1127 Kendal Squadron, Air Training Corps

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1127 Kendal Squadron, Air Training Corps The Royal Air Force Air Cadets is a cadet organisation for 12 (Yr 8) to 17 year olds, message the page if you would like any more details.

If you’re a fan of aviation, action and adventure, 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...

Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the RAF Air Cadets. Better known as the 'Air Cadets', we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 12 and 20 years. We're sponsored by the Royal Air Force and can give you hands-on experience of activities and courses that will challenge and develop your skills to help you succeed in whatever you want to do. We guarantee that you won't find the incredible combination of adventure, opportunity and fun that Air Cadets offers anywhere else.

Congratulations to Cdt Jennings on being awarded his Blue Radio badge.Cumbria and Lancashire Wing RFCA for the North Wes...
23/10/2026

Congratulations to Cdt Jennings on being awarded his Blue Radio badge.

Cumbria and Lancashire Wing RFCA for the North West of England & the Isle of Man Commandant Air Cadets Royal Air Force Air Cadets North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets

Sgt Thorborn spent the weekend completing the Bronze STEM course. Many thanks to all of the staff who assisted and parti...
19/10/2026

Sgt Thorborn spent the weekend completing the Bronze STEM course.

Many thanks to all of the staff who assisted and particularly to 2192 Appleby Grammar School Sqn ATC for organising.

A busy weekend for some of our cadets on various camps and activities.CWO Bonnefin and Cpl Bonnefin attended the second ...
18/10/2026

A busy weekend for some of our cadets on various camps and activities.

CWO Bonnefin and Cpl Bonnefin attended the second part of their Bronze Road Marching badge in Whitehaven. Many thanks to FS Whelan from 1030 Whitehaven Squadron, Air Training Corps for putting them through their paces.

Cpl Jones has been at Inskip Cadet Centre for the weekend completing her Silver Space badge.

Sgt Thorborn has been to Penrith to spend the weekend doing STEM activities alongside other cadets from across Cumbria.

Cumbria and Lancashire Wing RFCA for the North West of England & the Isle of Man Commandant Air Cadets Royal Air Force Air Cadets North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets

As part of National Cadet Week we welcomed Kendal Police Cadets on Thursday evening after they had visited our friends...
11/10/2026



As part of National Cadet Week we welcomed Kendal Police Cadets on Thursday evening after they had visited our friends over the road at Kendal Sea Cadets.

The cadets enjoyed having a go on the flight simulator under the expert guidance of our cadets. The cadets then shared a drill practice ahead of preparations for Remembrance Sunday parades.

Both sets of cadets enjoyed meeting one another and talking to each other about their cadet experiences.

Cumbria and Lancashire Wing RFCA for the North West of England & the Isle of Man Commandant Air Cadets Royal Air Force Air Cadets North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets Cumbria Police

As a Cadet Warrant Officer (CWO) in the RAF Air Cadets, I have always aspired to challenge my capabilities beyond my c...
09/10/2026



As a Cadet Warrant Officer (CWO) in the RAF Air Cadets, I have always aspired to challenge my capabilities beyond my comfort zone and be the role model for the cadets I lead. My name is CWO Parker Bonnefin, and over the last five years, this organisation has redefined what I thought I was capable of.

Joining Chipping Norton Squadron as a new recruit over five years ago, I was shy and lacked confidence - I had no idea where this journey would lead. Fast forward to today at Kendal Squadron, and the experiences I’ve had still amaze both me and the people I know. Plenty more opportunities are still to come.

I’ve taken part in things I never imagined possible, including: taking off in an A400M Atlas from RAF Brize Norton on a three-hour flight which was headed over Wales, also serving as the Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet for Cumbria, welcoming HM The King in Barrow (for unveiling the nuclear submarine HMS Agamemnon), commanding a parade at the Menin Gate in Belgium, and qualifying as a Gold Space Instructor. These are just a select few experiences I have been able to participate in. I feel so fortunate to have had these prospects.

From leading flights on operational camps at RAF Cranwell and RAF Lossiemouth, to winning Best Drill IC at Wing Competition Day, every milestone has pushed me to grow. Working through my Silver and now Gold DofE has built my resilience, but the absolute highlight for me today is being able to give back to others. Seeing newer cadets step out of their comfort zone and grow in their confidence - whether through activities like flying, gliding, fieldcraft, shooting, or radio training - is the most rewarding part of wearing this rank.

I wouldn’t be where I am now without the dedication of all the amazing staff within the Corps. From Squadron level right up to National, the staff enable cadets to become better versions of themselves, setting aside their personal time in order to do this.

Whether you’re a young person looking for an adventure, or a parent who wants their child to grow in confidence, the Air Cadets opens doors you won’t find anywhere else.


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I am a Cadet Corporal, Lucas Bonnefin. I am 15 years old and I have been an RAF Air Cadet with the 1127 (Kendal) Squad...
08/10/2026



I am a Cadet Corporal, Lucas Bonnefin. I am 15 years old and I have been an RAF Air Cadet with the 1127 (Kendal) Squadron for 2 years now.

I joined the Air Cadets because I have an aspiration to join the UK Space Command. Being an Air Cadet has allowed me to achieve Bronze and Silver Space qualifications and I look forward to starting the Pearson Space Studies to gain a Level 2 certificate.

My favourite things about Air Cadets are meeting my friends twice per week, going on amazing camps on RAF Stations and gaining real-life qualifications such as First Aid and Duke of Edinburgh Awards. I have also loved all my Air Experience flights and doing a barrel roll has been my personal highlight!

I feel very lucky to be part of the Air Cadet community and very thankful to all the adult volunteers who make it all happen!

Cumbria and Lancashire Wing RFCA for the North West of England & the Isle of Man Commandant Air Cadets Royal Air Force Air Cadets North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets

My name is Corporal Arwen Jones, my length of service is 2 years. (1 year and 1 month as a cadet and then 10 months as...
08/10/2026



My name is Corporal Arwen Jones, my length of service is 2 years. (1 year and 1 month as a cadet and then 10 months as a Cpl)

I joined cadets because I wanted to build confidence and learn new skills as well as make amazing friends too.

My favourite parts of cadets are the camps, being able to go away for a weekend and spend time with friends as well as getting to meet so many new people all while learning new skills and earning badges is truly amazing. Every camp I’ve been on was full of fun, new experiences and new friends from all over the Wing.

I’ve gained so much confidence from cadets plus skills I’ll be using for the rest of my life. I know I’ve still got plenty more of my cadet journey ahead and I can’t wait to see what opportunities come next.

I am Corporal Harrison Clement and joined cadets as I have always had dreams of going in the RAF and have always had a...
08/10/2026



I am Corporal Harrison Clement and joined cadets as I have always had dreams of going in the RAF and have always had an interest in aviation. I also joined as my Mum was in the Air Cadets and she said it would be a good club for me to join.

During the roughly year and a half I have been at 1127, I have done a range of activities on Tuesday and Thursday nights including drill, radios, first aid, leadership tasks, talks and visits from other organisations, flight sim and lots more... Outside of parade nights I have been on a selection of activity camps, shooting, fieldcraft camps, competition days, formal parades, athletics and many more memory making activites while interacting with people from other squadrons.

My favourite moments in cadets so far are:-
- Getting promoted to Corporal as I felt I had achieved so much and was so proud of myself.
- Hawick Fieldcraft camp in Scotland, It felt like a real life exercise, all while been with friends.
- Flying a Grob Tutor at Raf Leeming and giving way to training jets on the runway. Also, doing aeroacrobatics felt cool.

I feel I am getting a lot of life skills out of cadets and preparing well for my hopes of the Royal Air Force. Also, I have enjoyed meeting new friends from other places and feeling like your in a safe, enjoyable community. I hope to carry on with cadets for much longer and keep enjoying the full, great experience and collecting new life skills. I suggest anybody that is or is not interested in aviation or the RAF to join for the opportunity to make new friends, enjoyable experiences and personal development.

Cumbria and Lancashire Wing RFCA for the North West of England & the Isle of Man Commandant Air Cadets Royal Air Force Air Cadets North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets

As part of National Cadet Week we are taking a look at the staff team.All of the team are volunteers who give up their o...
07/10/2026

As part of National Cadet Week we are taking a look at the staff team.

All of the team are volunteers who give up their own time to help run parade nights and weekend activities.

The Squadron currently has 10 CFAV, Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers. The staff team comes from all walks of life, experiences and ages but bring all of these together to make one team that enables the Squadron to be as successful as it is.

Within Kendal Squadron we have 1 Officer, 3 WO/SNCO's, 1 Service Instructor RAF and 5 Civilian Instructors.

Some of the staff team were previously cadets who enjoyed it so much they never left and some of the team found the Air Cadets later on but wanted to become part of the organisation and be able to give something to their communities.

By being an adult volunteer you can do a whole array of nationally recognised qualifications.

Could you be our next volunteer??

The key things we look for in our volunteers are commitment, organisational skills and clear communication. We pride ourselves on creating a flexible and supportive environment in which our volunteers can make a difference to the work we do, while also maintaining their outside interests and obligations, whether that’s in terms of families, jobs or hobbies.

You don’t need to have any previous military background or experience, nor do we expect you to have done any flying or gliding – volunteering is your chance to build these kinds of skills and receive training from our experienced and dedicated team. You’ll also receive an official volunteer uniform.

While volunteering is an unpaid role, it does give you the opportunity to move up through the ranks if you wish to do so – you can go on to train as an officer or senior non-commissioned officer (SNCO).

All that we ask of you when you join us is that you:

Be aged 20 years or more
Have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years
Commit to a certain number of hours each week (around 12 hours a month)
Understand young people and their needs
Be patient, responsible and kind

07/10/2026

National Cadet Week - Launch Day

Tens of thousands of young people across the UK will have the opportunity to discover the cadet forces as the government announces the first ever National Cadets Week, taking place from 5-11 October 2026.

The week will celebrate the UK’s cadet community – one of the country’s most effective youth organisations – and the tens of thousands of young people and adult volunteers who make the cadets a success.

With a strong focus on first aid training, activities will showcase the opportunities available, and inspire new cadets, attract new volunteers, and demonstrate how cadet experiences help prepare young people for adult life.

As part of the Strategic Defence Review’s whole-of-society approach to defence, National Cadets Week aims to deepen the bond between the Armed Forces and communities across the UK.



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Kendal

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Tuesday 7pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 7pm - 9:30pm

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