415 Merthyr Tydfil Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets

04/08/2026

✈️ International Air Cadet Exchange ✈️

CWO H Thomas was lucky enough to go to Sweeden for IACE.

✔️ She travelled to Kiruna in the Artic Circle and saw the midnight sun.
✔️ Went to the Swedish Space Centre and Kebnekaise.
✔️ Spent 2 days in Stockholm.
✔️ Watched the changing of the guard at the palace and went to the Swedish Air Force Memorial.
✔️ Had a flight in a UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter which was amazing!
✔️ Went to the Swedish Air Force Museum and had a tour of the Karlsborg Fortress.
✔️ Had a tour of Läckö Castle and went around Gothenburg.
✔️ Went to Liseburg Theme Park for the day and spent a night in the Aeroseum.

She had a full fun packed time and we are glad she really enjoyed herself during the trip!

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No 1 Welsh Air Cadets Regional Commandant Wales and the West Wales & West Air Cadets Commandant Air Cadets Royal Air Force Air Cadets RFCA for Wales

16/07/2026

Last night Sgt Daca run a sports night for his sports leaders course.

The activities he organised were fantastic and fun and the cadets had a great night!

Well done Sgt Daca! 👏

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No 1 Welsh Air Cadets Royal Air Force Air Cadets Commandant Air Cadets Regional Commandant Wales and the West Wales & West Air Cadets RFCA for Wales

05/07/2026

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03/07/2026

Congratulations to our very own Cadet Warrant Officer Holly Thomas on being awarded the 75th Anniversary Sword. Very well deserved 👏

Group Captain Roger Simon, Wales and West Regional Commandant, is delighted to say "My heartfelt congratulations go to both CWOs and to the staff who have supported them throughout their journey as cadets. They embody everything that is good about our organisation and their achievements are examples of what can be achieved through commitment and with the support of dedicated staff.

"Having two of our cadets recognised nationally is fantastic; it speaks volumes about the hard work our staff invest in creating opportunities for young people. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment."

Well done 👏

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01/07/2026

Our Cadet Warrant Officer, Holly Thomas, is taking part in a sky dive to support Ty Hafan.

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10/06/2026

Tonight the cadets carried on with their continuity drill and it looked really good! We also completed some more mop up First Class training.

We also awarded blue leadership badges to CDT Vaibhav and CDT Walker and Cadet of the Month for May to CDT Vaibhav. Well done both 👏

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No 1 Welsh Air Cadets Wales & West Air Cadets Royal Air Force Air Cadets Commandant Air Cadets

09/06/2026

Last Wednesday we done some 1st Class Training mop up sessions and the senior cadets started some continuity drill.

We also handed out some certificates which were delayed due to cadets on leave for exams:

🏆 Cadet of the Month for February
CDT K Vaibhav

🏆 NCO of the Month for February
CPL I Lagos

🏆 Flight of the Month for February
Lightning Flight

🏆 Cadet of the Month for March
CDT G Thomas

🏆 NCO of the Month for March
CFS J Williams

🏆 Flight of the Month for March
Lightning Flight

🏆 NCO of the Month for May
CPL O Morgan

🏆 Flight of the Month for May
Typhoon Flight

Well done to everyone who received certificates 👏

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Royal Air Force Air Cadets Commandant Air Cadets Wales & West Air Cadets No 1 Welsh Air Cadets RFCA for Wales

06/06/2026

03/06/2026

🌟V O L U N T E E R S W E E K🌟

This week is volunteers week and we would like to give a shout out to our amazing staff volunteers who give up their time in the evenings and weekends to make sure our cadets get the most out of the RAF Air Cadets!

🌟 Officer Commanding - Flying Officer D Campbell-Sturgess RAFAC

🌟 Adjutant - Civilian Instructor M Sussex

🌟 Training - Warrant Officer M Edwards RAFAC

🌟 Squadron Senior NCO - Flight Sergeant J Price RAFAC

🌟 Squadron Staff - Civilian Instructor K Davies (Flight Lieutenant Ret'd)

We would also like to recognise our amazing Civilian Committee who assist us with our day to day running of the Squadron, helping with fundraising and grants.

And not forgetting our fantastic cadets who also volunteer their time to attend weekly parade nights and weekend activities. Without them we wouldn't be where we are today.

THANK YOU!

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Royal Air Force Air Cadets No 1 Welsh Air Cadets Regional Commandant Wales and the West Commandant Air Cadets

10/05/2026

Today the cadets attended Inter Squadron athletics at Leckwith Stadium Cardiff. They all had a fantastic day and we even came away with some medals!

🥇CPL A Kuczynski came 1st place in under 16 boys 100m
🥇SGT V Daca, CPL A Kucynski, CPL O Morgan and CDT J Thind came 1st in under 16 boys relay
🥉We came 3rd overall in the under 16 boys category

Well done all and thank you for taking part 👏

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No 1 Welsh Air Cadets Commandant Air Cadets Royal Air Force Air Cadets