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886 (City of Ripon) Sqn, Ripon Air Cadets

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886 (City of Ripon) Squadron is an Air Cadet unit based in Ripon. Open to 12-18 year olds with an interest in Aviation and personal development.

https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/ | Recruit Intakes: March/April and September 886 Squadron is a small Air Cadet unit in the city of Ripon. The unit was founded in Ripon in 1979 and was given Squadron status in May 1984. The squadrons crest depicts the city horn, showing the units close ties with the city. Even the squadrons number, 886, was chosen in 1984 for its meaning to the City, as in 886AD King Alfred the Great gave the town a horn to represent a Charter.

08/11/2026

The veteran and Cadets section of today's parade, led by Ripon City Band

08/11/2026

Today, as the nation remembered all those who have served, 886 (City of Ripon) Squadron paraded through Ripon to show that the next generation will never forget.

We Will Remember Them.

04/05/2026

Its been a busy weekend for the Squadron, not least for our Sgt Jonty Ledbetter who achieved his RAFAC Silver Wings today!
Congratulations Jonty and we hope its the start of a passion in aviation! 👏👏✈️

✈️🙌🏻 Bank Holiday Solo For Ripon Cadet, Jonty Ledbetter! 🙌🏻✈️🥈

Today, we saw another cadet fly an aircraft solo, achieving their RAFAC Silver Wings.

Cadet Sergeant (Cdt Sgt) Jonty Ledbetter, from 886 (City Of Ripon) Squadron, Central & East Yorkshire Wing, has attended the unit for the last few months. He has had a strong ambition to fly solo, battling crosswinds and poor weather. Today, it paid off and he has flown an aircraft solo for the first time.

Well done on earning your RAFAC Silver Wings Jonty, from all the staff and instructors at 645 VGS, RAF Topcliffe.

Commandant Air Cadets
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Central & East Yorkshire Wing RAFAC
886 (City of Ripon) Sqn, Ripon Air Cadets
2 Flying Training School

Photo: Cdt Sgt Jonty Ledbetter is given his RAFAC Silver Wings by 645 VGS Chief Flying Instructor, Flt Lt Jordan Cameron.

03/05/2026

Amazing work from team 886 at today's Central & East Yorkshire Wing RAFAC Inter Squadron Athletics!
Many medals, 3rd in U16 Girls and 3rd Overall. 👏👏🏅

03/05/2026

A wonderful evening last night as the squadron celebrated the 85th Anniversary of the ATC. Thanks to CI Atkinson and Lonie for their work in organising the evening, Sgt Ledbetter for his magic show and special thanks to the venue catering team at The Arches, Holy Trinity Ripon for a wonderful menu!

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Address

Joint Cadet Centre, Clotherholme Road
Ripon
HG42RH

Opening Hours

Tuesday	7pm - 9:30pm
Friday	7pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

01765609622

Website

http://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets

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