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If you're a fan of aviation, action and adventure, love sports and getting to know people then you're in the right place. Every year nearly 56,000 air cadets and volunteer staff take part in exciting events all over the country. And with over 1,000 squadrons across the UK, you could be one of them.

NEW COMMANDANT AT THE HELM

Air Commodore Tony Keeling

Real life stories

Find out what being a cadet is really like, read accounts from three cadets

Anna Hulme

I have been a cadet for four years now. I initially joined because I was bored, and keen to find something different to do with my free time...

Devki Makwana

I have been in the RAF Air Cadets for three years and they have been very rewarding. I joined the RAF Air Cadets as I always want to try new things...

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Learn more about what we do: Flying and gliding; Adventurous training; Shooting; DofE Award; Training and education; Sports; Parade and drill; Music

Air Cadet Magazine

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