1030 Whitehaven Squadron, Air Training Corps

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1030 Whitehaven Squadron, Air Training Corps The Air Training Corps (ATC), commonly known as the RAF Air Cadets (RAFAC) is a cadet organisation for 13-20 year olds based in the United Kingdom.

The RAF Air Cadets (RAFAC), commonly known as the Air Cadets, is a cadet organisation based in the United Kingdom. It is a voluntary youth group which is part of the Air Cadet Organisation and the Royal Air Force (RAF). It is supported by the Ministry of Defence, with a regular RAF Officer, currently Air Commodore Barbara Cooper, serving as Commandant Air Cadets (Cmdt AC). The cadets and the majority of staff are civilians and, although a number of its members do go on to join the RAF or other services, the RAFAC is not set up as a recruiting organisation. The enrolment age for the Air Training Corps is 13 years and 3 months, however, cadets can join at the age of 13 and enter as Junior cadets (see junior cadet). When the cadet reaches the age of 18, they are appointed to the position of staff (previously instructor) cadet and are subjected to the same regulations as adult members of staff (including a duty of care responsibilities). Service as a cadet ends, at the latest, on the 20th birthday of the cadet, when they become eligible to apply for service as a Civilian Instructor (CI) or an adult NCO (non-commissioned officer)

The RAFAC has almost 60,000 members, aged between 13 to 20 years, within 1009 Squadrons. Its cadets are supported by a network of around 10,000 volunteer staff and around 5,000 civilian committee members.

Happy Halloween from 1030 Sqn. 👻
31/10/2026

Happy Halloween from 1030 Sqn. 👻

🥾 Road Marching! 🥾Cadets from 1030 (Whitehaven) and 1127 (Kendal) Squadrons were out this weekend taking part in some ro...
19/10/2026

🥾 Road Marching! 🥾

Cadets from 1030 (Whitehaven) and 1127 (Kendal) Squadrons were out this weekend taking part in some road marching training along the Whitehaven coastline.

We had some lovely weather for a change, and everyone put in a great effort throughout.

A special well done to those who earned their road marching badges! 👏

Well done to everyone involved, and thanks to the staff who helped out.


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19/10/2026
This week at 1030 Sqn, we have seen a new promotion from Cadet to Cadet Corporal. Very well done.
15/10/2026

This week at 1030 Sqn, we have seen a new promotion from Cadet to Cadet Corporal. Very well done.

To mark the end of National Cadet Week, and what is now becoming an annual event. A tri-service dinner took place with W...
10/10/2026

To mark the end of National Cadet Week, and what is now becoming an annual event. A tri-service dinner took place with Whitehaven Sea Cadets and Cumbria Army Cadet Force.

Last year 1030 Squadron hosted the event with the baton passing to the Army Cadets this time. A big thanks to Alex and Sharon from Whitehaven Army Cadets for a successful evening.

Thank you to all guests, CFAVs and cadets who attended.

✈️ National Cadets Week 2026!Fancy trying something new? 🌟At 1030 Whitehaven Squadron, there’s so much to get involved i...
10/10/2026

✈️ National Cadets Week 2026!

Fancy trying something new? 🌟

At 1030 Whitehaven Squadron, there’s so much to get involved in, from flying and adventure to learning new skills and making friends!

We’re always keen to welcome new cadets aged 12–17 and adult volunteers who want to make a difference.

📩 Interested? Drop us a message to find out more!

10/10/2026

✈️ National Cadets Week 2026 | 1030 Whitehaven Squadron

What a week celebrating everything that makes being an Air Cadet so special! 💙

From flying and learning new skills to teamwork, leadership and making lifelong friendships, there’s so much more to being an Air Cadet than just parade nights.

We’ve also been celebrating our fantastic adult volunteers, who give up their time to make these opportunities possible.

📸 Here’s a look at just some of the things we get up to at 1030 Whitehaven Squadron!

Fancy getting involved?

Whether you’re a young person aged 12–17 looking for a new challenge, or an adult interested in volunteering, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Drop our page a message to find out more!

National Cadets Week – Day 5 ✈️Today’s theme is Skills for Life!Being an Air Cadet is about much more than just wearing ...
10/10/2026

National Cadets Week – Day 5 ✈️

Today’s theme is Skills for Life!

Being an Air Cadet is about much more than just wearing a uniform. It’s about learning new skills, building confidence and having opportunities you might not get anywhere else.

At 1030 Whitehaven Squadron, our cadets get involved in all sorts of activities, from flying and aviation to STEM projects, leadership challenges and working together as a team.

Along the way, they develop skills like communication, problem-solving, teamwork and independence, all things that will help them long after they’ve left cadets.

And the best part? They’re having fun and making friends while doing it!

Here’s a few examples of what our cadets have been getting up to. 📸

National Cadets Week – Day 4 ❤️Today’s theme is Cadets Saving Lives!At 1030 Whitehaven Squadron, first aid is an importa...
08/10/2026

National Cadets Week – Day 4 ❤️

Today’s theme is Cadets Saving Lives!

At 1030 Whitehaven Squadron, first aid is an important part of what our cadets learn.

From practising CPR to learning how to deal with different emergencies, we aim to give our cadets the knowledge and confidence to help someone when it really matters.

These photos show some of our cadets putting their CPR training into practice on a recent squadron night.

Hopefully it’s a skill they’ll never need to use for real, but if they ever do, they’ll have a much better idea of what to do.

Yesterday evening we were privileged to be invited to an evening with The Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing ...
07/10/2026

Yesterday evening we were privileged to be invited to an evening with The Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing and our local MP, Josh McAllister who was joined by David Allen, the Police, Fire and Crime commissioner for Cumbria to celebrate the first National Cadet Week.

It was a good opportunity to meet other cadets and Staff from West Cumbria and demonstrate the strength of the cadet movement in West Cumbria.

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1030 (Whitehaven) Squadron Howgill Street
Whitehaven
CA287QW

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Tuesday 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 7:30pm - 8:30pm

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+44194661373

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