1953KnaresboroughATC

Taking on a project, working out the challenges, and seeing it through to completion over an extended period of time is a valuable life skill. Here we see cadets making repairs to our 3d printer in January 2025. Come join us at our recruiting evening Tomorrow!

Music exists in different forms from local levels upwards, allowing cadets to showcase individual talent and demonstrate the power of the team. Photo of the National Concert Band, taken in rehearsal at RAF Cranwell, summer 2023. Come join us at our recruiting evening on Tuesday!

Underpinning all of our practical activities is a syllabus of classroom training in subjects as varied as principles of flight, navigation, and leadership. Photo taken this week during one of our twice-weekly meetings. Join us at our recruiting evening on Tuesday #knaresborough

Whilst each cadet gets to fly in both powered aircraft and gliders, older cadets can get the opportunity to undertake further training. At the time of publishing, we have one cadet who has just done her first solo, and one who is close to completing his first instructor rating.

First aid is a life skill, and something which can be of use on cadet activities or as members go about their daily lives. This is why it forms a part of every cadet's induction. Photo taken at the squadron in 2024. Come join us at our recruiting evening on Tuesday 4 Feb 25.

With us having just under a week until our recruiting night, we thought we'd showcase this video that our cadets put together as an introduction to new joiners. instagram.com/reel/DFbGoFKJb… Our recruiting evening is Tuesday 4 February 2025. #knaresborough #noordinaryhobby #whatwedo

Camping and expeditions are part of our Adventurous Training offering. Before the cadets can do this though, they need to learn the basic skills required. Here we see cadets learning to cook a meal with a camping stove at the squadron during autumn 2024. Join us on 4 Feb 25

As a part of the Knaresborough community, of course we’re going to take part in the Bed Race! We help setting up at the castle top early on the morning of the race and assist with the parade of dressed beds. This picture shows the squadron's team crossing the line in 2024

We are strong believers in the benefits of sports, whether that is a kickabout on the back field or representation at higher levels. This shot shows cadets in August 2024 when we ended the summer break with a multi-sports competition evening.

Ceremonial engagements are one of our most visible things we do in the community. Expect to see cadets out for Battle of Britain (September) and Remembrance (November) and occasional one-off events like D-Day last year. Come join us at our recruiting evening on Tuesday 4 Feb.

Marksmanship is an important part of cadet training. It teaches discipline, accuracy, and physical skills. Here we see cadets taking part in an inter-squadron air-rifle competition during 2024. Come join us at our recruiting evening on Tuesday 4 February 2025.

Possibly our "Signature" activity, cadets get the opportunity to fly in RAF light aircraft. This shot was taken at No. 11 Air Experience Flight at RAF Leeming in the summer of 2024. Come join us at our recruiting evening on Tuesday 4 February 2025.

We're recruiting! Want to come and join the Air Cadets? If you're in year 8 or above, we're holding an open night on Tuesday 4 February 2025. Do feel free to DM or email oc.1953@rafac.mod.gov.uk if you have any questions.

Do you want a new challenge? The opportunity to learn new skills, pick up new experiences, and make new friends? Aged 12+ in year 8 or above? Knaresborough Air Cadets are recruiting. Tue 20 Sep 2022, 7pm. Message us here or email oc.1953@rafac.mod.gov.uk for more info

In 1987, our current CO was a young cadet at RAF Leeming, taking his first flight in a chipmunk. He loved it so much he bought some merch. Now, after nearly 35 years, he's dropped it. To add insult to injury, it was still full of coffee.

On Friday evening, the CO was harnessing his inner "Nicholas Parsons" to chair the final round as the cadets took part in a confidence and public speaking exercise based on "Just a Minute". Today we hear that the real Mr Parsons has passed away. Sad news. bbc.co.uk/news/entertain…

A few of ours involved in this last night. Well done everyone.

...and here's our team. Bed number 90. Wish us luck!

Cadets have been out since first thing this morning helping to set up for the Great Knaresborough Bed Race.

Annual awards night tonight. Look out for updates on winners