138 1st Nottingham Squadron - RAF Air Cadets

29/09/2026

Thank you to the cadets from not just 138 Squadron, but also 209 and 2418 Squadrons, for giving up their Sunday to support the marathon!

Many hands make light work!

27/09/2026

Fantastic effort from Air Cadets across Nottingham supporting the RAF Waddington Family and Friends Day! ✈️
​From event marshalling to welcoming guests on station, our cadets were proud to play their part in giving station personnel and their families a great day. 👏

07/09/2026

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05/09/2026

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02/09/2026

✈️ A Change of Command at 138 (1st Nottingham) Sqn

Flt Lt Helen Payne has now handed over command of 138 (1st Nottingham) Sqn to Fg Off Vishal Sohal.

After five years as the Squadron’s Officer Commanding, Flt Lt Payne reflected:

“The experience has been an honour and something I will never forget. My husband and sons have been a great support throughout my time as Squadron OC, and I am incredibly grateful to them.”

Helen wishes Fg Off Sohal, the team and all the cadets every success for the future.
South and East Midlands Wing Air Cadets
Central & East Region Air Cadets

02/09/2026

RAF Odiham Camp

Last week 3 cadets and 1 member of staff attended the Central and East Region camp at RAF Odiham.

They took part in a number of activities including, section visits to the fire station, station armoury and media team, competed in a drill competition and even got to fly in a chinook!

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Some special moments included-

Sgt Richards being awarded Best SNCO for her flight

Cpl Reed being awarded Best JNCO for his flight

FS Kirby was one of four cadets to had a VIP visit with a local Mp and also was selected to attend the media event alongside Cpl Reed.

And A flight who won best flight- this was Cpl Reeds flight and Sgt Lock was A flight SNCO!

Welldone to everyone who attended.

South and East Midlands Wing Air CadetsCentral & East Region Air Cadets

29/08/2026

20/08/2026

FS Drury passed his interview with Wing Commander Wilson - Congratulations CWO Drury.

20/06/2026

Today 644 VGS ran their longest day operation Ex AEONIC PEGASUS, aiming to get 79 cadets airborne from sunrise to sunset.

From chasing rainbows to enjoying a beautiful sunrise, our cadets were on the airfield from 04:30 this morning. Despite the early start, everyone had a fantastic time and made the most of this incredible experience.

We are incredibly lucky to have had four cadets representing the squadron at such a special event, creating memories and gaining experiences that will stay with them for years to come.

14/06/2026

Cadets from 138 Sqn and 2418 Sqn RAFAC joined other cadet forces to provide a Guard of Honour at the Service to celebrate our community’s and the Official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III. In attendance was the Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Professor Veronica Pickering OBE MBS HAC.
The service was led by the Very Revd Dr Stephen Evan’s, Dean of Southwell.
Cadets.

The cadets demonstrated exemplary professionalism and politeness throughout the event.