814 Portadown Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets

28/08/2026

What are you doing this Bank Holiday Monday?

Maybe, A BBQ, going for a walk? Well why not come down to our open night and find out what we are all about?

It's not too late to register, email: [email protected] now in order to book your space!

20/08/2026

Congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE results today!

04/08/2026

Last night we focused on Leadership - our more senior cadets took a step back as many of our junior cadets took the opportunity to be a leader.

The night started with an introduction to leadership principles, group roles and the SMEAC briefing format.

Then the cadets got to have a go leading small teams to complete a variety of challenges and tasks.

It was a very enjoyable night with some very confident future leaders successfully leading their groups.

02/08/2026

We'll be there, come say hello 😁

✈️ LESS THAN 6 WEEKS TO GO — FREE ENTRY, NO TICKET REQUIRED!

SATURDAY 12 & SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2026 | 10am–5.30pm
Maze Long Kesh, 94 Halftown Road, Lisburn, BT27 5RF

Probably Northern Ireland’s biggest European Heritage Open Days' attraction is returning to the Ulster Aviation Society — and everyone is welcome.

A record-breaking 7,200+ people joined us during EHOD 2025. This year, bring your family and friends to explore our two authentic Second World War aircraft hangars and discover:

✈️ Many of our 55+ aircraft (including new Harrier jump-jet and Sea King helicopter), vehicles, with indoor and outdoor displays
🎮 7 x state-of-the-art Flight simulators and six VR headsets
🎖️ Wartime Living History Association will also be on display as WWII re-enactors
📸 A planned appearance from the Star Wars 501st Legion Northern Ireland
🎶 Rock Choir NI over the weekend
☕ On-site food, drinks and treats
🚗 Extensive FREE car parking
♿ Wheelchair friendly
🚻 Disabled toilets available
👶 Baby-changing facility in the disabled toilets
🦮 Guide dogs permitted.
📶 FREE Guest Wi-Fi on 1.6Gb Fibre Broadband

There is no need to pre-book. Just arrive at Gate 3 and enjoy a memorable family day out where history has wings.

📍 Ulster Aviation Society
via Gate 3, Maze Long Kesh
94 Halftown Road
Lisburn, BT27 5RF

Full visitor information:
https://www.ulsteraviationsociety.org/event/european-heritage-open-day-saturday-12-sept

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With and

Visit Lisburn Castlereagh Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council

31/07/2026

Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to cancel our open night this coming Monday.

However, the good news is that our open night on the 31st August is still going ahead and there are still places available!

28/07/2026

It's not too late to sign up for our open evening - email [email protected] now to book your place!

Are you interested in joining The RAF Air Cadets?

Portadown Squadron are pleased to announce that we are hosting two open nights on Monday the 3rd and 31st August

Do you want to have fun, discover incredible experiences & make new friends? Then if you are you aged 12-17, what are you waiting for?

Whether you love all things aviation and flying or prefer the outdoors and getting muddy, wether you love STEM, radios, cyber, hiking, biking or first aid then there's something for you at Air Cadets.

Or maybe you've got no idea if you love any of those things but like the sound of trying them, then Air Cadets is for you too!

So why not book on to one of our open nights? An informal chance to meet the staff and cadets and hear first hand some more information.

(Booking essential, please email [email protected] to secure your place)

25/07/2026

Well done to all of the Northern Ireland Wing Royal Air Force Air Cadets members who completed the 2026 Nijmegen 4 March.

We are especially delighted that one of our own cadets, Sgt Jack Hunter, completed the march!

For those who don't know, the Nijmegen march is a 100 mile march in the Netherlands. It takes a huge amount of training, dedication and effort to complete!

20/07/2026

Are you interested in joining The RAF Air Cadets?

Portadown Squadron are pleased to announce that we are hosting two open nights on Monday the 3rd and 31st August

Do you want to have fun, discover incredible experiences & make new friends? Then if you are you aged 12-17, what are you waiting for?

Whether you love all things aviation and flying or prefer the outdoors and getting muddy, wether you love STEM, radios, cyber, hiking, biking or first aid then there's something for you at Air Cadets.

Or maybe you've got no idea if you love any of those things but like the sound of trying them, then Air Cadets is for you too!

So why not book on to one of our open nights? An informal chance to meet the staff and cadets and hear first hand some more information.

(Booking essential, please email [email protected] to secure your place)

28/06/2026

Sunday was the annual Field Competition for Squadrons of Northern Ireland Wing and guess what.
As we celebrate only our 5th anniversary this year and on our 5th attempt competing at the annual Footdrill competition we have only gone and won it for a 3rd time !

The Drill Squad lead by FS Jack Irwin pulled of a great performance and brought the title home once again!

The OC and his staff are enormously proud of all of our cadets and the hard work they have been putting in to reach this standard once again.

Well Done FS Jack Irwin winning Best Footdrill IC
Well Done FS Elsie Allen winning Best Banner Bearer
Congratulations to Vinnie Lurring and Julia Cernea winning your photography competitions
And a first for 814, congratulations to the Air recci team on winning the Air recci competition!
So proud of you all!

All our Winners will enjoy a short break over July before returning and back to it as we'll now be representing Northern Ireland again in Scotland in September.
Lots of celebrations at the BBQ tomorrow night 😁😁😁😁

25/05/2026

Just a reminder to our Cadets, we are closed tonight.
Enjoy the fabulous weather
Don't forget to drink plenty and use a high factor sun cream.
Be safe and sensible folks. 😁