2419 Quedgeley Sqn Air Cadets

18/07/2026

🏃‍♂️ Wing Athletics Competition 🏃‍♀️

Last month cadets from Quedgeley took part in the Bristol and Gloucestershire Wing athletics competition.

Over the course of the day the team took part in a range of track and field events, with many individual successes. The junior girls managed to win their relay race, with other teams also placing well.

Unfortunately no trophies this year, but the team managed to finish 3rd overall. A great effort by all who attended.

Thanks also to all the staff who supported the event - activities like this couldn’t happen without them 😊

South West Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets

18/07/2026

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Success

Earlier this year our Bronze DofE group set off to complete their expedition. After having previously completed a training weekend, they put the skills learnt to the test over the course of two days.

They carried all the food and equipment needed, to be self sufficient for the weekend. Their navigation was generally good and they managed to complete the route as planned.

For one cadet it was their last section, so they have now completed their award. The rest are nearly there, so we should have badges and certificates to present soon 🥉

South West Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

14/07/2026

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27/04/2026

🏃RAFA Virtual 50 🏃🏽

22 cadets along with a couple of staff have completed their RAFA Virtual 50 challenge 🏅

We completed a total of 62 miles - with everyone managing at least 2 miles, but some completing 3 or 4!

The effort put in by all was amazing and so far the Sqn has raised £452 💪
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Commandant Air Cadets
South West Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets

18/04/2026

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15/04/2026

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12/04/2026

🏆 Target Sprint Champions 🏆

This weekend cadets from Quedgeley have taken part in their first Target Sprint competition, against cadets from the ACF and CCF.

Target Sprint comprises of three 400m runs and 2 shoots - 15 pellets to knockdown 5 targets each time. The cadets had only practiced this format once - so it was a steep learning curve on the day.

However, they definitely rose to the challenge! Sgt Hart came 3rd in Saturday’s individual competition - with Cpl Sachs and Sgt Alishetty also finishing in the top 5, in their age groups. This meant they qualified for the finals on Sunday - where Cpl Sachs came 3rd.

Sunday also saw the team competition and the Quedgeley team absolutely stormed it! They were the top RAFAC team and top Community Cadet team - finishing 2 minutes faster than the top CCF team 🏆

A big thank you to the Royal Air Force Small Arms Association, for the loan of their specialist target sprint air ri**es and equipment to practice with. Also thank you to the Council for Cadet R***e Shooting for organising a great competition - the cadets had a fantastic time and can’t wait for next year!

[Cadets are taught weapon handling skills as part of a structured programme of supervised training, that emphasises safe and responsible use. All shooting activities are supervised by qualified staff.]

South West Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets
HQAC Marksmanship & Competitions Team

10/04/2026

💥 Clay Target Team Practice 💥

Over the last 3 months, our cadets have been honing their clay target shooting skills - in preparation for the National Cadet Clay Target competition.

After completing dry training and an initial session on our new clay simulator system, cadets took part in live firing sessions at Cheltenham & District Clay Club. The great facilities give cadets the opportunity to practice on a range of different targets.

The team are now looking forward to the upcoming National competition.

[Cadets are taught weapon handling skills as part of a structured programme of supervised training, that emphasises safe and responsible use. All shooting activities are supervised by qualified staff.]