272 Wisbech Squadron Air Training Corps

16/08/2026

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11/08/2026

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27/07/2026

27/07/2026

Cadets go to IWM Duxford!

Yesterday (Sunday) cadets from 272 (Wisbech) Squadron Air Training Corps joined other cadets from Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing for a special event at the Imperial War Museum Duxford. The event was Legends of SR-71 Blackbird, a celebration of its service starting nearly 60 years ago. The cadets received an inspirational talk from Lt Col (Retired) Jerry Glasser. They also had the opportunity to visit other parts of the museum and all said that they had a great day and couldn’t wait to come back for another visit!

272 are currently recruiting for cadets and staff to join a growing Squadron. Please email [email protected] for more information.

25/07/2026

A great weekend with six cadets from 272 taking part!

21/05/2026

🌟 BIG NEWS! 🌟

We are thrilled to share that the Ministry of Defence is launching the first-ever National Cadets Week! 🚀

This landmark week is all about celebrating the incredible achievements of our cadets, shining a light on the dedication of our adult volunteers, and helping young people right across the UK reconnect with the Armed Forces 🇬🇧✈️

From developing life-changing skills and leadership to taking part in unforgettable aviation and fieldcraft experiences, the cadet movement builds the foundations for excellence.

To our cadets and CFAVs past and present, thank you for making our community what it is. Let's make this first National Cadets Week unforgettable!

🧑‍✈️ Want to find out more about what this means for the RAF Air Cadets? Read the full announcement here:

🔗 https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/news/first-ever-national-cadets-week-to-celebrate-cadets-and-reconnect-young-people-with-the-armed-forces/

21/04/2026

Two of our cadets Sgt Ruben Coelho and FS Gabriel Cassidy were on this. Well done to them both!

21/04/2026

How do you like your tea?

From an organisation that quite literally runs on tea… happy National Tea Day! ☕

Across the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, there’s one thing you’ll always find close by on parade nights, camps, courses and late nights planning training… a proper brew.

But today we want to settle the important questions once and for all: what is the perfect colour for a cup of tea?

Milk first or tea first? Light and milky or strong and builder’s brew brown? And are you team digestive, chocolate hobnob or something else entirely?

Let the (very serious) debate begin… ☕👇

11/04/2026

A fun day for cadets at 272 (Wisbech) Sqn ATC!

Easter Monday saw cadets have a day to remember. They started by helping their local community by doing a litter pick in the vicinity of the Sqn building and collected two bags of rubbish. After a quick break it was time for an inter flight football match with Wessex flight beating Chinook flight.

Lunch was enjoyed sitting in the sun and then it was time for a leadership and teamwork task which involved cadets trying to fill a bucket with water using various implements. It didn’t help that one of the buckets had holes in it!

Radio practice was next on the agenda with cadets split into teams to play noughts and crosses and battleships by relaying messages using correct radio procedures. There was a bit of confusion on how to read coordinates but it all worked out in the end.

The day ended with a barbecue organised by the staff and presentation of certificates to the winning flight which was Wessex, ably led by FS Ruby Frost. Well done Wessex flight! Chinook flight say they are going to win next time!

Other photos here are of cadets receiving various badges and certificates. Of note is Cpl Lewis Edwards getting his silver Duke of Edinburgh Award and Cpl Ellie Lowe who was a bit camera shy receiving the bronze award. (She did say that I could publish this photo!)

We are an organisation for young people aged 12 (year 8 and above) to 17 years of age. If interested please email the Squadron at [email protected] for more information. All of this cannot happen without our adult volunteers. If you are aged 20 and above and would like to help the next generation please contact us.