305 (Ashford) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets

305 (Ashford) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets 305 (Ashford) Squadron is an Air Training Corps (Air Cadets) unit, based in Ashford, Kent. Parade nights Mondays & Thursdays 19:00 - 21:30 Aged between 13 & 17?

The Air Training Corps is the RAF's cadet force, with more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years, attending 900+ Squadrons all over the UK. The three aims of the Air Training Corps are:


1. To promote and encourage among young men and women a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.
2. To provide training which will be useful both in the Services and in civil life.
3.

To encourage the spirit of adventure and to develop the qualities of leadership and good citizenship. We are not a recruiting organisation for the RAF but if you're thinking about a Service career, cadet membership will put you ahead of the competition. Many cadets go on to great success in the RAF (and the other Services). In fact: around 40% of officers and 50% of all aircrew (including pilots, navigators and engineers) in the RAF now are ex-cadets. Research shows that they do better in basic training and stay in the Service longer than their colleagues. Likewise, if you chose a civilian career our research proves you can go on the great things… employers just love the skills and experience that Air Cadets offer. Up for something exciting, challenging and new? We're recruiting now! PARADE NIGHTS - MONDAYS & THURSDAYS 19:00 - 21:30
WEDNESDAYS BAND PRACTICE 19:00 - 21:00

Massive congratulations to Cpl Marar, and Cdts Buss, Owen and Skwarzec for completing their blue wings! This consisted o...
30/03/2026

Massive congratulations to Cpl Marar, and Cdts Buss, Owen and Skwarzec for completing their blue wings!

This consisted of hard work learning the ropes on a flight simulator followed by a flight in either a Tutor plane or Viking glider.

Onto bronze next!

What a night at 305 (Ashford) Squadron! Both staff and cadets got hands on with our flight simulators and band training!...
09/02/2026

What a night at 305 (Ashford) Squadron! Both staff and cadets got hands on with our flight simulators and band training! Many songs a playing and many planes a flying.

85 years of flying high, building leaders, and shaping futures. Happy 85th Anniversary, Air Cadets!
08/02/2026

85 years of flying high, building leaders, and shaping futures. Happy 85th Anniversary, Air Cadets!

Look at those Certificates!Massive well done to Cdts Jeeves, Skwarzec and Worden who completed the Blue Space Syllabus! ...
02/02/2026

Look at those Certificates!

Massive well done to Cdts Jeeves, Skwarzec and Worden who completed the Blue Space Syllabus! Onto bronze next!

Well done to all those who achieved their Blue and Bronze road marching badges this weekend! Especially our very own Cdt...
26/01/2026

Well done to all those who achieved their Blue and Bronze road marching badges this weekend! Especially our very own Cdt James!
After two days of hard work in both the classroom and on the road everyone achieved their goal.
Time to rest those legs before the next March!


If you are interested in joining the RAF Air Cadets, please visit us online at:

https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/

Huge well done to our 10 cadets from 305 (Ashford) Sqn who tackled the cross country competition today! Everyone did ama...
07/12/2025

Huge well done to our 10 cadets from 305 (Ashford) Sqn who tackled the cross country competition today! Everyone did amazingly despite the awful weather!
Time to prep for next year’s challenge.

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305 Squadron was proud to play it’s part in Ashford’s act of Remembrance today
09/11/2025

305 Squadron was proud to play it’s part in Ashford’s act of Remembrance today

A massive congratulations to Cpl Howes on completing his Senior Classification, as well as Cdt Davidson on completing hi...
02/09/2025

A massive congratulations to Cpl Howes on completing his Senior Classification, as well as Cdt Davidson on completing his First class!
Plenty more to work towards!
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On Saturday, 30th August, 305 Squadron RAFAC was invited to attend the 64th Polish Air Force Memorial Ceremony at the PA...
31/08/2025

On Saturday, 30th August, 305 Squadron RAFAC was invited to attend the 64th Polish Air Force Memorial Ceremony at the PAF Memorial in London, where our cadets along with cadets from 303, 316, 318 Squadron and Middlesex Wing had the honor and privilege of presenting wreaths to VIPs, Veterans of the PAF, and their families to be laid at the Memorial.

In WWII 305 Squadron was a Polish Bomber Squadron that fought side by side with the RAF and played a huge part in the war.

Cadets and Staff from 305 were honoured to attend and take part in such an important and prestigious event.

Also, cadets had the opportunity to meet the new Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Harvey Smyth on his first ceremonial event in his new post!

Congratulations to Cdt Peters & Cdt James who were officially enrolled into the organisation this evening.
21/08/2025

Congratulations to Cdt Peters & Cdt James who were officially enrolled into the organisation this evening.

A huge Congratulations to Cpl collet on her recent promotion! Cpl Collett has shown dedication to her Sqn by participati...
18/08/2025

A huge Congratulations to Cpl collet on her recent promotion!
Cpl Collett has shown dedication to her Sqn by participating in various events, and stepping up to lead when needed!
Well done! 🫡

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A massive well done to some of our cadets who have achieved various awards over the past few parade evenings.Sgt Ranson ...
18/08/2025

A massive well done to some of our cadets who have achieved various awards over the past few parade evenings.

Sgt Ranson who has completed his Master Cadet Classification!
Cdt Owen who completed her Leading Classification!
Cdt Peall who got her first flight certificate and Blue DofE badge!

And a thanks to Flt Lt Thirkell for presenting these awards on his first night back as OC!

We look forward to more qualifications on the way!

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TA CENTRE, SIR HENRY BRACKENBURY Road
Ashford
TN233HX

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 7pm - 9:30pm

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01233637035

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