With an emphasis on team spirit and a zest for adventure, 447 (Henley-on-Thames) Squadron aim to give the best cadet experience in the area. With qualified First Aid, Adventure Training and Skill-at-Arms instructors and a varied and exciting training programme, we are equipped to deliver that experience.
We have an in-house Flight Simulator and a vast range of equipment with committed instructors to deliver our training and activities programme. To be a part of this exciting experience, drop in on any parade night.
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
| 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 |
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
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
Exercise Falcon II was a progressive training weekend held recently at Crowborough Training Camp and was attended by 40 cadets and 14 instructors from 1996 (Earley) Squadron, 459 (Windsor) Squadron, 447 (Henley on Thames) Squadron, 155 (Maidenhead) Squadron, 2402 (Burghfield) Squadron, and 1116 (Woodley) Squadron. This skills camp saw the cadets and staff take part in a range of core activities including Shooting, Fieldcraft, Map Reading & Navigation, Radio skills, and Leadership. Continue reading
Thames Valley Wing has been judged the runner up at the prestigious south-west Regional Activities Day held at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall. The strong team was drawn from across Oxfordshire and Berkshire competed against hundreds of other cadets from five other Wings. Continue reading
Air Cadets and volunteers from across the Thames Valley Wing have been celebrating as they received as part of a national relay the 75th anniversary torch at a ceremony in Windsor on Sunday (21st August).
The 75th anniversary torch arrived from London and South East Region as part of its six-week tour through the country, with cadets, adult volunteers and veterans finding unique and adventurous ways to celebrate its journey. Continue reading