1404 (Chatham) Squadron ATC Annual Dinner - Saturday 16th November 2024![]()
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The Squadron’s Annual Dinner is to be held on Saturday 16th November, at Upchurch River Valley Golf Club, Oak Ln, Upchurch, Rainham, Sittingbourne ME9 7A.![]()
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The cost of a ticket, which includes a three-course dinner is £40.00. ![]()
The details of the evening are as follows: -![]()
Date: Saturday 16th November 2024 ![]()
Time: 1830 for 1900![]()
Dress: Uniformed Staff - Mess/Interim Mess Dress![]()
Gentlemen - Dinner jacket with black tie (or dark lounge suit)![]()
Ladies - Evening dresses![]()
Carriages at 12.00am![]()
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We look forward to seeing you on this important night in the Squadrons Calendar.![]()
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If wishing to book digitally use link, QR code and payment details.![]()
forms.office.com/e/TkPhcz8bAT![]()
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Payment would then be required via BACS or a cheque / cash payment.![]()
Further details please email - oc.1404@rafac.mod.gov.uk
Congratulations to the 4 cadets who attended the Kent Wing Sports Trials for Hockey and Tag Rugby. All cadets were selected to represent Kent Wing at the Region Competitions in October and November.
Hoo Peninsula Heritage Festival & Aveling 200![]()
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The Squadron attend the inagural Hoo Heritage and Aveling 200 event on Saturday 7th September. ![]()
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We were invited to help celebrate the Engineer Thomas Aveling who was born and brought up in Hoo. ![]()
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A Celebration of his acheivements and his ties to the Medway towns. The Event was opened formally by Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Kent Jools Holland. Mr Holland spoken with many of the cadets, and complimented the bands performance. After the opening ceremony, many attended a short service in the local church where Thomas Aveling was buried.![]()
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The Squadron band performed during the day, and helped with the opening ceremony. Other cadets were handing out programmes and working on our recruitment stand. ![]()
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The Event was also attended by the Rt Hon Kelly Tolhurst, and Councillor Nina Gurung, with other local councillors. They spent time with the cadets discussing the band peformances and other activities the cadets undertake. ![]()
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Kent Wing Air Cadets ![]()
London & South East Region Air Cadets![]()
Medway Council![]()
Thomas Aveling Society
Well Done to all the Cadets who attended. ![]()
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Especially the 4 Cadets, from the squadron who all received thier Bronze Leadership qualification. ![]()
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Next to put these skills and knowledge to the test on the squadron.Huge congratulations to the 66 cadets from around Kent for completing and passing their Bronze Leadership Course. The course, running across two days, teaches the cadets foundation level leadership skills, including functional leadership, giving and receiving feedback and communication skills. A brilliant weekend, well done to all! #leadership #development #thenextgeneration #skillsforthefuture![]()
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Regional Commandant LASER Air Cadets ![]()
London & South East Region Air Cadets ![]()
Commandant Air Cadets Royal Air Force Air Cadets
1404 (Chatham) Squadron ATC Annual Dinner - Saturday 16th November 2024![]()
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The Squadron’s Annual Dinner is to be held on Saturday 16th November, at Upchurch River Valley Golf Club, Oak Ln, Upchurch, Rainham, Sittingbourne ME9 7A.![]()
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The cost of a ticket, which includes a three-course dinner is £40.00. ![]()
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The details of the evening are as follows: -![]()
Date: Saturday 16th November 2024 ![]()
Time: 1830 for 1900![]()
Dress: Uniformed Staff - Mess/Interim Mess Dress![]()
Gentlemen - Dinner jacket with black tie (or dark lounge suit)![]()
Ladies - Evening dresses![]()
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Carriages at 12.00am![]()
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We look forward to seeing you on this important night in the Squadrons Calendar.![]()
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If wishing to book digitally use link, QR code and payment details.![]()
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forms.office.com/e/TkPhcz8bAT![]()
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Payment would then be required via BACS or a cheque / cash payment.![]()
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Further details please email - oc.1404@rafac.mod.gov.uk
NEW Cadets Intake and Adult Volunteers. THURSDAY 5TH September. ![]()
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Looking for a new adventure? Wanting to make new friends, learn new skills, and interested in Aviation? ![]()
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Then the RAF Air Cadets is for you!![]()
WHAT WE DO![]()
- Flying![]()
- Gliding![]()
- Duke of Edinburgh Award![]()
- Field Craft![]()
- Shooting![]()
- STEM![]()
- Adventure Training ![]()
- Space, Radio and Cyber![]()
- Nationally recognised qualifications such as BTEC awards![]()
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If you are in year 8 or above and interested in joining our September intake, this opens on Thursday 5th September.![]()
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Then contact us at 1404@rafac.mod.gov.uk to book a place.![]()
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If you are interested in joining as an Adult volunteer, 1404 (Chatham) is looking for adult volunteers, either ex-cadets, ex-military or anyone interested in Aviation. We have spaces for uniformed staff and civilian instructors. If you are interested, please contact oc.1404@rafac.mod.gov.uk.![]()
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www.kentaircadets.com/squadrons/1404chatham/
NEW Cadets Intake and Adult Volunteers. THURSDAY 5TH September. ![]()
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Looking for a new adventure? Wanting to make new friends, learn new skills, and interested in Aviation? ![]()
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Then the RAF Air Cadets is for you!![]()
WHAT WE DO![]()
- Flying![]()
- Gliding![]()
- Duke of Edinburgh Award![]()
- Field Craft![]()
- Shooting![]()
- STEM![]()
- Adventure Training ![]()
- Space, Radio and Cyber![]()
- Nationally recognised qualifications such as BTEC awards![]()
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If you are in year 8 or above and interested in joining our September intake, this opens on Thursday 5th September.![]()
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Then contact us at 1404@rafac.mod.gov.uk to book a place.![]()
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If you are interested in joining as an Adult volunteer, 1404 (Chatham) is looking for adult volunteers, either ex-cadets, ex-military or anyone interested in Aviation. We have spaces for uniformed staff and civilian instructors. If you are interested, please contact oc.1404@rafac.mod.gov.uk.![]()
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www.kentaircadets.com/squadrons/1404chatham/
Congratulations Sir, a very well deserved appointment.Following a thorough selection process, we are pleased to announce Group Captain Al Lewis will be appointed Commandant RAF Air Cadets in the rank of Air Commodore, effective 23 September 2024.![]()
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Gp Capt Lewis succeeds Air Commodore Tony Keeling OBE, who is retiring from the Service. Gp Capt Lewis is currently Commandant of London & South East Region RAFAC, and the process to identify a successor for this role is underway.![]()
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Gp Capt Lewis said, “I have been humbled by the support over past months and thrilled to be appointed into the prestigious role as Commandant RAFAC. As someone who is hugely passionate about the way our outputs change the lives of cadets, I am honoured to lead its dedicated volunteers and permanent staff who deliver so much for our cadets.![]()
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Read the full announcement and Gp Capt Lewis’ bio on the RAFAC Website:![]()
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www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/news/new-commandant-royal-air-force-air-cadets-announced/![]()
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Commandant Air Cadets
What did you do last weekend? ![]()
Young people across Royal Air Force Air Cadets were taking on all sorts of challenges – Flying, Gliding, Adventure Training, Music, Community Events, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Drill, First Aid, Leadership, Shooting, Sport and more – aged 12 and in ![]()
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Why not take a look –![]()
Join Us - www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/cadets/being-a-cadet/
The Squadron is actively looking for new Staff to help support the Cadets. ![]()
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Adult volunteers play a vital role in all aspects of RAF cadet life. From organising activities, encouraging and educating cadets or helping the squadron run smoothly. There’s also opportunities for volunteers to develop their own skills and leadership qualities.![]()
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Independent report celebrates the positive impact of the Cadet ![]()
Forces - The Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV) gain significant social and personal benefits from participation in the Cadet Forces, alongside undertaking nationally recognised training.![]()
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www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/volunteers1/being-a-volunteer/![]()
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If you are interested or wishing to seek further information please get in contact by emailing the Squadron directly on 1404@rafac.mod.gov.uk
The Squadron was invite by the CWGC to the Lighting Their Legacy, for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day on Saturday. Plus rededication of the Memorial 100 years after it opened.
More Flying time for our Cadets. We had 4 further cadets attend RAF Benson over Easter. They were very lucky to be flown by Ex 1404 Cadet, Flt Lt Josh Brown. Who changed his plans to ensure he could fly cadets from his old squadron.He starts his Chinnock training this month. Great day for all.
More Flying time for our Cadets. We had 4 further cadets attend RAF Benson over Easter. They were very lucky to be flown by Ex 1404 Cadet, Flt Lt Josh Brown. Great day for all.
All cadets very happy and smiles after thier flights. Blue Wings for all of them.
A long successful day at RAF Kenley for some Gliding. All 4 cadets managed to get flight time. Thank you to all the staff at 615 Volunteer Gliding Squadron for a great day.
What are you doing this weekend? ![]()
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Our cadets and staff are out learning new skills and getting amazing experiences.![]()
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We have cadets at 615 Volunteer Gliding Squadron for thier gliding first flights. Weather permitting, they should get 2 flights and achieve their Blue Wings.![]()
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More cadets are at the Kent Wing Shooting Camp. Where they are either learning the basics on the Cadet Weapon System, or live firing on the L98A2. Working towards their Markmanship badges.![]()
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Kent Wing Air Cadets ![]()
London & South East Region Air Cadets Regional Commandant LASER Air Cadets
What are you doing this weekend? ![]()
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Our cadets and staff are out learning new skills and getting amazing experiences.![]()
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We have cadets at 615 Volunteer Gliding Squadron for thier gliding first flights. Weather permitting, they should get 2 flights and achieve their Blue Wings.![]()
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More cadets are at the Kent Wing Shooting Camp. Where they are either learning the basics on the Cadet Weapon System, or live firing on the L98A2. Working towards their Markmanship badges.![]()
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Kent Wing Air Cadets ![]()
London & South East Region Air Cadets Regional Commandant LASER Air Cadets
The year has began strong with many of our cadets working towards classification badges, first aid awards, and other achievements throughout the last month. Well done to all of them for their efforts and achievements
Cadets and Staff attended the HMS Truculent and Lancaster Memorial Service today. Supported by Region Band Officer playing the bugle for the service. Well done to the Cadets who provided a lining party and Banner Bearers with the Sea Cadets, for the Mayor of Medway and local MP Rt Hon Kelly Tolhurst.
Our cadets and staff have achieved many things in 2023. The annual formal inspection is one of the ways that we as a squadron recognise the efforts that have been made and celebrate the achievements. this is a small handful of pictures from our recent AFI at Rochester Airport.
Well done to the Cadets who attended Kent Wing X Country today. First time for most of our cadets, all doing very well. With 3 cadets in the top 20 for thier age groups and one cadet selected for the Wing Team.