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Royal Air Force Air Cadets Squadron based in Dunston, Gateshead.

02/09/2026

It’s not just Cadets who work their way through the rank structure!

Congratulations to our Adjutant (now) Warrant Officer Waite on his promotion! After 8 years of qualifying uniformed service and a board interview with senior members of Wing Staff, WO Waite has earned his promotion to the highest rank achievable for NCOs.

Congratulations, Sir!

30/08/2026

New intake starting Monday 28th September!

1313 Whickham Squadron RAF Air Cadets - Recruiting Now!

We're opening our doors for our new intake starting Monday 28th September.

If you are aged between 12-16 years old and have an interest in aviation or simply want an activity to do Monday and Thursday then come along to our recruitment evening to find out more!
These are just some of the exciting activities that our cadets can get involved in:

✈️Air: Flying and gliding opportunities in RAF aircraft, learn how to use a drone and even pursue a solo flight!

🛰️Space and Cyber: Learn coding, cyber security, rocketry and defence space systems.

🎖️Military Insight: Annual camps, fieldcraft, shooting and international exchanges.

⛑️Skills: Develop skills for the outside world such as first aid, DofE, leadership and teamwork.

🎽Sports and Music: Take part in the sporting opportunities and learn new instruments.

🏕️Adventure Training: Canoeing, abseiling, rock climbing, mountain biking- the opportunities are endless.

📝Qualifications: Earn BTEC & ILM awards that are recognised across the UK.

Sound interested? Follow this link to register your interest ⬇️

24/08/2026

🤖 Last Thursday our VEX team competed in the final of the National RAFAC VEX Championship.

Forming an alliance with Kirkham Grammar School CCF, they played well but the unfortunate snapping of a drive chain put the alliance at a disadvantage.

With a snapped chain and initial points offset of 30 to the opposition the alliance fought their way to the end of the competition. In the end we finished second 🥈 in the tournament only beaten by one point!

A great performance throughout the tournament from and an amazing performance in the final by the alliance.

Well done team! We’ll get them next year

19/08/2026

Day 1 of the National RAFAC VEX Competition at RAF Syerston complete. Qualifying 3rd for the competitions tomorrow. Guest appearance from Comdt AC for our collaboration with 361 (Gateshead) Squadron

28/07/2026

A band night led by Cpl Souter last night.Cadets learnt and practiced Slaidburn, Highland Cathedral and the National Anthem!

Very early practice but working towards our Remembrance Parade!

20/05/2026

⛺️ AT Challenge! 🚵

Last weekend a team of 5 Cadets from the Squadron joined over 150 Cadets from Durham/Northumberland Wing at RAF Spadeadam for the annual AT Challenge.

The weekend consisted of a day walk on day 1, where teams were awarded points based on the accuracy of their route cards and their ability to stick to their timings.

Day 2 consisted of competitions in mountain biking, archery, orienteering and first aid!

Out of 29 Squadrons that competed, 1313 Sqn placed 11th! A great result for the team and an improvement for the team showing how their effort and dedication has paid off!

The team also tied second in the first aid competition!

Well done team!

19/05/2026

🤖 VEX Success! 🤖

Last weekend Corporal Lamb and Cadet Salovsky attended the second VEX Qualifier for Cadet Forces in the North, held at Warcop Training Camp.

After meany heats the team managed to secure a place in the final and, while teamed up with Kirkham Grammar School, won the tournament!

Well done both! Let’s hope this winning streak continues!

18/05/2026

⛺️Wing DofE Expedition Opportunities - Silver and Gold⛺️

The Wing Silver DofE Expedition will take place on the following dates:
Briefing and planning meeting on Teams - Thursday 4th June 7.30pm
Practice expedition - evening of Friday 26th June - teatime Sunday 28th June
Assessed expedition - morning of Friday 24th July - teatime Sunday 26th July

The event is open to cadets who are registered for the Silver DofE Award. Priority will be given to participants who have already made progress with the other sections of their award.

The cost will be £50 and this will be requested after the deadline, once places have been confirmed. Please place bids via the MS Form; your Squadron can share this with you.

The Wing Gold DofE Expedition will take place on the following dates:
Training weekend - 13-14 June
Practice expedition - 18-20 July
Assessed expedition - 17-21 August

The event is open to cadets over the age of 16 and adult staff up to the age of 25 who are registered for the Gold DofE Award. Priority will be given to participants who have already made progress with the other sections of their award.

The cost will be £60 and this will be requested after the deadline, once places have been confirmed. Please place bids via the MS Form; your Squadron can share this with you.

The deadline for bids for BOTH expeditions is Friday 22nd May. Places will be confirmed shortly afterwards.

27/04/2026

✈️ Air Experience Flying! ✈️

On Friday 8 of our Cadets were lucky enough to take to the skies above North Yorkshire! For those Cadets who were first time flyers it was an opportunity to put into practice everything they had learned when undertaking their synthetic training on the flight simulator! A couple of more experienced Cadets also had the chance to hone in their flying skills and get tips from the pilots about the upcoming selections for ACPS.

Thanks to 9/11 AEF for hosting us!

26/04/2026

🚀 NCO Night 🚀

On Thursday night Cpl Greally ran an activity for NCO Night with an aim to further develop the Cadets’ understanding of space exploration.

The Cadets were first tasked with researching Artemis II and presented their findings to the rest of the group. The Cadets then used the materials provided to them to build a model of Artemis which was then judged by the NCO team.

Address

Ravensworth Terrace
Gateshead
NE119TE

Opening Hours

Monday	7pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	7pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+441914611721

Website

https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/interested-in-joining-as-a-cadet/?squadronno=1313&id=FFE8B293-5426-4269-AB7E16D23E4D593

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