273 (Wallasey) Sqn

The good news is that 273 (Wallasey) Squadron RAF Air Cadets are now in the process of applying for an official badge. We will keep you all updated when we have more infi, so keep your eyes peeled for some exciting developments in the future. VOLO LIBERE

🕷️ IMPORTANT UPDATE 🕷️ Rules state that no RAFAC Sqn can use or display a sqn badge that is not authorised and granted by the College of Arms. Despite being in use since the early 1960s, our badge is unofficial. We are now taking steps to remove "Boris" from all social media.

We're delighted to say that all four passed with flying colours, and have been presented with their Bronze First Aid badges. Congratulations Cdts L Smith, S Bailey, E McKeever, and M Balicki

Over the weekend, four of our Cadets attended the Sector 1 & 2 Youth First Aid course at 610 (City of Chester) Sqn.

On Tuesday's parade night, our OC was delighted to award the Silver Cyber badge to Cdt L Williams. Congratulations Cdt Williams

On Friday we awarded a number of Blue Space badges to our Air Cadets. Unfortunately, one was absent, so we're delighted that we've been able to award that badge on Tuesday. Congratulations to Cdt H Fulton for completing the Blue Space syllabus and earning the badge.

Sqn Ldr Merino gave our Air Cadets an insightful presentation about the importance of sustainability in defence operations, and how future plans will benefit the whole force. He also spoke about life in the RAF, and the sorts of opportunities that are available.

Sqn Ldr "Patx" Merino is now serving in the RAF as an Aerospace Engineering Officer and is currently in post as OC Engineering Operations Squadron at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, with a recent pivot into climate change, sustainability, and infrastructure resilience within Defence.

Last Friday, we were delighted to welcome back a former Air Cadet from our Squadron, to talk to our Cadets about his journey from the RAFAC to the RAF, and to give an insight into his career so far.

More awards on Friday as four of our Cadets receive their Blue Space badges. Some started their Space journey months ago, but all have now finished their mission and splashed back down to Earth. Congratulations Sgt C Matthews, and Cdts T Chadwick, H Hollingworth, and L Smith.

To start us off, Cdt A Reynolds, who has been working hard over a number of months, showing improvement in a number of specific areas and undertaking a qualifying expedition, has now been awarded the Bronze DofE award. Congratulations Cdt Reynolds.

We are back with a bang and already handing out awards. On Friday's Parade night, out Officer Commanding was delighted to present our first awards of 2026.

Over the course of the weekend, the candidates were instructed and assessed in multiple aspects of being a JNCO within the RAF Air Cadets including their command of a flight, foot drill, discipline and uniform; all key to taking on this role within their respective Squadrons.

In a great start to 2026, Cpl A Fenner attended the Merseyside Wing JNCO Course at Altcar Training Camp. Cpl Fenner now returns to 273 (Wallasey) Sqn as trained Junior Non-Commissioned Officer and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and confidence.

2026 looks to be a busy year ahead, and our CFAVs and Air Cadets are all already looking forward to everything that's to come.

Most importantly, our newest Air Cadets have been practicing how to maintain and wear uniform, as they will hopefully be receiving theirs in the coming weeks.

🕷️ First Night Back 🕷️ After a lovely, restorative break, we're back! And there's no rest for our Air Cadets and we have started the year with a kit-prep night.

Cdt Pennington has a big future ahead of him and we look forward to seeing his progression, especially when he puts on his RAFAC uniform for the first time. Congratulations on a well deserved award.

Cdt Pennington joined us only a few months ago, however, in that short time has already taken part in two Inter-Sqn sports events and has also began his DofE training and expeditions. On inspection nights, he stands proud, shoes highly polished and school uniform well cared for.

This month, our Cadet Of The Month is awarded to Cdt I Pennington of C-Flt. The Cadet Of The Month trophy is awarded each month to the Cadet who stands head and shoulders above their peers, who puts in the most effort and embodies the spirit of the RAFAC