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865 (Portlethen) Squadron RAF Air Cadets

Air, Space & Cyber youth organisation offering flying, adventure training, leadership, sport and more.

📍 Portlethen
🗓 Mon & Thu | 1930-2130

08/11/2026

Lest We Forget 🌹

This morning, cadets and staff from 865 (Portlethen) Squadron proudly attended the Remembrance Sunday service at Portlethen Church, joining the local community to pay our respects to those who have served, sacrificed and given their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today.

During the service, Cpl Woodley had the honour of laying a wreath on behalf of the Squadron, while Cpl Downton proudly carried the Squadron banner during the parade.

Thankfully, the weather stayed dry for the parade, allowing everyone to come together to mark this important occasion.

All cadets looked incredibly smart and conducted themselves to a fantastic standard. Everyone involved should be extremely proud of the way they represented both the Squadron and the wider Royal Air Force Air Cadets organisation within the Portlethen community.

We Will Remember Them. 🌹

North Scotland Wing Air Training Corps, RAFAC
Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association
Commandant Air Cadets
Kincardine Coastal Church

01/11/2026

🎃👻 A SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT AT 865 (PORTLETHEN) SQUADRON! 👻🎃

Our cadets had a fang-tastic time celebrating Halloween with an evening packed full of spooky challenges, games, laughter and plenty of Halloween spirit! 🕷️

The night kicked off with some fantastic costumes from the cadets. One evening dressed as Santa Claws 😅 The cadets then split into teams for a Halloween Scavenger Hunt. From hunting for creepy objects and hidden clues to completing some hilarious photo challenges, there was plenty of teamwork and competitive spirit on show! 📸

Things got even more exciting with a game of Blind Ninja, where cadets had to sneak past a blindfolded player armed with a torch without getting caught! 🔦

After a well-deserved snack and pizza break, the fun continued with a range of Halloween-themed activities, including:

🧟 Spooky Two Truths and a Lie
🎃 Halloween Kahoot quizzes
👻 Creating their own scary stories
🕸️ The mysterious Hand in the Box challenge!

We finished the evening by announcing our winners and handing out awards for the Scariest Photo, Most Creative Costume and Scavenger Hunt Champions. 🏆

A huge well done to all our cadets for getting involved, embracing the Halloween spirit and making it such a brilliant evening. A big thank you also goes to the NCO’s for planning the evening and the staff, and the Squadron Civilian Committee supplying the snacks and pizza.

Happy Halloween from everyone at 865 (Portlethen) Squadron! 🎃🦇

North Scotland Wing Air Training Corps, RAFAC
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets
Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association

07/09/2026

✈️ Take to the Skies with the Royal Air Force Air Cadets! ✈️

Do you have an interest in aviation and aerospace? Our Cadets often get the opportunity to take flight in both powered aircraft and gliders, and you could too!

Whether you’ve had a long standing passion for aviation or just want to try something new, there’s opportunities open for everyone. From fun flights full of aerobatics, gaining skills and knowledge on simulators and even going solo, why not come and give us a try?

Come along to our open night on the 10th of September from 1930-2130 at 865 (Portlethen) Squadron, and chat to our cadets and staff about everything that awaits you!

For more information, please contact:
[email protected]

North Scotland Wing Air Training Corps, RAFAC
Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets Royal Air Force Air Cadets Commandant Air Cadets Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association

08/08/2026

Portlethen Gala 2026 ☀️

What a fantastic day at Portlethen Gala!

865 (Portlethen) Squadron was delighted to be part of this year’s event, getting involved in the local community and sharing what life as an Air Cadet is all about.

A huge well done and thank you to all of our cadets and staff who helped make the day such a success. Your enthusiasm, hard work and commitment really helped showcase everything our Squadron has to offer.

And, perhaps most importantly for a Scottish summer event… it stayed dry! 🌦️😄

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our gazebo to say hello and have a a go on our VR Flight Sim! It was great to meet so many of you, and we hope to see some new faces joining us soon!

Interested in becoming an Air Cadet? Keep an eye on our page for information about joining and upcoming recruitment opportunities.

North Scotland Wing Air Training Corps, RAFAC
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets
Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association
Portlethen Gala

06/08/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 RAF Valley Summer Camp 2026 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Five cadets and two staff from 865 (Portlethen) Squadron recently travelled to RAF Valley in North Wales for the North Scotland Wing Annual Summer Camp, joining cadets from across the Wing.

Based on the island of Anglesey, RAF Valley is home to No. 4 Flying Training School, which helps train the next generation of UK fast jet pilots.

The week gave cadets a packed programme of activities and visits, including the RAF Valley Fire Section, Air Traffic Control, Hawk engineering and maintenance facilities, and specialist survival training. They also visited 202 Squadron, which provides mountain, maritime and search and rescue training on the Jupiter helicopter, as well as 72, 25 and 4 Squadrons to learn more about fast jet training on the Texan T1 and Hawk T2.

Cadets were also fortunate to take part in question and answer sessions with the Station Warrant Officer and the Commandant of No. 4 Flying Training School, giving them a valuable insight into RAF life, leadership and the station’s role in training future fast jet aircrew.

A major highlight was the chance to use an advanced flight simulator and see aircraft operating from the station’s control tower.

Away from the airfield, cadets took part in high ropes, climbing, bouldering, orienteering, sports, leadership and team building activities. The week also included bowling, beach games, karaoke and the traditional camp paper plate awards.

It was a brilliant opportunity to experience life on an active RAF station, build new skills and make lasting memories.

A camp to remember for everyone involved!

North Scotland Wing Air Training Corps, RAFAC
Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association

04/08/2026

Wishing everyone collecting their SQA exam results today the very best of luck! 🍀📚

Whatever your results may be, remember that they are only one part of your journey and don’t define who you are or what you’re capable of. You should be proud of the effort, commitment and perseverance you’ve shown along the way.

For those celebrating today, congratulations on your achievements! If things haven’t gone as planned, don’t lose sight of the many opportunities still ahead. There are always different paths to success.

Best of luck with whatever comes next! 👏

18/07/2026

That’s a wrap! RAF Valley Summer Camp 2026 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

What a fantastic way to round off an unforgettable week!

Our cadets and staff are currently travelling home after attending the North Scotland Wing RAF Valley Summer Camp. The camp came to an end yesterday with an evening on the beautiful beach beside the station, watching the sunset, having fun, and reflecting on a brilliant week.

It has been a packed camp full of exciting activities, new experiences, and opportunities for our cadets to challenge themselves, develop new skills, and create lasting memories.

Keep an eye on our page, as a full roundup of the camp, along with plenty of photos and highlights, will be coming soon! 👀

North Scotland Wing Air Training Corps, RAFAC
Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association
RAF Valley

28/06/2026

🇬🇧 Armed Forces Day Parade – Aberdeen 🇬🇧

On Saturday cadets and staff from 865 (Portlethen) Air Cadets were proud to take part in the annual Armed Forces Day Parade, marching one mile down Union Street alongside members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and other youth organisations.

It was an honour to represent our squadron and show our support for the brave men and women who serve, and those who have served, our country. The parade was a fantastic opportunity for our cadets to demonstrate their teamwork, discipline, and pride while being part of such an important community event.

A huge well done to all of our cadets for their smart turnout, excellent marching, and exemplary conduct throughout the day. You represented the organisation with pride and did yourselves, your families, and the squadron proud.

Thank you to everyone who came along to support the parade and help make Armed Forces Day such a memorable occasion.

Commandant Air Cadets
North Scotland Wing Air Training Corps, RAFAC
Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

27/06/2026

👋End of an Era…

On Thursday night, we said goodbye to Cadet Sergeant Liam Gibb as he goes off to start his career in the RAF! To celebrate his time in the organisation, his fellow NCOs threw him a party!

Liam joined the squadron back in 2022, and has been a real asset to the team ever since. Liam found himself involved in a variety of camps and activities - with a particular interest in fieldcraft, using his own skills to help develop our Cadets!

Thank you Sgt, for all your hard work and dedication to the unit for the past 4 years! We can’t wait to see all you do in your future career - never be a stranger! 🫡

Commandant Air CadetsRoyal Air Force Air Cadets North Scotland Wing Air Training Corps, Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets

20/06/2026

📣 OPEN NIGHT 📣

On Monday the 22nd Of June from 19:30-21:30, 865 (Portlethen) Squadron will be holding an open night! If you or your child is 12-17 years old, interested in flying, fieldcraft, shooting, adventure training, or many of the other opportunities we have to offer, then come along and chat to the Cadets and Staff to see what we do and get involved! We hope to see you there!

For more information, please contact
[email protected]

North Scotland Wing Air Training Corps, RAFAC Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets Commandant Air Cadets

Address

Aberdeen

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	7:30pm - 9:30pm

Website

https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/find-a-squadron/scotland-northern-ireland/northscotland-wing-hq/865-portlethen/

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