1919 Newtownabbey Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets

08/03/2026

Congratulations to CWO Armstrong as she was appointed Lord Lieutenants cadet for the Borough of Belfast yesterday at Hillsborough castle.

Another great achievement. 🎉👏

24/02/2026

23/02/2026

🎉Promotion post🎉

Off the back of our recent CWO appointment we have some new NCO’s to welcome.

Congratulations to our 4 new corporals the first step on the NCO ladder. 🎉

Cpl Hutchinson
Cpl Murray
Cpl Waltos
Cpl Murray

Not only have we new NCO’s but some moving up the ranks. Congrats to Sgt Hawkins.

Good luck to you all in your new roles.

Northern Ireland Wing Royal Air Force Air Cadets Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets Commandant Air Cadets

16/02/2026

We are pleased to announce following an interview with Officer Commanding Northern Ireland Wing, FS Armstrong has been promoted to the rank of Cadet Warrant Officer (CWO)!!

A first for 1919 in a number of years showing CWO Armstrong’s hard work and dedication to the squadron but also the wider organisation means she has now achieved the highest cadet rank in the organisation.

A massive congratulations to CWO Armstrong!

Northern Ireland Wing Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets Commandant Air Cadets

10/11/2025

Cadets from 1919 stood proudly on parade to at our Remembrance Sunday parades. Firstly supporting 2062 Carrickfergus Squadron with their parade in Carrickfergus, with them then joining us later in the day at our parade in whiteabbey. Well done to all those who participated.

Northern Ireland Wing Royal Air Force Air Cadets

05/10/2025

Our final Cyber related course of the year is now complete with students from across the province completing the first part (CyberFirst Adventurers) of the RAFAC Bronze Cyber qualification. We hope to join forces next year and run the week long CyberFirst Defenders with focus on offensive and defensive methodologies opening up to the Gold award at RAF Cosford👌🏼

Northern Ireland Wing Royal Air Force Air Cadets Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets Commandant Air Cadets

21/09/2025

An excellent shared weekend in the great outdoors, allowing cadets to put into practice some of the skills they have learned in the classroom.

14/09/2025

Cadets from 1919 Newtownabbey Squadron engaged with the local community on Saturday 13 September at a Community Relations event namely The Great Glengormley Get Together in Lilian Bland park. They were actively fundraising for RAFA and promoting the RAFAC organisation.

11/09/2025

🌟 Summer Highlights from Our Cadets! 🌟

We’re back with another day of our summer highlights, sharing more of what our cadets have been up to over the break!

Today, we’re hearing from Cpl Glackin, who recently spent a week at travelling all across the UK on a Battle of Britain memorial trip. Here's what she had to say about her experience and what she took away from the trip.

“I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the Battle of Britain memorial trip in June 2025.

I made so many new friends from regional squadrons, and I've made memories that will last a lifetime. I still smile to this very day when I think about it.

We had the pleasure of visiting:

-RAF cranwell
-Cranwell college
-Typhoom 29 squadron
-RAF waddington
-Red arrows visitation
-IMW duxford
-RAF hornchurch museum
-Ramsgate harbour
-Crowborough training camp
-RAF hawkinge museum
-Fighter command memorial
-Capel le ferne
-Dover castle
-RAF halton
-Uxbride bunker
-Bentley priory museum
-Air forces memorial, runnymede
-Battle of britain memorial embankment
-Houses of parliament
-bomber command memorial
-RAF club

It was nothing short of the best trip of my entire cadet career, and I wouldn't trade it for the world.”

Stay tuned—more cadet stories are coming your way tomorrow!

Eager to find out more or ready to take the next step?

Click the link below to find out how you can get involved!

https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/find-a-squadron/?squadron=/aircadets/find-a-squadron/scotland-northern-ireland/northern-ireland-wing-hq/1919-newtownabbey/&showall=1

Northern Ireland Wing Royal Air Force Air Cadets Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets

09/09/2025

🌟Summer Highlights from Our Cadets!🌟

Day 2 of our summer highlights continues with more incredible stories from our cadets!

Next up is Cpl Hawkins, who recently attended a week long camp at RAF Lossiemouth. Here’s what he had to say about his experience:

“From Poseidons to Typhoons, bowling to Fire section visits, RAF Lossiemouth camp 2025 really had it all. We met typhoon and Poseidon pilots, who were able to tell us all about their aircraft and the roles their aircraft play in the RAF. The staff on the camp made it exciting, engaging and fun and I made some life-long friends who I remain in contact with to this day. In my opinion, nothing compares to RAF Lossiemouth Camp 2025 and it continues to be one of my most cherished memories of all time.”

We’ll be back tomorrow with more stories from our cadets’💬✈️

👉 Curious about what we do or how to get involved?

Tap the link below to see how you can become part of our squadron!

https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/find-a-squadron/?squadron=/aircadets/find-a-squadron/scotland-northern-ireland/northern-ireland-wing-hq/1919-newtownabbey/&showall=1

Northern Ireland Wing Royal Air Force Air Cadets Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets

08/09/2025

🌟Summer Highlights with Our Cadets!🌟

Over the next week, we’ll be showcasing some of the amazing opportunities our cadets have taken part in this summer! From camps across the UK to exciting training courses, it’s been a busy few months.

First up is Flt Sgt Armstrong, who attended her Gold First Aid Course. Here’s what she had to say about the experience:

“Hi, my name is Flt Sgt Armstrong. I was lucky to attend a gold first aid course. This was a week long course for which I travelled over to Glasgow for via the boat. This course allows me to teach and assess first aid and is the highest available level of first aid within the cadets. It was a fantastic opportunity for me to gain valuable life skills not to mention lots of fun! We were able to talk to Scottish cadets and get to know their experience in cadets. This course gave me qualifications and plenty of new friends across the water. This stands out as one of my favourite camps because of the people I met and the skills I gained.”

Stay tuned to see more of what our cadets have been up to! 💬✈️🗺️

👉 Interested in joining or learning more about what we do?

Click the link below to find out how you can get involved!

https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/find-a-squadron/?squadron=/aircadets/find-a-squadron/scotland-northern-ireland/northern-ireland-wing-hq/1919-newtownabbey/&showall=1

Chris Hodges Wing Commander RAFAC - OC N Ireland Wing RAFAC Northern Ireland Wing Royal Air Force Air Cadets Scotland & Northern Ireland Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets Commandant Air Cadets