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Air Cadets from 285 (Coulsdon & Purley) and 43F (Merton & Morden) Squadron’s joined other uniformed youth organisations for the launch of London Mayor Boris Johnson’s...

Members of the Air Cadets from many parts of the country came together to form a recruitment team at the British Military Tournament in London recently, headed by Flight Lieutenant...

Cadet Sergeant Jessica Garrod (17) of 452 (Hornchurch) Squadron, London Wing stepped in to help a fellow flautist in need after her instrument was stolen from a train.

Cadet...

Cadets at 2427 (Biggin Hill) Squadron finished 2011 on a high with their annual presentation evening held recently at the Squadron Headquarters.

After a ceremonial parade,...

Cadet Sergeant Tim Reynolds (16) of 308 (Colchester) Squadron is working with the Army Air Corps to support the Forces Children’s Trust (FCT).

The ‘Bears Tour...

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Cadet Sergeant Ben Hoosan, an Air Cadet with 2427 (Biggin Hill) Squadron, has recently completed an Air Cadet Pilot Scheme Flying Scholarship at Tayside Aviation in Dundee.

On a day when the Nation remembered those who lost their lives in conflict, a Service took place at the Memorial on Kenley Airfield.

This former WWII Fighter Station is...

Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenants of East and West Sussex, Mr Peter Field and Mrs Susan Pyper honoured members of the Air Cadets along with those in the Reserve Forces, Army...

Fourteen members of Kent Wing have just returned from a two week expedition to Kenya.

The first week was spent climbing to the 4985m peak of Mt Kenya. The group climbed...

Air Cadets from 1140 (Steyning) Squadron have just returned from a weekends survival camp in Cornwall.
The camp aimed to teach the cadets the fundamental principles of bushcraft...

Air Cadets from 267 (Twickenham) Squadron opened their doors to welcome family, friends and former cadets at a special open evening at the new Cadet Centre in London Road.

Over...

When an affiliation was proposed between 1921 (Lewisham) Squadron and the Worshipful Company of Fletchers, the shared interest in archery made the Company an ideal choice of all...

Air Cadets joined with fellow cadets from the Army and Sea on board Head Quarters Ship (HQS) Wellington in London to celebrate CVQO patron Dannii Minogue being presented with her...

On a day of clear blue skies and warm sunshine four cadets from Sussex Wing attended 615 VGS at Kenley for the experience of flying viking gliders.

Cadets Arun Chandler...

414 (Epping & North Weald) Squadron recently hosted a 1940’s themed reception in the historic Control Tower at North Weald Airfield.

In attendance were guests...

Sir Stuart Rose the previous Chief Executive Officer of Marks & Spencer and the first ever honorary vice-patron of the Air Cadet Organisation recently visited 282 (East Ham)...

For the second year in succession an Air Cadet from 452 (Hornchurch) Squadron has had the honour of being appointed the Mayor’s Cadet of Havering for the year.

Councillor...

Four adult volunteers from the Air Cadets in the London & South East Region have just graduated in style at a ceremony held at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.

Admiral...

Air Cadets from London and South East Region have once again added to the tri-service element of the Marine Society and Sea Cadets Trafalgar Day Parade in London on a gloriously...

Cadet Corporal Jack Whitfield (16) of Essex Wing and Flight Lieutenant Vik Singh Taak of London Wing had their photography skills celebrated at a recent awards ceremony held by...

This year’s competition was our biggest ever, with nearly 100 photographs entered over the 3 categories!

Congratulations to the following individuals:

Cadet...

Air Cadets from 282 (East Ham) Squadron have become the newest military affiliate of the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers, alongside the Royal Marines, HMS Dragon, the Royal Engineers...

Civilian Instructor Ashley Sayers of 249 (Hailsham) Squadron in Sussex Wing has just passed his level 3 Certificate in Basic Expedition Leadership, a nationally recognised qualification...

Civilian Instructor Justin Baker from 249 (Hailsham) Squadron in Sussex Wing, has just returned from the National Air Cadet Adventure Training Centre in the heart of the Lake District...

The Right Honourable Dr Vince Cable MP for Twickenham was guest of honour at the official opening of the long awaited new cadet centre in London Road Twickenham.

Cadets,...

The second edition of "The Laser" is out now.

Please read it, enjoy it and share it!

Feel free to distribute to anyone you think would or should...

A team of Air Cadets from 94 (Feltham) and 82 (Sunbury) Squadron representing Middlesex Wing Air Training Corps were worthy Runners Up to the winners of the coveted Elworthy Trophy,...

32 Air Cadet musicians from across London and Middlesex joined together to play in aid of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund during halftime at a football match between Watford...

Squadron Leader George Capon, Officer Commanding 614 Volunteer Gliding Squadron (VGS) in Wethersfield, Essex was in Hong Kong on business when he organised a visit the Headquarters...

Sussex Wing was delighted to welcome Air Commodore Barbara Cooper during its annual Wing Field Weekend at Crowborough Camp and Pippingford Park on a gloriously sunny Autumn day.

With...

Cadet Sergeant Rebecca Baker and Cadet Corporal Kristian Baker (both 16) have completed their Glider pilot training and been awarded their Silver Wings after a weeks intensive...

The new banner of 304 (Battle) Detached Flight has been blessed during the Battle of Britain 71st Anniversary Service at the church of St Mary the Virgin, Battle.

The Dean,...

Sunday 18th September saw the 71st anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

To remember those who fought so bravely, an annual rededication service is held in Westminster...

Air Cadets from Saffron Walden, accompanied by other cadets from Essex have achieved a first as they completed the historical Airborne Wandletocht in Arnhem, Holland.

The...

The Director of Flying Training for the Royal Air Force (RAF), Air Commodore Andrew Sudlow RAF visited 614 Volunteer Gliding School (VGS) on a wet and windy summer afternoon.

Air...

Luke Arpino (15) from 358 (Welling) Squadron, Air Training Corps (ATC) is celebrating after winning the 'Best in Show' competition at the Kent Wing ATC annual aero-modelling competition...

The photographic competition is split into two categories. For each category both staff and cadets are invited to enter.

Class 1 - “THE ACO AND ITS...

Air Cadets from Witham in Essex have recently taken delivery of their new minibus following a long fundraising campaign.

The minibus is the first vehicle the Squadron has...

Seven Air Cadets and two members of staff from Middlesex joined an expedition in Royal Air Force (Leeming) to retrace the steps of the original Long March, where prisoners of war...

Air Cadet Benjamin White (16), of Bexleyheath, Kent has recently achieved a BTEC Level 2 in Music Studies at the same time that his dad, Army Cadet Chaplain Andrew White, achieved...

A team of apprentices from Tubelines, the London Underground maintenance company joined Middlesex Wing Air Cadets at their annual competition to select their representatives for...

Wing Commander Martin Haswell, Officer Commander Sussex Wing Air Cadets, has formally received the first of two large scale kit planes at Shoreham Air Show.
The one third...

Many local dog-walkers and families from the Kent area flocked to the Boating Lake at Dunorlan Park, Tunbridge Wells recently to watch a group of Brighton Air Cadets Pedalo 13...

The annual Airborne Airshow has just taken place on the seafront in Eastbourne.

Eastbourne is a popular holiday destination and there was plenty of interest from boys and...

Cadet Flight Sergeant Matthew Prentice, of 2158 (Sevenoaks) Squadron Air Training Corps recently spent two weeks at Tayside Aviation in Dundee completing his Air Cadet Pilot Scheme...

As cadets prepared for their 15 day trip to Israel as part of the International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) program, there was a sense of the unknown and excitement about what they...

22 Air Cadets and 8 staff from 2158 (Sevenoaks) Squadron recently ventured out to North Wales to conduct “Exercise Red Dragon” for the first time in the Squadron history....

The Race for Life events returned to Mote Park in Maidstone Kent, in July as part of the 2011 calendar, with the traditional 5K events for both days and the introduction of the...

276 (Chelmsford) Squadron, have reached new heights in communications thanks to the donation of high quality radio’s by local firm SELEX Elsag.

SELEX Elsag is a secure...

Air Cadets from Middlesex have received the Shackleton Trophy, awarded to the best Air Cadet overseas expedition in 2010.

21 Cadets and 11 adult volunteers from 3 Squadrons...

You can nominate an RAF Family Hero as part of the 4Children and Take a Break Family Heroes Awards. The RAF Family Hero Award recognises people in the RAF community who have made...

Educational charity CVQO celebrated the achievements of a very special group of young people this week, in the prestigious surroundings of the Ironmonger’s Hall, in the City...

Two teams of Air Cadets competed in a Health and Safety Quiz with the trustees of the British Safety Council recently and won! The cadets from 358 (Welling) Squadron, Kent Wing...

Transformers 3 may be hitting the big screen but earlier this month four Air Cadets from 295 (Witham) Squadron were involved in building a pair of fully functioning remote control...

Right across the County of Sussex, Air Cadets have actively participated in Armed Forces Day events including parades and Drumhead Services.

In Eastbourne, 54 (Eastbourne)...

Harry Lane (18) from Crawley has been named as the winner of CVQO’s prestigious Duke of Westminster Award.

The ceremony and luncheon took place at the Royal Air Force...

An 18-year-old Air Cadet from 226 (Brighton) Squadron has just returned from Scotland after completing a 2-week Flying Scholarship.

Cadet Warrant Officer Louise Murray...

Air Cadet flying has returned to Manston after a break of 12 years.

After negotiations with Kent International Airport and TG Aviation it was agreed to celebrate the 70th...

Ten Air Cadets from 344 (Fulham) Squadron, London Wing were proud to play their part in the Mercers' Company, Associated Companies dinner night.

The cadets lined the Masters'...

As part of the on-going Air Cadet 70 celebrations, 11 Air Cadets from the London & South East Region, joined by three of their instructors to help Her Majesty The Queen celebrate...

Over 80 volunteer officers from the Air Cadet Organisation were guests of the Royal Air Force Club at a spectacular dinner hosted by the Trustees of the Club, based in Piccadilly,...

Cadet Corporal Grant Cook (16) of Witham Air Cadets has completed his Glider pilot training and been awarded Silver Wings after a weeks intensive training at 614 Volunteer Gliding...

Three Air Cadets from the South East are among the final nine winners of CVQO’s Duke of Westminster Awards. All will take part in a three week adventure to South Africa as...

It is not unusual on an Air Cadet Squadron to find aspiring pilots. But for most of them, their dreams are of fast jets, and high speed flight. Could the attraction of low flying...

Air Cadets and Staff from Sussex Wing had an exciting and action-packed week, when they travelled to the National Air Cadet Adventure Training Centre in Llanbedr, North Wales....

Cadets and staff from 615 Volunteer Gliding Squadron (VGS) spent Good Friday bag-packing in their local Waitrose store in Sanderstead, Greater London, to raise money for Help for...

Air Cadets from London paraded through the streets of Central London on Mothering Sunday with members of the Royal Air Force (RAF) to celebrate the 93 years of the service.

The...

Edition one of "The Laser" is out now!

Read all about the exciting...

Two London Wing Air Cadets have achieved the BTEC LEVEL 2 in Music, the first in London Wing.

Cadet Sergeant Andrew Murphy and Cadet Corporal Louise Grimes from 452 (Hornchurch)...

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers - a City of London Livery Company – more than 50 London based Army, Sea and Air Cadets are currently...

A cadet from 2158 (Sevenoaks) Squadron has been named as Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet in Kent for 2011. Cadet Flight Sergeant David MacQuarrie (17) was chosen by the Lord Lieutenant,...

Air Cadets from 11F (Brooklands) Squadron attended an event at Westminster to raise the profile of aviation with members of Parliament and the House of Lords.

The exciting...

Air Cadets from Kensingston in London, recently hosted a visit from a very special guest: Kit Malthouse, London Assembly Member and Deputy Mayor for Policing.

The Deputy...

Air Cadets from 344 (Fulham) Squadron assisted the Royal Marsden Hospital run the Royal Marsden march, a 14-mile sponsored walk between Chelsea and Sutton Hospitals.

The...

Six volunteers from London, Middlesex and Surrey have been recognized for their commitment and dedication to the Air Training Corps (ATC) at a special awards ceremony hosted by...

Cadet Flight Sergeant Kenneth Kirabira (18) from 282 (East Ham) Squadron, Air Training Corps (ATC) has been appointed one of three Lord Lieutenant’s Cadets for 2011/2012...

Three members of staff from 2158 (Sevenoaks) Squadron ATC recently travelled to the Scottish Highlands to undertake a winter mountaineering course.

Officer Commanding Flight...

Four teenage Air Cadets from Witham in Essex have been selected to train over the summer to become solo glider pilots.

The Air Training Corps runs several residential courses...

11 cadets and their staff from 862 (Sunbury) Squadron visited RAF Odiham in Hampshire recently to get an insight into life within the Royal Air Force and an understanding of some...

Former 46F (Kensington) Squadron, Cadet Warrant Officer Rimal Patel has just won season 3 of the hit TV show Total Wipeout USA.

After completing a series of ridiculously...

Kwasi Kwarteng Member of Parliament for Spelthorne recently visited 862 (Sunbury) Squadron Air Training Corps, to explore one of the wide ranging activities that help shape his...

Cadet Sergeants Kieren Hill of 1015 (Horsham) Squadron and Tilly Sherwood of 2530 (Uckfield) Squadron, both in Sussex Wing, have been named the Sports Cadets of the Year for the...

Cadets from 6F (Romford) Squadron took to the stage and showed off their outstanding presentation skills at the Queens Theatre in Hornchurch as part of a production dedicated to...

Cadet Warrant Officer Ryan Baker, 18 from Witham in Essex has been nominated as the Essex Wing Air Training Corps male Cadet representative for the nationally awarded Dacre Sword.

The...

Cadet Sergeant Matthew Prentice has become the first cadet from Sevenoaks Squadron and in Kent Wing, to achieve the Institute of Leadership and Management Certificate in Team Leading...

Three members of staff from the London & South East Region have just returned from a week’s photography training at Royal Air Force (RAF) Cosford.

The course...

Wing Commander Saleem (Bob) Naeem RAFVR(T) IEng MIET MCMI, has officially taken over as Officer Commanding, London Wing Air Training Corps.

Wing Commander Naeem was brought...

Air Cadets from Westminster & Chelsea had the privilege to invite HRH the Duke of Gloucester to a special opening of their new building.

His Royal Highness, a very...

Over 500 members from the London & South East Region of the Air Training Corps (ATC) gathered at the Central Church of the Royal Air Force (RAF) St Clement Danes in Strand,...

Air Cadets from across the Region braved the cold and rainy weather today to take part in the Regional Cross Country Competition.

Cadets of representing Surrey, Sussex,...

As we come to the end of 2010 I look back with pride on the activities and achievements of the cadets and the staff of LASER.

Cadet 150 featured large on our calendar during...

Air Cadet Alex Dutch from 241 (Wanstead & Woodford) Squadron joined along with other young people from across the Capital, took centre stage at the Mayor’s Christmas...

Air Cadets from 241 (Wanstead & Woodford) Squadron in London Wing, have just come back from “Exercise Jinn Badiya” to Oman.

Following on from previously...

In the finale to Cadet 150 celebrations, Air Cadets from Sussex Wing attended a Church Service having paraded the Corps Banner through the centre of Chichester. They were joined...

Did you know that membership of the Royal Air Force Club is open to all commissioned officers, whether they be regular or reserve? In other words, all RAF VR(T) officers are eligible...

As part of the Cadet 150 celebrations in Sussex, the three cadet organisations formed teams for the Tri-service Kitkar Display team and have been working together through the Summer....

Cadet Warrant Officer Gilberto Algar-Faria of 48F (Hampstead) Squadron, has recently come back from the trip of a lifetime to South Africa, courtesy of the Cadet Vocational Qualifications...

Last Saturday, over a dozen Air Cadets were at Royal Air Force (RAF) Northolt for the first gathering of what may become a new Air Cadet Organisation (ACO) music ensemble.

Cadets and staff from Kent wing have been put through their paces in a successful annual review by Commandant Air Cadets, Air Commodore Barbara Cooper at the Royal School of Military...

London Air Cadets brought history to life when they visited the preserved World War Two Operations Room at Royal Air Force (RAF) Uxbridge.

22 cadets and adult staff from...

On a crisp and sunny October Sunday cadets and staff from 226 (Brighton) No 2 Squadron proudly marched into Trafalgar Square as part of the Marine & Sea Cadet Corps flagship...

As part of the revised Air Cadet classification syllabus, cadets wishing to achieve the accolade of ‘Instructor Cadet’, are required to complete a one day intensive...

London & South East Region Headquarters and Middlesex Wing Air Cadets, along with the Combined Cadet Force have moved into their new building by the main gate at RAF Northolt.

The...

Cadet Warrant Officer Alexandra Dutch from 241 (Wanstead & Woodford) Squadron was selected for a trip to Israel as part of the International Air Cadet Exchange.

Fostering the spirit of adventure has always been at the heart of the Air Cadets’ activities – and a recent weekend for 1921 (Lewisham) Squadron cadets was an excellent...

Air Cadet, Cadet Warrant Officer Jenny Munn, has been awarded the trophy for best cadet in Surrey wing at a ceremony held at Royal Air Force Odiham.

The Sydney Black...

Ladies Day at Kempton Park Racecourse saw a group of cadets get up close and personal with Olly Murs of The X Factor.

The 8 cadets chosen from 862 (Sunbury) Squadron Air...

The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Nick Anstee hosted a private reception at Mansion House, his official residence, for the staff and committee of 1475 (Dulwich)...

For the third year running 249 (Hailsham) Squadron rose to the challenge against 23 other units to the win the coveted Wing Field Weekend Adventure Training Cup.

The Wing...

Cadets from London and Middlesex Wings were privileged to participate in a national celebration to give thanks for the Battle of Britain and to remember the sacrifices that were...

Sussex Wing Field Weekend saw the arrival of a new judge for the annual drill competition at Crowborough Camp:  Warrant Officer Scott Stephenson from Britania Royal Naval...

Sussex Wing Cadets have attended Goodwood Revival as part of the Cadet 150 celebrations. Duties over the weekend included controlling entry to the Warbirds aircraft sited in front...

Two Brother and sister pairs formed part of a team of 8 Air Cadets from 1838 (Elm Park) Squadron who recently won the prestigious Inness Sword!

They beat off stiff competition...

Sussex Wing has welcomed its latest Drill Instructor in the form of Flight Sergeant Tina Calvert from 249 (Hailsham) Squadron.

Flight Sergeant Calvert has recently completed...

Air Cadets from Surrey and Middlesex Wing got to spend the weekend at Heathrow airport assisting British Airways (BA) with their “family day”.

The family day,...

Sussex Wing Marching Band was invited by the Royal British Legion to perform for visitors during the afternoon at its recent Tunes of Glory event at Ardingly. Two members of the...

Eastbourne Airborne Airshow is a popular free four day event right on the coastline in Sussex and there is no doubt that the flying display of the Red Arrows is the highlight for...

Two lucky cadets got more than they bargained for at the 2010 Shoreham Air Show, as they welcomed Air Commodore Barbara Cooper to the organisation with a testing interview.

In...

Over 130 specially selected teenage cadets from all over the UK assembled at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC), Dartmouth in Devon for a unique camp as part of ‘Cadet...

At the very end of the Eastbourne Airbourne Airshow, two cadets from Sussex Wing heard that The Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) cycle challenge from Eastbourne to Afghanistan...

Air cadets from across Sussex helped in making AIRBOURNE airshow 2010 a huge success, with crowds flocking to the free four-day event.

249 (Hailsham) Squadron ran the Air...

20 cadets from 226 Brighton No1 and No2 Squadrons found themselves hovering over the Hampshire countryside after they were given the opportunity to fly with 27 Squadron RAF...

As we come to the end of the summer holidays I am pleased to say that many of our cadets enjoyed life with our RAF Regular counterparts on Stations throughout the United Kingdom....

Greg Hands MP visited 46F (Kensington) Squadron, Air Cadets at their headquarters in Brompton Road during one of their evening sessions.

He was welcomed by eager cadets...

Air Cadets from Middlesex completed a gruelling 12 hour – 300 mile sponsored go-karting event through winds and rain with the aim of raising £2,000 for the Soldiers,...

The Jon Ford Trophy is presented to the best Air Cadet marching team in the Nijmegen marches and was first presented by Air Commodore Jon Ford, a previous Commandant Air Cadets.

The...

Lucky Jordan Hawes from 304 (Battle) Detached Flight got a once in a lifetime opportunity to spend a week on work experience with the Red Arrows –  the aerobatics display...

Two intrepid teenage Air Cadets from 6F (Romford) Squadron Air Training Corps, have each spent an arduous week at Royal Air Force Cranwell on the Air Cadet Leadership Course. The...

London Air Cadets recently found themselves in the cells at Central Criminal Court, commonly known as the "The Old Bailey". However, much to the relief of Wing Commander...

The YOU London network enabled an Air Cadet from 1475 (Dulwich) Squadron in London to attend a walking group leaders course which was being run by the Volunteer Police Cadets.

The...

In 2010 McAllisters Recovery are sponsoring their local Air Cadets, 261 Guildford Squadron.

This sponsorship arrangement sees the vehicle rescue and recovery business support...

8 Cadets from Essex Wing, led by Pilot Officer Tony Burge and Civilian Instructor Geoff Needham have just completed the 4-day 100 mile Nijmegen March.

The "vierdaagse"...

Four Teams from London Wing units, 241 (Wanstead & Woodford) and 1838 (Elm Park) Squadron attended the Inter Service Cadet Rifle Meet (ISCRM) which took place at the National...

A group of cadets and staff from 1051 (Dartford) Squadron Air Training Corps have just returned from a week’s camp in France.

The group of 11 cadets and 4 staff stayed...

Air Cadets from across the country joined their counterparts in the Army and Sea Cadets to meet distinguished guests and at The House of Commons Speaker’s at a special reception...

291 (Westminster & Chelsea) Squadron, Air Training Corps had the great pleasure of boarding HMS Westminster for the ship's affiliation day.

HMS Westminster is...

1475 (Dulwich) Squadron, based in South East London have lived up to their moto, Certamus Vincere meaning “strive to win” having just been officially recognised...

The Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, Peter Field and the Mayor and Mayoress of Hailsham, Cllrs Robin and Carolyn Kempe, were the honoured guest of 249 Hailsham Millennium Squadron,...

Group Captain Dave Lee, Officer Commanding Number 1 Elementary Flying School (EFTS) paid a flying visit to 614 (Wethersfield) Volunteer Gliding Squadron (VGS) to present solo wings...

As part of a year of celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the cadet movement, hundreds of youngsters from Air Training Corps, Sea Cadets, the Army Cadet Force and the...

Scores of cadets from across the London & South East are due to march through London today at a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Cadet movement as around 1,700 cadets...

Air Cadets from Surrey joined their compatriots in the Army and Sea Cadets in Godalming to celebrate 150 years of the Cadet movement. The event, part of Armed Forces Day, was Surrey’s...

Harry Lane (18) from Crawley has been named as the winner of CVQO’s prestigious Duke of Westminster Award.

The ceremony and luncheon took place at the Royal Air Force...

The outstanding achievements of 19 year old Cadet Warrant Officer Gilberto Algar-Faria, of 48 (Hampstead) Squadron, London Wing were applauded at the annual Duke of Westminster...

Two members of staff from London & South East Region got a warm welcome from the Barbados Cadet Corps when they went to visit them in Barbados.

The Barbados Cadet Corps,...

Air Cadets from the London & South East Region took part in a Central London flypast to celebrate the birthday of HM The Queen.

The cadets, from 450 (Kenley)...

Well, not just any seat - it's the Battle of Britain Chair!

The picture shows the chair being displayed at Royal Air Force Northolt's recent Families Day. It was...

As part of the on-going Air Cadet 70 celebrations, 11 Air Cadets from the London & South East Region, joined by three of their instructors to help Her Majesty The Queen celebrate...

Air Commodore Ian Stewart RAF BSc, Commandant Air Cadets has presented the Quinton Memorial Trophy to this year’s winner, Sergeant Hazel Scaresbrook of 225 (Brighton No1)...

The best weather of the year so far came out for the launch of YOU in Hammersmith and Fulham. Mayor, Councillor Alex Karmel, launched the youth initiative in brilliant sunshine...

Air Cadets together with their compatriates from the, Sea, Combined and Army Cadets from all over London were guests of the Greater London Assembly at a reception at City Hall...

The London & South East Region (LaSER) Marching Band weekend took place at Fort Blockhouse in Gosport recently with 44 cadets from across the Region supported by instructing...

Air Cadets from across LaSER compete in Rugby, Soccer and Hockey at RAF Cosford all in one day as part of National Air Cadet teams’ selected from the best cadets each Region...

After 10 adventure-packed days, Flight Sergeant Louise Murray has returned to her Brighton-based Squadron with nothing but amazing memories from her visit to Royal Air Force Akrotiri,...

615 Volunteer Gliding School (VGS) in Kenley held their bi-annual ball recently enjoying a night of celebrations with special guests including Commandant Air Cadets, Air Commodore...

Air Cadets from London joined with their counterparts in the Army and Sea Cadets to mark the 150th anniversary of the cadet movement during the annual St George's Day parade in...

What a night! Over 80 cadets from Middlesex Wing recently received Achievement Awards from the Jack Petchey Foundation and celebrated the occasion in front of an audience...

Fort Blockhouse at Portsmouth was recently home to more than 80 Air Cadets for a week of musical training.

The cadets - all members of the Air Cadets National Marching...

An Air Cadet from Sevenoaks has been honoured by Sevenoaks District Council by being awarded the title of Sevenoaks District Council Young Volunteer of the Year.

The annual...

A Cadet from (226 Squadron) Brighton Squadron, on Dyke Road has recently received her Gold Gliding Wings.

17-year-old Sergeant Louise Murray has been an Air Cadet...

Cadets at 1475 (Dulwich) Squadron gave their Commanding Officer - Flight Lieutenant Kevin Mehmet - a surprise when they presented him with a cake iced with the Squadron Colours...

Nineteen year old Cadet Warrant Officer Gilberto Algar-Faria, of 48F (Hampstead) Squadron and eighteen year old Cadet Flight Sergeant Alexander Dutch of 241 (Wanstead and Woodford)...

The Minister for Young Citizen’s and Youth Engagement, Dawn Butler MP visited Cadets from 291 (Westminster & Chelsea) Squadron.

Ms Butler had expressed...

With widespread support from across the Royal Air Force, the 2010 programme of Air Cadet Work Experience Courses has got off to a high profile start when seven courses were run...

The Annual Service to commemorate the formation of the Royal Air Force was held on Sunday at the Central Church of the Royal Air Force, St Clement Danes in the Strand, Central...

291 (Westminster & Chelsea) Squadron Air Cadets,part of London Wing welcomed 291 (Blenheim Bombers) Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets to London as part of the Squadrons Cadet150...

Proud Cadet Flight Sergant Alexandra Dutch of 241 (Wanstead & Woodford) Squadron received the Lord Lieutenants Certificate and badge from the Lord Lieutenant of London, Sir...

A former Sussex Wing cadet needs your help as he battles with other hopefuls in a bid to participate in a high octane adventure race across the Scottish Highlands.

Now...

Seven Air Cadets from LaSER have recently received their Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Awards as St James's Palace.

The cadets; James Simpole for Wanstead & Woodford, Dominic...

Representatives from then YOU partnership in Bromley came together at the Civic Centre to celebrate the launch of YOU – a unique partnership of the uniformed youth organisations...

16 year old Tara Crank, an Air Cadet from 267 (Twickenham) Squadron has been selected to fence as part of the Great Britain Women’s under-17 squad!

Not content just...

Members of 2158 (Sevenoaks) Squadron Air Cadets have been celebrating recently after raising over £13,000 for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

This magnificent...

 A group of young ambassador cadets kicked off a series of events, taking place this year in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the launch of the cadet movement,...

In front of over 250 parents and guests 291 (Westminster & Chelsea) Squadron Air Cadets welcomed the Deputy Lieutenant for the City of Westminster Brigadier Paul Orchard-Lisle...

Always smiling Cadet Flight Sergeant Tee Ganbold, from 46F (Kensington) Squadron has won the Kriegie Trophy for being the best Air Cadet on the Frimley Park leadership courses...

Group Captain Dave Lee, Officer Commanding Number 1 Elementary Flying School (EFTS) paid a flying visit to 614 (Wethersfield) Volunteer Gliding Squadron (VGS) to present solo wings...

Commandant Air Cadets, Air Commodore Ian Stewart has received the Wilkinson Sword on behalf of the Air Training Corps for their fundraising efforts in support of the Royal Air...

Nearly 600 Air Cadets from across the London & South East Region held their 41st service and thanksgiving at the Royal Air Force Church in St Clement Danes, Central London.

The...

On a cold but bright New Years Day, 19 Air Cadets and their adult volunteer, Sergeant Dan Goldman of 241 (Woodford and Wanstead) Squadron participated in the London New Years Day...

The Air Cadets of 350 (Carshalton and Wallingford) Squadron have started the New Year with a new Commanding Officer on the promotion of Pilot Officer Gemma Biden.

As the...

As arctic conditions continue to sweep through the UK, cadets from 249 (Hailsham) and 2530 (Uckfield) Squadrons have joined forces to make the most of the falling snow.

Despite...

Cadets from 241 (Wanstead & Woodford) Squadron braved the Siberian winter conditions across the South East to attend a training shoot on the L81 7.62mm target rifle at Pirbright...

LAC Matthew Barnes, a former Cadet Warrant Officer at 340 (Edenbridge) Squadron has just passed out of RAF Honington winning the RAF Regiment Association Trophy for Drill &...

Air Cadets from Middlesex Wing assisted to help raise more than £2,000 for servicemen and woman who have been injured in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Barnet Football Club...

A group of twelve staff and cadets from Kent Wing have recently returned from a four week expedition to Nepal, raising over £3,500 for Help the Heroes.

The expedition,...

Young people in Wembley have come together and been recognised as the most improved Squadron in the Air Training Corps.

The youngsters, who come from as far and wide as...

Two Air Cadet Adult Volunteers have recently attended a Gold Award Presentation at St. James’s Palace to receive their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Sergeant Shoheb...

Members of YOU London were given the privilege of speaking Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London at City Hall in Central London in order to tell him about their organisations and...

Fierce weather could not dampen the spirits of over 100 cadets and staff from the London & South East Region who were on hand to welcome the 682nd Lord Mayor of London - Alderman...

Under-Secretary of State for Defence, Kevan Jones MP has officially launched the new Air Cadet website outside of the Ministry of Defence in Whitehall, London.

Mr Jones...

Cadets from 291 (Westminster and Chelsea) Squadron, Air Training Corps had the privilege to be invited to the unveiling of a statue of Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park, who led...

During the month of September, two Civilian Instructors and two Cadet NCOs from 1374 (East Barnet) Squadron found shaving that little bit quicker.

They were growing moustaches...

Cadets from across London & South East Region came together to compete at the annual Regional Field day, which sees the cadets fight to be crowded best at foot drill, band,...

Air Cadets from London recently had the privilege to visit 55 (Reserve) Squadron as a guest of their Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Mark Manwaring – a former Air Cadet...

His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO has conducted a review of Middlesex Wing.

The review, described by Commandant Air Cadets, Air Commodore Ian Stewart as...

Air Cadets from across Surrey joined together to remember the sacrifice made during the Battle of Britain.

Cadets from the West of the county gathered at the RAF...

Cadet Sergeant Alex Dutch (18) of 241 (Wanstead & Woodford) Squadron has just completed a flying scholarship, flying solo in a power aircraft on a course organised by London...

A keen interest in historic buses by two friends has lead to an Air Cadet graphic being placed on the back panels of a Queen Mary bus belonging to Chris Pearce, former cadet from...

Nine Air Cadets and two of their instructors from 1408 (Dorking) Squadron recently took a 3,500 ft leap of faith in aid of ‘Help for Heroes’ at the British Army’s...

A group of 19 air cadets and 9 instructors from Sussex and Kent set off for an entirely new venture – “NavCamp 2009”: where cadets learnt about navigation...

A team of staff and cadets from Kent Wing have just returned from Snowdonia in North Wales having completed the gruelling Welsh 3000s mountain challenge. The aim was to complete...

Following their 6-month tour of duty at Kandahar in Afghanistan, the men and women of 63 Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment received a heroes' welcome as they paraded through their...

A team of Air Cadets from London have just returned victorious, having successfully conquered the Drakensberg or "Dragon Mountains" - as they were called by early settlers...

Air Cadets are able to fly light aircraft and gliders as part of their training. But they can do more than that! Cadet Flight Sergeant Jen Nixon (18) was one of a lucky few cadets...

Air Cadets from across Kent had an action-packed weekend in Dover, helping at the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of Bleriot's flight across the channel.

From assisting...

1924 (Shirley) Squadron have once again marched their way to victory in the annual Surrey Wing Drill competition, for an incredible eleventh time in a row.

The 13 cadets...

2513 Romney Marsh Squadron (Kent) ATC Cadet Pipes and Drums provided even more spectacle to a glittering evening concert at Kneller Hall in Twickenham as they marched into...

Gurkha’s champion Joanna Lumley OBE, got an impromptu flying lesson with Cadets from 354 (Dover) Squadron when she visited a local school fete.

The cadets had organised...

Air Cadets were part of a mass group of young people from some of the United Kingdom’s oldest established youth groups who joined The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall...

Flight Lieutenant Sally Rattle, the Deputy Region Sports Officer and Squadron Leader Malcolm Wood, the Region Radio Communications Officer for the London & South East Region...

Over fifty cadets from 1075 Camberley Squadron shone in the summer sun while on parade at the Squadron’s Annual Inspection. The cadets formed up on the parade square outside...

Air Cadets from the London & South East Region win the inter-region athletics competition for the first time in over 5 years!

By kind permission of Air Commodore Green,...

Air Cadets from 120 (Hendon) Squadron supported the Bomber Command Memorial Appeal at a fundraising banquet in aid of the Bomber Command memorial appeal held at the Royal Air Force...

1475 (Dulwich) Squadron ATC No 23 Cadet NCO Course came to a fitting conclusion when 10 cadets celebrated their graduation with a dinner in Piccadilly, London on Saturday 13th...

Hundreds of members of the Air Training Corps have joined many World War II veterans in commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Over 160 cadets...

The New boss of Surrey Wing Air Training Corps, Wing Commander Frank Xavier, got a chance to meet those in his command at the annual Wing Staff Conference.

Representatives...

Wing Commander Sylvie Silver, Officer Commanding London Wing Air Training has been named the Daily Mail’s Inspirational Woman of the Year.

Wing Commander Silver...

Wing Commander Frank Xavier MBA MCMI RAFVR(T) has formally taken command of Surrey Wing, Air Training Corps.

The official handover took place at Kenley Aerodrome, with...

As part of celebrations for the 20th anniversary of their formation, staff and cadets from 340 (Edenbridge) Squadron ATC held a dinner at The Kent and Surrey Golf and Country Club...

27 Teenagers from Kent have spent the first week of their Easter Holiday at an Intensive Pipes and Drums Camp in Inverness in the Scottish Highlands.

Thanks to Commanding...

The Sussex Wing Adventure Training Team are commemorating the 65th anniversary of Operation Overlord by running a week’s long endurance walk from Le Havre to Cherbourg –...

615 VGS (RAF Kenley) has been awarded the Sir Arthur Marshall Trophy and is officially the Best Winch launched Gliding Squadron.

Squadron Leader Keith Chandler, Officer...

Earlier this month at the Lord Lieutenant of Kent’s Poppy Appeal Awards, cadets and staff of 2158 (Sevenoaks) Squadron Air Training Corps were delighted to be awarded the...

Bradley Penney, a Cadet Sergeant at 173 (Orpington) Squadron ATC was recently awarded several sporting honours for his numerous personal and team achievements.

He represented...

Outstanding individuals from the Air Cadet Organisation across London have been celebrated at a recent Jack Petchey Ceremony.

Established in 1999 by an East End entrepreneur,...

Twenty four Air Cadets from London & South East Region ATC attended a specialist aerospace camp at RAF Halton. The cadets had been selected from amongst the 6,000 cadets in...

Nearly 500 Air Cadets from across the London & South East Region (LaSER) marked the 68th Anniversary of the Air Training Corps parading through the streets of London.

The...

Only a couple of weeks back from their Christmas break, and 249 (Hailsham) Squadron where entertaining local dignitary Cllr Ian Haffenden, Mayor of Hailsham and Wing Chaplain...

A top ex- air cadet of 1924 Shirley Squadron Air Training Corps has gone on to excel in the Royal Air Force.

Former Cadet Sergeant, now Aircraftman Marcus Clarke was recently...

Edenbridge Air Cadets are celebrating after taking third place in a national competition for raising money for the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) “Wings” Appeal.

Cadets...

On a cold and wet four days in October, Air Cadets from 2324 (Chigwell) Squadron embarked on an intensive military fieldcraft skills course. Nineteen teenagers and five adult staff...

Eastbourne Congress Theatre was the last venue of The Royal Air Force in Concert tour this year and once again Air Cadets from 54 (Eastbourne) Squadron were on hand to assist with...

Cadets form 2513 (Romney Marsh) Squadron represented London & South East Region in two categories at the recent National Marching Band Championships, held at RAF Halton.

Ensemble...

Instructor Cadet Warrant Officer Katherine Rattle from 2530 (Uckfield) Squadron has received the 550 Squadron Association Trophy recognising her as the Best...

Over the half term holiday Air Cadets from 1921 (Lewisham) Squadron and their friends from 444 (Shoreditch) Squadron got the change of a lifetime, participating in "Exercise...

The 2008 Lord Lieutenants Cadet for Greater London got the chance of a lifetime, meeting HRH the Queen during her recent visit to Google.

Instructor Cadet Flight Sergeant...

During the Remembrance weekend, Air Cadets around the country never fail to do their part to remember those who have made great sacrifices on our behalf.

None more so than...

On Saturday 1st November Student Bandmaster’s Craig Bywater and Oliver Jeans from the British Army’s Royal Military School of Music Kneller Hall, and Senior Aircraftsman...

Dulwich Air Cadets from 1475 Squadron, based in South East London presented a cheque for £6184.75 to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund at a dinner hosted by the Squadrons...

CI Steph Godwin (25) from 2324 (Chigwell) Squadron, Air Training Corps, attended an award ceremony at St James Palace to receive her flying wings from HRH Duke of Edinburgh as...

Over 130 Air Cadets from London Wing Air Training Corps Paraded at 344 (Fulham) Squadrons HQ, to present Flight Lieutenant Michelle Goodman DFC RAF with an engraved glass plaque,...

241 (Wanstead & Woodford) Squadron of London Wing are celebrating having just won the Elworthy Competition for 2008.

The competition first began in 1978 when the late...

Seven Officers from across London & South East Region Air Training Corps are celebrating after gaining adult qualifications through the CVQO (Cadet Vocational Qualification...

16 cadets from 99 (Folkestone) Squadron attended a special charity gala at the world famous London Palladium.

“Fly with the Stars” was a Royal variety show...

Air Cadets from London and Middlesex commemorated the Battle of Britain on Sunday.

The 80-strong contingent attended a Remembrance Service at Westminster Abbey which was...

Calling all sharp-shooters and budding journalists! Entries for the 2008 LaSER media competition are now being accepted for the following categories: Photo Competition (Cadet entry)...

Cadet Corporal Christopher Tuohy, a cadet from 444 (Shoreditch) Squadron, Air Cadets based in Hackney has received The St John’s Ambulance Award of a Meritorious Service...

241 (Wanstead & Woodford) Squadron of London Wing have been named as the best Air Cadet Squadron for 2007/8. Group Captain Hakin OBE RAFR, Commandant for London and South East...

344 (Fulham) Squadron has become the first ever Air Cadet Squadron to visit the island of Sri Lanka. 15 cadets, supervised by 5 members of staff departed the UK on the 1st April 2008...

Cadet Sgt Jonathan Kinahan of No 2137 (Harlow) Squadron Air Training Corps, was on cloud 9 after being named the winner of the Essex Wing Presidents Prize. Set up by the President...

Cadets and staff from 282 (East Ham) Squadron, led by Sgt Chris Booty ATC, have recently returned from an action packed trip to Perth in Western Australia – where they got...

Well over 200 cadets and Staff from Squadrons across Kent Wing were in action on 7 and 8 June in support of the 2008 Biggin Hill International Air Fair. For over 15 years, Kent Wing...

Air Chief Marshal Sir David Parry-Evans presents the "Shackleton Trophy" to Cadets from 358 (Welling) Squadron, who won the trophy for the best overseas expedition. Flt Lt Dave Hill...

Air Cadets from 344 (Fulham) Squadron attended a special event at the Tower of London on Sunday 18th May 08. Invited by the RAF Regiment Association,...

As a member of staff during the Kent Wing Adventure Training Week at Llanbedr Adventure Training Centre, CI Ginette Leeder of 2158 (Sevenoaks) Squadron...

The band of 444 (Shoreditch) Squadron came out in force to help support injured servicemen and women by taking part in the City Salute, held outside...

Air Cadets together with their compatriates from the, Sea, Combined and Army Cadets from all over London were guests of the Greater London Assembly at a reception at City Hall...

Instructor Cadet Flight Sergeant Peter Loveland, from Camberley, helped the Corps Rugby team to its first victory since 1993 by scoring a try in the 14-7 win over Warrington Colts....