1224 (Wharfedale) Squadron

28/05/2026

15/05/2026

Last night we were visited by Wing Commander Yeadon who presented FS White with a commendation in recognition of his efforts in commemorating the RCAF crew who lost their lives in the crash at Beamsley Beacon. 👏🏼

13/05/2026

A local man has received royal recognition for his outstanding work commemorating the crew of a wartime Lancaster bomber that crashed on Beamsley Beacon.Flight Sergeant Sam White of 1224 (Wharfedale) Squadron RAF Air Cadets was invited to Buckingham Palace for a Royal Garden Party in recognition of....

11/05/2026

Some recognition for one of our own staff as Flight Sergeant Sam White was recently invited to Buckingham Palace for a Royal Garden Party in recognition of his efforts surrounding the memorial for the RCAF Lancaster bomber crash on Beamsley Beacon.

Sam worked tirelessly to identify and contact the descendants of the Canadian crew involved, bringing families together from across generations and helping organise the deeply moving 80th anniversary memorial event at Bolton Priory last year.

04/05/2026

1224 took part in Ilkley Carnival today, the cadets joined the parade and our civilian committee ran a fundraising tombola stall. The rain even stayed away!

29/04/2026

Yesterday three Cadets made the most of the weather and were able to visit RAF Leeming to go flying!

Two of the Cadets flew in the Grob Tutor for the first time and all three were able to have a go at controlling the aircraft and experience some aerobatics.

28/04/2026

Congratulations to former CWO Haywood on his successful completion of Basic Recruit Training Course 218 (reservists) at RAF Halton 👏🏼

24/04/2026

Last night the Squadron had our first parade night at our temporary home at Ilkley Grammar School whilst our Squadron HQ undergoes refurbishment.

It was a homecoming of sorts as Ilkley Grammar School is where the Squadron was first based after being formed in 1941.

Cadets are encouraged to check Cadet Portal for details of future parade nights at the school.

18/04/2026

We were out in the community today. Helping with the great Rotary Club Ilkley duck race.

24/03/2026

Congratulations to Sgt Joli who last night successfully passed his Method of Instruction assessment and can now wear a yellow lanyard. 👏🏼 Our squadron building may be out of action while the refurbishment is underway but our cadets are still achieving. Thanks to 2431 Keighley Squadron for hosting.