2422 Air Cadets Arbroath Squadron

2422 Air Cadets Arbroath Squadron 2422 Arbroath ATC is a local branch of the ATC who are always looking for new recruits, if you interested, visit on parade nights or give us a call.

2422 Arbroath Squadron is a local branch of the Air Training Corps who are always looking for new recruits, if your aged between 13 and 20 years of age then your eligible to come down and see what we do. The Air Cadets offers a great deal of activities, sports and experiences for young people, such as flying, gliding, shooting, public events, adventure training, Duke of Edinburgh and many different sports for all different age groups. We are a military organisation but you are not signing up for the forces. But if you are interested in the forces, this is a great start to! You will receive a uniform, learn drill and possibly gain promotions as well as learning a number of great skills for civilian life. We parade on a Tuesday and Thursday night and we do a number of things in our squadron, such as projects, sports nights, leadership, team building and on occasion we have fun nights on public holidays. If you are interested, give us a call between 1900 and 2130 on Tuesday or Thursday nights or pop in and we will show you around.

Back to Live Firing Training After the Summer! 🎯A few of our cadets attended RM Condor and Barry Buddon in August as the...
02/09/2026

Back to Live Firing Training After the Summer! 🎯

A few of our cadets attended RM Condor and Barry Buddon in August as they continued progressing through the Cadet Live Firing Progressive Training programme.

A special congratulations goes to Cadet Phipps, who achieved their Bronze Shot qualification on the L98 at the RM Condor barrack range. Well done! 👏

At Barry Buddon, three cadets achieved the required standards to pass CLF12, which now allows them to take part in future long-range training.

Our aim is to continue developing our cadets and reach the required standard to qualify for the Cadet Inter-Service Skill at Arms Meeting in October.

So far, it’s going very well, and we’re looking forward to seeing how the cadets progress! 💪

Well done to everyone involved!

Wow! What a donation! 🙌Ten years ago, we were proud to be involved with the Festival of Heroes in Arbroath. The event wa...
01/09/2026

Wow! What a donation! 🙌

Ten years ago, we were proud to be involved with the Festival of Heroes in Arbroath. The event was organised to recognise the heroes within the local community, while also celebrating and recognising our Armed Forces.

There was so much going on throughout the event, including an incredible display by the Red Arrows. Of course, the parade got off to an unforgettable start with a Typhoon buzzing past! ✈️

The event was a huge success, and a massive well done to everyone involved in making it happen.

Now, ten years on, we were contacted by the event Chair and invited to attend a presentation evening at the Legion to receive a donation. Well… it was a lot more than we were expecting!

This incredibly generous donation will be used to support the development of our cadets in STEM, leadership and knowledge.

A huge thank you once again to everyone involved with the Festival of Heroes and for your amazing generosity. It will make a real difference to our cadets and their future development.

We would also like to give a special thank you to Sqn Ldr Smith for stepping in at short notice to attend the evening on behalf of the OC.

Thank you again! 👏

Pictures credited to Wallace Ferrier.

Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Central Scotland Wing RAF Air Cadets
Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association

✈️ VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT – JOIN THE RAF AIR CADETS AT ARBROATH!Are you 20 or over and looking for a rewarding way to giv...
27/07/2026

✈️ VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT – JOIN THE RAF AIR CADETS AT ARBROATH!

Are you 20 or over and looking for a rewarding way to give something back to your community?

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join the Royal Air Force Air Cadets in Arbroath. No military experience is required – just a willingness to support and inspire young people.

As a volunteer, you can become an instructor and help deliver exciting activities such as:

🛩️ Flying & Gliding
🏕️ Camps
🎯 Shooting
🥾 Hill Walking & Road Marching
🚣 Kayaking
🚵 Mountain Biking
🏆 Sports
💼 Leadership Training
✈️ Aviation Studies
…and much more!

Full training is provided, so whether you already have experience or are keen to learn something new, we’ll support you every step of the way. Volunteering is a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills, gain qualifications, make new friends and have a real impact on the lives of local young people.

Whether you can spare one evening a week or more, we’d love to hear from you.

Our parade evenings are every Tuesday from 1830 hrs to 2130 hrs.

Interested in joining our team?

Send us a message with your email address, and we’ll arrange an informal Meet & Greet. You’ll have the chance to:

* Meet our volunteer staff
* Tour the squadron building
* Find out more about the different volunteer roles
* Ask any questions in a relaxed, no-obligation setting

Help inspire the next generation while gaining new experiences of your own.

Message us today and become part of the RAF Air Cadets family! 💙✈️

✈️ RECRUITING NOW – JOIN THE RAF AIR CADETS AT ARBROATH!Are you 12 years old and in your first year of secondary school,...
25/07/2026

✈️ RECRUITING NOW – JOIN THE RAF AIR CADETS AT ARBROATH!

Are you 12 years old and in your first year of secondary school, or older? If so, you can join the Royal Air Force Air Cadets in Arbroath!

Looking for adventure, new challenges and friends for life? As an Air Cadet you’ll have the opportunity to take part in activities including:

🛩️ Flying & Gliding
🏕️ Camps
🎯 Shooting
🥾 Hill Walking & Road Marching
🚣 Kayaking
🚵 Mountain Biking
🏆 Sports
💼 Leadership Training
✈️ Aviation Studies
…and much more!

Our squadron is a great place to build confidence, learn new skills and make lifelong friendships in a fun and supportive environment.

Interested?

If your child would like to join, simply send us a message with your email address. We’ll be in touch to arrange a Meet & Greet after the summer holidays, where you’ll:

* Meet our volunteer staff
* Tour the squadron building
* Learn more about what we do
* Ask any questions you may have

We can’t wait to welcome our next intake of cadets.

Send us a message today and start your Air Cadet adventure! ✈️💙

🌟🌟Congratulations once again to Sgt Baxter on receiving the prestigious Lord Lieutenant of Angus Award!🌟🌟This is a treme...
06/07/2026

🌟🌟Congratulations once again to Sgt Baxter on receiving the prestigious Lord Lieutenant of Angus Award!🌟🌟

This is a tremendous achievement and a testament to Sgt Baxter’s dedication, commitment, and outstanding service. Cadets are nominated by their unit for this highly respected award in recognition of their exceptional contribution and leadership.

As a recipient of the award, Sgt Baxter will have the honour of assisting the Lord Lieutenant of Angus at a variety of official engagements, including civic events and even Royal visits.

We are incredibly proud of Sgt Baxter and this well-deserved recognition. Congratulations on this fantastic achievement—we look forward to seeing all that you’ll accomplish in this prestigious role!👏👏

Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Central Scotland Wing RAF Air Cadets
Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association

This Week’s AchievementsCongratulations to our cadets on their fantastic achievements this week:🎯 4 Air R***e Bronze Sho...
27/06/2026

This Week’s Achievements

Congratulations to our cadets on their fantastic achievements this week:

🎯 4 Air R***e Bronze Shot awards
🛫 2 Blue Wings awards
⭐ 1 Blue Leadership award

Well done to everyone who earned these awards! They will now progress to the next level in their chosen activities.

Each activity follows a progression system similar to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, with different levels to work through. As cadets complete each stage, they move on to the next, which brings new challenges and opportunities to develop their skills and confidence.

By continuing to progress through the levels, our cadets build experience, resilience, and a real sense of achievement, all working towards the ultimate goal of reaching Gold level during their cadet career.

Keep up the excellent work—we’re proud of you all!

25/06/2026

661 Volunteer Gliding Squadron, RAF KirknewtonCentral Scotland Wing RAF Air Cadets

✈️ TAKE TO THE SKY! ✈️What an incredible day for our cadets at the 661 VGS Longest Day event at RAF Kirknewton!With an e...
25/06/2026

✈️ TAKE TO THE SKY! ✈️

What an incredible day for our cadets at the 661 VGS Longest Day event at RAF Kirknewton!

With an early 7:00am start, four of our cadets headed off for an unforgettable experience – and every single one of them got airborne! Even better, it was their first ever flight in a glider with RAF Air Cadets. 🛩️

The smiles said it all! 😃 From take-off to landing, the excitement and enjoyment were clear to see, making memories that will last a lifetime.

A huge thank you to 661 Volunteer Gliding Squadron, RAF Kirknewton for giving our cadets this fantastic opportunity and helping inspire the next generation of aviators.



Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Central Scotland Wing RAF Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets

🌟 Volunteers' Week 2026 🌟This Volunteers' Week, 2422 (Arbroath) Squadron Air Cadets would like to say a huge thank you t...
02/06/2026

🌟 Volunteers' Week 2026 🌟

This Volunteers' Week, 2422 (Arbroath) Squadron Air Cadets would like to say a huge thank you to our dedicated volunteers who give their time to support local young people and help make our squadron such a success.

Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, providing opportunities for cadets to take part in activities such as flying, adventure training, fieldcraft, sports, first aid, leadership training, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and community events. Whether helping behind the scenes or working directly with cadets, every volunteer makes a real difference.

As a squadron based in Arbroath, we are proud to provide local young people with opportunities to challenge themselves, build confidence, develop life skills, and make lasting friendships.

You don't need a military background to volunteer with the Air Cadets. We welcome people from all walks of life, and full training and support are provided. Whether you can spare a few hours a week or want to take on a more active role, there are opportunities for everyone.

If you're interested in joining the team at 2422 (Arbroath) Squadron Air Cadets, we'd be delighted to hear from you and show you how volunteering can make a real difference to young people in our community.

A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers, past and present, for their commitment, enthusiasm, and service to our squadron and the wider Arbroath community.


Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets

🎯 CADET GP R***E LIVE FIRING 🎯 Over the past couple of weekends, some of our cadets joined others from across the regio...
21/05/2026

🎯 CADET GP R***E LIVE FIRING 🎯

Over the past couple of weekends, some of our cadets joined others from across the region to continue progressing through their live firing training with the Cadet GP R***e.

Cadets fired at distances of 100, 200 and 300 yards, developing their marksmanship skills, confidence and fieldcraft under pressure. 💥

A special congratulations to Cpl McAndrew, who achieved his Silver Shot qualification this past weekend! 👏

This now allows him to progress onto the next stage of training — “run downs” — where cadets must sprint 100 yards to the firing point before loading and engaging targets within a strict time limit. 🏃‍♂️🎯

Training like this helps prepare our cadets for competitions such as the Cadet Inter Service Skill at Arms Meeting (CISSAM) taking place in October.

Well done to all cadets involved for their hard work and commitment!

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