Pontefract Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets

Pontefract Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets Pontefract Air Cadets is located at Minden House on Wakefield Road

Better known as the 'Air Cadets', we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 12 (if you are in Yr8) and 20 years. We're sponsored by the Royal Air Force and can give you hands-on experience of activities and courses that will challenge and develop your skills to help you succeed in whatever you want to do. The RAFAC is made up of six regions, 36 wings and more than 900 squadrons within communities around the UK and overseas.

25/06/2026

Due to the forecasted weather, the squadron will be stood down tomorrow night.

24/06/2026

Due to the weather today, the squadron will be stood down for tonight's parade night.

Today saw two of our Royal Air Force Air Cadets take to the sky with the Royal Air Force 🛫Both first time flyers, Cdt To...
17/06/2026

Today saw two of our Royal Air Force Air Cadets take to the sky with the Royal Air Force 🛫

Both first time flyers, Cdt Tolson and Young, had a safety briefing and practice drills and then a sortie flight in a grob tutor.

Thank you to the team at RAF Leeming.

Commandant Air Cadets
Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
South & West Yorkshire Wing
RFCA Yorkshire and The Humber
2 Flying Training School

Bramham 2026Another successful Bramham Horse Trials completed. This weekend cadets assisted in the smooth running of an ...
14/06/2026

Bramham 2026

Another successful Bramham Horse Trials completed.

This weekend cadets assisted in the smooth running of an International Horse trials event. An event 2460 has proudly been involved in for many years.

Our cadets demonstrated teamwork,leadership and hardwork throughout this weekend.

They have all represented the Squadron and the organisation with huge pride in front of the public eye.

Well done and thank you to all the cadets and as always the staff who made this weekend a great success.

It is my sad duty to let you know of the passing of FS Laura Pollard after a battle with cancer, bravely fought.Laura wa...
29/05/2026

It is my sad duty to let you know of the passing of FS Laura Pollard after a battle with cancer, bravely fought.

Laura was all that the RAFAC stood for: determination, belief, teamwork, pride and hard work.

She believed in each and every cadet and was passionate that they each got the same opportunities no matter what.

Squadrons are often like extended families and times like this prove that point, she will be hugely missed and we are utterly heartbroken to lose her.

Our sincerest condolences are with her family at this very sad time 🩵

Posted with the permission of the Sqn OC.

Steph Ford, friend and former OC.

Commandant Air Cadets
Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
South & West Yorkshire Wing
Warrant Officer Royal Air Force Air Cadets

Certificate for Good Service for CWO Hanley.A massive congratulations goes out to CWO Hanley. Well deserved recognition ...
20/05/2026

Certificate for Good Service for CWO Hanley.

A massive congratulations goes out to CWO Hanley. Well deserved recognition for all the hard work and dedication throughout his time with the organisation.

CWO Hanley consistently aims high at everything he sets out to achieve. He is a credit to himself and 2460.

From all at 2460, well done and keep up the hard work.

Today saw a magnificent performance from 18 cadets with a total of 10 medals across track and field events.It is not all...
16/05/2026

Today saw a magnificent performance from 18 cadets with a total of 10 medals across track and field events.

It is not all about the result, although some great performances mean we are very happy with the day, the event is traditionally about teamwork spirit with cadets supporting others and cheering each other on no matter what.

A big thank you to all the staff who make the event work.

Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets
Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
South & West Yorkshire Wing
RFCA Yorkshire and The Humber

Lots more badges from Wednesday evening.Blue Musician Badge for Cdt Hughes. 2 Bronze shot for Cdt Tolson L and Cdt Bates...
15/05/2026

Lots more badges from Wednesday evening.

Blue Musician Badge for Cdt Hughes.

2 Bronze shot for Cdt Tolson L and Cdt Bates.

7 Blue shot for Cpl Tolson o, Cpl Nowakowski, Cpl Clark, Cdt Wright, Cpl Buxton, Cdt Nutbrown, Cdt Young.

Well done to everyone who received a badge

South & West Yorkshire Wing
RFCA Yorkshire and The Humber
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets

Last night Cpl Tolson received bronze wings and CDT Santon and CDT Nutbrown received their blue wings. Well done to allS...
09/05/2026

Last night Cpl Tolson received bronze wings and CDT Santon and CDT Nutbrown received their blue wings. Well done to all

South & West Yorkshire Wing
RFCA Yorkshire and The Humber
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets

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Minden House, Wakefield Road
Pontefract
WF84ES

Telephone

01977707984

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