471 Hesketh Bank & Tarleton Sqn RAFAC

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MARCH 2026 BADGESCongratulations to all the cadets who achieved qualifications this month:-Classification-Leadership-Mus...
03/04/2026

MARCH 2026 BADGES

Congratulations to all the cadets who achieved qualifications this month:
-Classification
-Leadership
-Music
-Space

FEBRUARY ACHIEVEMENTSAs February closes, let’s look back at the achievements of our cadets this month.- Plenty of badges...
02/03/2026

FEBRUARY ACHIEVEMENTS

As February closes, let’s look back at the achievements of our cadets this month.

- Plenty of badges awarded including classification training and blue wings
- First aid training - Cadets have been busy learning essential first aid skills, learning how to aid unconscious casualties
- Congratulations to Sgt Hart and Cpl Grills, who have recently joined 632 Volunteer Gliding Squadron as flight staff cadets, getting hands on with activities on the ground and learning to fly in the air!

Cumbria and Lancashire Wing
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

BLUE WINGSCongratulations to the cadets who recently achieved their blue wings badges after completing their first fligh...
20/01/2026

BLUE WINGS

Congratulations to the cadets who recently achieved their blue wings badges after completing their first flights and simulator training!

Cumbria and Lancashire Wing
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets

PROMOTIONSCongratulations to the three cadets: Grills, Gawrylczyk, and Jackson, who were promoted to the rank of corpora...
12/12/2025

PROMOTIONS

Congratulations to the three cadets: Grills, Gawrylczyk, and Jackson, who were promoted to the rank of corporal.

This is a big step for them, after passing an application and interview process. Now, they must prove themselves as leaders and as a team. They will take on responsibilities in planning and leading activities, teaching, and supporting discipline on squadron.

Congratulations, and carry these skills forward!

Cumbria and Lancashire Wing
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

RECENT ACHIEVEMENTSCongratulations to the cadets who achieved badges recently. They have put in enormous effort to progr...
04/12/2025

RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Congratulations to the cadets who achieved badges recently. They have put in enormous effort to progress through the training syllabus. Cdt Bates achieved senior cadet, Cdts Kudlac and Grills achieved master cadet. Additionally, Cpl McKeown finally received his blue wings!

Cumbria and Lancashire Wing
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAYLast weekend, the squadron gathered to support Remembrance Sunday at a church service in Hesketh Bank,...
14/11/2025

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

Last weekend, the squadron gathered to support Remembrance Sunday at a church service in Hesketh Bank, to remember all those who have fought for our country in conflict. Some cadets also joined other squadrons for a parade at Lostock Hall, and L/Cpl Hendy-Ibbs supported at the Cenotaph in London.

Leading up to remembrance Sunday, many cadets volunteered for the poppy appeal at local shops to raise funds and awareness. Great effort from all.

Lest we forget

Cumbria and Lancashire Wing
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets

AWARDSCongratulations to all the cadets who recently achieved a variety of badges and awards!Classification awardsBronze...
23/09/2025

AWARDS

Congratulations to all the cadets who recently achieved a variety of badges and awards!

Classification awards
Bronze DofE
Radio
Space
Blue wings

Cumbria and Lancashire Wing
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

WING COMPETITION DAY 2025The squadron took part in C&L Wing Competition Day, competing against other squadrons in variou...
12/09/2025

WING COMPETITION DAY 2025

The squadron took part in C&L Wing Competition Day, competing against other squadrons in various activities. Notable achievements included first place in banner drill for a second time in a row! We now prepare to represent the wing at region competition day. We also achieved second place in solo bugle thanks to Cdt Bates.

The cadets prepared and put lots of effort into training for the day. Congratulations to all who attended.

Cumbria and Lancashire Wing
Commandant Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION COURSECongratulations to Cdt Noah Grills on passing his MOI assessment last night, being awarded t...
28/08/2025

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION COURSE

Congratulations to Cdt Noah Grills on passing his MOI assessment last night, being awarded the yellow lanyard. This comes after a lot of hard work, learning the theory of instruction and then applying this by delivering an assessed 45-minute lesson. This now enables him to teach other cadets on squadron. This is one way that our cadets can learn important skills for life!

Cumbria and Lancashire Wing
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets

Hear from our own Cpl Ridgeway about his amazing ongoing sailing experience!Have a look at Cumbria and Lancashire Wing f...
18/07/2025

Hear from our own Cpl Ridgeway about his amazing ongoing sailing experience!

Have a look at Cumbria and Lancashire Wing for more about the trip.

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