Central & East Region Air Cadets

14/12/2025

Another great asset for our region

07/12/2025

12 candidates from Beds & Cambs, Essex and South & East Midlands Wing successfully completed the Archery GB Instructor course. They are now able to offer this activity at their squadrons.

Archery is the most inclusive sport that is offered within RAFAC so if your name is not on the waiting list for a course or you require more information then please contact Sqn Ldr Worsnop, C & E Region Sports Officer by email at sport.ce@rafac.mod.gov.uk

Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC
South and East Midlands Wing Air Cadets
Essex Wing Air Cadets
Trent Wing Air Cadets
Norfolk and Suffolk Wing Air Cadets
Hertfordshire Wing Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

04/12/2025

🌟 November Wonderwall – Celebrating Excellence Across Our Region! 🌟

This month marks the 5th month of our Wonderwall, and it’s incredible to see so many peer-led submissions recognising the outstanding efforts of our volunteers and permanent staff. November has been packed with achievements that truly showcase the spirit of teamwork, leadership, and dedication!

👏 Flt Lt Andrew Redwood (2418 Sherwood Sqn, South & East Midlands Wing)
Expanded Wing involvement in Nottinghamshire County Council’s Operation Shadow from just a few squadrons to 15 squadrons, 32 teams and over 200 cadets and CFAVs. Outstanding growth and impact!

👏 CI Trevor Lawrence (134 Bedford Sqn, Beds & Cambs Wing)
Delivered Air Rifle IWT & LFMT for Durham & Northumberland Wing at RAF Wittering, earning praise from Camp Commandant Sqn Ldr Keith Gilmour for an “outstanding” work ethic.

👏 Sgt Marko Tyrrell Thompson (2484 Bassingbourn Sqn, Beds & Cambs Wing)
Led the Wing shooting team for CISSAM, managing all admin and achieving an impressive 3rd place overall.

👏 Project Harrier MMXXV Directing Staff (Essex Wing)
Sqn Ldr James King, Sqn Ldr Joe Kemp, Flt Lt Owen Morgan, Flt Lt George Crampton, Flt Lt Jaden Barber, Fg Off Emelia Jones, Fg Off Bethany Lee, WO Claire Callaghan and all delivery staff. For creating and delivering the Wing’s first Multi Activity Camp focused on Military Skills and Astra, training 93 cadets from 22 units and enabling 428 awards!

👏 Sqn Ldr Liam Vernon (Trent Wing)
Five years of steadfast support as Wing Shooting Officer, CPA and Inclusion Lead, a true example of level-headed leadership and robust development planning.

👏 Flt Lt Rebecca Gaywood (Trent Wing)
Revitalised Wing sport in just over 12 months, significantly increasing cadet participation and staff support.

👏 Sqn Ldr Phil Prudham (Trent Wing)
Delivered comprehensive Adventure Training across the Wing, boosting staff qualifications and cadet opportunities.

👏 Flt Lt Stuart Smith (Norfolk & Suffolk Wing)
Organised an RAF C-17 flight from Wattisham for 75 cadets and 7 CFAVs, a memorable aviation experience thanks to meticulous planning.

👏 Herts Wing Staff Team at CISSAM
Sqn Ldr Elaine Porter, WO Nathan Eyre, FS Adam Birch, CI Ryan Staple, for essential qualified and logistical support, enabling RAFAC to shine and win many prizes.

👏 CCF Region Leadership Delivery Team
Flt Lt Alex Bradshaw, Flt Lt Paula Barton, Flt Lt Jonathan Hooper, Flt Lt Tony Hutchinson, Flt Lt Sarah Spring, Flt Lt Kevin Townsley, for unwavering commitment to Bronze & Silver leadership training, awarding 100+ badges at RAF Wittering.

👏 CI Gareth Allenby Jones (207 Cranfield Sqn, Beds & Cambs Wing)
A constant “rock” through major changes, ensuring continuity of parade and support for staff and cadets.

👏 Mrs Suzanne Edwards (Infra & Logs, Central & East Region)
For exemplary last-minute assurance and travel support for Gibraltar visit, showing a true “can do” attitude.

Keep those nominations coming and let’s keep the Wonderwall growing! Head over to the Region SharePoint page and look for the Honours and Awards Portal.

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25/11/2025

More photos from the Cross Country, courtesy of FS Donoghue of 1094 (City of Ely) Squadron

25/11/2025

Cadets from across the Region ran in some adverse conditions, and despite the weather, had some brilliant races.

One cadet in particular is worthy of a mention – Cdt Brotherton of South and East Midlands Wing Air Cadets who broke the record for Junior Girls with an amazing time of 16.45mins.

Overall the placings were:

1st Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing
2nd Trent Wing
3rd South and East Midlands
4th Norfolk and Suffolk
5th Essex Wing

More detailed results have been sent to the Wing Sports Officers.

At the same event, the Jon Ford Trophy was awarded.
Gp Capt Jon Ford was a previous Regional Commandant of C & E Region and on his retirement presented a trophy where all Wings will gain points from the sports and the classes within those sports they compete in. This will then give us the top Wing at sports for C & E Region. This trophy is presented annually at the first competition of the season.

Well done to the 2024/2025 winners of the Jon Ford Trophy, South and East Midlands, with 80 points.

2nd Trent Wing
3rd Beds and Cambs Wing
4th Essex Wing
5th Norfolk and Suffolk Wing
6th Hertfordshire Wing

20/11/2025

Well done everyone!

20/11/2025

Congratulations to everyone receiving awards at Trent Wing Air Cadets.

Last night, Trent Wing proudly hosted its annual Presentation Evening. We were honoured to welcome Commandant Air Cadets, Air Commodore Lewis, as our guest of honour, adding prestige to what was already an exceptional night for our Cadets and Adult Volunteers.The evening highlighted an impressive ar...

17/11/2025

As always, it’s worth applying if you meet the criteria!

The Air Cadet Development Scheme focuses on funding training and qualifications that provide a clear route into a specific career, such as apprenticeships or vocational courses 😎

It’s open to cadets aged 16+ with at least two years’ service, and to junior adult volunteers under 25 with four years’ service 🤩

🔗For further information click link in comments.

Royal Air Force Air Cadets

11/11/2025

It’s been amazing to see how many cadets, staff, padres, civilian welfare committee members and service instructors have come together to pay tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice since World War One.

05/11/2025

🌟 Wonderwall Nominations – October 🌟

This month we’re celebrating a fantastic group of volunteers and staff who’ve gone the extra mile to make a difference for our cadets and communities.

CI Matthew Spittles – 2160 (Sleaford) Sqn, Trent Wing
Matt leads the DofE programme with pride, mastering the online system and cheering on cadet progress. Always first to volunteer, especially for camps, his calm and safety-first approach makes him a true asset to the squadron.

WO Pat With – Norfolk & Suffolk Wing
Pat reimagined the Wing Drill Competition into a brilliant one-day event at RAF Marham, complete with extra activities and a final March Past for the VIP. A top job that showcased the very best of RAFAC!

Flt Lt Josh Dawkins – 1018 (Downham Market) Sqn, Norfolk & Suffolk Wing
Josh was key to organising the Wing Drill Competition, liaising with RAF personnel and CFAVs, and ensuring the scoring and presentations ran smoothly.

Flt Lt Ben Rogers – 1070 (Diss) Sqn, Norfolk & Suffolk Wing
Ben’s methodical and safety-focused approach helped ensure the Wing Drill Competition ran like clockwork. His work behind the scenes made a big impact.

FS David Greene (RAF) – 1018 (Downham Market) Sqn, Norfolk & Suffolk Wing
Dave was the driving force behind the Drill Competition, rallying over 40 RAF personnel to support the event and even arranging an F35 appearance! A true champion for cadet opportunities.

CI Naomi Lee – 2000 (Eckington) Sqn, Trent Wing
Naomi has supported an incredible 56 shooting activities, helping cadets reach national competitions. She’s also organised ice hockey trips and staff socials – a real all-rounder!

Sgt Matthew Clarke – 2326 (Clay Cross) Sqn, Trent Wing
Matt’s commitment to AT and DofE is outstanding. With his Lowland Leader qualification, he’s supported expeditions and camps, and even catered for the Shackleton Trophy evening!

Plt Off Jeni Ives – 204 (Lincoln) Sqn, Trent Wing
Jeni keeps squadron admin running smoothly and is always first to volunteer for extra duties, including Camp Adjutant roles. A calm and capable presence!

Plt Off Alison Wright – 204 (Lincoln) Sqn, Trent Wing
Alison has transformed the squadron’s training programme, helping cadets progress, and building strong community ties. Her tenacity and forward-thinking approach are making a real difference.

💙 Thank you to all our nominees – your dedication and passion are what make RAFAC so special. Commandant Air Cadets

31/10/2025

✈️🎷 The Central & East Region Band took off into spooky season at the PTS camp with a Halloween classic — the Scooby-Doo theme! 🐾🎶
From haunted hangars to musical mysteries, our cadets know how to keep things in tune and in spirit. 🎃👏”