1460 (Banbury) Squadron thrives to deliver a varied and an exciting range of activities throughout the year which include the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, vocational qualifications, First Aid training as well as Flying.
Our motto is "pride and honour prevails"
We are proud to offer air cadets the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills by learning an instrument within the squadrons marching band.
Please contact the squadron if you require any further information.
Thames Valley Wing Mustered together on the 6th of July to celebrate its merger with Buckinghamshire, marking the largest Wing in the RAFAC.
This was the first time the new Wing banner was paraded.
Thank you to all the VIPs and family that joined us for this event despite the unexpected poor weather.
Over 100 cadets from around Thames Valley Wing attended a wing drill day.
Wing Warrant Officer, WO Uzzell said:
This activity brings resources and instructors together to provide drill training and a taster of different forms of drill for the whole Wing
This weekend at RAF Benson Cadets from across Thames Valley Wing met for the first session of a year-long programme of initial weapons training and live fire. 15 cadets left with a trained shot badge and a further 2 gained the marksman badge. Our next session is planned for March with details already available through Cadet Portal.
| Flt Lt K Kisley Flt Lt P Bennett Fg Off S Morris WO A Mchenry WO G Rawlings WO S Robinson FS R Reeve CI Mr J Bowsher CI Mr N Parramore Rev Harwood Rev Hillier Mr S Haines Mrs Y Miller Mr J Payne Mrs U Bozeck Cadet Wo Fell Cadet FS Southey Cadet FS Van Rooyen Cadet FS Pon-Guimares Cadet FS Honor Cadet FS Hammond Cadet FS Meechan Cadet FS Doe Cadet Sgt Bhamra Cadet Sgt Smith Cadet Sgt Andrews Cadet Sgt Lewis |
1460 Banbury Sqn 155 Maidenhead Sqn Wing Staff Officer Wing Warrant Officer 2477 Britwell Sqn 211 Newbury Sqn 2121 Witney Sqn 155 Maidenhead Sqn 2477 Britwell Sqn 211 Newbury Sqn 153 Slough Sqn 155 Maidenhead Sqn 447 Henley Sqn Wing Executive Committee Wing Headquarters 211 Newbury Sqn 2121 Abingdon Sqn 153 Slough Sqn 153 Slough Sqn 447 Henley Sqn 447 Henley Sqn 155 Maidenhead Sqn 136 Chipping Norton Sqn 153 Slough Sqn 211 Newbury Sqn 2120 Witney Sqn 2120 Witney Sqn |
Congratulations to Cdt Corporal Wilson on gaining the Master Cdt Classification.
During the recent lock down period, Thames Valley Wing of the RAF Air Cadets moved to using online platforms to continue activities for our cadets. 217 of our air cadets have completed radio communications and cyber security training courses during this time and we even trained 10 adult volunteers as instructors.
The radio communications and cyber security training is highly beneficial to the cadets, as it improves their knowledge of cyber security, social media safety and how to protect themselves and their devices from malware and viruses. Continue reading
Its exam season at 1460 (Banbury) Squadron and Congratulations to Cadet Sergeant Bolduc who has gained his Senior cadet classification, to Cadet Newman who passed his airmanship 2 exam and to Cadet Corporals Wilson and Antony who passed their piston engine propulsion exams. Well done!
Well done to all cadets and adult volunteers who took part in the South West Region sports day covering rugby, netball, football and hockey and congratulations to all who were selected for the South West region teams.
Thames valley Wing undertook a multi activity training weekend staying onboard HMS Bristol, a Royal Navy destroyer docked in Portsmouth and used as a training facility. Our cadets participated in training for first aid, leadership, instructional techniques, NCO command training for Junior and Senior NCOs and weapons handling and safety training.
Thames Valley Wing Air Cadets are not just about flying and gliding! Our cadets were out in force this weekend shooting the L144 .22 target rifle polishing their marksmanship skills
