraft
🖼️ Exploring Newark Air Museum and the International Bomber command Centre
🚒Tour with the RAF Fire Section
🏐Taking part in sports
💂Camp Drill Competition
🏢Seeing RAF Life
📜Attaining Blue Progressive Training Syllabus badges

🛬Also, while at the camp, Cdt Connolly was lucky enough to get airborne and have his first Air Experience Flight!

👏Many thanks to Civilian Instructor N Connolly for transport and attending the camp, all the Air Cadet staff and all the staff at RAF Waddington for making this fantastic opportunity possible.

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✅We are recruiting!
Join us and attend activities like this!
Years 8 and above, ages 12-16.

✉️Email [email protected]


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🛬1403 Takes to the Skies 🛬✅Today, Sgt Cammack, Cdt Simmons, Cdt Lamb, and Cdt Lobo had their first Air Experience Flight...
08/08/2026

🛬1403 Takes to the Skies 🛬

✅Today, Sgt Cammack, Cdt Simmons, Cdt Lamb, and Cdt Lobo had their first Air Experience Flight (AEF) at RAF Cranwell.

✈️This was their first time taking the controls of an aircraft, marking a huge milestone in their cadet journey! The conditions couldn’t have been better, clear skies and sunshine.

👏Many thanks to the pilots and staff at 7 AEF for providing this invaluable experience, and to Fg Off Peacock (Officer Commanding 1403) for transport and organising this event.
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✅We are recruiting!
Join us and attend activities like this!
Years 8 and above, ages 12-16.

✉️Email [email protected]


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🎖️NNAS Success at Inskip Camp🎖️⛺Recently, Sgt Cammack, Cdt Hibbard and Cdt Wasdall attended the Trent Wing Multi Activit...
02/08/2026

🎖️NNAS Success at Inskip Camp🎖️

⛺Recently, Sgt Cammack, Cdt Hibbard and Cdt Wasdall attended the Trent Wing Multi Activity Camp at Inskip, Preston.

📍Opting for the Adventure Training stream, all three successfully attained their National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) qualification. This involved two days of walking, planning routes, and independently leading a group to a precise location.

✅Whilst at Inskip, they also had the opportunity to participate in many other activities such as:

🎯 Shooting
🧗 Climbing
🏄‍♂️ Ghyll Scrambling
🎨 Paintballing
🏹 Archery

👏 A massive thank you to the Trent Wing staff for putting on such a valuable, action packed experience for the cadets!

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✅We are recruiting!
Join us and attend activities like this!
Years 8 and above, ages 12-16.

✉️Email [email protected]


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🌴End of Term Summer Party🌴🌴On Friday, cadets enjoyed a range of activities, ranging from the hilarious ‘Bin Bag Fashion ...
28/07/2026

🌴End of Term Summer Party🌴

🌴On Friday, cadets enjoyed a range of activities, ranging from the hilarious ‘Bin Bag Fashion Show’ to the action-packed ‘Water Relay’.

🥇It was a close competition, but huge congratulations to A flight who managed to secure the win!

👏Many thanks go to CI Connolly who organised the night, making it a success!

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✅We are recruiting!
Join us and attend activities like this!
Years 8 and above, ages 12-16.

✉️Email [email protected]


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🎉Bronze Leadership Success 🎉✅Congratulations to Cdt Connolly and Cdt Sgt Cammack who recently attended the Trent Wing Br...
21/07/2026

🎉Bronze Leadership Success 🎉

✅Congratulations to Cdt Connolly and Cdt Sgt Cammack who recently attended the Trent Wing Bronze Leadership course.

💪The Bronze Leadership course consists of practical leadership activities and theory lessons, followed by a theory test.

👏Thank you to the Trent Wing staff who make these events possible!


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✅We are recruiting!
Join us and attend activities like this!
Years 8 and above, ages 12-16.

✉️Email [email protected] for more info!

JC

⛺Windermere Adventure Training 2026⛺🏕️ 2 cadets from 1403 (Retford) Squadron recently attended Trent Wing’s Adventure Tr...
11/07/2026

⛺Windermere Adventure Training 2026⛺

🏕️ 2 cadets from 1403 (Retford) Squadron recently attended Trent Wing’s Adventure Training Camp in Windermere, Lake District.

🚣‍♂️ Cadets took part in a range of activities including: abseiling, kayaking, paddle boarding, ghyll scrambling, raft building, mountain rescue visit, mountain walking and crossing Honister infinity bridge.

💪 It was an incredibly challenging week, but all cadets showed outstanding resilience and teamwork.

👏 A massive thank you to all the staff who gave up their time and made this such a memorable experience for all.


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✅We are recruiting!
Join us and attend activities like this!
Years 8 and above, ages 12-17.

✉️Email [email protected] for more info!

JC

WHAT DID YOU DO LAST WEEKEND?Less than a week to go before our open evening to join the RAF Air Cadets at 1403 Retford.A...
01/07/2026

WHAT DID YOU DO LAST WEEKEND?

Less than a week to go before our open evening to join the RAF Air Cadets at 1403 Retford.
Are you…
- Aged between 12-17
- In Y8 and above
- Wanting to meet new people?
- Interested in flying/gliding?
- Earning qualifications?
- Trying new activities – such as: First Aid, Duke of Edinburgh, STEM – the list goes on!

📅Come along to our open evening on the 6th July, 7:15pm
Please note all prospective cadets must attend with at least one parent or guardian.

📍The Cadet Centre, Hallcroft Road, Retford, DN22 7LB

🕛We currently parade on a Monday and Friday night 6:45pm to 9:30pm.

📧Please email [email protected] to register your interest.

✅We’ll hope to see you there!

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⛺Bronze/SIlver DofE Expedition⛺🌄5 cadets from 1403 (Retford) Squadron took part in a challenging Duke of Edinburgh Bronz...
22/06/2026

⛺Bronze/SIlver DofE Expedition⛺

🌄5 cadets from 1403 (Retford) Squadron took part in a challenging Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver practice expedition in the Peak District. Over the 4 days, they carried all their kit in 65-litre rucksacks and completed routes of up to 20km per day across challenging terrain🚶‍♂️‍➡️

☀️Although the weather was warm overall, the teams showed great resilience after waking up to a damp Saturday morning following heavy overnight rain🌦️

🗺️Despite this, they continued their routes with determination and strong teamwork📍

👏Well done to all who took part - your effort, attitude, and commitment were outstanding. We now look forward to the next expedition in September📅

🙏A huge thank you to Trent Wing Staff for their support throughout the weekend, helping to make the expedition a success!

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Address

Cadet Training Centre, Hallcroft Road
East Retford
DN227LB

Opening Hours

Monday 6:45pm - 9:15pm
Friday 6:45pm - 9:15pm

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+441777711760

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