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We're always looking for new cadets (minimum age 12 and in year 8) as well as new adult volunteers (minimum age 20). For those who are interested in joining, or finding out more about the Air Cadets in Devon and Somerset. Expand your horizons
If you’re a fan of aviation, action and adventure, love sports and getting to know people then you’re in the right place. Every year nearly 60,000 air cadets and volunteer staff take part in exciting events all over the country. And with over 1,000 squadrons across the UK, you could be one of them...

Get out and get active
Cadet life is about learning through practical experience, especially in the great outdoors! Here's a taster of what's in store:

Camping - Work on your survival skills and learn your strengths in a team. Easter/summer camps - As you advance in rank you can take part in these popular camps held at RAF stations around the UK. Overseas camps - Spend 10 days in Cyprus with fantastic weather, swimming, sailing, and maybe even see the Red Arrows practise their displays (they train there). Head to Germany where you'll visit a city or cemetery from the First and Second World Wars. You may even get to fly in helicopters - another exciting possibility for cadets. Adventurous training - A huge part of cadet training. We have two centres, at Windermere in the Lake District and Llanbedr in coastal Wales, both with stunning scenery. Rock climbing, abseiling, high-level hill walking, mountain-biking, canoeing, high rope work and sailing are all par for the course. To find your nearest squadron in Devon and Somerset visit http://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/findasquadron/

The skills learned through the cadet experience can make a difference far beyond the squadron.Across the Royal Air Force...
08/10/2026

The skills learned through the cadet experience can make a difference far beyond the squadron.

Across the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, young people are learning vital first aid skills, building the confidence to recognise an emergency, take action and help when somebody needs them most.

From treating everyday injuries to responding to a serious medical emergency, that training has the potential to do something extraordinary:
Save a life.

Working alongside the Ministry of Defence and the wider Cadet Forces, we’re proud to equip young people not only with qualifications, but with practical skills they can carry into their homes, schools, workplaces and communities.

This National Cadets Week, we celebrate every cadet who has learned those skills, and especially those who have had to put them into practice when it really mattered.

Young people. Real skills. Saving lives.

It's day three of National Cadet Week, and today we are celebrating our amazing Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers!Behind eve...
07/10/2026

It's day three of National Cadet Week, and today we are celebrating our amazing Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers!

Behind every flight, expedition, qualification, parade, camp and unforgettable experience is a volunteer who chose to give their time.

Across Devon & Somerset, our Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers come from all walks of life. They bring different careers, experiences and skills, but they share one thing in common — a commitment to helping young people reach their potential.

As part of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, our volunteers are instructors, mentors, organisers, drivers, first aiders, adventure training leaders and so much more. Quite simply, the opportunities we provide to our cadets would not be possible without them.

And we're part of something much bigger. Across the UK, thousands of adults volunteer with the Cadet Forces supported by the Ministry of Defence, giving their time to inspire and develop the next generation. In fact, there are around 28,000 adult volunteers supporting the Cadet Forces nationally.

This National Cadets Week, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to every volunteer who gives up their evenings, weekends and sometimes considerably more to make the cadet experience possible.

Wessex RFCA

For generations, the Poppy Appeal has brought communities together in support of the Armed Forces community and in remem...
06/10/2026

For generations, the Poppy Appeal has brought communities together in support of the Armed Forces community and in remembrance of those who have served and sacrificed.

Across Devon & Somerset, our cadets proudly give their time to support the appeal, standing alongside veterans, volunteers, and members of the Royal British Legion to help raise vital funds.

By taking part, our young people learn why we remember. They hear stories, meet those who have served and develop a deeper understanding of the sacrifice represented by the poppy.

For our cadets, remembrance isn’t simply something we observe once a year; it’s something we have a responsibility to carry forward.

SMALL ACTIONS. BIG DIFFERENCE.Making a difference in your community doesn’t always require a grand gesture.Sometimes, it...
06/10/2026

SMALL ACTIONS. BIG DIFFERENCE.

Making a difference in your community doesn’t always require a grand gesture.

Sometimes, it’s as simple as picking up a piece of litter, helping at a local event, supporting a charity, or giving up a little of your time to make where you live a bit better.

Across Devon & Somerset, our cadets are encouraged to take pride in their communities and understand the difference they can make, because being a Cadet in the Royal Air Force Air Cadets isn’t just about what you achieve for yourself; it’s about what you can do for others too.

Our communities. Our responsibility. Our pride.

Day two of National Cadet Week, and we’re celebrating something that sits at the heart of the Royal Air Force Air Cadet...
06/10/2026

Day two of National Cadet Week, and we’re celebrating something that sits at the heart of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets — community!

Across Devon & Somerset, our cadets and volunteers don’t just take part in flying, adventure training, sport, leadership and countless other opportunities. They’re also out in their towns and communities supporting local events, raising money for charities, assisting at commemorations and giving something back.

For us, being part of the community is about more than where our squadrons are based.

It’s about getting involved, making a difference and taking pride in the places we call home.

Wessex RFCA Ministry of Defence

It's Day two of National Cadets Week, and today we are looking at how being in the Royal Air Force Air Cadets makes our ...
06/10/2026

It's Day two of National Cadets Week, and today we are looking at how being in the Royal Air Force Air Cadets makes our communities a better place!

Check in throughout the day to find out more!

NATIONAL CADETS WEEK!!Today we celebrate the launch of National Cadets Week, From the 5th to the 11th of October, The Mi...
05/10/2026

NATIONAL CADETS WEEK!!

Today we celebrate the launch of National Cadets Week, From the 5th to the 11th of October, The Ministry of Defence will be celebrating the amazing work undertaken by all of the MOD Cadet forces.

Check in throughout the week to find out what it's like to be a member of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets!

Wessex RFCA

What a weekend!This weekend saw the return of Exercise Centurion Adventure where 100 Cadets from across the South West R...
30/09/2026

What a weekend!

This weekend saw the return of Exercise Centurion Adventure where 100 Cadets from across the South West Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets came together for an action packed weekend full of Adventure Training and Team building exercises.

100 Cadets | 15 Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers | 4,312,500 Steps | 9000ft climbed | Countless smiles.

Just another reason to join the Royal Air Force Air Cadets!

Today, Cadets and Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers from across Devon & Somerset Wing gathered in Exmouth to remember the br...
20/09/2026

Today, Cadets and Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers from across Devon & Somerset Wing gathered in Exmouth to remember the brave personnel who, during our nation’s darkest hour, answered the call to defend our skies in what would become the Battle of Britain.

Together, we remembered not only The Few who took to the skies, but all those whose courage, determination and sacrifice contributed to the defence of Britain in 1940.

Following a service at Holy Trinity Church, our cadets and volunteers paraded through Exmouth before gathering at the Battle of Britain Memorial on the Esplanade for an Act of Remembrance.

More than eight decades later, their service and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

As the next generation of the Royal Air Force family, we are proud to come together to remember them.

We will remember them.

Wing Commander H Dymond, Officer Commanding Devon & Somerset Wing, is delighted to announce the appointment of Flt Lt Jo...
03/09/2026

Wing Commander H Dymond, Officer Commanding Devon & Somerset Wing, is delighted to announce the appointment of Flt Lt John Harle as the new Wing Training Officer.

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