1290 Wednesfield Squadron

14/08/2026

🚨 CADET INTAKE – SEPTEMBER 2026! 🚨

Looking for something different? Want to make new friends, learn new skills and take on challenges you never thought you could?

Then 1290 (Wednesfield) Squadron Air Cadets could be for you! ✈️

From flying and aviation to adventure training, outdoor activities, sport, leadership, navigation and teamwork, there’s always something new to get stuck into.

🏕️ Adventure & outdoor activities
✈️ Flying & aviation
🧭 Navigation & expedition skills
🏃 Sport & fitness
🎖️ Leadership & personal development
🏆 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
🤝 Friends, teamwork & experiences you'll remember

Whether you want to challenge yourself, build confidence, learn practical skills or simply be part of something different — there's a place for you here.

📅 Our next intake is September 2026
📍 1290 (Wednesfield) Squadron
🗓️ Parade nights: Mondays & Wednesdays
👥 Ages 12–18

🔥 SPACES ARE LIMITED — DON'T MISS OUT!

📧 [email protected]
🌐 raf.mod.uk/aircadets

Join us. Go further. 🚀✈️

03/08/2026

Tonight we were delighted to promote one of our cadets to Cadet Sergeant and five cadets to Cadet Corporal.

Congratulations to SGT Jeyanthrin on promotion to Cadet Sergeant, and to CPL J. Carpenter, Cartwright, Lowery, Sephton and Banga on their promotion to Cadet Corporal.

Each of these promotions has been thoroughly earned. Over the past few weeks they have worked their way through a demanding promotion process, demonstrating their leadership abilities, drill and uniform standards, and completing a formal interview. They impressed the staff team at every stage with their commitment, professionalism and enthusiasm.

These promotions mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter. We have every confidence they will continue to develop as young leaders, set the standard for others to follow, and make a real difference within the squadron.

Congratulations once again – we are incredibly proud of you all! 👏✈️

01/08/2026

A huge congratulations to two of our cadets who represented Staffordshire Wing at the Wales & West Regional Athletics Competition held at RAF Cosford after qualifying by winning their events at the Staffordshire Wing Athletics Competition earlier this year.

🥈 Cadet Cartwright put in a fantastic performance to claim 2nd place in the U16 Boys Shot Put.

🥇🥈 Cadet Sephton had an outstanding day, taking 1st place in the U16 Girls Shot Put and 2nd place in the Javelin.

Both cadets should be incredibly proud of their achievements. They represented both the squadron and Staffordshire Wing with distinction, and we're delighted to see their hard work rewarded. Congratulations to you both! 👏💙

29/07/2026

This week we said goodbye to Cpl Robinson as he leaves the squadron to pursue the next stage of his education.

During his time with 1290 Squadron, he truly made the most of everything the Air Cadets had to offer, throwing himself into opportunities and enjoying every moment along the way. His commitment, enthusiasm, and positive attitude have made him a valued member of the squadron, and he'll be missed by both staff and fellow cadets.

We'd like to thank him for everything he's contributed to the squadron and wish him every success for the future. Good luck, Cpl Robinson!

25/07/2026

1290 Does DofE! 🥾⛺

Day 1 of our Bronze DofE assessed expedition has gone well!

After a small navigation challenge this morning, the team worked together to overcome it and made good progress for the remainder of the day. It was great to see their resilience and teamwork in action.

This evening was rounded off with pasta, chicken and pesto, followed by everyone's favourite campfire treat – s'mores! 😋🔥

Spirits are high, and everyone is looking forward to Day 2. Good luck to the team as they complete the final leg of their expedition!

23/07/2026

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19/07/2026

🧗‍♂️ This weekend, two cadets from 1290 (Wednesfield) Squadron joined others from accross sector 3 for an introduction to outdoor rock climbing at the beautiful Roaches in the Peak District.

Building confidence, learning new skills and even getting some abseils in!

This activity was provided completely free through the RAF Air Cadets with many trying outdoor climbing for the first time, all of the cadets did brilliantly!

All this, delivered by qualified volunteer instructors who gained their climbing qualifications through RAFAC.

Interested in volunteering? Adult volunteers can gain nationally recognised qualifications in activities such as climbing, mountain walking, paddlesports and much more, all while helping young people experience opportunities like this.

11/07/2026

🌞 Bronze DofE Training Day – Cannock Chase 🥾🧭

Seven of our cadets were out on Cannock Chase today for a training day in preparation for their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition later this month.

Accompanied by our OC, Plt Off Morris, and CI Morris, the cadets developed their navigation skills, practised emergency procedures, and worked on the teamwork and communication needed for a successful expedition.

With the current hot weather, we moved the training to an early start 0730 and finished by 1300 to ensure everyone stayed safe and comfortable while still getting plenty of valuable training in.

There was lots of learning throughout the day, plenty of laughs, and all of the cadets thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

We can also confirm they were definitely not bribed into completing the walk with the promise of an ice cream at the finish... 🍦😉

Good luck to all of our Bronze DofE participants as they prepare for their expedition later this month!

27/06/2026

Former OC of 1290, Sqn Ldr Lisseman shares how being part of the RAF Air Cadets helped shape her impressive 22 year career in the NHS.

Don't think the Air Cadets could benefit you? We reckon it can!

From developing young people to self improvement, additional qualifications and a great social life, the RAF Air Cadets have something for everyone.

An NHS leader credits the Royal Air Force Air Cadets with helping shape her 22-year NHS career.

Catherine Lisseman, 38, Group Head of Corporate Learning Services working across The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, first joined the Royal Air Force Air Cadets at the age of 13.

Read more: https://ow.ly/b4WF50ZhCGI

05/06/2026

And finally in out meet the team week.