1063 Herne Bay Squadron, RAF Air Cadets

14/08/2026

08/01/2026

✈️ 1063 is back in the swing of things! ✈️

Tonight we kicked off with an interflight competition, putting teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving to the test 💡

Cadets were challenged to design and build a bomber aircraft capable of accurately dropping a bomb onto a specific target 🎯💣 — plenty of innovation, trial and error, and competitive spirit on display!

👏 Well done Lightening Flight for winning and claiming the interflight plaque for January! ⚡🏆

25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from 1063 Squadron 🎄

What a year it’s been! We’ve run an event every single month — from RAF Careers visits and trips to Hendon, to proudly taking part in the Memorial Parade.

We’re especially proud to have grown the squadron from 15 cadets to 38 and we’re not stopping there!!!

Next year brings even more growth, with new cadets and staff, open evenings, exciting changes, and plenty of new adventures ahead.

Thank you to everyone who has supported 1063 throughout the year.

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year — here’s to an even bigger and better year ahead! 🎉🎅

07/12/2025

🌧️ A very soggy day, but that didn’t stop 1063 from giving it their all at today’s Cross Country! 🏃‍♂️💨

Huge well done to:
👟 FS Giles
👟 Sgt Sennett
👟 Cpl Holdaway
👟 Cpl Keen
👟 Cdt Cope

🏅 We placed 3rd in the Kent Wing Cross Country (U17 Males)!

Fantastic achievement — congratulations, team! 👏🔥

A big thank you to all the staff who gave up their rainy Sunday to support our cadets.

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25/11/2025

Congratulations to Cdt Atherton-Jackmon on being awarded their Blue Leadership badge tonight! 🎉

This achievement recognises their developing leadership skills — from giving effective briefings to leading a team through tasks and challenges.

Well done! 👏

19/11/2025

🎉 Congratulations to: (left to right)

Cdt Miller
Cdt Sleet
Cpl Russel
Cpl Rose

They’ve all been awarded their Blue Pre-Duke of Edinburgh Badge 👏

This award encourages cadets to begin their DofE journey when they reach the eligible age. Just like the other levels, it includes four sections: Volunteering, Skill, Physical and Expedition.

Next stop Bronze!

Well done, all! 💙
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19/11/2025

🎉 Quiz Night Success! 🎉

On Saturday, 1063 hosted a fantastic Quiz Night to raise funds for our cadets — and thanks to the hard work of our amazing Civilian Committee, it was a huge success!

💷 An incredible £724 was raised to support our cadets!

A huge thank you to Sally and Malcolm for creating and delivering an excellent quiz and keeping everyone entertained throughout the evening. 🎤

We also want to give massive thanks and recognition to the businesses who generously supported our raffle with their amazing prize donations:
● Taylor Meats
● The Key
● The Four Fathoms
● Peters Produce

🙏 Thank you all for your incredible support — we truly appreciate it!

18/11/2025

🎉 Huge congratulations to:

Cpl Keen (left)
Cdt Scott (right)

Both have successfully achieved their Leading Classification badge — the second stage of the classification syllabus, involving training in three more key subjects.

👏 Fantastic effort and dedication from both cadets! Keep up the great work!