Greater Manchester Wing - Air Training Corps

Greater Manchester Wing - Air Training Corps Greater Manchester Wing of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets offering activities to young people aged 12 (Year 8) to 20.

Greater Manchester Wing - Royal Air Force Air Cadets has 37 units across Greater Manchester and Cheshire East, providing a huge range of activities for young people aged 12 (Year 8) to 20.

‼️NOT LONG LEFT TO BID FOR A PLACE ON WING ACTIVITY WEEKEND⏰Places are still available on numerous courses being deliver...
12/06/2026

‼️NOT LONG LEFT TO BID FOR A PLACE ON WING ACTIVITY WEEKEND⏰

Places are still available on numerous courses being delivered by the Wing Training Team next weekend (20-21 June) and the deadline is Sunday 9pm:

🗣️ Cadet Senior NCO Course
🪐 Silver Space Course
👥 Silver Leadership Course
🩹 Silver Activity First Aid
🛫 Blue Aviation Training Package (ATP) Trainer
⛑️ First Aid at Work Course
🫡 CFAV & Cadet Drill Course

We’re also still looking for experienced Cadets & Staff to assist as Instructors. If you’re available, please email the Deputy Wing Training Officer ([email protected]) to get involved!

The photos keep coming from GMWSW26.From fieldcraft exercises and leadership challenges to STEM activities, shooting and...
08/06/2026

The photos keep coming from GMWSW26.

From fieldcraft exercises and leadership challenges to STEM activities, shooting and adventure training, our cadets packed an incredible amount into the week. Every activity provided an opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and create lasting memories.

Here is another selection of moments captured during what was an outstanding week of training and achievement.

⭐️AND THAT’S A WRAP!⭐️Thanks for following our posts this week, spotlighting some of our amazing Volunteers from acros...
07/06/2026

⭐️AND THAT’S A WRAP!⭐️

Thanks for following our posts this week, spotlighting some of our amazing Volunteers from across the Wing.
We’d like to finish by sharing a successful Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition from today…

Over the past three years, this dedicated DofE team has worked consistently to support and deliver expedition experiences for cadets:

Plt Off Alison Brown (Sector 1 Lead, 1263 Rochdale Royal Air Force Air Cadets), Plt Off Peter Brown (Sector 4, 2200 Oldham Air Cadets), CI Dave McVety (Sector 4, 247 Ashton-under-Lyne Squadron Air Cadets), FS Spencer Donnelly (Sector 3, 1036 Bury Squadron Air Training Corps), Sgt Janet Edgerton (Sector 1, 2301 Heywood Squadron - RAF Air Cadets) and CI Michael Brown (Sector 1, 1263 Rochdale Royal Air Force Air Cadets)

Through strong teamwork, reliability, and a shared commitment to development, they have successfully guided numerous groups through the challenges of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. From navigating demanding routes to managing the inevitable unexpected moments, the team has built a reputation for steady delivery and positive outcomes.

Their ability to work cohesively has ensured continuity and support for all cadets, at all stages, helping them not only complete their awards but gain confidence, resilience, and valuable life skills along the way.

Anyone staff wanting to join DofE, please get in touch with your Sector Lead or the Wing DofE Officer!

For the last time this week…
👏🏼Thank you for your service!👏🏼

⭐️TEAM SPOTLIGHT⭐️You’ve probably already seen pictures from our recent Wing Skills Week Camp, an annual hight for Great...
07/06/2026

⭐️TEAM SPOTLIGHT⭐️

You’ve probably already seen pictures from our recent Wing Skills Week Camp, an annual hight for Greater Manchester Wing where hundreds of Cadets develop their Military Skills!

But none of that would be possible without the Army of Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers who gave up their Half Term to facilitate our Super Camp… from Weapons Instructors to Logistics Drivers, we couldn’t have done it without you! 👏🏼

📸 We didn’t manage to get an overall Staff Team picture, but featured are the Range & Fieldcraft Teams who kept our Cadets busy last week.

👏🏼 Thank you for your Service! 👏🏼

⭐️ VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT ⭐️📇 Squadron Leader Joe Lord📍Wing Staff Officer📋 Senior Paramedic, North West Ambulance Service N...
07/06/2026

⭐️ VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT ⭐️

📇 Squadron Leader Joe Lord
📍Wing Staff Officer
📋 Senior Paramedic, North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Joe joined the RAFAC as a Cadet at 1855 Royton Air Cadets in 2008, rising through the ranks to Cadet Warrant Officer before Commissioning in 2013. He has served at numerous Squadrons including 247 Ashton-under-Lyne Squadron Air Cadets and 2200 Oldham Air Cadets, where he was Commanding Officer for 10 Years before joining the Wing Staff Team.

👏🏼 Thank you for your Service! 👏🏼

⭐️ VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT ⭐️📇 Wing Commander Jo Stratton📍Officer Commanding Greater Manchester Wing🏦 Financial Services“Vol...
06/06/2026

⭐️ VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT ⭐️

📇 Wing Commander Jo Stratton
📍Officer Commanding Greater Manchester Wing
🏦 Financial Services

“Volunteers’ Week is a perfect time to reflect on how lucky I’ve been on the journey the Royal Air Force Air Cadets has given me. From the honour of representing the organisation as a cadet on IACE in Canada, to standing proudly at Buckingham Palace with my own cadets as they received their Gold DofE Awards - these moments will stay with me forever.

Alongside these experiences, it is now a real privilege to have been appointed as Officer Commanding Greater Manchester Wing. I’m surrounded every day by dedicated CFAVs, Padres and Civilian Committee members who are outstanding and who work incredibly hard to support and deliver brilliant experiences for our cadets and our colleagues. Massive thanks to each and every one of you for everything that you do.”

👏🏼 Thank you for your Service! 👏🏼

⭐️ VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT ⭐️📇 Flying Officer Kathryn Mannion📍Officer Commanding 1005 Radcliffe and Whitefield Sqn RAF Cadet...
06/06/2026

⭐️ VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT ⭐️

📇 Flying Officer Kathryn Mannion
📍Officer Commanding 1005 Radcliffe and Whitefield Sqn RAF Cadets
🚝 Train Driver, Northern

Kathryn’s Journey with the RAFAC started over 14 Years ago when she joined the Civilian Committee of 80 Bolton Squadron - Air Training Corps as a parent wanting to support the Squadron. She quickly got the bug, and it wasn’t long before she became a Civilian Instructor and eventually Senior Non-Commissioned Officer. Since moving to Radcliffe Squadron, Kathryn has excelled with her organisation skills and, despite many challenges with the Squadron, she goes above and beyond to ensure her Cadets achieve as much as they possibly can! This lead to her taking Command of the Squadron and Commissioning as an Officer 2 years ago!

👏🏼 Thank you for your Service! 👏🏼

⭐️TEAM SPOTLIGHT⭐️Following on from our earlier post, we want to shine the light on our Wing Band Team, who are behind b...
05/06/2026

⭐️TEAM SPOTLIGHT⭐️
Following on from our earlier post, we want to shine the light on our Wing Band Team, who are behind building an amazing team of Cadet Musicians that are renown across the North of England!

🎼WO James Shaw - Music Officer
🎸Flt Lt Jacob Beaver - 1099 Worsley Air Cadets
🎶Flt Lt Chris Hearnshaw - 2493 (Alsager) Squadron Air Training Corps
🎷Fg Off Charlotte Tours - 2056 Knutsford Squadron Air Training Corps - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
🎵Fg Off James Cunningham - 247 Ashton-under-Lyne Squadron Air Cadets
🎻FS Phill Johnson - 2493 (Alsager) Squadron Air Training Corps
🎹Sgt Gareth Lloyd-Morris - 317 Failsworth Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets
🥁Sgt Caitlin Heald - 162 (Stockport) Squadron
🎺CI Emma Smith - 162 (Stockport) Squadron

The band was formed in 2017 and has performed in some amazing venues including Wrexham Military Tattoo, Multiple large-scale Armed Forces Day Parades & on the famous cobbles of Coronation Street! 🏘️

👏🏼 Thank you all for your Service! 👏🏼

⭐️VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT ⭐️📇 Sergeant Caitlin Heald📍162 (Stockport) Squadron🛒 Retail Assistant, Manchester City Store & Pri...
05/06/2026

⭐️VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT ⭐️

📇 Sergeant Caitlin Heald
📍162 (Stockport) Squadron
🛒 Retail Assistant, Manchester City Store & Priority Recruitment

After serving as a Cadet for over 6 Years at 317 Failsworth Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets & 247 Ashton-under-Lyne Squadron Air Cadets, achieving the rank of Cadet Warrant Officer, Caitlin has continued to serve the ATC and was appointed as a Senior NCO last year. Caitlin has always been passionate about music, and has been ‘instrumental’ in providing leadership to the Drumming Section of the Wing Band! 🥁

🎶Stay tuned to learn more about our band in our next post…

👏🏼 Thank you for your Service! 👏🏼

⭐️ VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT ⭐️📇 Squadron Leader Steve Cooper📍Wing Aviation Officer 📋 Electronic Conspicuity Ground Infrastruc...
04/06/2026

⭐️ VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT ⭐️

📇 Squadron Leader Steve Cooper
📍Wing Aviation Officer
📋 Electronic Conspicuity Ground Infrastructure Technical Lead UK Civil Aviation Authority & Flight Information Service Officer (Air Traffic) Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Steve is known for his passion of all things aviation! As part of his role as Wing Aviation Officer, Steve is actively involved in ensuring Air Cadets are allocated Flying Opportunities but loves to be involved in The Royal International Air Tattoo & RAFAC National Air and Space Camps!

👏🏼 Thank you for your Service! 👏🏼

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