247 Ashton-under-Lyne Squadron Air Cadets

09/10/2025

We are so grateful for the donation!!!

Amazing work you guys are doing, keep it up!
Our cadets will 100% benefit from your generosity!

05/11/2023

We’ve been working hard over the weekend! Development has started on our class-leading flight simulation suite! Delivering an unrivalled pilot scheme package, written by an industry professional.

We hope to have this fully operational by Mid-November, with our first cohort graduating in Q1 2024.

Stay Tuned!

North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Greater Manchester Wing - Air Training Corps
Commandant Air Cadets

07/10/2023

247 🤝 Starchaser!

Good afternoon everyone!

Today some of our cadets got a chance to get up close and personal with the latest Starchaser project - Astra X

A partnership between the Hyde based rocket firm and the RAF has culminated in the production of the rocket we saw today. Cadets from 247 were invited to attend the facility and sit in on the pre-launch briefing. The name, Astra X, is a nod to the involvement of the RAF and its Astra vision to build and cultivate the next generation of RAF. The Royal Air Force Air Cadets come under this vision and this is a small look at what could be more commonplace in cadet activities in the future!

Details of the launch are under wraps for the moment, but we hope to be there with some more of our cadets soon!

12/07/2023

Another month another Cadet of the Month.

Congratulations to Cdt Kutin who was honored to be Junes Cadet of the Month.

Over the month of June Cdt Kutin has show his dedication & Commitment to 247 helping out at events playing in the band. Last week he played the drums for Gorton Carnival, Denton Armed Forces and much more. He has also represented Greater Manchester Wing Band in several Military Tattoos.

Very well deserved.

North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
Greater Manchester Wing - Air Training Corps
Commandant Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets Music

12/07/2023

Some more photos from the Presentation Evening on the 28th June
Cadets were handed envelopes with every Qualification they have gained in the last 3 years. The envelopes were handed out by the Deputy Madam Mayor of Tameside Betty Affleck.

Congratulations to everyone.

North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
Greater Manchester Wing - Air Training Corps
Commandant Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Tameside
Tameside Council

11/07/2023

In addition Air Vice Marshal W James CB CBE DL RAF (Retd) presented a few trophies for different categories to the cadets.

Wg Cdr Archibald officially promoted the NCO`s who gained their tapes in January.

Best Shot - Cpl Kutin
Best Drill - Cpl Herman
Sports Award - Cpl Rooke
Best NCO - Sgt Piddington
Best Uniform - Cpl Greenwood
Leadership Award - CWO Ghafoor
Best Flight - 2 Flight
Cadets Cadet (Best Cadet) Cdt Banner

Cpl Herman
Cpl Kutin
Cpl Smith H
Sgt Piddington

Congratulations to you all very well deserved.

North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
Greater Manchester Wing - Air Training Corps
Commandant Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

11/07/2023

On the 28th June we held our first presentation evening since before Covid and to say it was a success is an under statement.

We had the honor of having Air Vice Marshal W James CB CBE DL RAF (Retd) to present the trophies to the worth cadets.

Wing Commander D Archibald DL RAFAC officially promoted the most recent NCO`s who have been promoted within the last few months.

Sqn Ldr S Elliott handed out the OC`s Commendations to those Cadets & Staff who have gone above and beyond.

OC`s Commendations.
Cpl Colclough
Cdt Kutin
Cdt Mistry
Cpl Rooke
Cdt McDonald-Hindle
Cdt McKenzie
Cdt Dickson
Sgt Piddington
Cpl Smith H
CWO Thomason
CWO Ghafoor
Sgt Gurnhill
Cdt Morgan
Cdt Standley
CI K Dundas
Civ Com Chairperson - Mrs Silcock
Civ Com Treasurer - Mrs McManus
Civ Com Member - Mrs Hawkins
Civ Com Member - Mrs Ghafoor

North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
Greater Manchester Wing - Air Training Corps
Commandant Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

02/07/2023

Congratulations to all the competitors who took part. Congratulations to Cpl H Smith who came 1st place in the Shot Put.

Well done to Team GMW who have come home today from the North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets Inter Wing Athletics Competition in Leeds with a huge medal haul!

🥇 18 Gold
🥈 13 Silver
🥉 9 Bronze

GMW Class C Men - First 👏🏻
GMW Second Overall 👏🏻

Congratulations to all 30 cadets from squadrons across the wing on such great results 💪

Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets

25/06/2023

247 would like to thank Sgt Gurnhill & Cpl Smith for their outstanding efforts at todays Rugby match between the Salford Red Devils & Wigan Warriors. Sgt Gurnhill stood before the players and acted as a guard of honour carrying the Squadron Banner. Cpl Smith lined up against the side of the pitch again as a representative of the RAFAC and 247 Squadron

North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
Greater Manchester Wing - Air Training Corps
Commandant Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

13/06/2023

"PROMOTION ALERT"

Another day another promotion for 247.

Here at 247 we like to recognise those who are worth of stripes on their shoulders, so lastnight the OC had the pleasure of promoting Cdt F Smith to Corporal. After an interview with Flt Lt Bamber & Sgt Howard he gained the tapes he had always wanted. Congratulations Corporal very well deserved. We all wish you the very best of luck in your new role.

North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
Greater Manchester Wing - Air Training Corps
Commandant Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets