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Military Youth Organisation For 12-20 Year Old's, which offers a very wide variety of experiences, including Flying, Gliding, Shooting and Sports.

02/06/2026

🙋‍♂️ Volunteers Week 2026 🙋‍♀️

Sitting at the backbone of every Squadron, is a dedicated team of Cadet Force Adult Volunteers who work relentlessly to ensure each Cadet takes full advantage of what the Royal Air Force Air Cadets has to offer!

For each activity to take flight (no pun intended 👀), countless hours are volunteered by our staff team, completing paperwork, risk assessments and activity planning etc. This week allows us the perfect opportunity to say a huge thank you to our Squadron Staff! Without you, none of this would be possible!

A special mention to our Civilian Committee - the work you do is greatly appreciated!

31/05/2026

🥈Inter-Squadron Athletics Competition🥈

Yesterday, 16 of our Cadets joined over 400 Cadets from across Durham Northumberland Wing Air Cadets to partake in the annual Inter-Squadron Athletics Competition!

Over the duration of the (very hot) day, Cadets competed in varying track and field events, with a total of 25 medals and 2 trophies being attained!

We are pleased to announce that the Squadron placed 2nd in the entire competition, with 1st place finishes across the Junior Men and Under-16 Girls Categories!

A fantastic display of teamwork, resilience and determination showed, with hopefully, a number of invitations to next months Inter-Wing Athletics Competition!

Well done all!

21/05/2026

‼️ Recruitment Event Reminder ‼️

A final call for anyone wishing to attend our Recruitment Event, taking place TONIGHT at 1915hrs!

If you or your son / daughter would be interested in activities such as: flying / gliding, shooting, adventure training, sports, aviation studies, leadership, annual camps - then the Royal Air Force Air Cadets may be the perfect fit for you!

Message the page to find out more!

Who knows? It could be the start of something amazing!

16/05/2026

📈 Staff Development Success 📈

The last week of April had seen our very own Sergeant Henry depart to spend a week at Royal Air Force Cranwell to partake in the Combined Initial Course!

The Combined Initial Course is led by the staff at the Command and Leadership School and must be successfully completed within the first x12 months of appointment into uniformed service within the RAFAC!

An intensive week of leadership, safeguarding, drill, dress and discipline, has seen Sergeant Henry return to the Squadron as a more well rounded Sergeant - we look forward to him putting his newly found knowledge into practice!

12/05/2026

🏕️ Adventure Training Challenge 🏕️

Last weekend, a team of 5 Cadets joined a number of fellow Squadrons within Durham Northumberland Wing Air Cadets, to partake in the annual Adventure Training (AT) Challenge, held at RAF Spadeadam!

The AT Challenge is often one of the highlight activities each year for a Cadet, with Cadets competing in events such as: Orienteering, Archery, Mountain Biking and First Aid, among others!

The weekend doesn’t just supply the Squadron with a dose of healthy competition, but also provides the Cadets and Staff with the perfect opportunity to network with other Squadrons within the Wing - and not forgetting, the perfect opportunity to have FUN!

Well done Sergeant Thompson, Corporal Hails, Corporal Swales, Cadet Crossley and Cadet Ramlochan!

08/05/2026

🚒 What did you do yesterday evening? 🚒

Take a look at the below photos to see what ourselves and 1932 Blackhall Squadron RAFAC got up to!

A huge thank you to Hartlepool Community Fire Station for being so accommodating!

If the below is something you would be interested in, and you’re aged between 12-17, register your interest for our upcoming recruitment event, taking place on Thursday 21st May, by messaging the page!

(p.s - it seems that Flt Lt Guadiosi doesn’t know his own strength👇)

04/05/2026

👨‍🏫 Hartlepool College of Further Education 👩‍🏫

Last Thursday, 18 Cadets from our Squadron and 1932 Blackhall Squadron RAFAC, visited Hartlepool College of Further Education, with the intention of learning more about their fantastic offer within the Aerospace Industry!

Cadets sat a presentation, delivered by College Staff, detailing, not just their curriculum, but their success stories of previous students, they were also provided the opportunity to look around their equipment and aircraft, inclusive of their Jet Provost!

A very educational evening had by all!

23/04/2026

🏐 Inter-Squadron Volleyball Competition 🏐

Whilst a small team of Cadets were completing their Bronze DofE Expedition (posted previously), another team were partaking in the Annual Wing Volleyball Competition!

Over 160 Cadets & Staff headed to the Graham Sports Centre in Durham, going head to head with the aim of being crowned champions of 2026!

A huge congratulations to 1407 Newton Aycliffe Squadron RAFAC for being victorious - a great effort!

Next sporting stop? The Inter-Squadron Athletics Competition on the 30th May, stay tuned…

22/04/2026

🚨 RECRUITING NOW 🚨

We will open our doors for the second time within 2026 to potential Cadets & Parents / Carers on Thursday 21st May!

As a little bit of background about us; we offer young people exciting opportunities for personal and professional development as part of an inclusive organisation that cares about helping young people reach their potential!

From Cyber to Sports, Flying and Adventure Training to BTEC Qualifications, being a Cadet means trying new things in an environment that is safe, supported and fun!

If you are aged between 12-17 and want to know more - join us on the above date, arriving at 1915hrs, for a 1930hrs start, for an informative evening with absolutely no obligation to join us, the evening is merely to inform you of who we are and what we do!

Message the page to register your interest!

20/04/2026

🥾 Bronze DofE Expedition 🏕️

Over the weekend, 4 of our Cadets completed their Bronze DofE assessed expedition, encompassing a 2 day and 1 night hike/camp!

An enjoyable weekend had by all, with a focus now on the completion of their ‘Volunteering’, ‘Physical’ and ‘Skill’ Sections of the award, with the hopes of being the first Cadets on Squadron to achieve the award through the Organisation for a number of years!

Great effort!

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ATC HQ, RFCA Centre, Easington Road
Hartlepool
TS248JY

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Tuesday	6:45pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	6:45pm - 9:30pm

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

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