128 Barrow-in-Furness Squadron Air Cadets

10/02/2026

OPEN NIGHT TONIGHT!

Are you between 12 and in year 8 and 17?
Looking for something to do?
come on down tonight to see what we get up to and get a feel for the place. 19:30 - 21:00, must bring along a parent/guardian.

Register below with the qr code or email [email protected]
This helps us to have an idea of numbers attending.

18/12/2025

Our last night was something a bit different to our usual Christmas party. Laser quest/dominos and Christmas quiz. Very competitive Fun was had by all. Wishing all the staff and cadets a merry Christmas

Looking forward to what new adventures await for 2026! 🎄🎁

22/11/2025

Today and tomorrow we’re out and about helping at a local Christmas fayre at the Dunes Hotel.

We’ve got 2 elves helping Santa out as well as helping with crafts and running our own Tombola!
We’re all getting into the Christmas spirit here!

09/11/2025

A full weekend of remembrance for the Squadron…

It started with a remembrance service at the railway station followed by supporting the start of Barrow’s football match as a show of remembrance. Thank you so much to all Cadets & staff for supporting these 2 events on Saturday. You all looked very smart and did us proud.

Finally, today the Squadron braved the horrific rain to join the remembrance parade from Barrow’s Town Hall to the cenotaph. We couldn’t be prouder of our Cadets old & new, putting their best foot forward and showing their respect for those who have fell for our country.

3 of our Cadets, Milby, Postlethwaite and Cpl Long joined the band on a bass drum & 2 snares. They did so well, having to pick up navy songs in just 1 evening beforehand!

Sgt Thompson was on cenotaph duty. He stood there in the cold & wet, not flinching from his duty. While FS Wielkopolski carried the Sqn banner again, representing the Sqn faultlessly.

As well as playing the snare, Cpl Long took on the role of laying the wreath for the Squadron. He looked very smart alongside his fellow Army Cadet as they saluted the cenotaph out of respect.

Finally, we had a request for a Cadet to support with a reading. Cpl Sweeney rose to this challenge, saying the words “at the going down of the sun & in the morning, we will remember them”, starting off the buglars symbolizing the start of our silence. To stand in front of the many people there and speak into the microphone takes a lot of courage, well done!


Cumbria and Lancashire Wing

07/10/2025

Over last couple of weeks we have made some very deserving promotions.

To be promoted, you need to meet a set of criteria then submit an application letter. Those through those checks are then given the opportunity to interview. If successful, and we require the position, we will promote. Each interview gets progressively harder as the expectations get higher of their knowledge of the Air Cadets and the RAF. The interviewers get more senior and the question set longer!

Our newly promoted Cadets, in their new ranks are:
Cpl Jack Long
Sgt Harry Thompson
FS Oliver Wielkopolski

A massive well done to all 3 of you! The hard work starts now!!


Cumbria and Lancashire Wing

25/09/2025

Tonight’s the night! Open Night for our next recruitment.

Interested? Pop along to find out more!
(Must have a parent/guardian with you)

19:30-21:00 in the Army Reserve Centre, Holker Street

Must be 12 & in year 8 or older!

Open night this Thursday 25th Sept. Thinking of joining, come and see what we get up to!

24/09/2025

Monday was an exciting time for the town… when His Majesty The King came to Barrow!

Although the Squadron wasn’t formally invited to take part in the ceremonies, that didn’t stop us, we got on our best blues and joined the event, in the crowd, to show our support to the Port of Barrow becoming: ‘Royal Port of Barrow’!

We watched as The King arrived and went on to unveil the declaration of the port becoming a Royal port. This is to celebrate and recognize the vital part Barrow plays in the defense of the UK.

The King recognised the Cadet uniform, pointing us out before going on to shake the hands of, our very lucky, Cpl Sweeney and asked her experience of Flying and Gliding. This demonstrates how the Air Cadets is recognized and supported at the top!
We’d then finished off by getting a photo with the formal document and the Lord Lieutenant of Cumbria, a moment to remember by all.

We’d like to also recognize and congratulate our collegues in Barrow Sea Cadets who looked very smart as a guard of honour and stood still till the end, a very proud moment for you all!


Cumbria and Lancashire Wing

21/09/2025

Today, we paraded in remembrance of the Battle of Britain, this year being its 85th Anniversary. A massive well done to all that turned up and to all the other cadet forces, veterans and volunteers!

We did sector 2 proud today with a few cadets turning up from Kendal and Ulverston squadron as well!
Well done to all!

21/09/2025

Open night this Thursday 25th Sept. Thinking of joining, come and see what we get up to!

20/09/2025

20/09/2025

The Cadets are out and about in the community again today, this time collecting for the RAF Association for their Wings Appeal.

Thanks Asda for giving the space and supporting the community again! Let’s hope for another good day of fundraising for a brilliant cause!

19/09/2025

Last weekend 6 Cadets from the Squadrom were joined by 1 Cadet from 2246 Carnforth Sqn, Royal Air Force Air Cadets - Public Page to complete their Silver Duke of Edinburgh practise expedition in the Lake District.

They had tough conditions with lots of rain and wind on Friday night through to Saturday evening, getting a bit of a break on Sunday!

The team did well and learnt lots of lessons from the weekend - don’t pack as much stuff, take more food, take care with navigation etc to take forward to their qualifying expedition in October!