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On Sunday 11 May, while the rest of the Squadron were competing at the Essex Wing Sports Competition, a group of our cadets were proudly representing 1312 by volunteering at Southend’s Race for Life. They supported the event by handing out medals, Soreen bars, and water to the many runners and walkers taking part, offering…

Yesterday, eight of our dedicated cadets spent their time volunteering with the One Love Project in Southend, contributing to a great cause while working towards their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. In the warm Southend sunshine, our cadets rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into sorting and sizing baby clothes donations. Their work was part…

On Friday 9 May 2025, cadets took part in an exciting Try Out Athletics session at Garons Park, supported by national-level coaches from SS Athletics. The event was designed to help cadets build confidence, improve their athletic ability, and prepare for the forthcoming Inter-Squadron Athletics Competition. Throughout the evening, cadets were introduced to the fundamentals…

The VE Day concert at Horse Guards Parade was a very popular event, with many of our cadets hoping to attend. With limited spaces available, a random name generator was used to fairly decide — and seven of our cadets were fortunate enough to be selected to attend last night. It was a truly memorable…

On Thursday 8th May, cadets and staff from 1312 (City of Southend-on-Sea) Squadron proudly attended the Southend City Beacon Lighting Ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. VE (Victory in Europe) Day commemorates the momentous day in 1945 when the Second World War ended in Europe. It honours the courage and sacrifice of…

Congratulations to FS Short of 1312 (City of Southend-on-Sea) Squadron, who has been appointed as the City’s very first Mayor’s Cadet! Following a competitive selection process, FS Short was chosen by the incoming Mayor, Cllr Nigel Folkard, and was officially appointed during the Mayor Making Ceremony at the Civic Centre on Wednesday 7th May 2025…

Four of our cadets took to the skies on Saturday for another fantastic day of flying. While there were a few nervous faces as they climbed into the cockpit, those nerves quickly gave way to excitement and confidence once they were airborne, along with some huge smiles! Each cadet came away thrilled by the experience,…

Over the weekend, two teams represented the squadron at the Essex Wing Falklands Memorial Trophy Competition. With 32 teams taking part, this was a tough and highly competitive event, and we are extremely proud of both our teams who demonstrated fantastic leadership, teamwork, and camaraderie throughout. One of our teams achieved 1st place in the…

This weekend, seven cadets from Southend Squadron teamed up with others from across the sector to complete their Youth First Aid qualification. Instructors from Rayleigh and Southend Squadrons joined forces to deliver the course, equipping 16 cadets with essential life-saving skills. Well done to everyone who earned their bronze first aid badge

We have committed yet more aviation this week. Despite a pilot shortage threatening to ground some of our cadets, RAF Wittering pulled out all the stops – finding additional pilots to ensure all five cadets got airborne. Each one had the chance to take control of the aircraft and experience exciting aerobatics, from barrel rolls…