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348 Ilkeston Squadron RAFAC Official page New recruits are welcome from the age of 12 and in Year 8.

Welcome to the official 348 (Ilkeston) Squadron, ATC page

We meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7pm -9.15pm above the TA centre on Albert Street. Subs are collected each week and cost £2.50 per week. Joining the ATC gives you the opportunity to try flying and gliding, learn fieldcraft skills, go on camps, participate in D of E, gain BTEC qualifications, take part in sports, and many more opportunities.

18/06/2026

This evening, 348 took a trip to the MasterChef kitchen ‘Adventure Training’ style (more adventurous for the judges having to test out the items!).

Organised into three teams, cadets had to cook up a starter, main, dessert and accompaniment for presentation to a panel of esteemed judges - CWO Bilby, SGT Bryant, SGT Quinney, FS Burton and CI Hopwell.

CWO Bilby - upon surviving taste testing - said “Excellent effort by all this evening, I am relieved to have been surprising not poisoned”.

The winning team - with a total score of 13 out of 15 - goes to ‘Lettuce Entertain You’. Very well done!

Image description: A carousel of photos set in the 348 outdoor ‘kitchen’ of a group of cadets in various stages of cooking. The first photo is accompanied by 348 and RAFAC branding with navy, red and yellow frames and the title ‘MasterChef - Mess Tin Version’ followed by ‘ ’.

17/06/2026

348 would like to give a huge congratulations to Cadet Channon, who not only represented us and at Athletics 2026, but won GOLD in the Junior Girls 800m!

This is the first time that a cadet from 348 has won a sporting event at Region level in over ten years - very well done Cadet Channon we are all very proud!

Image description: Officer Commanding 348 presenting a Certificate of Merit to Cadet Channon in the Main Parade Hall at the squadron. The two individuals are dressed in civilian clothing and are shaking hands while presenting the certificate to the camera. The photo is accompanied by 348 branding of navy, red and yellow borders, the squadron and RAFAC logo, and the title ‘Regional Athletics ‘26’ with ‘ ’ below.

14/06/2026

A huge congratulations to Sgt Bryant and Cpl Parry who braved RAF Wittering this weekend to successfully complete their Silver Leadership qualification.

This wing-led course explores the higher level of leadership senior cadets are expected and encouraged to exhibit both on and off the squadron. The course blends a mixture of theory and practical sessions to promote well rounded and professional young leaders - a skill useful in both civilian and military life.

Senior NCOs at 348 have a direct impact in the delivery of Leadership CPD on the squadron, assisting the staff Leadership Lead and NCO IC in planning and executing training exercises.

A huge congratulations both!

Image description: Two cadet NCOs from 348 in ‘greens’ No. 3 MTP posing for a photograph holding their certificates. The backdrop is the side of a brick building and the photo is accompanied by the squadron branding, including RAFAC and squadron logos, with a blue, red and yellow frame and ‘Silver Leadership’ text and badge.

06/06/2026

Congratulations to the 21 cadets today from , , , and who came down to 348 to complete the Silver Space Course ran by CI L Bilby today.

Thank you for your impeccable attention, behaviour and deportment throughout the day and congratulations on being successful in achieving the badge!

The Directing Staff Team would also like to extend a huge thank you to our Guest Lecturer - Mr J Nash, a keen astrophysicist and Physics Teacher, for aiding in the delivery of the course.

Image description: Course photo of the Silver Space cohort at 348 Ilkeston Squadron. Cadets are wearing No. 2’s ‘Working Blues’ uniform and posing for a photo in three lines of standing and sitting. The photo is accompanied by 348 social media branding and is followed by a carousel of photos showing cadets delivering presentations relating to the course material.

01/06/2026

A couple of weeks ago, 17 cadets from 348 attended the South and East Midlands 2026 Wing Athletics Competition in Corby, competing against 30 other squadrons in various track and field events.

We are hugely proud of every cadet that attended and competed, but would like to give a particular shoutout to our medalists:

- Cadet Channon 🥇🥈 winning gold in 800m and silver in 300m
- CWO Bilby 🥈 winning silver in discus
- Cadet Hall 🥉 winning bronze in 300m
- Cadets Bower, Middlebrook, Haines and Chocholko 🥉 winning bronze in the 100m relay

We would like to thank the Wing Sports Officer for a well planned event and wish Cadet Channon the best of luck in representing South and East Midlands Wing at Regional Athletics in a few weeks!

28/05/2026

Well done to Cadets Emery-O’Brien, Channon, Higgins and Hinds-Williams for completing their Blue Radio qualification, which included multiple theory nights and a written assessment! 🥳

Image description: Four 348 cadets in their No 3 ‘greens’ uniform standing against a classroom wall holding their Blue Radio certificate and badge, smiling into the camera.

21/05/2026

A huge well done to the 348 Football Team (in green) for their effort this evening at the Derbyshire Sector Football Tournament in coming third!

Thank you very much for hosting once again and for those from 348 who attended to support from the sidelines!

Image description: A photo of 23 cadets from 348 in a variety of sports clothing posing in a group on grass in front of a wooden fence and football net.

19/05/2026

A huge congratulations to the following cadets this evening:

- Cadets Morledge and Chocholko for recently completing their first flight in a glider at RAF Syerston!
- SGT Quinney and Cadet Hall for completing their Senior and Master Classification Exams respectively.
- Cadet Channon for being our Wing Athletics MVP last weekend; winning a Gold and Silver medal in 800m and 300m respectively.
- Cadet Chocholko for volunteering very last minute to complete the 1500m at Wing Atheltics, totalling his overall running distance to 2.1km that day!

Very well done all for your recent achievements! 🥳

Image description: A slideshow of six 348 cadets receiving assorted certificates, wearing their No 3 uniforms.

14/05/2026

348 would like to offer a huge congratulations to our ex cadet Corporal Black, who has officially graduated today and joined the Royal Air Force as an Air Specialist (Class 1) (AS1).

CPL Black was with 348 for a number of years, and left us recently last year to undergo the recruitment and training process. A very well done from your 348 family, we are extremely proud of your achievement and wish you all the best in your new posting and career! 👏🏻

Image description: Two photos showcasing an ex 348 cadet, comparing an image from their RAF graduation today to one of their first night as a cadet at 348 a number of years ago.

12/02/2026

Congratulations to Cadets Hall and Chocholko for receiving Bronze Space and Blue Leadership respectively at our Open Evening tonight! Shout out to Chocholko for passing his assessment under the eyes of potential new cadets and their families!

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The TA Centre, Albert Street
Ilkeston
DE75GU

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+44 115 944 0848

Website

http://ilkestonaircadets.com/

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