1046 Fordhouses Squadron RAFAC

05/02/2026

This year see's the 85th year of the air cadets, what an adventure it has been!

We would love to hear some stories from our previous members about your time in the corps, what was you favourite memory?
What skills did you gain? And what advise would you give to our cadets and those thinking of joining us?

24/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Message from 1046 (Fordhouses) Squadron, RAF Air Cadets 🎄

On behalf of everyone at 1046 (Fordhouses) Squadron, we would like to wish our cadets, parents, supporters, and the wider community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

This year has been filled with outstanding achievements, personal growth, teamwork, and unforgettable experiences. We are incredibly proud of our cadets for their dedication, resilience, and enthusiasm in all they do—both on parade nights and beyond.

Thank you to our parents and guardians for your support. Your encouragement helps shape the leaders of tomorrow.

As we enjoy the festive season, we remember the values we uphold—service, discipline, integrity, and excellence—and we also take a moment to think of those serving in the RAF and Armed Forces around the world, including those away from home at this special time.

May your holidays be filled with joy, laughter, and well-deserved rest. We look forward to another exciting year ahead, soaring even higher together.

Stay safe, enjoy the festivities, and aim high in 2026!

1046 (Fordhouses) Squadron, RAF Air Cadets

19/12/2025

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🎄 Officer Commanding Staffordshire Wing’s Christmas Message 🎄

“As we reach the end of another brilliant year for Staffordshire Wing RAFAC, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to every one of our cadets, adult volunteers, civilian committees and supporters across all our squadrons and the wing.

This year has been filled with remarkable achievements. We enjoyed a successful camps season, delivered high-quality wing training weekends – often in less-than-ideal circumstances beyond our control – and celebrated some incredible sporting and competitive successes at squadron, sector, wing and regional levels. Each of these accomplishments reflects the commitment, enthusiasm and determination of our whole Wing family.

I am delighted to welcome those who have joined our team this year, and I want to recognise the continued dedication of those who have been with us longer. Your collective passion for providing opportunities for our young people is what keeps this organisation thriving.

Despite the challenges that continued funding pressures have presented, Staffordshire Wing has continued to excel across the board. That is entirely down to the creativity, resilience and sheer hard work of our volunteer community and supporters. You make the difference every single day.

As we head into the festive period, I would like to wish all of you – cadets, volunteers, committee members, families and supporters – a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, however you choose to celebrate the season.
Thank you for everything you have done in 2025.

I look forward to what promises to be an exciting 2026, with the hopeful return of familiar activities and the launch of new projects and opportunities across the Wing.
Thank you, enjoy a well-earned break, and see you in the New Year.”

Wg Cdr Richard Vahter
Officer Commanding
Staffordshire Wing RAF Air Cadets

10/12/2025

We're still on the look out for enthusiastic people to join our staff team, if you think you can help and give up just a few hours a week, please email [email protected]

We need your help!

As we grow as a squadron, with more cadets, we need more adult volunteers!
Were looking for enthusiastic people to join our fantastic staff team to support our cadets through their time with us, helping to grow their confidence, give them life skills and experiences of a lifetime they will never forget!

If you think you can offer a little of your time, being a CFAV can be very rewarding, no military experience necessary, but passion is essential!

We have a fantastic team of staff and cadets

want to find our more?
contact [email protected]

21/11/2025

We need your help!

As we grow as a squadron, with more cadets, we need more adult volunteers!
Were looking for enthusiastic people to join our fantastic staff team to support our cadets through their time with us, helping to grow their confidence, give them life skills and experiences of a lifetime they will never forget!

If you think you can offer a little of your time, being a CFAV can be very rewarding, no military experience necessary, but passion is essential!

We have a fantastic team of staff and cadets

want to find our more?
contact [email protected]

12/11/2025

Last Saturday saw us on our first parade of remembrance weekend.
We attended the Dutch war graves in Wolverhampton to pay our respects with our neighbouring squadrons

11/11/2025

We will remember them

09/11/2025

Rememberance Sunday.

Today we joined cadets from 1047 City of Wolverhampton Squadron RAFAC and 2078 Boscobel Squadron RAFAC in Wolverhampton city center, to remember, honor and give thanks to the fallen, those that served, and those currently serving.

We will remember them

Staffordshire Wing Air Cadets

31/10/2025

Last night was our Halloween party, much fun and mess was made by all!
Big thank you to the civillian committee for organising and being there.
And thank you to the parents for the donations of food!

29/10/2025

Yesterday 3 of our cadets had an amazing day with Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Air Training Corps, thank you for letting them join you at atlassian Williams f1 racing for a STEM day.

Such an amazing opportunity, so many photos, and I had comments of memories that will last a lifetime.
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24/10/2025

Last night our cadets visited the local fire station,

The fire fighters showed them all the equipment they use, and showed them around the station, finishing with them showing how the appliances are deployed and how the hoses work

Think they all enjoyed it

Thank you to West Midlands fire Service for having us

16/09/2025

We're recruiting!

our next open evening just next week! Places are now very very limited!! fill in the below form now to secure your place!

Is your child in year 8 or above and have an interest in aviation, adventure training, or all things RAF? Then come and join us at our open evening 25th September 2025!
Our cadets will be giving demonstrations of just a few of the things we get upto.
Sign up with the form below,

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