168 City of Leeds Squadron ATC

30/07/2026

📢 Squadron Closure Reminder

A reminder to all parents, guardians and cadets that 168 (City of Leeds) Squadron will be closed tomorrow (Friday 31st July).

24/07/2026

168 (City of Leeds) Squadron are recruiting for adult volunteers.
Are you musical could you help build our squadron band ?

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Looking to try something new, build leadership skills, and make a real difference in your community?

We're recruiting Cadet Force Adult Volunteers!

You don't need to wear a uniform if you join us, you'll first join as a Civilian Instructor and see where your journey takes you.

​What you DON’T need:
❌ Military experience (we'll support your learning!)
❌ Formal educational qualifications

​What you DO need:
✅ Enthusiasm to learn and try new things
✅ A willingness to get stuck in and support your local cadets
✅ Energy, patience, and a positive mindset

​Plus, youll get opportunities to earn your own qualifications along the way! 🎖️

The first step is making contact with your local Squadron.

You can find your nearest and start your journey here: https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/find-a-squadron/

23/07/2026

📢 Squadron Closure Reminder

A reminder to all parents, guardians and cadets that 168 (City of Leeds) Squadron will be closed tomorrow (Friday 24th July).

22/07/2026

CWO Bowskill from 168(City of Leeds) currently taking part in the International Air Cadet Exchange 2026

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20/07/2026

📢 REMINDER – SQUADRON CLOSED TOMORROW

A reminder to all cadets, parents and guardians that 168 (City of Leeds) Squadron will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday 21 July).

Our staff team will be attending the funeral of Civilian Instructor Paul Beever from 2387 (Pudsey) Squadron to pay our respects to a much-valued colleague, mentor and friend.

Thank you for your understanding during this time

15/07/2026

Last parade night, Officer in Charge, Pilot Officer Ashworth, had the pleasure of presenting Cadet Geicune with their Blue Shooting Badge.

Congratulations to Cadet Geicune on this well-deserved achievement. The Blue Shooting Badge recognises the successful completion of initial weapons handling and marksmanship training.

Cadets are taught weapon handling skills as part of a structured programme of supervised training that places a strong emphasis on safety, responsibility, and discipline, while developing confidence and focus.

Well done, Cadet Geicune —we look forward to seeing your shooting skills continue to develop.

13/07/2026

Our new OIC at RAF Leeming this weekend as Range Conducting Officer on the DCCT Firing Range.
This is just one activity as a cadet within RAFAC you could be doing. Want to know about RAFAC send us a DM or email to [email protected]

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A massive congratulations to the 10 cadets and 7 staff at today’s DCCT shoot this weekend!

The "Dismounted Close Combat Trainer" is our high-tech, computerised virtual firing range used to safely teach marksmanship and weapon handling.

​Our cadets absolutely smashed their targets!

​- Every cadet passed Cadet Live Fire 2 (shooting from the prone/lying down position), earning their L98A2 Blue Trained Shot badges!

- Nine cadets stepped it up to pass Cadet Live Fire 3, proving their accuracy from the tougher kneeling and sitting positions.

​A huge thank you to the staff who made today's range day possible. Brilliant shooting all round! 🎯

10/07/2026

A productive evening at 168 (City of Leeds) Squadron as our cadets kept their cool while sizing and shaping their new berets.
A huge thank you to our new Officer in Charge, Pilot Officer Ashworth, who kindly purchased the berets to ensure our newest cadets could look and feel part of the squadron while waiting for their issued uniform.
With berets now shaped and ready for wear, the squadron is looking smart and ready for the exciting opportunities ahead.
168 (City of Leeds) Squadron is on the way to big things!

10/07/2026

Start of the cadet shooting experience, Blue Shot award is the first badge in the progressive training syllabus.

Cadets are taught weapon handling skills as part of a structured programme of supervised training that emphasises safe and responsible use.

07/07/2026

This evening marked Pilot Officer Ashworth’s first official parade night as Officer in Charge of 168 (City of Leeds) Squadron.

To mark the occasion, Plt Off Ashworth had the pleasure of presenting Cadet Barker with their Blue Shot badge, recognising the successful completion of the first stage of their RAF Air Cadets shooting journey.

Congratulations to Cadet Barker on this achievement. The squadron looks forward to seeing their shooting skills continue to develop in the months ahead. swyorkswingSouth & West Yorkshire Wing North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadetsaircadetsnorth