398 Staines & Egham Air Cadets

14/06/2026

398 Squadron had an amazing day at Wing Athletics today!

*Overall Junior Men - Gold🥇*
*Overall Junior Women - Bronze 🥉*

*Gold 🥇*
Junior Men 100m - FS Tyley
Junior Men Long Jump - CPL Wildy
Junior Men 400m - CDT McCuaig
Junior Women 800m - CDT French

*Silver 🥈*
Junior Men Shotput - CDT McCuaig
Junior Women High Jump - CPL Saunders
Junior Women’s Relay Team - CWO Hassan, CPL Saunders, CDT Dempsey and CDT French

*Bronze 🥉*
Junior Men High Jump - FS Tyley
Junior Men Discus Throw - FS Tyley
Junior Women 100m - CDT Dempsey

Well done to everyone who took part today and represented the squadron! Coming home with a shiny piece of silverware to add to our growing collection! You should all be so proud of yourselves!

13/06/2026

Huge Congratulations to our Honorary Squadron President, Air Commodore Claire O'Grady, who has been awarded a CBE in this year's King's Birthday Honours List! An incredible achievement and truly well-deserved honour. 👏🎖️

06/06/2026

On 6th June 1944, Eighty-two years ago today, thousands of Allied troops set out across the Channel towards the shores of Normandy, facing a future filled with uncertainty.

They came from different nations and different walks of life. Many had left behind families, friends, and homes, knowing there was no guarantee they would ever see them again.

What awaited them was one of the most pivotal moments of the Second World War. Through extraordinary bravery, determination, and sacrifice, they helped lay the foundations for the freedom and peace that generations have since benefited from.

Time continues to pass, and the number of those who witnessed these events firsthand becomes fewer with each year. Yet their service, their courage, and the price they paid must never be forgotten.

Today, we remember all who took part in the D-Day landings, those who gave their lives, and those who carried the impact of that day with them forever.

21/05/2026

21/05/2026

🌟 BIG NEWS! 🌟

We are thrilled to share that the Ministry of Defence is launching the first-ever National Cadets Week! 🚀

This landmark week is all about celebrating the incredible achievements of our cadets, shining a light on the dedication of our adult volunteers, and helping young people right across the UK reconnect with the Armed Forces 🇬🇧✈️

From developing life-changing skills and leadership to taking part in unforgettable aviation and fieldcraft experiences, the cadet movement builds the foundations for excellence.

To our cadets and CFAVs past and present, thank you for making our community what it is. Let's make this first National Cadets Week unforgettable!

🧑‍✈️ Want to find out more about what this means for the RAF Air Cadets? Read the full announcement here:

🔗 https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/news/first-ever-national-cadets-week-to-celebrate-cadets-and-reconnect-young-people-with-the-armed-forces/

10/05/2026

Congratulations to our newest Cadet Warrant Officer, Hassan, on her very well deserved promotion!

04/05/2026

These are not the cadets you're looking for...
May the 4th be with you!

02/05/2026

398 Squadron are Recruiting for our June intake
Apply Today!

19/04/2026

Yesterday Sector 4 Middlesex Wing took part in a commemorative parade to honour 85 Years of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets and Middlesex Regiment. A glorious sunny day and fantastic display from the Cadets

14/04/2026

Last night, cadets at 398 Squadron participated in a simulated humanitarian aid operation following a hurricane that left towns and communities along the East Coast of Africa without essential supplies.

Using advanced eSports simulation software, cadets planned and executed aid strategies, managing logistics, command and control, and coordinating projected air power across the region.

The exercise provided a valuable, hands-on learning experience, allowing cadets to apply real-world scenarios to develop their leadership skills while enhancing their aircraft recognition and understanding of air power.