Tetbury Air Cadets

17/05/2026

🏆 Exercise Mountain Storm 2025 Awarded the Shackleton Award! 🏆

After three years of dedication, teamwork, and sheer determination, Exercise Mountain Storm 2025 has been awarded the Shackleton Award for the most successful, imaginative, and adventurous expedition of the past year in the RAF Air Cadets, supported and chosen by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Thirty cadets and staff from 22 Squadrons, 6 Wings, and 2 Regions braved the Rocky Mountains of Canada, pushing their limits in leadership, endurance, and resilience. From navigating the breathtaking landscapes of Banff and Jasper National Parks to thrilling adventures like white-water rafting and zip-lining, every participant embraced the challenge and grew from the experience.

This award celebrates not only the cadets and staff who took part but also everyone who supported the expedition behind the scenes. 🌄💪

Here’s to conquering new heights and embracing the storm; Mountain Storm 2025 proves what’s possible when we chase adventure with courage and determination!

Remarkably, this is the third time in four expeditions, through 12 years of hard work, that the Shackleton Award has been won, thanks to the incredible work of some amazing cadets and staff teams. Never let anyone stop your dreams, go for it!



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01/05/2026

Join Us at the Sir William Romney’s School for the Cotswold Community Showcase on the 12th of May @ 4:30 pm.
We are recruiting for new cadets and adult staff.

opportunities on offer:

• Flying and Gliding: Real flight experience, from air experience flights in RAF aircraft to solo gliding and pilot training scholarships.

• Adventure Training: Camping, fieldcraft, hiking, and overseas camps (e.g., Cyprus, Gibraltar, Canada).

• STEM, Cyber, and Radio: Training in modern technology, radio communications, and cyber security.

• Qualifications: Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award, BTEC qualifications in aviation, and first-aid certificates, food Hygiene, H&S. Adventure training qualifications in group management and leadership across a diverse range of outdoor pursuits.

• Music and Drill: Marching bands and ceremonial drill, road marching.

• Sports: Competitive sports, including swimming, athletics, target shooting, Archery, football.

• Work experience: Riat and RAF station visits where you will be able to work alongside the staff who carry out a diverse range of roles that make the RAF a truly unique career path.

30/04/2026

27/04/2026

Over the weekend, three teams from the Bristol & Gloucestershire Wing participated in the Royal Air Force Cosford 2-Day March. The teams took on either the 2 x 20km or 2 x 40km routes.

The Wing's turnout was outstanding, with 7 staff members and 36 cadets among the 609 participants.

This event also served as a qualifying round for teams selected to represent the RAFAC at the 2026 Nijmegen March later this year. We are proud to announce that we will be sending a team!

A huge congratulations to all the staff and cadets for successfully completing their chosen distances. A special mention to the B&G Wing teams who were awarded the Best RAFAC Team!

With 26 silver medals and 10 bronze medals achieved, it was an incredible showing of determination and teamwork.

A big thank you to the amazing support staff who made this event possible.

Interested in Road Marching? Speak to your Squadron Staff to find out how you can get involved!

19/04/2026

Fantastic road marching training in preparation for Cosford next weekend, big thanks to all the parents who have been super supportive and all the staff who go the extra mile to make these things possible.
Great work cadets, keep it up, cannot wait to see you cross the line next week.
Bristol & Gloucestershire Wing Roadmarching

01/04/2026

Well done Corporal’s!
Keep up the great work.

06/03/2026

Talk given by our very own WO Wright from Tetbury Sqn

Embracing Adventure Training: Unleashing Potential at Exercise Mountain Storm

As the future of Exercise Mountain Storm remains uncertain, our dedicated staff team is more committed than ever to demonstrating the transformative power of adventure training. Through the spirit of adventure, we show what can be achieved—not only by pushing physical limits but by fostering resilience, teamwork, and personal growth.

Adventure training offers numerous benefits, for participants of all ages and roles . It strengthens bonds within teams, encourages leadership development, enhances problem-solving skills, and boosts overall well-being. By stepping outside our comfort zones, we unlock new potential in ourselves and others, ensuring that we’re better equipped to face any challenge—both on and off the field.

As we continue to navigate the uncertain future of this incredible initiative, we remain passionate about the lasting impact adventure training can have on our community.

Conquer the heights, Embrace the storm.


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06/02/2026

Cadet of the month goes to 1245, Cirencester squadron’s Sgt. Roberts for his commitment and dedication to Rafac. His leadership and support of junior cadets makes him an asset to any cadet event, thank you and well done.
Cirencester Air Cadets - 1245 Sqn

06/02/2026

Happy 85th anniversary to the Royal Air Force Air Cadets and best wishes to everyone who has been or still is involved with the organisation!

15/12/2025

Brilliant weekend of events for the cadets and staff, interested in finding out more?
Pop along to our Sqaudron HQ, Sir William Romney school, Tuesday and Thursday, 7pm to 9:30 pm
New Recruit intake from January 6th.

07/12/2025

Amazing end to the wing road marching for 2025 with blue badges and staff Road marching Assessment!

Can't wait for 2026 road marching season

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