Devon and Somerset Wing, Royal Air Force Air Cadets

Devon and Somerset Wing, Royal Air Force Air Cadets All the latest news and developments from the Air Cadet Squadrons based around Devon and Somerset. Drop us a message to find out more!

We're always looking for new cadets (minimum age 12 and in year 8) as well as new adult volunteers (minimum age 20). For those who are interested in joining, or finding out more about the Air Cadets in Devon and Somerset. Expand your horizons
If you’re a fan of aviation, action and adventure, love sports and getting to know people then you’re in the right place. Every year nearly 60,000 air cadets

and volunteer staff take part in exciting events all over the country. And with over 1,000 squadrons across the UK, you could be one of them...

Get out and get active
Cadet life is about learning through practical experience, especially in the great outdoors! Here's a taster of what's in store:

Camping - Work on your survival skills and learn your strengths in a team. Easter/summer camps - As you advance in rank you can take part in these popular camps held at RAF stations around the UK. Overseas camps - Spend 10 days in Cyprus with fantastic weather, swimming, sailing, and maybe even see the Red Arrows practise their displays (they train there). Head to Germany where you'll visit a city or cemetery from the First and Second World Wars. You may even get to fly in helicopters - another exciting possibility for cadets. Adventurous training - A huge part of cadet training. We have two centres, at Windermere in the Lake District and Llanbedr in coastal Wales, both with stunning scenery. Rock climbing, abseiling, high-level hill walking, mountain-biking, canoeing, high rope work and sailing are all par for the course. To find your nearest squadron in Devon and Somerset visit http://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/findasquadron/

PROMOTION!!!Congratulations to Warrant Officer Josh Henson on his recent promotion to the rank of Warrant Officer within...
28/05/2026

PROMOTION!!!

Congratulations to Warrant Officer Josh Henson on his recent promotion to the rank of Warrant Officer within the Royal Air Force Air Cadets.

WO Henson has served as a CFAV within Devon & Somerset Wing since 2021 and has undertaken a number of roles across the organisation. Most recently, he has been appointed as Deputy Wing Adventure Training Officer and Officer Commanding 2019 (Sidmouth) Squadron.

This promotion recognises his continued dedication, leadership, and commitment to both cadets and staff across the Wing. Congratulations!

23/05/2026

Well done to the 2026 Field Gun Crew who walked away as the victors at this years Devon County Show cadet gun run challenge.

22/05/2026

Are you a future pilot?

Test your skills on our flight simulation at the Devon County Show

21/05/2026

Visiting the Devon County Show? Come and see our team in the Armed Forces Village!

10/05/2026

Thats a wrap on Ten Tors 2026!

This weekend, Cadets and Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers from Devon & Somerset Wing, along with Cadets from across the wider Royal Air Force Air Cadets family decended on Okehampton to complete the Ten Tors Challange 2026 and what a weekend it was!

If you think you would like to take on the challenge in 2027, speak to your Squadron staff or contact CI Lukes via email: [email protected]

Wing Commander H Dymond, Officer Commanding Devon & Somerset Wing, is pleased to announce that Pilot Officer Barrow has ...
30/04/2026

Wing Commander H Dymond, Officer Commanding Devon & Somerset Wing, is pleased to announce that Pilot Officer Barrow has been appointed as Officer in Charge, 326 Hartland Squadron.

Pilot Officer Barrow recently joined Devon & Somerset Wing after a number of years of service with 2211 Bracknell Squadron.

26/04/2026

This weekend, Cadets from Devon & Somerset wing deployed to Woodbury Common training area to participate in a Bronze level Fieldcraft weekend.

Squadron Leader Rich Bagnall, Wing Fieldcraft Training Officer, gave an insight into the Royal Air Force Air Cadets Bronze Syllabus and explained that on successful completion of this weekend's training, Cadets will be eligible for deployed exercises such as the South West Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets Exercise Pagen Warrior.

20/04/2026

This weekend, Cadets and Cadet Force Instructors from across Devon & Somerset wing descended on Exeter Arena for the 2026 Wing Athletics competition, and what an amazing day it was!

Cadets took part in a multitude of sports ranging from High Jump and Shot Put to Long Jump and Relay.

Sports are at the core of Royal Air Force Air Cadets activities, teaching not only personal resilience and teamwork but helps to develop confidence and promots health and fitness.

Cadets and Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers from across Devon & Somerset wing were honoured to have been welcomed by The Ch...
18/04/2026

Cadets and Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers from across Devon & Somerset wing were honoured to have been welcomed by The Chelsea Pensioners this week.

Initially founded by King Charles II in 1682, The Royal Hospital became the home of the Chelsea Pensioners in 1962.

All Chelsea Pensioners have seen active service in the British Army and can be identified by the iconic scarlet uniform.

This is just another example of how being a member of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets not only teaches real life skills but also helps to build strong citizenship skills.

What a fantastic opportunity for cadets from across Devon & Somerset wing.Experiences and opportunities like this are on...
14/04/2026

What a fantastic opportunity for cadets from across Devon & Somerset wing.

Experiences and opportunities like this are one of the many benefits of joining the Royal Air Force Air Cadets.

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