148 (Barnsley) Squadron

Royal Air Force Air Cadets

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Squadron Promotions

In a significant moment of recognition and achievement, Cpl Wallis, Cpl Bloomer and Cpl Sanger were recently promoted to the rank of Sergeant and Cdt Ball, Cdt Swallow and Cdt Ellis to the rank of Corporal. Their unwavering commitment, leadership,…

Remembrance Parade 2023

On 12th November 2023, the members of the Squadron stood united in their commitment to honour the fallen at the Remembrance Parade. Dressed in impeccably pressed uniforms adorned with the iconic poppy, the cadets exuded a sense of discipline and…

Festival of Remembrance 2023

This year the Festival of Remembrance held at St Marys Church on 9th November 2023, allowed all to reflect on the core values of ‘service’ which make our Armed Forces such an inspiration to all.    Through words, song, and storytelling,…

Poppy Collecting 2023

For three Saturdays in October, cadets and staff assisted the Barnsley Branch of the Royal British Legion with the Poppy Appeal in Barnsley Town Centre.  All the cadets were a credit to themselves and the Squadron. Despite the at times…

Squadron Promotions

In a significant moment of recognition and achievement, Sergeant Fisher and Sergeant Parr were recently promoted to the esteemed rank of Flight Sergeant. Their unwavering commitment, leadership, and exemplary service have not only demonstrated their passion for the organization but…

The Squadron visited South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum

On the 1st of October 2023, a group of nine enthusiastic cadets embarked on an educational journey to the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum. As they set foot on the historic grounds of the former RAF Doncaster airfield, anticipation and excitement…

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!