Royal Air Force Air Cadets 421 Sqn Totnes

06/10/2026

National Cadets Week is underway and takes place from 5th to 11th October. National Cadets Week is a national celebration of the Cadet movement. This is an exciting time for both cadets and CFAVs (Cadet Force Adult Volunteers).

Sponsored by the Ministry of Defence, it brings together five Cadet Forces: the Sea Cadet Corps, Volunteer Cadet Corps, Army Cadet Force, Air Training Corps and the Combined Cadet Force. Together they support 137,000 cadets and 28,000 adult volunteers across the UK.

A special message for everyone who makes the Cadet Forces what they are. 🎖️

As we celebrate the first ever National Cadets Week, His Majesty The King has shared a message recognising the dedication of cadets, volunteers, families, employers and supporters across the UK.

A moment to celebrate everyone who helps young people build skills, character and confidence for life.

📅 5–11 October 2026

Find out more about National Cadets Week: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-cadets-week-2026

28/08/2026

Yesterday evening was the last parade for our Cadet Warrant Officer, who joined us in 2021. Over the years she got stuck into everything the RAFAC had to offer and through hard work and dedication, she ended her cadet career as a CWO. Now she is taking her cadet career further by joining us as a CFAV in the not to distance future.

We at 421 (Totnes) are proud of all you accomplished with us and we wish you all the best. Thank you for all you have done to help our squadron grow and thrive.

25/07/2026

On Thursday 23rd July, we at 421 (Totnes) squadron celebrated the promotion for one of our cadets from Corporal to Sergeant. Congratulations Sergeant, well deserved, you are a credit to our squadron.

14/06/2026

Cadets and CFAVs today have arrived at RAF Cosford for this year's Cosford Air Show. If perhaps you are one of the cadets or CFAVs who are unable to attend Cosford Air Show this year, you can follow events live from Ted Coningsby, who is providing the official live stream!

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10/06/2026

Yesterday, the Wing Warrant Officer attended 200 Squadron Torquay - Royal Air Force Air Cadets where a few of our cadets from 421 (Totnes) Squadron were also parading for an evening of banner drill and drill. It was a fantastic evening; thank you to the Wing Warrant Officer for coming down and holding a brilliant evening of Drill.

07/06/2026

Yesterday CFAVs from 421 (Totnes) Sqn held Air R***e Initial Weapons Training (IWT) at 1322 (Newton Abbot) Sqn for cadets from 200 Squadron Torquay - Royal Air Force Air Cadets and 1322 (Newton Abbot) Squadron ATC. The day ended with all the cadets passing their Weapon Handling Tests (WHT) and taking part in a Cadet Live Fire shoot at the end of the day.

It was a busy yet very successful day. Congratulations to all the cadets that took part in yesterday’s training on passing and achieving some good groups for their first time on the TS25 range.

31/05/2026

English Riviera Airshow 2026 successfully wrapped up once again for another year! The cadets represented their squadrons with their usual vigour, enthusiasm and professionalism and it was fantastic to work alongside the sea cadets; you’ve done us all proud. We are already looking forward to next year’s show! We even had a visit from Dave, the RAF Typhoon Display Team mascot!

22/05/2026

We at 421 (Totnes) wish to congratulate our cadet Flight Sergeant on passing their Method of Instruction presentation assessment which took place on the 14th May. Well done, Flight Sergeant, well deserved.

11/05/2026

Ten Tors 2026 has come to a yet another successful close. A massive congratulations to our cadet that represented 421 (Totnes) Squadron, on completing their Ten Tors. Also well done to every single person who undertook this fantastic challenge.

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08/05/2026

We at 421 (Totnes) Squadron wish our cadet the best of luck as they tackle the Ten Tors Challenge and represent our squadron this weekend. They have been training long and hard for this moment and we are proud of their achievement.

Also best of luck to all taking part in the Ten Tors Challenge this year.

The Ten Tors Challenge is attempted by 2,400 teenagers in 400 teams of six. The teams navigate routes of 35, 45 or 55 miles (depending on age) over the Northern half of Dartmoor, visiting ten nominated tors / check points in under two days. Teams must be self-sufficient, carrying all that they need to complete their route and stay out overnight safely.

Ten Tors is an annual challenge to the teenagers of the South West of England, hosted on Dartmoor - 400 Teams of six take on hikes of up to 55 miles over a single weekend in May