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On Sunday 26 January we had the honour of welcoming Wing Commander Weston, OC Essex Wing, and The Wing Warrant Officer, WO Kemp for our Annual Formal Inspection (AFI). The visit began with an update from our OC, followed by outstanding individual presentations from four of our cadets, showcasing their skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm. The…

Last weekend, we started the year in style with an exciting visit to the RAF Museum Cosford! The trip was a great opportunity to support our Leading Cadet training, while also giving our cadets a chance to bond and explore this incredible location. The question is… where should we go next?

We had a great end to 2024 on Sunday with a festive celebration, a McDonalds Breakfast and our big 1312 Christmas Quiz. We would like to wish all our cadets, volunteers and their families a joyous and peaceful festive period.

On Friday evening, we held our traditional annual Carol Service at St Laurence and All Saints Church, Eastwood—and what an amazing evening it was! The church was packed to the rafters with cadets, guests, and loved ones, with standing room only. The service was led by the Essex Wing Padre, Rev’d Michael Child, and featured…

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On Saturday, we visited No. 7 Air Experience Flight at RAF Cranwell, where six of our cadets had the incredible opportunity to fly in a Grob Tutor aircraft. For most of the cadets, this was their first experience of flying with the Air Cadets. During the flights, they were able to take control of the…

We’re thrilled to announce that one of our amazing staff members, C.I Atkins, has been honoured with the Silver Award at the Citizen of Southend Awards! C.I Atkins was recognised as an “unsung hero in our community” for her incredible dedication and selflessness. She goes above and beyond for our squadron here at 1312 (City…

Congratulations to our latest Jack Petchey Achievement Award winners Cdt Irons and Cdt Dobson The Jack Petchey Achievement Award celebrates young people who go above and beyond to make a difference. In addition to receiving their certificates and pin badges the cadets are entitled to a £300 grant to be spent on a project, event,…

Last night 17 of our cadets were awarded their First Class Cadet classification badge! The First Class Cadet classification is the first step in an air cadet’s journey, providing them with essential knowledge in aviation, navigation, and cadet skills. This milestone sets the foundation for further training and progression within the RAF Air Cadets. Well…

Three of our cadets have made the Squadron proud by representing Essex Wing at Sunday’s Inter-Wing Cross Country Competition at RAF Cranwell. Competing against Wings from across Central & East Region, they showed outstanding effort and determination throughout the challenging course. Despite the cold weather, they tackled the race with resilience, including the tough climb…