2507 (Bicester) Squadron is one of the largest and most dynamic Squadrons in Thames Valley Wing.
Cadets from 2507 Squadron take part in all RAF Air Cadets activities and the Squadron has an active marching band. We take new recruits into the Squadron on three "intakes" each year, one in January, one in April and one in August.
Band Practice Sunday evening
Please contact Bicester Squadron on 01869 249416.
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
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
On Thursday 24th of April 2507 (Bicester) Squadron ran virtual parade night. We talked about the RAF’s involvement in Disaster Relief, what aid/relief is needed following a natural disaster and the cadets were then tasked with making a lander for an egg. It was amazing to see so many cadets take part in our drop challenge. We saw Egg Sheeran, Billie Egglish, Meggan Shelly, Ed the egg and Bobby all survive, and that’s just to name a few. Great to see everyone getting creative and having fun. Could you survive the egg drop?
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
We are Thames Valley Wing Bowling overall winners!!!!
The female cadet defended their title but were pipped to the post and came second. The male cadet team added to the scores and we came 1st overall out of Thames Valley Wing!
A party of cadets and staff from Thames Valley Wing joined Hants and IOW Wing on a trip to the WW1 sites around Ypres in Belgium this weekend. The trip included visits to several WW1 cemeteries where the cadets were able to lay crosses and pay their respects. With the approach of the 100th Anniversary of the end of WW1, it was a particularly poignant time. The highlight of the trip was the participation in the Menin Gate Last Post cemetery, during which the Wing laid a wreath. Continue reading
In the months from September to October, a little more than 100 cadets took part in Thames Valley Wing Air Cadets’ fieldcraft courses. Also known as the ‘Tactical Leadership Courses’, they culminated in a blank firing exercise with cadets, a first for the Wing. Throughout, cadets were given progressive opportunities to learn and demonstrate skills from camouflage and concealment to section-level tactics with training ammunition, all whilst developing their communication, teamwork and leadership skills. Continue reading