70 Croft & Culcheth Squadron ATC

31/05/2026

Some great pictures highlighting just some of the activities we got up to over the week.

31/05/2026

A fantastic week at GMWSW26 for the 16 cadets from 70 Squadron.

Well done to all involved.

GMWSW26 complete.

Over the past week, almost 200 cadets and 60 staff came together to deliver an outstanding Greater Manchester Wing Skills Week. Together, we awarded 578 training badges and qualifications, delivered more than 10,500 hours of training, and successfully ran one of the first RAF Air Cadets courses to deliver the new Gold Fieldcraft syllabus.

This photo captures only a small part of what has been achieved across the week. New skills have been learned, challenges overcome, friendships formed and memories made.

There is much more to share, and over the coming days and weeks we'll be highlighting the activities, achievements and people that made GMWSW26 such a success.

To every cadet and member of staff who took part, thank you for making it a week to remember.

Royal Air Force Air Cadets
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets

29/05/2026

Great to see Greater Manchester Wing leading the way through running one of the first gold FC courses in the Corps.

23/05/2026

Looks like a great start to what will be a thrilling half term for Cadets currently on Wing Skills Week.

18/05/2026

An outstanding effort from the team at the Inter-Squadron Athletics Competition, finishing 2nd place overall and missing out on top spot by just a single point.

A fantastic display of determination, teamwork and resilience across the full day, with every cadet contributing towards an incredibly close result.

Next year it's ours!!

10/05/2026

Our building may have been temporarily closed, but we certainly didn't stop! In todays video our cadets took on the challenge of indoor climbing, developing confidence, teamwork and resilience whilst pushing themselves outside their comfort zones.

From first climbs to reaching the top routes, every cadet showed determination and encouragement towards one another throughout the evening.

Activities like this help build problem solving skills, communication and self-confidence whilst giving cadets the opportunity to experience something different in a safe and supportive environment.

09/05/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate two of our cadets who have been awarded Lord-Lieutenant Certificates as part of this year’s Cheshire Lieutenancy Awards.

These awards recognise outstanding achievement, commitment and contribution to both the RAF Air Cadets and the wider community. To see two of our cadets recognised at this level is a fantastic achievement and thoroughly deserved.

🏆GMW PERSONNEL HONOURED BY THE LORD-LIEUTENANT🏆

We are delighted to share that Cadets & Staff from Greater Manchester Wing have been honoured by the Lord-Lieutenant's of Greater Manchester & Cheshire for their service to the community... with a total of 20 awards issued across the wing! 👏🎉

GREATER MANCHESTER LIEUTENANCY
🌟 Lord-Lieutenant's Cadet 🌟
Cdt Sgt Speakman (1099 Worsley Air Cadets)

🔶Lord-Lieutenant's Certificate of Meritorious Service 🔶
WO O'Brien (WHQ)
CWO Walker (284 (Cheadle and Gatley) Squadron)
Greater Manchester Wing Band (Team Award)

🔷Lord-Lieutenant's Award for Endeavour🔷
Cdt Sgt Bentley (247 Ashton-under-Lyne Squadron Air Cadets)
CWO Hollingworth (1855 Royton Air Cadets)
CWO Lear (247 Ashton-under-Lyne Squadron Air Cadets)
CWO Siwik (1099 Worsley Air Cadets)
Cdt Sgt Trimble (2468 Squadron Air Cadets)
CWO Tyrell (317 Failsworth Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets)

CHESHIRE LIEUTENANCY
🔶Lord-Lieutenant's Certificate of Meritorious Service 🔶
Sqn Ldr Clegg (WHQ)
Sqn Ldr Hall (WHQ)
Cdt FS Burcea (70 Croft & Culcheth Squadron ATC)
Cdt FS Jones (95 (Crewe) Squadron, Air Training Corps)
1330 Warrington Squadron Air Training Corps - Royal Air Force Air Cadets (Team Award)

🔷Lord-Lieutenant's Award for Endeavour🔷
Cdt FS Haseldine (70 Croft & Culcheth Squadron ATC)
Cdt FS Hogg (236 Bollington Squadron Air Cadets)
Cdt Sgt Read (2056 Knutsford Squadron Air Training Corps - Royal Air Force Air Cadets)
Cdt Sgt Smallman (230 Squadron RAFAC)
CWO Smith (100 - Nantwich Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets)
CWO White (1330 Warrington Squadron Air Training Corps)

A huge congratulations to all Personnel & Teams who have honoured, GM Wing is very proud of you, and we can't wait to celebrate as you receive your awards!

❔Know someone worthy of recognition? Submit a notification on the Wing Honours & Awards SharePoint 🐝

Commandant Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
RFCA for the North West of England & the Isle of Man

06/05/2026

Well done to all of the 70 Sqn cadets in attendance! Successfully completing the 2 days of training is no easy feat

🎯MASS WEAPONS TRAINING 🎯

Last weekend, over 100 RAF Air Cadets from across Greater Manchester Wing attended the Wing Military Skills Weekend and were successfully trained on the L98A2 Cadet General Purpose Rifle!

This is no mean feat and a huge thank you to the amazing working the Wing MSTT Team for your efforts to deliver such a large-scale training opportunity 👏🏼

30/04/2026

Bid to attend today. You won't regret it 👇
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23/04/2026

Always a highlight on the Cadet calendar. Don't miss out and apply today!

‼️WING SKILLS WEEK - APPLICATIONS EXTENDED‼️

The application window for GM Wing Skills Week has now been extended to 10 May.

If you have not yet applied, you still have time to secure your place on this flagship Wing camp!

All cadets are to check the Cadet Portal for full details and submit their application as soon as possible.

Don’t miss out!!

70 Croft & Culcheth Squadron ATC
80 Bolton Squadron - Air Training Corps
95 (Crewe) Squadron, Air Training Corps
100 - Nantwich Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets
145 Altrincham & Hale Squadron - Air Training Corps
162 (Stockport) Squadron
184 - City of Manchester Squadron - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
182 North Trafford Sqn Royal Air Force Air Cadets
201 Macclesfield Squadron Air Training Corps
230 Squadron RAFAC
236 Bollington Squadron Air Cadets
247 Ashton-under-Lyne Squadron Air Cadets
284 (Cheadle and Gatley) Squadron
316 Leigh Squadron ATC
318 Sale Squadron - Air Training Corps
317 Failsworth Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets
391 (Wilmslow) Squadron ATC
617 Heber Squadron - RAFAC
1005 Radcliffe and Whitefield Sqn RAF Cadets
1036 Bury Squadron Air Training Corps
1099 Worsley Air Cadets
1196 Bredbury, Romiley & Marple Squadron - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
1263 Rochdale Royal Air Force Air Cadets
1330 Warrington Squadron Air Training Corps - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
1855 Royton Air Cadets
1873 (Sandbach) Squadron
1938 Salford City & Eccles Squadron
2056 Knutsford Squadron Air Training Corps - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
2137 Lymm Sqn, RAF Air Cadets
Oldham Air Cadets
2301 Heywood Squadron - RAF Air Cadets2468 Squadron Air Cadets
2493 (Alsager) Squadron Air Training Corps