No. 2 (Hutt City) Squadron, Air Training Corps

No. 2 (Hutt City) Squadron, Air Training Corps We are the Air Cadets of Lower Hutt
Are you 13-15 yrs old? Come flying, shooting & tramping with us!

The Air Training Corps is a voluntary, disciplined, uniformed training organisation for young individuals over 13 years of age. It is part of the NZ Cadet Forces which has over 4500 cadets throughout the country. Established in 1941, No. 2 (Hutt City) Squadron is one of oldest Air Training Corps Units in New Zealand and we have a proud history in producing leaders within the community. Our cadets

come from all over the Wellington Region, from Upper Hutt to Lower Hutt to Newlands and Johnsonville. Please visit our website (2squadron.org.nz) to find out more about us!

🌲⛺ Ex HuiaOver the 13th - 14th of June, almost 40 cadets and officers completed an overnight tramp through the Orongoron...
19/06/2026

🌲⛺ Ex Huia
Over the 13th - 14th of June, almost 40 cadets and officers completed an overnight tramp through the Orongorongo Valley. Throughout the exercise, cadets developed and practiced a range of bushcraft and field skills, including navigation, river crossing techniques, and lost-person procedures, while also demonstrating perseverance, teamwork, encouragement, and resilience.

A huge thank you to W/O Jiang and S/SGT Ferguson for organising and planning the exercise from start to finish, and to all staff who helped make the weekend a success.

Shout out to W/O Jiang and S/SGT Ferguson's pizza too 🍕

✈️ Ex Baby Sparrow⚠️TW: Simulated injuries and blood used for training.Ex Baby Sparrow is an annual training exercise th...
09/06/2026

✈️ Ex Baby Sparrow
⚠️TW: Simulated injuries and blood used for training.

Ex Baby Sparrow is an annual training exercise that brings together units from across Wellington to prepare for the upcoming Aviation Skills Competition. This year's exercise took place over the weekend at the Youth Development Unit (YDU) in Trentham.

Throughout the weekend, cadets developed and refined their skills in:
🫡 Drill
⛑️ First Aid & CASEVAC
👀 Observation
🚁 Drones
📻 RATEL
💪 Equipment Carry
🎯 DFTTs

A huge effort from everyone involved. We look forward to seeing these skills put into action at Ohakea this July!

Our cadets were proud to represent the New Zealand Cadet Forces across eight Anzac Day parades and services alongside ve...
30/04/2026

Our cadets were proud to represent the New Zealand Cadet Forces across eight Anzac Day parades and services alongside veterans, current serving personnel, and the wider community.

Well done to all of our cadets and everyone involved in commemorating Anzac Day.

Lest we forget 🌺

P.S. A big thank you to Rutherford and Bond / King Toyota for lending us their community van for the day!

Well done to the cadets from and who were our early this morning selling Poppies to raise funds for the RSA 🌺
16/04/2026

Well done to the cadets from and who were our early this morning selling Poppies to raise funds for the RSA 🌺

Happy International Women’s Day! We are celebrating some of the incredible young women in 2 Squadron who show leadership...
09/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day!

We are celebrating some of the incredible young women in 2 Squadron who show leadership and resilience every week. We’re proud to see them challenge themselves, support each other, and inspire the next generation of cadets.

We are RECRUITING !!!If you’re aged 13–15 and keen on aviation, bushcraft, teamwork, shooting or simply meeting some ama...
20/02/2026

We are RECRUITING !!!

If you’re aged 13–15 and keen on aviation, bushcraft, teamwork, shooting or simply meeting some amazing new friends.

Come along to our Recruiting Nights on 25th of February or 4th of March at 160 The Esplanade, Petone, Lower Hutt (6:20pm–9:10pm).
Parents and caregivers welcome.

Find out if 2 Squadron is right for you!

On December 11th, No. 2 Squadron celebrated the end of 2025 with the Final Parade and Prizegiving to celebrate the achie...
19/12/2025

On December 11th, No. 2 Squadron celebrated the end of 2025 with the Final Parade and Prizegiving to celebrate the achievements of our cadets.

We had the honour of welcoming our Reviewing Officer and Guest for the evening CAPT Manuel Dalton to inspect the squadron and award prizes.

A number of cadets were awarded their fi****ms marksmanship badges.

Rifle Competency Badge:
🎯 W/O Strawbridge
🎯 CDT Lucas Teo

First Class Shot Badge:
🎯 SGT Devon Cook
🎯 CPL Vesper Lipsham

Here are the awards given to those who have earned it with high levels of standard and talent across the unit:
🏆 Best Shot in Basic Flight - CDT Austin Yang
🏆 Best Squadron Shot - F/S Lincey Jiang
🏆 Best Attendance in Basic Flight - CDT Enrico Jackson
🏆 Best Cadet Basic I Cadet - CDT Lyndey Jiang
🏆 Best Cadet Basic II Flight - LAC Sai Raj
🏆 Best Junior NCO - CPL Vesper Lipsham
🏆 Endeavour Award - CDT Lucas Teo
🏆 Remy Townsley Friendship Award - SGT Devon Cook
🏆 Winner of the Inter-Flight Competition - No. 1 (Mustang) Flight
🏆 Top Cadet - F/S Lincey Jiang

No. 2 Squadron was presented the Central Area ATC Efficiency Trophy by the Area Commander, W/O Steve Main.

Finally, W/O Sophia Strawbridge was promoted to the rank of Officer Cadet to begin her training towards an NZCF commission. F/S Liam Healey will take on the Squadron Warrant Officer role in 2026.

Thank you to all of the cadets and supporters of the unit for a great year. See you all on Wednesday nights in 2026!

Congratulations to F/S Jiang on going solo at the National Gliding Course! ✈️
11/12/2025

Congratulations to F/S Jiang on going solo at the National Gliding Course! ✈️

Exercise Flying Fish 1-3 August 202550 cadets from Wellington units descended on Brookfield Scout Camp for a weekend ful...
06/08/2025

Exercise Flying Fish 1-3 August 2025

50 cadets from Wellington units descended on Brookfield Scout Camp for a weekend full of friendly competition and adventurous activities. The purpose of the activity was to allow junior and senior NCOs to put their lead teams skills into practice. Cadets split into mixed unit teams with an NCO team leader and competed in 14 activities over the weekend including obstacle course, first aid scenario and CASEVAC, kayak racing, fire lighting, camo and concealment and communication and more.

We were also lucky to be joined by some special guests - 4 US marines from the US Embassy New Zealand who provided some top notch acting as patients in the first aid scenario. Thanks you marines!

Overall the weekend was a challenging and enjoyable activity for all of the cadets and staff who attended. Ex Flying Fish will be back bigger and better next year!

Exercise Flying Fish 1-3 August 202550 cadets from Wellington units descended on Brookfield Scout Camp for a weekend ful...
06/08/2025

Exercise Flying Fish 1-3 August 2025

50 cadets from Wellington units descended on Brookfield Scout Camp for a weekend full of friendly competition and adventurous activities. The purpose of the activity was to allow junior and senior NCOs to put their lead teams skills into practice. Cadets split into mixed unit teams with an NCO team leader and competed in 14 activities over the weekend including obstacle course, first aid scenario and CASEVAC, kayak racing, fire lighting, camo and concealment and communication and more.

We were also lucky to be joined by some special guests - 4 US marines from the who provided some top notch acting as patients in the first aid scenario. Thanks you marines!

Overall the weekend was a challenging and enjoyable activity for all of the cadets and staff who attended. Ex Flying Fish will be back bigger and better next year!

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