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103 Thunderbird Squadron is a youth organization open to both male and female youth from 12 to 18 years of age.

We offer opportunities that youth would not be able to typically experience in other programs. For example, as an air cadet you are eligible to receive scholarships to become a glider pilot and even receive your private pilots licence. One of the premier aspects of the cadet program is the experience you are able to gain in leadership, time management, self discipline, professionalism, management

and organizational skills. You also have the opportunity upon completion of certain portions of the air cadet program to earn high school credits that can be applied to for graduation. Some of the additional activities that 103 Squadron offers is a precision drill team, flight simulator training, advanced bush survival skills, public speaking, first aid training, and musical training in a marching band.

05/24/2026

Here are some more awards from Wednesday night, which were awarded for accomplishments such as Highest Attendance, Top Marksman, Top Bandsman and more. Congratulations to everyone who received an award!

05/23/2026

Last Wednesday, 103 Thunderbird combined it’s Year-End Awards Night and annual Mess Dinner into a night of promotions, awards, and mess dinner traditions. The cadets were recognized for their dedication to the squadron and the cadet program through many promotions to Corporal, Flight Corporal, Sergeant, Flight Sergeant, and Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Select cadets also received awards, ranging from Top Cadet of their respective level through the training year, to shiniest boots, top instructor and more. Congratulations to all cadets who were promoted and who received awards! Thank you to everyone who made this night a success!

05/19/2026

103 Thunderbird 78th Annual Ceremonial Review is June 3!

05/04/2026

Last Wednesday, 103 had its last Commanding Officers Parade of the training year, where the level 3’s and 4’s got a chance to practice commanding a parade to gain experience and in preparation for next year. Promotions to the rank of Leading Air Cadet and Flight Corporal were awarded, as well as one Warrant Officer 2nd Class. The Top Cadets of each flight also received a lanyard to wear with their uniform until next month, and finally the cadets finished off the night with some organized sports! Congratulations to everyone who was promoted!

04/23/2026

This Saturday, cadets from 103 and got to explore Deep Cove while kayaking! Our cadets got to practice their teamwork, communication, and kayaking skills! Thank you for having us!

04/16/2026

This past week, cadets from 103 Thunderbird were selected to do short VFR cross country flights! Our cadets learned important airmanship, navigational, and aviation skills, in addition to rare, hands-on experience. They flew to and from airports all over the Lower Mainland, like Chilliwack, Pitt Meadows, and Boundary Bay. If you didn’t get the chance to go this week, there will be more opportunities throughout the training year, so stay tuned!

03/10/2026

This weekend, cadets from 103 and had the opportunity to go on a Spring FTX in Pierce Creek. Senior cadets in level 3 and 4 had the chance to practice survival skills such as natural shelters, fires, first aid, navigation, radios, knots and lashings. Slide 12 shows a picture of a fire the cadets lit and maintained throughout the night themselves. Congratulations Bravo Section and LAC Shcherbakova for receiving Top Section and Top Cadet, and congratulations to all for a successful exercise!

02/28/2026

Earlier today, cadets from 103 and 525 had the chance to snowshoe at Hollyburn Mountain on Cypress. Our cadets had lots of fun with their first aid and shelter lessons, where they learnt some basic first aid and practiced with scenarios, and how to build a shelter in the snow with minimal materials, as well as how to snowshoe and stay warm while hiking!

02/26/2026

Congratulations 103 on a successful February CO’s Parade! Last night, select cadets who attended the NCO Training Course from February 13-16 received their certificates. Promotions to the rank of Leading Air Cadet and Corporal were also awarded, and finally the Top Cadets of each flight received a lanyard that they will wear until the next CO’s Parade, which happen on the last Wednesday of every night.

12/25/2025

The Officer staff of 103 Thunderbird would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We will resume our regular training on January 7, 2026.

Address

1513 Forbes Avenue
North Vancouver, BC
V7M2Y4

Opening Hours

6pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+16049878818

Website

http://www.103air.com/

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