2056 Knutsford Squadron Air Training Corps - Royal Air Force Air Cadets

09/06/2026

✊️ NEW SNCO ✊️

Most of our content focuses on the achievements of our cadets, but today is a little different!

We are pleased to announce that, after passing his interview board at Wing HQ, CI Boardman has been appointed as a Sergeant RAFAC and will join the unit's SNCO cadre.

Congratulations Sgt Boardman!

Sector 3 - Greater Manchester Wing ATC | Greater Manchester Wing - Air Training Corps | North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets | Royal Air Force Air Cadets | | | |

08/06/2026

Lord Lieutenancy Success!

The unit wishes to congratulate Sgt Read for being nominated for an award by the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire for her service to the squadron. The Sergeant's dedication, positive attitude and determination are a credit to herself and the squadron. Well done Sgt Read; keep up the good work!

Sector 3 - Greater Manchester Wing ATC | Greater Manchester Wing - Air Training Corps | North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets | Royal Air Force Air Cadets | | | | | |

25/05/2026

⛺️ Updates from GMW Skills Week ⛺️

Can you spot any of our cadets???

Sector 3 - Greater Manchester Wing ATC | Greater Manchester Wing - Air Training Corps | North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets | Royal Air Force Air Cadets | | |

09/05/2026

Congratulations to Cdt Sgt Read on being nominated to receive the Lord Lieutennant's Award for Endeavour. It is thoroughly well deserved!

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🏆GMW PERSONNEL HONOURED BY THE LORD-LIEUTENANT🏆

We are delighted to share that Cadets & Staff from Greater Manchester Wing have been honoured by the Lord-Lieutenant's of Greater Manchester & Cheshire for their service to the community... with a total of 20 awards issued across the wing! 👏🎉

GREATER MANCHESTER LIEUTENANCY
🌟 Lord-Lieutenant's Cadet 🌟
Cdt Sgt Speakman (1099 Worsley Air Cadets)

🔶Lord-Lieutenant's Certificate of Meritorious Service 🔶
WO O'Brien (WHQ)
CWO Walker (284 (Cheadle and Gatley) Squadron)
Greater Manchester Wing Band (Team Award)

🔷Lord-Lieutenant's Award for Endeavour🔷
Cdt Sgt Bentley (247 Ashton-under-Lyne Squadron Air Cadets)
CWO Hollingworth (1855 Royton Air Cadets)
CWO Lear (247 Ashton-under-Lyne Squadron Air Cadets)
CWO Siwik (1099 Worsley Air Cadets)
Cdt Sgt Trimble (2468 Squadron Air Cadets)
CWO Tyrell (317 Failsworth Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets)

CHESHIRE LIEUTENANCY
🔶Lord-Lieutenant's Certificate of Meritorious Service 🔶
Sqn Ldr Clegg (WHQ)
Sqn Ldr Hall (WHQ)
Cdt FS Burcea (70 Croft & Culcheth Squadron ATC)
Cdt FS Jones (95 (Crewe) Squadron, Air Training Corps)
1330 Warrington Squadron Air Training Corps - Royal Air Force Air Cadets (Team Award)

🔷Lord-Lieutenant's Award for Endeavour🔷
Cdt FS Haseldine (70 Croft & Culcheth Squadron ATC)
Cdt FS Hogg (236 Bollington Squadron Air Cadets)
Cdt Sgt Read (2056 Knutsford Squadron Air Training Corps - Royal Air Force Air Cadets)
Cdt Sgt Smallman (230 Squadron RAFAC)
CWO Smith (100 - Nantwich Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets)
CWO White (1330 Warrington Squadron Air Training Corps)

A huge congratulations to all Personnel & Teams who have honoured, GM Wing is very proud of you, and we can't wait to celebrate as you receive your awards!

❔Know someone worthy of recognition? Submit a notification on the Wing Honours & Awards SharePoint 🐝

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23/04/2026

‼️WING SKILLS WEEK - APPLICATIONS EXTENDED‼️

The application window for GM Wing Skills Week has now been extended to 10 May.

If you have not yet applied, you still have time to secure your place on this flagship Wing camp!

All cadets are to check the Cadet Portal for full details and submit their application as soon as possible.

Don’t miss out!!

70 Croft & Culcheth Squadron ATC
80 Bolton Squadron - Air Training Corps
95 (Crewe) Squadron, Air Training Corps
100 - Nantwich Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets
145 Altrincham & Hale Squadron - Air Training Corps
162 (Stockport) Squadron
184 - City of Manchester Squadron - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
182 North Trafford Sqn Royal Air Force Air Cadets
201 Macclesfield Squadron Air Training Corps
230 Squadron RAFAC
236 Bollington Squadron Air Cadets
247 Ashton-under-Lyne Squadron Air Cadets
284 (Cheadle and Gatley) Squadron
316 Leigh Squadron ATC
318 Sale Squadron - Air Training Corps
317 Failsworth Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets
391 (Wilmslow) Squadron ATC
617 Heber Squadron - RAFAC
1005 Radcliffe and Whitefield Sqn RAF Cadets
1036 Bury Squadron Air Training Corps
1099 Worsley Air Cadets
1196 Bredbury, Romiley & Marple Squadron - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
1263 Rochdale Royal Air Force Air Cadets
1330 Warrington Squadron Air Training Corps - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
1855 Royton Air Cadets
1873 (Sandbach) Squadron
1938 Salford City & Eccles Squadron
2056 Knutsford Squadron Air Training Corps - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
2137 Lymm Sqn, RAF Air Cadets
Oldham Air Cadets
2301 Heywood Squadron - RAF Air Cadets2468 Squadron Air Cadets
2493 (Alsager) Squadron Air Training Corps

20/04/2026

16/04/2026

Another fantastic fieldcraft opportunity!