Situated in the heart of the Vale of the White Horse, 1861 (Wantage) Squadron has been serving the towns of Wantage, Faringdon and the surrounding villages with opportunities and activities for aviation interested young people since 1941.
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.
On Sunday the 4th of February Squadrons drawn from South Oxfordshire participated in Thames Valley Wings first ever Drumhead service to mark the 83rd anniversary of the Air Training Corps founding on the 5th of February 1941.
Squadrons from Sector 3 (Thame, Wallingford, Wantage, Abingdon, and Didcot) participated in the RAFA Battle of Britain Commemorative service at St Peter and St Paul Church in Wantage on Sunday 17th of September as part of events across the UK to mark the Battle of Britain. Continue reading
During the Summer cadets from 966 Wallingford. 1861 Wantage, 2121 Abingdon and 2410 Didcot Squadron spent the day at RAF Little Rissington gliding. Continue reading
Cadets and adult volunteers from Sector 3 met up to spend a summers evening playing sports and learning teamwork.
Well done to Cdt Warden, Cdt Okwesili and Cdt Dimond for receiving their first class Classification with the RAF Air Cadets.
Last night we said happy birthday and goodbye to Cadet Warrant Officer Dwight as he has now reached the age of 20 and is now moving to 2121 Abingdon Squadron as an Adult volunteer.