148 (Barnsley) Squadron

Royal Air Force Air Cadets

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YFA Course 29th and 30th August  2023

On the 29th and 30th of July, myself and 10 other cadets completed a St Johns Ambulance Youth First Aid course in order to qualify for the bronze first aid badge. Over the weekend, we learned how to do a primary…

RIAT Camp 2023

Early on Tuesday 11th July, cadets from all over South and West Yorkshire Wing set off on a long journey to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire to become part of the larger cadet detachment that is made up of over 800…

RAF Lossiemouth Easter Wing Camp 2023

On Saturday 15th of April four cadets and two staff from 148 Barnsley Squadron set off incredibly early for a week long Wing Camp at RAF Lossiemouth in North East Scotland to join other cadets and staff from South and West…

Squadron Marksman

Congratulations on further progression on your shooting success moving to a marksman in target shooting. This is not an easy achievement and takes a lot of practicing to achieve this standard. Well done and we hope you continue to improve…

Cadets gaining leadership skills

Through learning the theory of leadership and then practicing both leading and following, the cadets have learned a lot about themselves and as a team. This work culminated in assessed leading of activities and exercises under strict criteria. We are…

Cadets Advance to First Class

Due to all their hard work, they have all recently been awarded with their First Class Classification, to show that they have accomplished learning the following subjects: Congratulations and keep up the hard work!

Squadron Promotions

We are thrilled to announce our recent promotions. Three cadets have passed through the ranks by impressing the staff with their dedication and professionalism to the squadron. Congratulations to Sgt Parr who have been awarded the rank of Sergeant and…

Cadet Warrant Officer Yates Achieves Top Cadet Rank

Congratulations to our latest Cadet Warrant Officer Tom Yates on passing his Wing Board interview. The interview follows a similar format as one for applying to the Royal Air Force and is Chaired by our Wing Commander Brian Daniel. Tom…

Cadets awarded with Blue First Aiders Badges

On the 8th April 17 cadets attended the Essential First Aid Course to achieve their blue First Aid badge. Congratulations on the 12 being awarded their badges this evening. Well done, a first aid qualification is an essential life skill…

Flying at RAF Leeming

On a very frosty morning on the 19th of January 2023, 9 cadets (and 4 staff ) from 148 Sqn, set off to RAF Leeming, tired but excited and looking forward to a day of Flying. For most cadets this…