2385 Melksham Squadron RAFAC

10/05/2026

Lots of Space badges earned recently 🤩 The cadets have enjoyed learning about the fundamentals of the solar system, lunar science, space weather and orbital operations! 🌖🌎🪐

10/05/2026

Lots of First Aid badges awarded recently - all of these cadets have completed the St Johns Essential First Aid course 🤩

09/05/2026

Leadership Exercises on Wednesday night this week 🤩
Lots of fun had by all as well as some learning and a chance for their skills to shine!

05/05/2025

An amazing experience for some of our cadets who today took part in the VE Day event in London 🤩
The squadron is very proud of their representation of us and they have made some incredible memories!

05/05/2025

27/04/2025

Young people who join the cadets do better at school, have improved attendance and behaviour and are more likely to go to university, a new report has found.

The report titled, The Impact and Value of School-based Cadet Forces in the UK, was commissioned by the Ministry of Defence and the Combined Cadet Force Association. Read here - https://ow.ly/41wX50VGSMG

Researchers from the University of Northampton, found that the cadet experience gives youngsters a clear advantage at work and further education. The report highlights the transformative impact of the Cadet Forces on social mobility, employability and mental health, demonstrating the immense value cadets bring to wider society, but particularly schools.

27/04/2025

Cdt Ward had an amazing time at camp in Windermere over the Easter Holidays. He took part in many activities including kayaking, climbing, hiking and mountain biking - below are some of the photos he took of the stunning scenery as well as an impressive shot of him abseiling!

25/04/2025

Evening of fieldcraft training tonight with some of our NCOs sharing their learning from a recent wing fieldcraft training week 🤩