83 St Georges Squadron Air Training Corps

23/06/2026

Armed Forces Day – Oakengates 🇬🇧

Last Sunday our cadets were proud to take part in the Oakengates Armed Forces Day event, joining the local community in recognising and celebrating the dedication and service of our past and present Armed Forces personnel.

It was a fantastic day filled with community spirit and appreciation for those who serve our country. Our cadets represented the unit with professionalism and pride, demonstrating the values of a RAFAC Cadet.

We offered the community to gain an insight to what being a RAF Air Cadet entails and give them the opportunity to participate in activities including flight simulation, first aid, drone simulation and radio communications.

CWO Cooper also fulfilled his duty with the Mayor of Oakengates interacting with the community and supporting him in his duties.

A big thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event including Oakengates Council for hosting us.

20/06/2026

Come along and see us at Oakengates Town Council Armed Forces Day event!

Oakengates is celebrating Armed Forces Day today from 11am in Theatre Square 🇬🇧

Come and join us for free family fun activities and entertainment until 3pm.

Bring the kids, bring your friends and enjoy a brilliant community day supporting our Armed Forces.

See you there 🎉

10/06/2026

Wing Athletics 2026 🏃

Last weekend our cadets partook in Wing Athletics at RAF Cosford.

For us, Cadet Hernandez, and Cadet Corporal Faulkner both bringing home medals 🥈🏅

Congratulations to all squadrons involved

06/06/2026

Want to try something new this year?

Why not join us as an Air Cadet?

✈️ Learn valuable skills like leadership, first aid, interview skills, ironing, time keeping, communication, independence and many more

✈️ Have opportunities to go flying, shooting, adventure training, and discover new hobbies and skills

✈️ Make life long friends and memories

Make lasting friendships in a supportive environment and experience opportunities you won’t find anywhere else

To join us on June 29th, email [email protected] to register interest and get started!

01/06/2026

Tonight marked the first parade night back at 83’s home, as last week we said our farewell to In-Comm for hosting us.

With our squadron unexpectedly closed at the start of the year In-Comm stepped up to host us, allowing us to continue the training and development of the cadets.

Thank you!

29/05/2026

Yesterday evening, we proudly celebrated the successful completion of our First Class Passing Out Parade ✈️

Over the past six months, our cadets have shown outstanding commitment and discipline while working towards this milestone in their RAFAC journey. From learning the fundamentals of air cadet training to developing their confidence, each cadet has worked incredibly hard to earn their place on parade tonight.

The Passing Out Parade marks not only the completion of their First Class training, but also the beginning of opportunities ahead within the RAFAC. Seeing the progress each cadet has made has been a proud moment for the Staff, NCO’s and their parents who for the first time joined us to watch them on the parade.

A huge congratulations to every cadet who took part this evening. You should all be extremely proud of what you have achieved. We would also like to thank our staff team, parents, and supporters for their continued encouragement and dedication to the squadron.

Want to be a part of the next First Class Cohort? Join us! Our next intake is the 29th of June so email [email protected] if you’re interested in joining us.

And a thank you to In-Comm who have provided us with the facility to host us there.

15/05/2026

On the water with Royal Air Force Air Cadets kayaking 🚣‍♂️

Started with swimming proficiencies, learning how to safely enter and exit the kayak (even after a capsize), and a full safety brief.

Then it was straight into action — paddling drills and playing games on the water 💪

Finished off by linking together as a raft — teamwork at its best.

Great effort from everyone, and plenty more to come 🌊

08/05/2026

🎉 Promotion 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Pryce on their promotion to Sergeant.

This achievement reflects their dedication and commitment to the squadron that he consistently gives. We look forward to seeing him continue to develop and inspire others in his new role.

Well done Sergeant

06/05/2026

Cadet Warrant Officer Cooper officially appointed as the Mayor’s Cadet for Oakengates for the 2026-2027 term. 

CWO Cooper - ‘Representing the RAF Air Cadets in my local community is a huge privilege, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to support the Mayor in engagements over the coming year. This experience means a lot to me, and I’m looking forward to making the most of it, giving back to the community and to represent my squadron.

Congratulations to him, and thank you to Oakengates Town Council 🎉

23/04/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Happy St George’s Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

83 St Georges Squadron was formed today in 2008, making it our 18th birthday today! 🎉

As a squadron we continue to develop over all these years and work harder each day to succeed and to have a positive impact on ourselves, others and our community.

Happy birthday to us! 🎉🎂

Fancy joining us and to get involved? Contact [email protected] to find out how you can get involved with the !