The squadron is the largest air cadet squadron in Berkshire and certainly the most active and vibrant cadet unit.
Our training and activities programme aim to inspire motivate and young people aged between 12 to 19 years of age who are interested in aviation and aerospace whether as a career or simply as a hobby.
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.
| 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 Pilot Officer van Rooyen on passing her virtual Officers Initial Course and is now a fully-fledged Pilot Officer!
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
Blue Leadership for Cpl Mbiru. Silver Activity First Aid for Sgt Bhamra. And first class badges for Cadets Irfan and Khan! Well done everyone!
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
On Thursday 26th April, Earley Squadron had it’s Annual Formal Inspection. This annual event was our opportunity for the Squadron’s cadets to showcase their skills, talents and achievements to both parents and wing staff. This year, the inspecting officer was Deputy Wing Commander Thames Valley Wing, Squadron Leader Trevena, who was accompanied by Warrant Officer Twigg as the inspecting Warrant Officer. Continue reading
Woodley Air cadets have been crowned Athletics champs after an action packed day of competitions Abingdon’s Tilsley Park stadium. In taking the win they narrowly beat Slough and Britwell units from a field of almost 200 cadets from 14 Squadrons from right across Berkshire and Oxfordshire. The winners in each of the competitions will now go forward to represent Thames Valley Wing at the South West Region championships. Continue reading