148 (Barnsley) Squadron Air Cadets

17/09/2024

Barnsley Air Cadets recognised for leadership.

https://www.148sqn.org/squadron-promotions-2/

17/09/2024

Barnsley Air Cadet passes her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award.

https://www.148sqn.org/achieving-bronze-duke-of-edinburgh-august/

17/09/2024

Barnsley Air Cadets train new first aiders.

https://www.148sqn.org/youth-first-aid-course-august/

17/09/2024

Barnsley Air Cadets welcome new Padre.

https://www.148sqn.org/padre-investiture/

17/09/2024

Barnsley Air Cadets complete training and assessed expeditions for Silver Duke of Edinburgh award.

HomepageNewsSilver Duke of Edinburgh Expedition News Silver Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Posted on 17th September 2024 Well done to the 6 cadets from 148 (Barnsley) Squadron who have completed all their required training, practices and assessed expeditions for their Silver Duke of Edinburgh awards.....

17/09/2024

Barnsley Air Cadet completes their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award.

HomepageNewsAchieving Bronze Duke Of Edinburgh Award News Achieving Bronze Duke Of Edinburgh Award Posted on 17th September 2024 Recently Cadet Corporal H Musgreave achieved her Bronze Duke Of Edinburgh award. To achieve this, she had to complete 4 challenging sections. These are: Volunteering Physi...

30/07/2024

Barnsley Squadron recently held its annual Open evening, it was a great night and we were glad to welcome you to the Squadron

HomepageNewsOpen Evening 2024 News Open Evening 2024 Posted on 23rd July 2024 On July 5th, we welcomed Cadets and their families to attend the Annual Open Evening. During the evening we celebrated the successes and achievements of the cadets over the past year and presented several annual trophies a...

09/04/2024

New cadet leaders for Barnsley Air Cadets

HomepageNewsBlue Leadership Badges News Blue Leadership Badges Posted on 26th March 2024 On Multiple parade nights cadets have worked hard to develop leadership skills, through the learning of Leadership theory and practising the principles of SMEAC. The cadets have learned a lot about themselves an...

22/03/2024

New leaders emerge in the ranks of Barnsley Air Cadets. Congratulations to four new Corporals tonight.

HomepageNewsSquadron Promotions News Squadron Promotions Posted on 22nd March 2024 In a significant moment of recognition and achievement, Cadet (Cdt) Earl, Cdt A Musgreave, Cdt H Musgreave and Cdt Uluiviti were recently promoted to the rank of Corporal (Cpl). Their unwavering commitment, leadership...

22/03/2024

Inspirational speakers attend Barnsley Air Cadets to talk about the challenges of climbing Mount Everest.

HomepageNewsEverest the Old Way Presentation News Everest the Old Way Presentation Posted on 22nd March 2024 On the 17th of November, two guest speakers David Peckett and John Driskell attended 148 Barnsley Squadron to talk to the cadets about their epic overland journey and trek to Everest Base Cam...

22/03/2024

Congratulations to our newly appointed Senior NCO, Sergeant Annetts. A great addition to the team.

HomepageNewsSergeant attends their Combined Initial Course News Sergeant attends their Combined Initial Course Posted on 22nd March 2024 On the 26th November Sergeant Annetts travelled to RAF Cranwell to undertake her Combined Initial Course at the command and leadership school. Food and accommodati...

22/03/2024

Radio skills course for Barnsley Air Cadets, well done to all.

HomepageNewsBlue Radio Course News Blue Radio Course Posted on 22nd March 2024 On the 16th of March myself and 13 cadets attended a Blue Radio Course ran by squadron staff. In this course, we learnt about various things such as: how to operate the radios, signal and causes of signal disruption, the....

22/03/2024

Barnsley Air Cadets passed life saving skills course.

HomepageNewsActivity First Aid Course News Activity First Aid Course Posted on 22nd March 2024 On the weekend commencing the 17th February cadets from 148 Barnsley Squadron engaged in some life-saving skills on various levels of First Aid Courses. One Cadet from the squadron attended a wing Activity...

19/03/2024

Academic success for one of the Barnsley Air Cadets, achieving Master Cadet.

HomepageNewsCadet Advance to Master Cadet Classification News Cadet Advance to Master Cadet Classification Posted on 15th March 2024 Due to all his hard work, Flight Sergeant Parr has recently been awarded their Master Cadet Classification. Congratulations and keep up the hard work! Post navigation....

01/01/2024

Happy New Year to all from 148 (Barnsley) Squadron Air Cadets.

Some Festive good news to some local people in need.

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HomepageNews148 Squadron shares Festive Spirit News 148 Squadron shares Festive Spirit Posted on 1st January 2024 2023 has been yet another tough year for many and as such having the ability to give to others has been a big ask, but as ever the cadets of 148 Squadron have dug deep. On the 15th of De...

19/12/2023

Barnsley Air Cadets attend a memorial trip through the First World war regions. A thought-provoking and reflective trip along with other Air Cadets across South and West Yorkshire Wing.

HomepageNewsBattlefields Tour (France and Belgium) 2023 News Battlefields Tour (France and Belgium) 2023 Posted on 12th December 2023 On the evening of Monday 23rd of October 2023, 10 cadets and 4 staff members from 148 (Barnsley) Squadron, joined by cadets and staff from 4 other squadrons in the wi...

02/12/2023

First Aid training given to Barnsley Air Cadets.

In November 2023 cadets attended the Essential First Aid Course to achieve their blue First Aid badges. Congratulations on the 24 cadets being awarded their badges this evening. Well done, a first aid qualification is an essential life skill and...

02/12/2023

Recent promotions for leaders in Barnsley Air Cadets

In a significant moment of recognition and achievement, Cpl Wallis, Cpl Bloomer and Cpl Sanger were recently promoted to the rank of Sergeant and Cdt Ball, Cdt Swallow and Cdt Ellis to the rank of Corporal. Their unwavering commitment, leadership,...

20/11/2023

Barnsley Air Cadets parade for Remembrance Sunday. Respect, honour and pride are abundant.

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20/11/2023

Barnsley Air Cadets take part in the Barnsley Festival of Remembrance 2023.

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20/11/2023

Over three weekends Barnsley Town centre, Barnsley Air Cadets, along with the RBL and other cadet units collected for the poppy appeal. Well done to all who gave their time and to those who bought poppies.

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24/10/2023

Barnsley Air Cadets visit the museum.

On the 1st of October 2023, a group of nine enthusiastic cadets embarked on an educational journey to the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum. As they set foot on the historic grounds of the former RAF Doncaster airfield, anticipation and excitement...

24/10/2023

Barnsley Air Cadets rise through the ranks.

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In a significant moment of recognition and achievement, Sergeant Fisher and Sergeant Parr were recently promoted to the esteemed rank of Flight Sergeant. Their unwavering commitment, leadership, and exemplary service have not only demonstrated their passion for the organization but...

04/08/2023

Barnsley Air Cadet supports Royal International Air Tattoo

Early on Tuesday 11th July, cadets from all over South and West Yorkshire Wing set off on a long journey to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire to become part of the larger cadet detachment that is made up of over 800...

04/08/2023

New First Aid qualified cadets and staff at Barnsley Air Cadets

On the 29th and 30th of July, myself and 10 other cadets completed a St Johns Ambulance Youth First Aid course in order to qualify for the bronze first aid badge. Over the weekend, we learned how to do a primary...

09/07/2023

Barnsley air cadets spend a week in Scotland training with the RAF

http://www.148sqn.org/raf-lossiemouth-easter-wing-camp-2023/

05/05/2023

Leadership success for Barnsley Air 148 (Barnsley) Squadron Air Cadets

Through learning the theory of leadership and then practicing both leading and following, the cadets have learned a lot about themselves and as a team. This work culminated in assessed leading of activities and exercises under strict criteria. We are...

05/05/2023

Examination success for Barnsley Air 148 (Barnsley) Squadron Air Cadets

Due to all their hard work, they have all recently been awarded with their First Class Classification, to show that they have accomplished learning the following subjects: Congratulations and keep up the hard work!

05/05/2023

Barnsley Air Cadets achieve success and recognition through promotion. Well done all.

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We are thrilled to announce our recent promotions. Three cadets have passed through the ranks by impressing the staff with their dedication and professionalism to the squadron. Congratulations to Sgt Parr who have been awarded the rank of Sergeant and...

05/05/2023

Barnsley Air Cadet achieves highest rank, well done on your promotion

Congratulations to our latest Cadet Warrant Officer Tom Yates on passing his Wing Board interview. The interview follows a similar format as one for applying to the Royal Air Force and is Chaired by our Wing Commander Brian Daniel. Tom...