Wales & West Air Cadets

ICYMI - sad news today but something will rise out of it.

🚨 Important Update: RIAT 2026 Cancelled 🚨

We are incredibly sad to share the news that this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) has been cancelled.

Due to ongoing international operations and uncertainty over airfield access at RAF Fairford, the organisers have had to make the incredibly difficult decision to call off the 2026 event.

We know how much RIAT means to the RAF Air Cadets, from the hundreds of our amazing cadets and volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes each year, to everyone looking forward to visiting.
If you or your squadron had already purchased tickets, look out for an email from the organisers by the end of May detailing your options (including full refunds or rolling tickets over).

Thank you to all our cadets and CFAVs for your dedication to the event. We are already looking forward to supporting RIAT when it comes back bigger and stronger in 2027! ✈️💪

👉 Read the full statement here: https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/news/royal-international-air-tattoo-2026-cancelled/

Great news to share, particularly in our 85th year.

🌟 BIG NEWS! 🌟

We are thrilled to share that the Ministry of Defence is launching the first-ever National Cadets Week! 🚀

This landmark week is all about celebrating the incredible achievements of our cadets, shining a light on the dedication of our adult volunteers, and helping young people right across the UK reconnect with the Armed Forces 🇬🇧✈️

From developing life-changing skills and leadership to taking part in unforgettable aviation and fieldcraft experiences, the cadet movement builds the foundations for excellence.

To our cadets and CFAVs past and present, thank you for making our community what it is. Let's make this first National Cadets Week unforgettable!

🧑‍✈️ Want to find out more about what this means for the RAF Air Cadets? Read the full announcement here:

🔗 https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/news/first-ever-national-cadets-week-to-celebrate-cadets-and-reconnect-young-people-with-the-armed-forces/

You are so lucky! What an amazing day!!

Looks like a great event. The 🌞 is out too. If you're in the area, pop over and say 'hello' to our air cadets.

Looks like a great day out.

So, what's your tea of choice?

From an organisation that quite literally runs on tea… happy National Tea Day! ☕

Across the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, there’s one thing you’ll always find close by on parade nights, camps, courses and late nights planning training… a proper brew.

But today we want to settle the important questions once and for all: what is the perfect colour for a cup of tea?

Milk first or tea first? Light and milky or strong and builder’s brew brown? And are you team digestive, chocolate hobnob or something else entirely?

Let the (very serious) debate begin… ☕👇

Looks amazing 👏

Today 37 cadets and 6 staff from across the Wing had the privilege of attending the Williams F1 team HQ for their STEM experience.

Cadets took part in a composites workshop looking at nose cones and crash structures, an e-sports racing session and a guided tour of the heritage museum.

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We wish Group Captain Leeming all the best in his upcoming retirement. He has been pivotal to many changes to help shape RAF Air Cadets into the fantastic organisation it has become - and is evolving into. Bon voyage.