661 Volunteer Gliding Squadron, RAF Kirknewton

661 Volunteer Gliding Squadron, RAF Kirknewton We aim to provide a safe environment for the Air Cadets to learn the beauty of Gliding with the Royal Air Force Air Cadet Organisation

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🧮📄 Caption contest while we finalise the numbers and complete our shutdown?(Winner gets bragging rights 🏆)-~KC
21/06/2026

🧮📄 Caption contest while we finalise the numbers and complete our shutdown?

(Winner gets bragging rights 🏆)

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~KC

While we’ve got your attention! CONGRATULATIONS!Off Cdt G Jones has, today, flown his first ever GIF cadet passengers, h...
20/06/2026

While we’ve got your attention! CONGRATULATIONS!

Off Cdt G Jones has, today, flown his first ever GIF cadet passengers, having achieved his Grade 1 Flying Category last weekend. A massive well done goes to our newest G1, and a big thank you for contributing to a perfect Longest Day result.

Off Cdt Jones, having been a Flight Staff Cadet on 661 before joining the East of Scotland Universities Air Squadron, has seen his hard work and dedication pay off today as he took the leap into giving cadets the experience of flight.

Massive well done đź‘Ź

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~KC

That’s sunset! And we are now no longer permitted to operate. Thank you to everyone who has made the journey to fly with...
20/06/2026

That’s sunset! And we are now no longer permitted to operate. Thank you to everyone who has made the journey to fly with us! What a day ✨🙏

Our late shift now draw down and pack the field away, it’s been mega. is still open for any last minute photos!

We’ve had a blast, stay tuned for updates on how we did!

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~ KC

We’re closing in on our last GIF to fly. Getting to this point has been a mega undertaking of coordination.The centre of...
20/06/2026

We’re closing in on our last GIF to fly. Getting to this point has been a mega undertaking of coordination.

The centre of the airfield operation today has been our Duty Supervisors and Flight Ops Assistants. The nerve centre in the caravan, tracking launch numbers, cadet names, ballast weight states and building the most efficient strategy available. It’s no small feat, with plenty of independently moving parts.

There’s no time to relax, soon the day will be done!

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~ KC

Late shift are in full swing and there’s no stopping now! On a usual weekend, this would be draw-down time.We’re still a...
20/06/2026

Late shift are in full swing and there’s no stopping now! On a usual weekend, this would be draw-down time.

We’re still allowed to operate until 2217 (sunset +15 minutes) and so long as we haven’t completed our tasking that’s what we’ll do!

Keep tagging your photos with !

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~ KC

We’re not sure this one even needs a caption, smiles all round.-~KC
20/06/2026

We’re not sure this one even needs a caption, smiles all round.

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~KC

Late shift have arrived! It’s been more than an hour since late shift’s handover and now it’s their playset until sunset...
20/06/2026

Late shift have arrived!

It’s been more than an hour since late shift’s handover and now it’s their playset until sunset! Early shift have made a healthy dent into the flying program, and it’s late shift’s mission to get it done!

With high spirits, smashing weather and a healthy dose of morale (snacks and sweets) it’s on track to be a fantastic afternoon.

Keep sending your photos to !

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~KC

That’s mid day! Have you taken any photos of your time here today? If you have, or you plan to, use hashtag on Instagr...
20/06/2026

That’s mid day! Have you taken any photos of your time here today? If you have, or you plan to, use hashtag on Instagram or Facebook so we can see them and maybe use them on our coverage!

We love seeing your photos, and reading your experiences with us. Join in!

Onward we go.

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~KC

50 Launches ✅ It’s 1020 and that’s us reached 50 launches, with our brief weather spell this morning we’re pleased with ...
20/06/2026

50 Launches âś…

It’s 1020 and that’s us reached 50 launches, with our brief weather spell this morning we’re pleased with the progress.

Stay up to date with our LIVE updates on Instagram stories! It’s been a fantastic day so far, with much more to come. Our early shift is still at peak performance and getting through the GIFs.

What more could you want! Stay tuned!

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~KC

First launch on a normal weekend usually hovers some time after 0930, but not today! Our early shift are slowly approach...
20/06/2026

First launch on a normal weekend usually hovers some time after 0930, but not today! Our early shift are slowly approaching the end of their day, usually we’d just be starting!

It goes without saying that this requires a great deal of extra planning and risk assessments. This years Longest Day core team have pulled out all the stops and worked long volunteer hours outside of duty to make this possible, your team this year are:
Project Officer, Fg Off M Jennings; Deputy ProjO Sgt N Fraser and Ground Coordinator DSFSC E Melvin.

With still plenty to go and a shift change on the horizon, let’s keep going!

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~KC

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RAF Kirknewton
Kirknewton
EH278DB

Opening Hours

Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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01506880280

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