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08/10/2026

National Cadets Week ✈️ | What’s the best thing about being a Cadet?

There’s so much to love about being part of the RAF Air Cadets — but what do our cadets think is the best part? 👀

From unforgettable experiences and new challenges, to the friendships made along the way, every cadet has their own reason for loving life at 969. 💙

We asked our cadets, and these were their answers! 👇

What’s been the best thing about being a Cadet for you? Let us know in the comments! 💬

07/10/2026

National Cadets Week ✈️ | What does being an Air Cadet really teach you?

It’s more than just uniforms, drill and flying. 💙

From confidence and leadership to teamwork, resilience and skills that stay with you long after cadets, being part of the RAF Air Cadets can shape who you become.

For National Cadets Week, we asked our cadets what being part of the RAF Air Cadets has taught them — and their answers say it all. 👏

Swipe through to hear what they had to say! ➡️

💙 Proud to be part of something bigger.

06/10/2026

🇬🇧💙 National Cadet Week 2026 — Making a Difference in Our Community 💙🇬🇧

Being a cadet isn’t just about what happens on squadron nights — it’s about giving back to the community we’re proud to be part of.

Our cadets are regularly out and about supporting parades, fundraising events, civic occasions and local community activities, giving their time, energy and enthusiasm to help make a difference. Whether they’re representing the Squadron on parade, raising money for good causes or lending a helping hand at local events, our cadets continue to make us incredibly proud. 👏

And their hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed…

🏅 969 (St Helens) Squadron has been granted the Freedom of the Borough of St Helens — a huge honour and a wonderful recognition of the contribution our cadets make to the local community.

The Freedom of the Borough is something we can all be incredibly proud of, and it belongs to every cadet who has given their time, represented the Squadron and supported our community.

To our cadets: thank you. Your commitment, enthusiasm and willingness to serve others makes a real difference. 💙✈️

This is what being an Air Cadet is all about.

06/10/2026

🇬🇧✨ National Cadet Week 2026 — Why did you join? ✨🇬🇧

Every cadet has their own reason for joining the Royal Air Force Air Cadets. For some, it’s the opportunities. For others, it’s the friendships, the challenges, the experiences — or simply the chance to try something completely new! ✈️

As part of National Cadet Week, we asked our cadets why they decided to join the RAF Air Cadets… and these are some of the reasons they gave! 💙

There’s no single reason to become a cadet, but there are countless opportunities waiting once you do.

Here’s to the experiences, friendships and memories that make being a cadet so special. 💙

05/10/2026

🇬🇧✨ National Cadet Week 2026 is here! ✨🇬🇧

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible young people who make up 969 (St Helens) Squadron Air Training Corps! 💙

From flying and fieldcraft to drill, sport, STEM, shooting, leadership and everything in between, our cadets take on new challenges, build confidence, make lifelong friendships and create memories along the way.

We asked our cadets what their favourite activity at 969 Squadron is… and they had plenty to say! 👀👇

This week is all about celebrating our cadets, their achievements and the opportunities they embrace. We couldn’t be prouder of every one of them. 💙✈️

Happy National Cadet Week 2026! 🎉

05/09/2026

✈️ RAF Valley ✈️

Recently, we sent two of our cadets and a staff member to the Wing's annual camp at RAF Valley.

Whilst there, they did:
- A Station visit
- Visited Caernarfon castle
- High Ropes
- Sports with the RAF
- Visited BAE for the Red Arrows
- And so much more

Our cadets have thoroughly enjoyed this camp, thank you to all the staff and RAF Personnel that made this possible for them.

Royal Air Force Air Cadets Merseyside Wing Air Cadets Wg Cdr Joe O'Riley

27/08/2026

📢 Silver Leadership 📢

Recently, Cdt Mann and Cdt Wlodarz attended RAF Woodvale for their Silver Leadership course. They represented our squadron brilliantly.

We would like to congratulate them on passing with flying marks!

Some of what they did:
- Leadership vs Management
- Do - Plan - Delegate - Limit
- Ego States
- And more

Thank you to the staff for making this course possible, and well done to all the cadets for passing!

Royal Air Force Air Cadets Comdt AC Merseyside Wing Air Cadets Wg Cdr Joe O'Riley

17/08/2026

✈️ RAF Leeming MAC ✈️

Recently, we have been able to proudly send several of our cadets with Merseyside Wing to the RAF Leeming Multi-Activity Camp for North Region.

What they got up to:
- Station Visit
- Museum Visit
- Paintball
- Zip World
- And so much more

Thank you to all the staff for making this possible, and well done to our cadets for representing the squadron amazingly.

Royal Air Force Air Cadets Comdt AC North Region - RAF Air Cadets Merseyside Wing Air Cadets Wg Cdr Joe O'Riley

13/08/2026

🏘 Mayor's Cadet 🏘

Recently, our very own Sgt O'Neill has been appointed as the Mayor's Cadet for the next year.

This means that she will be taking on more responsibilities in St.Helens such as accompanying the mayor at events, and demonstrating our Squadron's excellent discipline to them personally.

We are very proud of Sgt O'Neill and we look forward to seeing her progression within this role and as a cadet in the RAFAC.

Royal Air Force Air Cadets Merseyside Wing Air Cadets Wg Cdr Joe O'Riley St Helens Borough Council

10/08/2026

🏆Passing out 25-26🏆

Earlier this summer, our recent recruitment was formally recognised as cadets. As family, friends and fellow cadets watched as they marked the end of their journey of recruitment and the start of their cadet career.

We are so incredibly proud of how far each of them have came especially in the last few months as the newest cadets had to work around many challenges and most importantly develop into the people you see in front of you today.

Each newly pasted out cadet now holds blue badges in:
- First Aid
- Leadership
- Space
- DofE
- First Class Cadet

Finally, a huge well done and congratulations to our best recruit Cdt P. Keenan.

Royal Air Force Air Cadets Merseyside Wing Air Cadets Wg Cdr Joe O'Riley

Address

Glover House, Air Training Corps (Jubilee Barracks), Sidgreave Street
Saint Helens
WA103UB

Opening Hours

Monday	7pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	7pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

01744615075

Website

http://www.969sqn.co.uk/

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