Central & East Yorkshire Wing RAFAC

13/04/2026

Great day.

12/04/2026

Celebrating 85 years of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets.
A short look at Central & East Yorkshire Wing’s 85th Anniversary Parade at Ripon, marking 85 years of opportunity, service, and cadet experience.
From the pride on parade to the people behind it, this was a fitting way to recognise the past and look ahead to the future.

09/04/2026

A superb and informative visit to Royal Air Force Coningsby recently saw cadets and staff from 1869 Middlesbrough Squadron RAFAC join 2394 East Cleveland Squadron RAFAC, 473 Hartlepool Squadron RAFAC, and staff from Durham Northumberland Wing Air Cadets for a memorable day behind the scenes.

While the planned BBMF element was unfortunately unable to go ahead, the group instead enjoyed the planned fascinating visit to 29 Squadron, learning more about the engineering, preparation and teamwork required to keep Typhoon aircraft mission ready at a moment’s notice. The visit also included an excellent opportunity to see Air Traffic Control operations from the tower, offering a valuable insight into the role ATC plays in keeping aircraft safe in the air.

The day was rounded off in style with a fantastic aerial display during a qualifying pilot practice, giving cadets a real sense of the professionalism and skill involved across the RAF.

Visits like these are a brilliant way to bring aviation to life, showing cadets the people, roles and teamwork behind frontline operations.

02/04/2026

Today we recognise and thank a leader whose influence has been felt across the Corps, and here within North Region.

Throughout his tenure, his guidance, clarity, and unwavering support have helped shape the experiences of countless cadets and CFAVs alike. From the direction set at the highest level, to the opportunities delivered on the ground, his impact reaches every Wing, every squadron, and every individual who wears the uniform.

As a Wing within North Region, we have directly benefited from that leadership. The standards set, the vision shared, and the support given have enabled us to grow, adapt, and continue delivering for our cadets.

On behalf of Central & East Yorkshire Wing, we extend our sincere thanks for your service, your leadership, and your commitment to the RAF Air Cadets.

We wish you all the very best for what comes next.

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01/04/2026

🥾 ANNOUNCEMENT: The New DofE "Virtual Expedition" Category ⛺🛰️

In a major update for the 2026/27 season, the Royal Air Force Air Cadets is excited to announce a new alternative for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition phase: The Virtual Reality (VR) Hike.

Recognising that UK weather isn't always "cadet-friendly," the DofE has approved a pilot scheme for the RAFAC only, allowing units to complete their Bronze and Silver expeditions entirely from the comfort of their unit HQ.

How it works:

• The "Hike": Cadets will walk on the spot for 6 hours while wearing VR headsets programmed with "Lake District: Rain Mode."

• The "Campsite": Tents must be pitched in the corridor and stoves replaced with a shared microwave to simulate "authentic" field cooking.

• The "Heavy Pack": To ensure the challenge remains, cadets must still wear a 65L rucksack containing a minimum of four bricks and a wet sleeping bag while in the VR simulation.

• The Assessor: Will be replaced by an AI-generated officer who will periodically appear in the headset to ask “Are you sure you aren't lost?"

Sign-ups for the first "Indoor Bronze" intake open on the Cadet Portal at 11:59 today.



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25/03/2026

⏳ LAST CHANCE: Go Gold in Cyber! 🔐

Attention all aspiring cyber specialists! You have just one week left to submit your applications for the prestigious Gold Cyber Courses. If you're looking to take your digital skills to the elite level, now is the time to act.

📅 The Deadline
Applications must be submitted by 2359hrs on 30 March 2026. Don't leave it until the final minute - get those forms in now!

✅ Are you eligible?
To apply for a Gold space, you must meet the following criteria:

• Age: You must be at least 16 years old by the date the course starts.
• Prior Experience: You must have already completed the Silver Cyber Award OR the CyberFirst Defenders Course.

🗓️ Upcoming Course Dates
We have four slots available for the remainder of the year:
• August: 3 Courses available
• October: 1 Course available

Ready to level up? Speak to your squadron staff immediately to start your application process. Let’s see that Gold badge on your brassard! 🎖️

07/03/2026

Wishing WO Canner, Central & East Yorkshire Wing’s Deputy Wing Warrant Officer, all the very best as she begins maternity leave.

WO Canner has been a huge part of supporting cadets and staff across the Wing, and while we will certainly miss her presence at Wing activities for a little while, we are incredibly excited for her as she starts this new chapter.

From everyone across the Wing, we send our congratulations and best wishes to WO Canner and her family. We look forward to meeting the newest member of in the near future.

2434 Church Fenton Squadron Air Training Corps

Last night we said a temporary goodbye to WO Canner as she goes on maternity leave.

We cannot wait to meet the newest member of soon!

We couldn't let the WO leave without a few presents and our best wishes. WO Canner was very overcome with the messages of good luck with a special note going to Sgt Eades who is already planning baby's JNCO course attendance!

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07/03/2026

Some friendly squadron rivalry is returning for a good cause.

Cadets from 2487 Easingwold SQN Royal Air Force Air Cadets and 110 (City of York) Sqn ATC are once again raising money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, a charity that provides a vital lifesaving service across Yorkshire.

Their fundraising campaign will culminate on 26 April with the 3rd annual charity football match, with the current score sitting at 1–1 between the two squadrons.

We look forward to seeing the cadets’ fundraising efforts over the coming weeks as they support an incredible Yorkshire charity.

⚽️CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH 2026⚽️

2487 (Easingwold) Squadron and 110 (City of York) Squadron, Royal Air Force Air Cadets, are once again raising money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA).

The YAA is a truly amazing charity that delivers a life saving, crucial service across Yorkshire. It relies entirely on donations, so once again we are fundraising! Cadets are going to be raising money through a variety of means, and we will keep you posted on their antics!

These fundraising efforts will culminate on 26th April with the 3rd annual charity football match between the “bitter rivals”. The score is 1-1 so let’s bring it on York and Easingwold! Winners will be crowned on the day, and bragging rights will be dished out - bring it on York 😉

Any donations would be appreciated, link is in our bio / on our stories!

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