2426 Pencoed Squadron RAF Air Cadets

We are now recruiting at 2426 (Pencoed) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets. The Royal Air Force Air Cadets is open to both boys and girls, whatever your background or nationality. You need to be aged over 12 from the start of School Year 8 and before your 17th Birthday when you join – once you’re in you can stay until you turn 20.
You’ll normally attend Air Cadets two evenings a week to start with. There are loads more weekend and holiday activities to get your teeth into, so how much you do with us is up to you.
Remember, the Air Cadets isn’t a recruiting organisation for the RAF and you won’t be expected to follow a career in the Armed Forces. All we’re interested in is you and what you can achieve with us.
If you’re interested in becoming a cadet with this Squadron, please contact the Squadron, either by telephone

07932 904453

The Squadron has a voice mail system so just leave your name, message and contact details and we will return your call when we are next in the office or email the Squadron at [email protected] gov.uk to arrange a visit to the Squadron to meet us.
As a cadet, you’ll get the chance to do things that others only dream about:
• Cadets have the opportunity to undergo air experience flying and gliding pilot and navigation training
• Adventurous training in the UK, where you could try rock climbing, abseiling and canoeing
• Rifle shooting is also available and cadets can qualify to a Bisley standard and other shooting competitions
• As a cadet you will have the opportunity take part in all kinds of sports that you can compete in at Squadron level and if selected you will then represent the Wing at our Region
• UK camps are normally for a week at RAF Stations around the country, you will take part in many varied activities and meet cadets from other Squadrons
The RAFAC runs a comprehensive training programme that is designed to cover a large range of subjects. During your time as a cadet you will start at the First Class level this will cover the basic subjects i.e. ATC, RAF, map reading etc. Next you will move onto Leading, Senior and Master Cadet these subjects will give you a more expansive area of interest outside of your full time education. At the completion of your Master Cadet exam you will automatically qualify for a BTEC Level 2 in aviation studies, more on this and the rest of the subjects available when you become a cadet. After completing the Master Cadet qualification you can go on to take the Methods of Instruction course, by passing you will become an Instructor Cadet.
The RAFAC also offers the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Also Institute of Leadership Management Level 2 Award, which is a national award that is recognised by employers so it will benefit your CV, as well as being useful on squadron as an instructor. The BTEC qualification is a national vocation equivalent to two GCSEs at A-C grade. So as you can see the RAFAC can offer you extra academic qualifications to add to your future educational achievements.
There are many opportunities in the form of an educational nature on offer with us that will improve your skills as far as communication, leadership, theory and practical development is concerned.
If you’re thinking about a career in the Armed Forces, cadet membership will put you ahead of the competition. Many cadets go on to great success in the RAF (and the other Forces). And if you choose a civilian career, employers just love the skills and leadership offered by the Air Cadets.
We’ll supply your uniform, your training, some of the best experiences of your life and a bunch of amazing friends to share them with. All you need to bring is a committed attitude and a hunger for adventure!

Congratulations to our cadets who has passed their Method of Instruction course and is now entitled to wear the yellow landyard.

This award qualifies cadets to instruct lessons to help benefit the junior cadets in their development.

Well done to you all

If anyone has a son or daughter who is 12 years old and is interested in joining the squadron please contact us.

WO Burman.

Today... please take a minute or two, to be silent. A chance to pay respects so we can remember those who fell 76 years ago on the beaches of Normandy as we remember D-Day.

They shall not grow old,
As we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them,
Nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
We Will Remember Them.

Stay safe.

WO Burman

New year, new decade and new challenges. Looking for adult volunteers and cadets.

Please email Flight Sargent Adam Burman on [email protected] with your name and contact number and I will call you with more information.

We meet every Monday & Thursday 18:50 - 21:30.

This Sunday (10th November) will be the remembrance parade. I ask that the leader of each group representing our great community joins me in the Coors Lounge at 09:30 for a health & safety brief. The parade will form up at 09:40 and step off for 09:45. We will return to the monument for thr remembrance service at approx 10:40. Poppies will be available on the day and this Saturday from outside the Co-op and Tescos from the cadets of 2426 Sqd Air cadets.

If there are any questions please message me.

looking forward to seeing you there.

Regards

Adam Burman (Parade Warrant Officer)

2426 sqd were out today selling poppies. They joined with cadets from across the RAFAC for this incredible cause. We will be out again tomorrow to continue to raise funds in our community.

Remembrance Parade looking very smart

The room is set ready for tonights winter ball. There is still time to come and join us, starting at 7:30

Winter ball and prize giving tickets are now for sale at the Squadron. Please support the cadets with a massive turn out. All welcome

Well done to all the cadets and Staff who have supported the Squadron in what is a vey busy period. We have had RAFA collections, Messy Church, Supported the Town Council at the Fireworks display, Poppy selling raising valuable money for the work of the Royal British Legion and the Remembrance Sunday Parade. You have done well and should be rightly proud of your achievements and involvement with the local community, I know I am.
OC 2426 Squadron.