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01/11/2026

🎺 North Region Music Camp 🎶

Last week, three Air Cadets from Team273 have been at Holcombe Moor Training Camp for the North Region Music Camp.

Sgt F Marlow, Cpl A Banks, and Cdt I Pennington joined Air Cadets from across the North, including as far afield as Scotland, for a fantastic week packed with marching, music, band drill and much more.

Throughout the week, cadets had the opportunity to:

🎵 March as part of a full band, learning complex movements and routines.
🥁 Develop their skills in a full concert band.
🎸 Take part in smaller ensembles, including big bands and rock groups.
🎺 Build their confidence, musical ability and teamwork.

Despite some rather challenging weather, it was a brilliant week, giving cadets the chance to develop new skills, enjoy making music together and, most importantly, make plenty of new friends along the way.

A huge well done to everyone who took part, especially our three from Team273, and a big thank you to all the staff and instructors who made the camp possible!

Merseyside Wing Air Cadets
North Region - RAF Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

01/11/2026

🎃🕷️ Halloween Party 🕷️🎃

On Friday evening, all manner of ghouls and ghosts descended on 273 (Wallasey) Squadron as we celebrated our annual Squadron Halloween Party.

There were some absolutely fantastic costumes of show ... from MCR's Gerard Way, Young Sheldon, and Harry Potter, to Ghost face, Michael Myers, and the Men in Black, and everything in-between. Our joint winners though were Cdt H Fenna as the Lorax, and Cdt H Sharp as a giant chicken.

During the night there were plenty of fun activities and competitions. There were hanging donuts, an eyeball & spoon race, and a mummification contest.

Well done to all competition winners.

We'd also like to say thank you to everyone who helped put this party together; Mr & Mrs Stamp and the rest of our Cov-Com; our Adj, CI E Oswald and her mum, Mrs T Harrison; and our parents who provided cakes and sweets.

We hope everyone has had a wonderful, spooky, and safe Halloween.

Merseyside Wing Air Cadets
North Region - RAF Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

31/10/2026

🎃🕷️ Happy Halloween 🕷️🎃

Everyone here at 273 (Wallasey) Sqn would like to wish you all a Happy Halloween.

Whether you're out trick-or-treating or enjoying a spooky night in, we hope you have a frightfully good Halloween!

Stay safe, have fun, and watch out for Boris! 🕷️

Happy Halloween! 🎃

30/10/2026

🫡🕷️ Farewell Flight Sergeant 🕷️🫡

Last week we said a very fond farewell to FS K Evans-Jones as he reached the age of 20 and the end of his time as an Air Cadet.

FS Evans-Jones, affectionately known as "KEJ", joined 273 (Wallasey) Sqn in January 2022 on the recommendation of his uncle, the SqnWO at 400 (Birkenhead) Sqn.

Joining at 15 years old, later than most, he very quickly utilised his maturity and established himself as a core member of the Squadron and through hard work and determination, earned himself his very first promotion after just a year. Later that year, at our Annual Dining-In, he won the NCO trophy and earned a promotion to Sergeant

Through his own endeavour he has helped grow and shape the Squadron in to what it is now, a thriving community of young people making the most of every opportunity available to them.

FS Evans-Jones has had many great experiences throughout his time as an Air Cadet. Everything from shooting and Fieldcraft exercises, to flying and attending National Air & Space Camp. When asked what his best experience was, he simply said, "all of them."

While we are sad to see his time as an Air Cadet come to an end, we're delighted to say that he is staying with us as a Civilian Instructor.

Farewell FS Evans-Jones, and thank you for being a wonderful Air Cadet.

Merseyside Wing Air Cadets
North Region - RAF Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

26/10/2026

⛺🕷️ Squadron Multi-Activity Camp 🦅⛺

Over this past weekend, Team 273 embarked on their first ever Squadron camp since in recent times.

Eleven Air Cadets from 273 (Wallasey) Sqn & (Hoylake & West Kirby) DF, as well as eight CFAVs, spent the weekend at Altcar Training Camp, where there were a multitude of different activities available to them.

The main focus of training over the weekend were the Blue Space and Blue Radio courses, each with half of the Air Cadets taking them. We're delighted to say that all participants passed these courses, and have now been awarded their badges [Stay tuned for specific posts on these].

During the training day on Saturday, every attendee also had an opportunity for some very special flight simulation training hosted by our very own WG CDR (ret'd) G Sandford, who set up three flight simulators as well as an air Traffic control simulator. This was an excellent opportunity for our Air Cadets, and we're very thankful for Mr Sandford for affording this opportunity.

On both the Friday and Saturday evenings, our Air Cadets had yet another great opportunity with CI J Reynolds running some introduction to music sessions, where we learned all about rhythm and tone, building up to the Cadets being able to play some simple tunes while also conducting some basic drill movements. This has definitely sparked an interest in music for some of our Cadets, and we look forward to seeing them progress further, possibly even forming our very own Squadron Marching Band.

Of course, it wouldn't be a Cadet camp if we didn't make use of the fantastic drill square. Thankfully we were able to get a small amount of drill in during a brief reprieve in the weather, which we're pleased to say that our Cadets all enjoyed.

Overall, this was a fantastic first camp for our Squadron, and we're already looking forward to our next one.

Our whole Squadron would like to send our thanks to all the staff at Altcar for their hospitality throughout.

North West RFCA
Merseyside Wing Air Cadets
North Region - RAF Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

21/10/2026

🥾🕷️ Road Marching Team Leaders 🕷️🥾

Over the weekend just passed, Sgt J Stancliffe and FS K Evans-Jones undertook the latest Merseyside Wing Road Marching Team Leader course, held at RAF Woodvale.

Day one saw them learn all the theory behind running and administrating road marching events, and day two saw them put that knowledge into practice during an assessed 15km Road March.

We're delighted to say that, despite some small blisters and minor chaffing, both passed the course and are now qualified Road Marching Team Leaders, and are already starting to plan future events for our Squadron.

Congratulations Sgt Stancliffe & FS Evans-Jones.

Merseyside Wing Air Cadets
North Region - RAF Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

15/10/2026

🕷️ FAREWELL & BEST WISHES! 🕷️

Last Friday, 273 (Wallasey) Sqn said a very fond farewell to two valued members of our Squadron family, Sgt C Matthews and Cdt H Fulton, as they bring their time as Air Cadets with the Corps to a close.

Both have been an important part of our Squadron, and it has been a privilege to see them develop, take on new challenges, build their skills, and make memories along the way. From parade nights and fieldcraft to camps, competitions, and special events, their time with us has been filled with opportunities to learn, grow and achieve.

As a token of our appreciation, both were presented with framed images of their brassards to celebrate their time at 273 (Wallasey) Sqn, recognising the experiences, achievements and memories they've gained along the way.

While it is always sad to say goodbye to members of our Squadron family, we are incredibly proud of what they have achieved and grateful for the time they have given to the Squadron.

Sgt Matthews leaves us to begin an apprenticeship in the aerospace industry, which everyone in Team 273 wishes him the very best of luck with. Cdt Fulton leaves us to focus on college before beginning his application to HM Armed Forces, a journey commended by all of us

On behalf of everyone at 273 (Wallasey) Sqn, we would like to thank Sgt Matthews and Cdt Fulton for their contributions and wish them every success and happiness in their furures.

Once a Black Widow, always a Black Widow. 🕷️

Good luck to you both, and don't be strangers! 🖤❤️

Merseyside Wing Air Cadets
North Region - RAF Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

15/10/2026

💪🕷️ SPORTS & FITNESS NIGHT! 🕷️🏃‍♂️

Last Friday, the Air Cadets of 273 (Wallasey) Sqn got moving for a parade night focused on health, fitness, and personal challenge!

From putting themselves to the test with the MSFT (Multi-Stage Fitness Test), better known as the bleep test, to taking part in a range of general fitness activities and challenges, our Air Cadets had the opportunity to push themselves, test their limits, and see what they could achieve. 🔥

Sports and fitness parade nights are about more than just physical ability. They're a chance to build confidence, develop resilience, encourage teamwork and, most importantly, have a go and support one another along the way!

A great effort from everyone who got involved. Well done, cadets! 👏

Merseyside Wing Air Cadets
North Region - RAF Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

13/10/2026

🏃🕷️ CHESTER MARATHON - FINISH LINE 🕷️🏃

This weekend, Air Cadets and CFAVs from 273 (Wallasey) Sqn headed to the Chester Marathon to support the incredible runners taking on the challenge!

Our team was on hand at the finish area, helping to hand out hard-earned medals and goody bags to the finishers. From the first runners through to those pushing themselves to the very end, it was fantastic to play a small part in celebrating their achievements. 👏

Events like this are a brilliant opportunity for our Air Cadets to get involved in the local community, develop their teamwork and communication skills, and experience the rewards of volunteering at a major sporting event.

A huge well done to everyone who took part in the marathon, and a massive thank you to the organisers and volunteers who made it all happen. We were proud to be part of such a fantastic event!

273 (Wallasey) Sqn — proud to serve our community! 🖤❤️

Merseyside Wing Air Cadets
North Region - RAF Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

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