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1003 (Leighton Buzzard) Squadron
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
"ALWAYS OUR BEST ENDEAVOURS"

1003 (Leighton Buzzard) Squadron is based on the former RAF Stanbridge site near to Leighton Buzzard. We are part of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, a uniformed youth organisation affiliated to the Royal Air Force.

24/10/2026

Today, our cadets were out in the local community, supporting the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal, collecting donations from the public to help support serving and ex-serving members of the Armed Forces, and their families.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped to donate and support this important cause.

Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Royal British Legion
Royal British Legion, Leighton Buzzard Branch.

09/10/2026

celebrates Skills for Life on Day 5!

Swipe for some skills 1003 cadets have said they've either gained or improved as a cadet.

Ministry of Defence
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

09/10/2026

08/10/2026

It's Day 4 of !
Cadets Save Lives.

When an emergency happens, knowing what to do can make all the difference.

Ministry of Defence
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

07/10/2026

It's Day 3 of National Cadets Week! Today is all about our great volunteers who give up their time to deliver an incredible cadet experience. 🎉

Nothing our cadets do would be possible without the dedicated volunteers behind them.

Hear from three members of 1003 staff as they share what volunteering with the RAF Air Cadets means to them.

Thanks to all our Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers!

Ministry of Defence
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

06/10/2026

It's Day 2 of ✈️

From the RBL Poppy Appeal to May Day and the local carnival, our cadets are always getting involved in our community! 🙌

Whether they're supporting local events, raising money or lending a hand, there's aalways the opportunity to get stuck in and make a difference!

Ministry of Defence
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

05/10/2026

The first ever National Cadets Week is officially underway! 🚀

Celebrating our cadets, volunteers and communities, and everything that makes what it is.

Stay tuned as 1003 celebrates throughout the week! 👀

Ministry of Defence

Royal Air Force Air Cadets

12/05/2026

4 staff members of 1003 squadron give up their time last week to assist on this remarkable and moving overseas trip. That enabled cadets from all over the wing to take part in the Dutch Remembrance parades and experience Liberation Day celebrations.
We are so very proud of all our adult volunteers who give up so much to run the squadron along with facilitating additional courses and trips.

08/03/2026

Today staff and cadets of the squadron attended the Leighton Linslade Mayors Civic service. This is an annual service held in the magnificent All Saints church celebrating community volunteers championed by our town mayor Cllr D Bligh supported by other nearby town Mayors and various local voluntary and youth organisations.
After the service the cadets had an opportunity of a photo with the Mayor and the Deputy Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Mr M Hardy

05/02/2026

Established on 5th February 1941 by Flt Lt Fairbrother RAFVR at Cedars school (now Leighton Middle school), our squadron quickly forged a legacy of excellence, and preparing cadets for service. Originally benefiting from superb school facilities and a number of teachers as staff, we proudly saw CDT SGT G. Hankins become our first cadet to join the RAF on 11th August 1941, with many others since into all sectors of the armed forces.
With squadron numbers peaking around 250 in the 1940s, we also lead an additional detached flight of cadets at Pitstone; Our journey continued with a move to RAF Stanbridge in 1969 and then into our current purpose-built facility in 1996.
In 2001 the squadron was honoured by Leighton Buzzard town council and given the freedom of the town.
85 years later, our squadron continues to thrive, powered by a vibrant cadet body and dedicated group of adult volunteers.
Happy 85th Birthday 1003

Address

Adastral Avenue
Leighton Buzzard
LU74RQ

Opening Hours

Monday	7pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	7pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

01525851728

Website

http://www.1003squadron.co.uk/

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