Silver Duke of Edinburgh Expedition
Well done to the 6 cadets from 148 (Barnsley) Squadron who have completed all their required training, practices and assessed expeditions for their Silver Duke of Edinburgh awards. The journeys challenged the group physically and navigationally, but all candidates rose…
Padre Investiture
On the evening of the 23rd August 2024, we were honoured to ‘invest’ and officially welcome 148 (Barnsley) Squadron Padre, Mother Emily Lawrence. The ceremony was performed by the Wing Padre Canon Darren Percival and was a rather rare event…
Youth First Aid Course
On August 24th and 25th of August, 10 cadets participated in our Bronze first-aid program. Cadets were able to learn important life skills to become a first aider. Cadets performed CPR on our rescue Anne’s and demonstrated the primary survey…
Achieving Bronze Duke Of Edinburgh Award
Recently Cadet Moore J achieved her Bronze Duke Of Edinburgh award. To achieve this, she had to complete 4 challenging sections. These are: Congratulations, and good luck on achieving your Silver Duke Of Edinburgh soon!
Squadron Promotions
In a significant moment of recognition and achievement, Cadet (Cdt) Gillespie was recently promoted to Corporal (Cpl), and Cpl Marsh and Cpl Ellis were recently promoted to Sergeant. Their unwavering commitment, leadership, and exemplary service have demonstrated their passion for…
Squadron Promotions
In a significant moment of recognition and achievement, Cadet (Cdt) Davies and Cdt Milner were recently promoted to Corporal (Cpl), and Cpl Dixon was recently promoted to Sergeant. Their unwavering commitment, leadership, and exemplary service have demonstrated their passion for…
Cadets go Gliding
On a very early morning 3 cadets and two staff set off from 148 (Barnsley) Squadron to head for RAF Topcliffe in North Yorkshire. As we drove up to Topcliffe we followed a very large black cloud for some time,…
Cadets go Gliding
On the 13th July 2024, 3 cadets set off from 148 (Barnsley) Squadron to head for RAF Syerston in Lincolnshire. The cadets got involved in running and supporting the gliding all day and thoroughly enjoyed their time at Syerston. All…
Air Experience Flights
It was very early on the 12th of July that Barnsley Air Cadets rose and met at the Squadron HQ. This was all to ensure we arrived at RAF Leeming for Air Experience Flying (AEF) for the day. Three cadets…
Air Experience Flights
It was very early on the 26th June that Barnsley Air Cadets rose and met at the Squadron HQ. This was all to ensure we arrived at RAF Leeming for Air Experience Flying (AEF) for the day. Three cadets travelled…
Examination Success for Barnsley Air Cadets
We have supported several cadets to get to the next stage in their cadet careers, obtaining Leading Cadet status. This is a considerable amount of effort and learning to get to this standard and they should all be proud of…
Open Evening 2024
On July 5th, we welcomed Cadets and their families to attend the Annual Open Evening. During the evening we celebrated the successes and achievements of the cadets over the past year and presented several annual trophies and badges. Most Engaged…