858 Rushden Squadron - Royal Air Force Air Cadets

29/10/2026

What a spooktacular night we had at 858 Squadron.

Last night, we swapped our uniforms for some incredible costumes and hosted our annual Halloween party.

It was fantastic to see so many of our cadets getting into the spooky spirit.

From hilarious team games to plenty of fun activities, the evening was full of laughter and great energy.

A massive thank you to all the staff and volunteers who helped organise the night, and well done to everyone for making such a brilliant effort with their outfits!

Check out some of our favourite highlights from the evening below. Can you spot the best costume?

21/10/2026

Congratulations to our cadets who have successfully achieved their latest badges.

Well done to everyone who earned rewards in:

Blue Space
Silver Space
Bronze Musician
Method of Instruction (MOI)

You have all worked hard and should be very proud of your achievements.

Keep up the great work.

15/10/2026

🏅 Badge Awards🏅

Hard work pays off!

A massive congratulations to our 858 Squadron cadets who officially received their new badges on parade this week.

Give a massive thumbs up to our achievers in the following:

✨ Bronze Leadership🎖️
✨ Blue Drum Musician 🎵
✨ Bronze Radio 📡

From leading teams through tricky leadership tasks to mastering communication and showing off musical talent, you continue to prove that with the right mindset, anything is possible.

We are incredibly proud of you all.

15/10/2026

Squadron Update: New Enrolments

A massive congratulations to three of our new cadets who officially made their Cadet Promise and enrolled into the Squadron yesterday evening.

They have worked incredibly hard to complete their initial training and are now fully-fledged members of the team.

We are incredibly proud to welcome them on board and can’t wait to see what they achieve throughout their cadet journey.

Welcome to 858 Squadron.

05/10/2026

🌟 RANK PROMOTION 🌟

Huge congratulations to our newly promoted Cadet Warrant Officer Muir-Howie.

Reaching CWO—the highest rank achievable as an Air Cadet—is a massive milestone.

This promotion is a direct reflection of her hard work, exceptional leadership, and the fantastic example she sets for everyone here at 858 (Rushden) Squadron.

We are incredibly proud to have her leading the way.

A well-deserved promotion.

Please join all the staff and cadets of 858 Squadron in celebrating this outstanding milestone in her cadet career.

28/09/2026

One week to go!

It's not too late to register your interest.

Our next recruitment intake evening is next Monday 5th October, 19.30pm.

Please visit either of our websites listed in the original post below.

READY FOR ADVENTURE? NEW RECRUITMENT INTAKE

Are you ready for adventure, new challenges, new skills and unforgettable experiences?

858 Rushden Squadron – Royal Air Force Air Cadets is recruiting!

👥 Who can join?
Young people aged 12–17 who are looking for something different, exciting and rewarding.

📅 Recruitment Open Evening - Monday 5th October 2026
🕢 Arrival from 19:30

As an RAF Air Cadet, you could have the opportunity to:

* Experience flying and aviation activities
* Take part in adventure training and camps
* Develop leadership and teamwork skills
* Take part in parades and ceremonial events
* Make new friends and become part of a team
* Build confidence, resilience and valuable life skills

Whether you're interested in aviation, adventure, leadership, outdoor activities, or simply want to try something new, there's something for everyone in the RAF Air Cadets.

🚨 Interested in joining us?
Places for our next intake are limited, so please register your interest before attending.

🌐 Register via our website:www.858aircadets.org.uk or www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets

Come along, meet the team, see what we're all about and discover where being an Air Cadet could take you!

We look forward to welcoming you on Monday 5th October

28/09/2026

BADGE CELEBRATION! 🎉

Congratulations to some of our cadets who have recently been awarded badges in the following areas:

Bronze Space
First Class Cadet
Leading Cadet
Senior Cadet
Master Cadet

Your hard work has truly paid off.

Every single one of you should be incredibly proud of your achievements.

Keep up the amazing work and keep aiming high.

19/09/2026

Just over two weeks to go until our next recruitment intake evening.

Monday 5th October 19.30pm.

Please register your interest via either of our websites detailed below.

READY FOR ADVENTURE? NEW RECRUITMENT INTAKE

Are you ready for adventure, new challenges, new skills and unforgettable experiences?

858 Rushden Squadron – Royal Air Force Air Cadets is recruiting!

👥 Who can join?
Young people aged 12–17 who are looking for something different, exciting and rewarding.

📅 Recruitment Open Evening - Monday 5th October 2026
🕢 Arrival from 19:30

As an RAF Air Cadet, you could have the opportunity to:

* Experience flying and aviation activities
* Take part in adventure training and camps
* Develop leadership and teamwork skills
* Take part in parades and ceremonial events
* Make new friends and become part of a team
* Build confidence, resilience and valuable life skills

Whether you're interested in aviation, adventure, leadership, outdoor activities, or simply want to try something new, there's something for everyone in the RAF Air Cadets.

🚨 Interested in joining us?
Places for our next intake are limited, so please register your interest before attending.

🌐 Register via our website:www.858aircadets.org.uk or www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets

Come along, meet the team, see what we're all about and discover where being an Air Cadet could take you!

We look forward to welcoming you on Monday 5th October

08/09/2026

Congratulations to our cadets

A huge congratulations to all of our cadets who have recently been awarded badges in recognition of their hard work, commitment and achievements in the following areas:

Blue Wings
Emergency First Aid (EFA)
Bronze First Aid
Bronze Space

Each of these achievements represents new skills, knowledge and experiences gained through their time with the RAF Air Cadets.

We are incredibly proud of all our cadets and the effort they have put into achieving these awards.

Well done to everyone — you should all be very proud of your achievements

Keep up the fantastic work

08/09/2026

READY FOR ADVENTURE? NEW RECRUITMENT INTAKE

Are you ready for adventure, new challenges, new skills and unforgettable experiences?

858 Rushden Squadron – Royal Air Force Air Cadets is recruiting!

👥 Who can join?
Young people aged 12–17 who are looking for something different, exciting and rewarding.

📅 Recruitment Open Evening - Monday 5th October 2026
🕢 Arrival from 19:30

As an RAF Air Cadet, you could have the opportunity to:

* Experience flying and aviation activities
* Take part in adventure training and camps
* Develop leadership and teamwork skills
* Take part in parades and ceremonial events
* Make new friends and become part of a team
* Build confidence, resilience and valuable life skills

Whether you're interested in aviation, adventure, leadership, outdoor activities, or simply want to try something new, there's something for everyone in the RAF Air Cadets.

🚨 Interested in joining us?
Places for our next intake are limited, so please register your interest before attending.

🌐 Register via our website:www.858aircadets.org.uk or www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets

Come along, meet the team, see what we're all about and discover where being an Air Cadet could take you!

We look forward to welcoming you on Monday 5th October