297 Musselburgh Squadron, RAF Air Cadets

24/08/2026

Update regarding funeral arrangements of former Squadron Civilian Committee Chairperson.

Jim Scott's Funeral has been confirmed Monday 7th September at 14:30 at Mortonhall crematorium pentland chapel (small)EH16 6TX

10/08/2026

Jim Scott Flt Lt VRT (Rtd) 7 March 1944 - 8 August 2026.

Copied from a post from Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders Branch of RAF Association.

The committee has just been informed that Jim Scott MBE ex Branch Chair and Branch Life Vice President passed away this afternoon.

Previous committee members had the opportunity to visit him in hospital on Thursday and again this morning and managed to say farewell on behalf of the branch.

The thoughts and best wishes are extended from all at RAF Association - Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders Branch are with his family and friends at this sad time.

Blue Skies Jim and thanks for your service to RAF Association and the Royal Air Force Air Cadets.

Jim was Chairperson of the Sqn Civilian Committee from 1996 - 2014. Where he supported the Sqn staff, cadets and parents.

Jim joined the Air Training Corps in the late 1950s as a cadet in 287 Stenhouse Sqn. He was commissioned into RAF VRT in 1966 and later became Officer Commanding 142 Trinity Sqn until early 1980s.

30/05/2026

Drop in between 12 and 3pm today

28/05/2026

Recruitment Event May 30th
We’re having a recruitment event on May 30th 12-3pm, we’d love you to come along!

• Come see what we do, how we do it, and how you can get involved!

• Whether you’re a wannabe cadet, or an adult who could spare a couple hours each week, come along.

• No experience is necessary, just a GSOH! (good sense of humour)

We will be showcasing some drill skills, flight simulation training, Morse code battleships, modelling, and other cool stuff.

17/05/2026

08/03/2026

L98 Shooting

Yesterday saw the 3rd visit to RM Condor and all 4 cadets who are working through the progressive training syllabus managed to pass CLF 5. Next month all 7 will travel to Barry Buddon to shoot on the long range at 100m.