Poppy Collecting Launch in Barnsley
On Saturday the 26th October, cadets and staff assisted the Barnsley Branch of the Royal British Legion with the start of the Poppy Appeal in Barnsley Town Centre. This is an event that signals the beginning of the Remembrance Period…
Barnsley Cadets Gain Blue Duke of Edinburgh Award
We are thrilled to announce that Cdt Fisher, Cdt Stott and Cdt McKevitt have been awarded with their Pre-DofE (Blue) Duke of Edinburgh Award! This concludes 6 months of hard work completing the First Class Training Syllabus as well as…
Cadet Warrant Officer Kirk Achieves Top Cadet Rank
Congratulations to our latest Cadet Warrant Officer Dylan Kirk 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. Dylan…
Barnsley Cadets Help Open New RAF Association Memorial
On Saturday September 21st, 2019, seven cadets from 148 (Barnsley) Squadron attended a service dedicated to the reveal of an RAF Centenary bench at Penistone Grammar School. A ceremonial flag, funded by the community of Penistone, was disclosed, commemorating the…
Cadet Warrant Officer Grange Achieves Top Cadet Rank
Congratulations to our latest Cadet Warrant Officer Jack Grange 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. Jack…
Battle of Britain Service 2019
On the anniversary of the Battle of Britain, 15th September 148 (Barnsley) Squadron staff and cadets remembered at St Mary’s church. The Squadron reflected on those who fought and died in this campaign, which was one of the pivotal turning…
RAF Benson Wing Camp 2019
Recently this year 5 cadets and 1 staff member, along with other staff and cadets from South and West Yorkshire Wing attended the Wing Camp to RAF Benson. Below are the images from the camp. The cadets visited various sections…
Lord Lieutenant Appointment for Flt Sgt Butler
On Tuesday 3rd September I attended the South Yorkshire Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards at Endcliffe Hall where I had the honour of being appointed as HM Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet for the next year. The Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet is a prestigious position that very few…
Cadets Go Laser Questing!
On the 2nd September, our Squadron attended a fun night held in Quasar, Sheffield. It was an enjoyable evening – a nice, relaxing end to the summer. We even got to shoot at the staff members and get away with it!…
Success at 148!
Recently we have had several cadets achieve qualifications, badges and be promoted! Firstly we have promoted three cadets to the rank of Corporal. To get promoted, cadets have to show their commitment and good conduct towards the squadron as well…
Cadets Learn Life Saving Skills
From the 31st of August to the 1st of September, myself and several other cadets and staff from 148 (Barnsley) Squadron completed the Activity First Aid Course for our Silver First Aid Badge. Over the course of the weekend, we…