54 Eastbourne Sqn Air Cadets

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

Today marks the start of the first National Cadets Week.

From 5 to 11 October, cadet forces across the UK will celebrate the difference cadets and volunteers make in their communities every day. It's a chance to share our stories, celebrate achievements and help more people understand what RAF Air Cadets offers young people and volunteers.

Whether you're a cadet, volunteer, civilian instructor or member of staff, National Cadets Week is your chance to get involved and share the skills, experiences and friendships that make RAF Air Cadets special.

Why National Cadets Week matters!

National Cadets Week is a celebration of the people who make the cadet experience possible and the difference they make every day.

It's our chance to celebrate cadets, volunteers, civilian instructors and staff, while helping more people understand what RAF Air Cadets is all about. Every day, young people gain confidence, learn new skills and build friendships through their cadet experience. Volunteers also learn, develop and make a difference in their communities.

The week can help us reach potential cadets and volunteers, as well as parents, employers, schools, community groups, businesses and partner organisations. By sharing real experiences, we can show them what RAF Air Cadets has to offer and encourage more people to join or support us.
Many people only see a small part of what we do. Alongside flying, aviation and adventure training, cadets can take part in cyber, STEM, space, first aid, leadership, music, radio communications and community projects. National Cadets Week gives us a chance to share these opportunities and show the difference they make to young people and volunteers.

Most of all, this week is about celebrating our people and being proud of what we achieve together.



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23/09/2026

Introducing our newest training kit additions! Two sets of MTA STEM Kits!

Following a successful grant from The Connaught Trust 54 Sqn was able to purchase two kits which the cadets have already been putting to great use!

These kits allow us to build on the cadets team work and leadership's and works on their ability to look at problem solving and working outside of the box!

Sussex Wing - Royal Air Force Air Cadets

22/09/2026

At Eastbourne Airshow OC 54 was present the Group Captains Challenge Coin.

Group Captain Daz Haith of Recruitment and Selection awarded the coin as one of the best cadet displays he had seen in a while.

That is a massive thanks and efforts to all the units who supported especially to team and their efforts!



Sussex Wing - Royal Air Force Air Cadets 172 - Haywards Heath Squadron Air Training Corps

04/06/2026

⭐️VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK 2026 ⭐️

The next Cadet Adult Volunteer we highlight is Officer Commanding 54 (Eastbourne) Squadron, Flying Officer Luke Williams.

Fg Off Williams has been an ever present volunteer at 54 Squadron since becoming a Civilian Instructor in 2021. Since then, Luke passed his SNCO board and was a Sergeant for 18 months before commissioning and eventually taking command as OC 54.

When asked what volunteering means to him, he said:

Supporting cadets in becoming valued members of society. Giving them not just the great experiences I had as a cadet but bigger and better ones. Volunteering for me isn’t just about delivering the cadet experience, as an OC I want to build amazing teams of dedicated volunteers who feel appreciated, supported and empowered in delivering the cadet experience growing our amazing organisation.

19/05/2026

Introducing 54 (Eastbourne) Sqn official crest.

Success through Leading - "Victoria Ducendo"

06/05/2026

Evening all,

We're sorry to say the Unit is still closed and we are hoping to be reopened soon.

Those attending a new recruits night we will postponing this and as soon as we are reopened we will be rebooking.

Many Thanks
OC 54

15/04/2026

Today OC 54 attended South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust HQ in Crawley to meet with Simon.

Simon who's Ex-RAF is the Deputy Chair for SECAmbs Armed Forces Network. Between them they recorded a podcast to be shared though their network.

Simon has since joined his local ATC unit and working on becoming a Civilian Instructor (CI).

It was great to be able to record a great talk for the network and give off all the benefits of being a CFAV and joining the cadet forces.

Want to be apart of something great? Join us now!

https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/



Sussex Wing - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Regional Commandant LASER Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

04/04/2026

Only a week away to the winner of up to £25,000 get your tickets now with the Eastborune Lottery and support us in the process!

Fund raising is a massive part of what we do. Without funds we can't do the amazing things we do with our cadets.

From buying first aid supplies to teach life saving skills to buying kits for leadership skills to develop our young people into the leaders of the future.

Every penny helps!

54 (Eastbourne) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets is offering you the chance to win big prizes and help raise much needed funds.