North Scotland Wing Air Training Corps, RAFAC

24/10/2026

Rededication of the RAF Alness Memorial

On Thursday 22nd October, cadets and staff were honoured to attend the rededication service for the newly refurbished RAF Memorial, situated on the historic former grounds of RAF Alness.

The poignant service was conducted jointly by Squadron Leader Andrew Tucker (Padre, RAF Lossiemouth) and the Reverend Robert Adair (Padre, 379 (County of Ross) Squadron).

Cadets from 2405 (Dingwall) Squadron, had the distinct privilege of carrying out the official unveiling of the memorial. The ceremony took place in the presence of station personnel from RAF Lossiemouth, the Lord-Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty, local veterans, and community dignitaries who gathered to pay their respects and ensure the sacrifices and history of RAF Alness continue to be remembered.

A huge well done to the cadets of 2405 Squadron for representing the Air Cadet Organisation and North Scotland Wing with such pride and dignity.

Lest We Forget.

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05/10/2026

It’s officially ! 🚀 Across the UK, the Cadet Forces are coming together to celebrate the skills, friendships, and opportunities we provide. Tag your local squadron below and let us know what you're doing this week!

03/10/2026

You don't need a military background to make a massive difference!

Ahead of , we are looking for new adult volunteers to join our squadrons across the North of Scotland. Whether you can teach first aid, run activities, or support a Civilian Committee, we provide the training.

Ready to inspire the next generation? Drop us a message or head to https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/volunteers1/volunteer-with-the-air-cadets/ to find out more.

30/09/2026

Next week is the first-ever !

From 5-11 October, squadrons across North Scotland will be celebrating everything the RAF Air Cadets has to offer. Keep an eye on our page and your local unit's socials to see what our incredible cadets and volunteers get up to.

20/09/2026

🏆 Outstanding Success at the Regional Competitions Day! 🏆

Cadets and staff from across North Scotland Wing travelled to compete at the annual Scotland and Northern Ireland Regional Competitions Day yesterday, showcasing incredible skill, dedication, and teamwork across a wide range of disciplines.

Our cadets put on a phenomenal display, bringing home top honours across drill, shooting, flight simulation, first aid, and more!

Here are the fantastic results from the day:

🥇 1st Place Achievements 🥇
Foot Drill: 2367 (Banchory) Sqn
Best Drill Coordinator: 2367 (Banchory) Sqn

🩹First Aid: 2367 (Banchory) Sqn

Air R***e (Team): 1297 (Stonehaven) Sqn
Air R***e (Individual): Strachan 1297 (Stonehaven) Sqn

🛫Flight Simulator
Team comptition: Richmond & Marsh (2367 Sqn) / Gormley (2489 Sqn)
Individual competition: Gormley - 2489 Sqn

✈️Air Recce Open (Individual): Burns - 423 (Elgin) Sqn

Public Relations Competition: 2367 (Banchory) Sqn

🥈🥉 Podium Finishes 🥈
Air Recce U16 (Team): 3rd Place - 877 (Inverurie) Sqn
Banner Drill (Team): 3rd Place - 2489 (Bridge of Don) Sqn
Photo Competition: 2nd & 3rd Place - 875 (Westhill) Sqn

🎖️ Special Recognitions & Trophies 🎖️
Andrew Trophy: CWO Gunn – 2367 (Banchory) Sqn
Top Civilian Instructor in SNI Region: CI Murdoch - 1297 (Stonehaven) Sqn

A massive congratulations to every cadet, NCO, and CFAV who represented North Scotland Wing. Your hard work, discipline, and sportsmanship made the entire Wing proud! 👏✈️

15/09/2026

📸 Our Annual Photo Competition is back — and this year, we’re letting the images do all the talking.

The shortlisted photographs are in, and now it’s over to you to choose your favourites.

This year, we’ve deliberately left out the photographer’s name, the story behind the image and any commentary. We want each photograph to stand entirely on its own.

Part of the skill of a photographer is being able to tell a story, capture a feeling or send a message through the image they create.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words — what does it say to you?

What catches your eye?
What makes you stop scrolling?
What makes you smile, think, remember or wonder what was happening in that moment?

There’s no set criteria from us — simply vote for the photographs that evoke something in you.

👍❤️😂😮🥰 Every reaction counts as a vote, so make sure you react to the individual photograph, not just this main post.

And you don’t have to choose only one, you can vote for as many photographs as you like.

Voting closes at 12:00 on Saturday 19 September.

Good luck to all of our photographers… even if, for now, you don’t know who they are! 📷

15/09/2026

Congratulations to our own CI Robert Murdoch!

🏆 Celebrating the very best of our volunteers!

We are delighted to announce the Scotland & Northern Ireland Region CFAVs of the Year for 2026. 🎉

These awards recognise volunteers who have gone above and beyond in their contribution to the RAF Air Cadets, demonstrating outstanding leadership, commitment and dedication to creating opportunities for our cadets and supporting those around them.

A huge congratulations to our 2026 Regional winners:

🏆 Officer(s) of the Year

Sqn Ldr Debbie Watson — Scotland & Northern Ireland Region

Flt Lt Conchubhar McHugh — Omagh - 72 Sqn - Royal Air Force Air Cadets, Northern Ireland Wing Royal Air Force Air Cadets

🏆 WO/SNCO of the Year
FS Danny Dempster — 1739 - 2nd Midlothian Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets, South East Scotland Wing Royal Air Force Air Cadets

🏆 Civilian Instructor of the Year
CI Robert Murdoch — 1297 Stonehaven Squadron, Air Training Corps, North Scotland Wing Air Training Corps, RAFAC

Each represents just some of the incredible commitment given by volunteers across Scotland and Northern Ireland every week, whether on squadron, at Wing and Regional activities, or behind the scenes making opportunities happen.

To Debbie, Conchubhar, Danny and Robert — very well deserved, and congratulations from everyone across S&NI Region! 👏✈️

And to every CFAV nominated this year: thank you. Being put forward by your Wing is recognition in itself of the difference you make to our cadets and our organisation. 💙

Commandant Air Cadets Royal Air Force Air Cadets Lowland Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association RFCA NI

27/06/2026

🏆 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to 2489 (Bridge of Don) Squadron Air Training Corps! 🏆

We are incredibly proud to announce that 2489 Sqn has officially been crowned the Top Squadron of North Scotland Wing for 2025!

To mark this incredible milestone, the squadron was presented with the Lady MacRobert Trophy at our annual MacRobert Parade. This award is a massive testament to the hard work, efficiency, and unwavering dedication of both the cadets and the volunteer staff over the past year. 👏✈️

A special thank you goes out to Group Captain Khan, Regional Commandant Scotland & Northern Ireland, who acted as the Reviewing Officer and officially presented the trophy. We were also exceptionally honoured to host several distinguished VIP guests for the occasion, including The Lady Salton, Deputy Lord Lieutenant Aberdeenshire, and Gillian Currie, CEO of the MacRobert Trust.

The day would not have been complete without the fantastic efforts of the cadets from 2367 (Banchory) Squadron and 446 (Forres) Squadron, who paraded brilliantly in support of the event. Thank you for representing the Wing with such high standards!

Th MacRobert Trophy aims to celebrate exactly what the Air Training Corps is all about:
🔹Promoting a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.
🔹Providing training that is useful in both the Services and civilian life.
🔹Encouraging a spirit of adventure while developing strong leadership and good citizenship.

A massive well done to everyone involved! 🎉

Want to be part of the adventure?
Whether you are looking to join as a cadet or as an adult volunteer, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch with us today:
🔹Web: https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/find-a-squadron/

Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets

27/06/2026

🇬🇧🥁Armed Forces Day 2026🥁🇬🇧

Today, over 100 cadets and staff from all over North Scotland Wing came together to take part in the Aberdeen Armed Forces Day Parade 2026.

It was an absolute privilege to march alongside veterans, fellow cadet forces, and local community groups to show our support and gratitude for the Armed Forces community. We are incredibly proud of the high standard of drill, turnout, and professionalism displayed by every single cadet today. You are a true credit to the Wing!

A massive thank you to all the staff and volunteers who helped make today’s turnout possible, and to the crowds in Aberdeen who came out to cheer us on.

Were you in the crowd watching, or did you have a cadet marching today? Drop a comment and let us know! 👇

20/06/2026

⭐️What a Weekend! ⭐️

Last weekend, North Scotland Wing came together for a fantastic weekend of teamwork, skill, and friendly rivalry! A massive well done to all the cadets and staff who made this year's Wing Competitions Weekend such an incredible success.

Squadrons across the Wing came together to showcase their dedication and training across a huge range of disciplines. Competitors gave it their all in: Drill & Banner, Air R***e Shooting, First Aid, Music, Modelling, and Aircraft Recognition.

Some highlights of the weekend included:

🏆2367 (Banchory) winning the Foot Drill Competition, and 2489 (Bridge of Don) winning the Banner Drill Competition 🏆

🥇Sgt Murray from 2489 taking home the award for Best Banner Bearer 🥇

🥇Sgt Waugh from 875 (Westhill) taking home the Best Foot Drill Coordinator award 🥇

👩‍⚕️2367 winning the First Aid Competition👩‍⚕️

1297 (Stonehaven)'s sharp shooting won them the Air R***e Competition

Congratulations to all the winning teams and individuals, and a huge thank you to the volunteers who made the weekend happen. The standard was exceptionally high across the board!

📸 Drop your favorite moments from the weekend in the comments below!