99 - Folkestone Squadron RAF Air Cadets

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Welcome to the page of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron, Air Training Corps. The Kent coast's premier representatives of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets.

99 Squadron is part of a UK-wide cadet force with more than 41,000 members aged between 12 and 20 years. We are sponsored by the Royal Air Force and can give you hands-on experience of activities and courses that will challenge and develop your

skills to help you succeed in whatever you want to do.

☆ We pride ourselves in our variety of activities, our sporting achievements, our standards of drill & discipline and our standing in the community.

☆ We are one of 34 Squadrons based in Kent with our Wing headquarters in Maidstone. Kent Wing is split into 4 areas, 99 (Folkestone) Squadron is in area 4 and the Wing is a part of London And the South East Region of the Air Training Corps.

☆ 99 (Folkestone) Squadron Air Training Corps

Parade Nights: Mondays & Thursdays 1900-2130hrs - Minimum joining age is 12 years & must be in year 8 at school.

☆ There is no obligation to join the regular RAF, the reserves or any of the services in Her Majesty's Armed Forces once you have joined the Air Training Corps. But what you will get out of it are meeting new friends and enjoying many new experiences & opportunities along with academic & practical nationally and internationally recognised qualifications and awards that you cannot get anywhere else! - Contact us or come in for a chat to find out more!

Day 18 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025.Cadets enjoyed their Christmas party 🌲 ...
21/12/2025

Day 18 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025.

Cadets enjoyed their Christmas party 🌲 and got into the festive spirit for the last event in 2025, including an old fashioned conga round the hall! 😄

Day 15* of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025.The squadron were delighted when Flt S...
18/12/2025

Day 15* of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025.

The squadron were delighted when Flt Sgt Kasinathan was promoted to Cadet Warrant Officer! She's a real asset to 99 and we're very proud of her.

(*Apologies for the delayed post)

Day 16 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025.Cadets enjoyed a festive quiz to celebr...
18/12/2025

Day 16 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025.

Cadets enjoyed a festive quiz to celebrate the last parade night of the year! It was close at the end, however congratulations to the winning team! (picture 3) 🌲😊

Day 14 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025.Cadets supported the Royal British Legi...
15/12/2025

Day 14 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025.

Cadets supported the Royal British Legion (Hythe & Saltwood branch) selling poppies on the lead up to Remembrance.

The RBL presented a certificate in recognition of 99's efforts of raising £2539.18.

Day 13 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025.Cadets were invited by the padre to the...
14/12/2025

Day 13 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025.

Cadets were invited by the padre to the Carols by Candlelight service at St John's Church Folkestone.

It was a beautiful festive service, with readings from one of the cadets and the Commanding Officer followed by mince pies amd hot spiced apple juice🌲

Day 12 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026.. with highlights from 2025.We paraded on Remembrance Sunday in F...
13/12/2025

Day 12 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026.. with highlights from 2025.

We paraded on Remembrance Sunday in Folkestone, however three of our cadets proudly represented 99 squadron at the Hythe parade.

Day 11 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025.Today's photo is from last night.. cade...
12/12/2025

Day 11 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025.

Today's photo is from last night.. cadets were getting in the festive spirit by decorating the squadron 🌲

Day 10 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025.In May this year cadets supported the P...
11/12/2025

Day 10 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025.

In May this year cadets supported the Paws for Thought event run by Folkestone and Hythe District Council and the RSPCA, it was a great recruitment tool and they helped to collect for the local RSPCA branch (plus see lots of lovely dogs in the dog show!)

Day 9 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025.Cadet Warrant Officer Jones (sat central...
10/12/2025

Day 9 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025.

Cadet Warrant Officer Jones (sat centrally) celebrated his last parade night with 99 on a fun night organised by the padre.

He left the squadron to embark on his RAF career, we couldn't be prouder and wish him all the luck! He's currently in his first month of training.

Day 8 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025...Another recent photo (Monday 8th Dec) ...
09/12/2025

Day 8 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025...

Another recent photo (Monday 8th Dec) teams of cadets and staff battled each other during an evening of fun and tactics at Laser Tag! Great teamwork and really good fun at Hyper Space Laser Tag

Day 7 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026, with highlights from 2025.Today's photo is actually from earlier ...
07/12/2025

Day 7 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026, with highlights from 2025.

Today's photo is actually from earlier today! Cadets braved the muddy hills and banks to participate in the inter-squadron cross country competition.

Day 6 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025.Flight Sergeant (now Cadet Warrant Offic...
06/12/2025

Day 6 of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron's countdown to 2026 with highlights from 2025.

Flight Sergeant (now Cadet Warrant Officer) Holly Kasinathan was appointed Mayor's cadet for Folkestone, where she proudly attended events with the Mayor during the year.

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Ship Street
Folkestone
CT195

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Monday 6:45pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 6:45pm - 9:30pm

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01303 487940

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Welcome to the page of 99 (Folkestone) Squadron, Air Training Corps. The Kent coast's premier representatives of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets. 99 Squadron is part of a UK-wide cadet force with more than 41,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. We are sponsored by the Royal Air Force and can give you hands-on experience of activities and courses that will challenge and develop your skills to help you succeed in whatever you want to do. ☆ We pride ourselves in our variety of activities, our sporting achievements, our standards of drill & discipline and our standing in the community. ☆ We are one of 34 Squadrons based in Kent with our Wing headquarters in Maidstone. Kent Wing is split into 4 areas, 99 (Folkestone) Squadron is in area 4 and the Wing is a part of London And the South East Region of the Air Training Corps. ☆ 99 (Folkestone) Squadron Air Training Corps Parade Nights: Mondays & Thursdays 1900-2130hrs - Minimum joining age is 12 years & must be in year 8 at school. ☆ There is no obligation to join the regular RAF, the reserves or any of the services in Her Majesty's Armed Forces once you have joined the Air Training Corps. But what you will get out of it are meeting new friends and enjoying many new experiences & opportunities along with academic & practical nationally and internationally recognised qualifications and awards that you cannot get anywhere else! - Contact us or come in for a chat to find out more!