Why I joined the RAFAC: I joined the RAFAC in 2017 because I felt like I wanted to expand my horizons, whether this be through flying, or adventure training, I wanted new opportunities. So far, the Air Cadets has given me a great opportunity to look further, and through this, I have managed to travel […]
Get out of your comfort zone and reach for the skies! I joined the Air Training Corps at 16 years old, during the beginning of my GCSE period of November 2017. I realised that I needed something extra to focus on in my life to push me and give me opportunities outside of my comfort
I became part of the royal air force air cadets back in the summer of 2017; this was because my ambition in life is to become a chef in the Royal Air Force. I thought this would enhance my knowledge and give me an insight about life within the RAF, and it sure did! From
I joined cadets because I new someone involved in a squadron nearby and found out about all the different activities and how often he was given the opportunity to go away on camp. One of the best things that I’ve done during Air Cadets is going to Scotland to take part in lots of adventure
One of the main reasons I’ve joined cadets is because I myself, aspire to join the Royal Air Force, and through cadets, I am able to participate in exciting and thrilling activities that may even help me for both civilian and military life. Not only that, but the majority of events you are able to
My name is CDT Bond and I joined 222 Squadron in May 2019. From day one, I was made to feel extremely welcome and over the past few months I have made some really good friends. Prior to my enrolment in September, I was still able to make the most of some great opportunities including
I started as a Cadet within Norfolk and Suffolk Wing in 2012 and after ageing out as a Cadet Warrant Officer, I decided to apply to become an officer within the RAF Air Cadets. I gained so many valuable life skills and qualifications during my time as a cadets and I really wanted to give
I first came into contact with the Air Cadets through my father who was a Warrant Officer at 868 Mirfield squadron in West Yorkshire. When I was 13 years old I wanted to join the air cadets but was unable to join the squadron where my father was as they did not take girls at
Air Cadets has been a part of my life since I was a child when my father was the Adult Warrant Officer at 1331. I joined cadets at 13 but due to other commitments, only stayed about 12 months. I spent many years coming in to the squadron every year to help coach the team
I became involved in Air Cadets just after my daughter started 2 years ago, she didn’t want me to be a civilian instructor and around all the time, so we compromised, and I became a committee member and am now a registered civ com and chairperson for our squadron. 1249 (Dereham) Squadron is a great
