1869 Middlesbrough Squadron RAFAC

18/04/2026

09/04/2026

A fantastic day out at RAF Coningsby for cadets and staff from 1869 (Middlesbrough) Squadron, alongside 2394 (East Cleveland) Squadron RAFAC, 473 Hartlepool Squadron RAFAC, and staff from Durham Northumberland Wing Air Cadets.

Although we were sadly unable to visit the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the day more than made up for it with a thoroughly enjoyable and informative visit to 29 Squadron TMF.
Cadets were given a brilliant insight into the work that keeps Typhoon aircraft in the skies and ready for action at a moment’s notice, as well as an inside look at Air Traffic Control from the tower, seeing first-hand how aircraft are kept safe in the air.

To top it all off, the visit finished with a fantastic aerial display from a qualifying pilot practice, giving everyone a memorable end to an excellent day.

A huge thank you to all those at RAF Coningsby and 29 Squadron for hosting such an engaging and inspiring visit.

25/12/2025

🎄Merry Christmas from Middlesbrough

On behalf of everyone at 1869 (Middlesbrough) Squadron and our Officer Commanding, we'd like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful festive season.

Thank you to all our incredible volunteers and cadets for your commitment and hard work throughout the year and we hope you all enjoy a safe and well deserved relaxing break! 🌟

Central & East Yorkshire Wing
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets

05/11/2025

Great to see some more wings on chests for our cadets! Congratulations! 🎉 ✈️

31/10/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at 1869! 👻

Tonight we ditched the uniform and swapped our blues for some spooky costumes at our annual Halloween party! From vampires and skeletons to a few creative surprises, everyone really got into the spirit. 😅🕸️

We packed the night with fun — from potion pong and brain eating to a Halloween quiz and our ever-popular best costume competition. 🏆 The effort everyone put in was amazing — even the staff joined in!

Hope everyone had safe and spooky Halloween! 🎃👻

Central & East Yorkshire Wing
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets

31/08/2025

Congratulations to FS Creaser!! 🥳

✈️😎 More Summer Solo Success At 645 VGS! 😎✈️

Last weekend, we saw yet another cadet fly solo for the first time and achieve their RAFAC Silver Wings.

Cdt Flt Sgt Emily Creaser, from 1869 (Middlesbrough) Squadron, Central and East Yorkshire Wing, attended 645 VGS for a number of weekends. This culminated in her first solo.

Well done from all the staff at 645 VGS, RAF Topcliffe!

(if you’re 15.5 years old and want to kick start your flying career by joining us for a Gliding Scholarship, contact your OC/WAVO to apply. These opportunities are available to you too!)

2 Flying Training School
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Central & East Yorkshire Wing
Commandant Air Cadets
1869 - Middlesbrough Sqn Raf Air Cadets

Photo: Flt Sgt Emily Creaser receives her RAFAC Silver Wings from 645 VGS CFI, Flt Lt Andy Sweetmore.

17/08/2025

Wing Competition Day Success! 🏆

Last month, our cadets took part in this year’s Wing Competition Day – a packed and exciting day of events, where they not only competed against other squadrons from across the wing, but also got the chance to meet new people and have some fun along the way.

Our squadron competed in:
💂 Drill
🚩 Banner Drill
🏹 Archery
🎯 Air Rifle Shooting
🧠 Leadership Exercises
⛑️ First Aid
📸 Media
🔬 STEM

The energy and teamwork from our cadets was brilliant all day. After weeks of hard work, it was amazing to see it all come together — and even better to come away with podium finishes in Drill and Shooting! 🥇

Massive well done to everyone who took part and supported the team. Next year we’re aiming even higher… Up the Boro! 💪

Central & East Yorkshire Wing
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets

15/08/2025