223 Halesowen Squadron ATC

It's Small Charity Week.

When people think about the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, they often think about flying, adventure training, sport, leadership and all the amazing opportunities available to young people.

What many don't realise is that behind every squadron is a local charity supported by volunteer trustees.

These trustees help manage charitable funds that support activities, equipment and opportunities that enhance the cadet experience locally.

Whether it's fundraising for new equipment, securing grants, building community partnerships or supporting squadron projects, these local charities play a huge role in helping young people access opportunities and develop skills for life.

As Chair of Trustees for West Mercian Wing, I'm fortunate to see the impact of these charities and their volunteers across our squadrons.

If you'd like to find out more about supporting your local Air Cadets, take a look here: https://www.wmwatc.org/support-us/

Yesterday Cpl Whitehouse from 223 Sqn performed her first official duty as Mayors Cadet for Dudley, she attended the raising the Flag ceremony supporting the Deputy Mayor Councillor Adam Aston in starting a week of celebrations to honour our armed forces .
Cpl Whitehouse will spend the next 12 months supporting both the Mayor & Deputy Mayor on events throughout the Dudley Borough this is a great honour to be awarded mayors cadet and Cpl Whitehouse has a busy year ahead of her.

RAF Cosford Air Show ☁️✈️

Our cadets had an amazing day at the Cosford Air Show this weekend!!

The day was packed with incredible flying displays, from fast jets and helicopters to historic aircraft. One of the highlights was seeing the Typhoon and Chinook displays!

Cadets also had the chance to look around the different exhibits, learn more about aviation, and speak to people from across the RAF and aviation industry and speak to other Air Cadets during the event.

It was a great opportunity to spend time together, enjoy the atmosphere, and see some of the best aircraft in the UK up close.

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Ever wondered what a career in the Royal Air Force (RAF) could look like? ✈️

The RAF has recently launched a brand-new RAF Virtual Work Experience Programme, giving young people a fantastic opportunity to explore RAF careers, develop employability skills, and gain valuable insight into the wide range of pathways available within the Royal Air Force.

This opportunity is not limited to Royal Air Force Air Cadets.

It is open to all young people who are interested in learning more about the RAF and building skills that will support their future career ambitions.

Participants will:

✅ Explore RAF career pathways
✅ Develop key employability skills
✅ Gain valuable experience and insight
✅ Receive certification upon successful completion

We encourage all eligible young people to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity and register their interest using the barcode below.

Please help spread the word and share this opportunity with friends, family, and anyone who may be interested.

If you’re interested in becoming an air traffic controller please click here

While applications are now closed, we don't want you to miss out on the opportunity for a new exciting career! 🛫

Sign up to our expression of interest form to be notified when recruitment reopens again: https://bit.ly/4aNe1Mr