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…
Bronze DofE
On the 8th and 9th October 2022 14 cadets from 148 (Barnsley) and 23 (South Elmsall) completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expeditions. The weather was varied, but spirits were high throughout. Both groups worked really hard during the weekend…
Mountain Biking January 2023
On the 28th January Barnsley Air Cadets teamed up with 1384 (Askern) and 23 (South Elmsall) Air Cadets to go mountain biking. Just a fun ride to get cadets out and about, but also to allow new potential instructors to…