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21/11/2025

- A FLYING START TO THE WEEK –

On Tuesday 18th four cadets from the traveled to RAF Cranwell for some Air Experience Flying.

All members flew and experienced aerobatics, and first had flying experience taking control of the aircraft!

What did you do on your Tuesday Morning?

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12/11/2025

- LEST WE FORGET –

This weekend members of the took part in 5 different acts of remembrance.

On Saturday 8th November a few cadets parade at the 91st heavy bomb group at Bassingbourn Barracks.

Then again on Sunday 9th also known as Remembrance Sunday we took part in 3 parades.
A morning parade at the Bassingbourn Commonwealth War Graves followed by both Bassingbourn and Royston civic parades.

On Tuesday 11th (armistice day) Sgt Alfad, Cpl Banks and CDT Telford Reed took part in an act of remembrance at Royston memorial. Sgt Alfad as the banner bearer for the Royston branch of the RBL and Cdt Telford Reed playing the last post.

A huge well done to all the cadets for their high standards during all the services and to our new phase ones for attending
their first remembrance parade.

We gather together on this day of remembrance to honour and commemorate
the members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty during
World War I and subsequent conflicts. The day specifically marks the
armistice signed at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in
1918, which ended the fighting in World War I.

We Will Remember Them

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Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC
Commandant Air Cadets

18/10/2025

- MBDA LESLEY BEDFORD LECTURE –

On Tuesday evening Sgt Alfad and Sgt Moore were invited to attend a prestigious lecture at MBDA in Stevenage, with
Air Marshall Harvey Smyth, RAF Chief of the Air Staff in attendance.
They proudly formed part of the guard of honour for the event

Both represented the Squadron impeccably, they even had the opportunity to meet and talk with the Chief of the Air Staff himself.

Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Central & East Region Air Cadets
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC
Commandant Air Cadets

30/09/2025

- A FLYING START TO THE WEEKEND -

This weekend, eight members of the traveled up to RAF Cranwell for air experience flying. All of the cadets had a fantastic time in the skies, with some even experiencing aerobatics. Each cadet also had the chance to take control of the aircraft themselves.

Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Central & East Region Air Cadets
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC
Commandant Air Cadets

28/09/2025

- SETTING THE STANDARD -

On Saturday cadets of the represented at the annual Royal British Legion Banner Competition. The cadets were taught the basics of banner drill by members of the RBL standard bearers, and then had the opportunity to take part in a banner drill competition. After competing in this event for 3 years and coming in second place this was the year for Sgt Alfad who topped the score sheets in First place.

Sgt Alfad was presented the Cambridgeshire RBL standard by Last years winner FS Wallman of 1094 Ely Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets and will now be the Cadet standard bearer for Cambridgeshire RBL

Well done to all the cadets who attended and expanded their knowledge of banner drill.

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Central & East Region Air Cadets
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC
Commandant Air Cadets

15/09/2025

- WINGS APPEAL -
This weekend in a build up the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain , cadets from the were out and about in Royston Market and at Royston Tescos on Saturday, raising money for the Royal Air Forces Association Wings Appeal. They were lead by Sgt Lorraine Banks, who had been collecting on Friday as well.

The Royal Air Force association or RAFA is a charity that provides care and support to serving and retired members of the Air Forces of the British Commonwealth, and to their dependents.
The Wings appeal is one of their campaigns to raises money to provide welfare to the RAF Community.

Images by Amy Murphy Photography

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Central & East Region Air Cadets
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC
Commandant Air Cadets

21/08/2025

-RAF SYERSTON INDUSTRY DAY-
Today, 12 cadets from the attended the RAF Syerston Industry Day, joining over 2,000 other cadets, alongside the 300 already taking part in the National Air and Space Camp.

The event brought together a wide range of companies from across the aviation industry, giving cadets valuable insight into potential careers and future opportunities.

To round off the day, they were treated to a spectacular air show, which featured:

-2 × Chipmunks
-2 × F15E Strike Eagles
-PBY Catalina
-RAF Chinook
-B17- Sally B with a Spitfire guard
-Rolls Royce Spitfire
-Typhoon Display Team
-BBMF Hawker Hurricane
-The RAF Red Arrows

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Central & East Region Air Cadets
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC
Commandant Air Cadets

20/07/2025

-2484 BASSINGBOURN SQUADRON VISIT RIAT 2025-

This weekend, the had the fantastic opportunity to attend the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.

Our day began bright and early at 4:00am, and from the moment we arrived, the cadets were immersed in the awe-inspiring world of aviation. They met numerous pilots, got up close to an incredible variety of aircraft from around the world, and experienced the electric atmosphere of one of the biggest airshows in Europe.

A huge thank you to CI Warner & Sergeant Banks, who safely drove us —. It was a very long but unforgettable day.

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Central & East Region Air Cadets
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC
Commandant Air Cadets
The Royal International Air Tattoo

30/06/2025

-Bronze DofE Expedition Success-

This weekend, 9 cadets from the successfully completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition.

Despite the challenging heat, the team showed great resilience—completing both days of walking, taking part in an overnight camp, and fully engaging with their expedition aim: to study the effects of heat and food on the body.

The cadets also focused on developing teamwork and communication skills, along with practising campcraft, including cooking and managing camp life.

A fantastic effort from all involved—well done team!

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Central & East Region Air Cadets
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC
Commandant Air Cadets
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

23/06/2025

-CHARITY RUN IN THE SUN-

This weekend, the 2484 family proudly supported the 2nd annual Bass Belle 10k run in aid of the Brainstrust.

On what turned out to be an extremely hot day, our amazing cadets helped marshal the event, staffed the bag drop tent, handed out medals at the finish line, and kept runners hydrated by manning the in-course water stations.

Our Civilian Committee were also on hand, serving up hot bacon rolls, cold drinks, and a delicious selection of cakes — all very much appreciated by participants and spectators alike.

Well done to everyone who took part in this fantastic event raising over 13K for the braintrust. We’re already looking forward to supporting it again next year!

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Central & East Region Air Cadets
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC
Commandant Air Cadets

13/05/2025

-MAYORS SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING-

It was our great pleasure to attend a service of thanksgiving to mark the end of Councillor John Rees’sterm as Royston Town Mayor. During his term, he has shown great interest in our cadets, always speaking to them at community events, attending our annual awards evening and facilitating a parade of over 250 cadets in Royston for ATC Sunday.
Whilst there were many other colleagues, community organisations and business owners present, we were especially pleased to be able to show our gratitude to him and to let him know he remains a good friend of the squadron.

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Central & East Region Air Cadets
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC
Commandant Air Cadets
Mayor of Royston

11/05/2025

- VE DAY COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS -
Cadets and staff from the Squadron were out at several community events organised by the local councils and Royal British Legion to commemorate VE Day this week.
On VE Day, in Buntingford, Cpl Baran Durgut, supported by a cadet contingent, had the honour of lighting the VE Day Beacon with Deputy Lieutenant Janie Wentworth-Stanley.
On Saturday 10 May, a commemorative church service was held at St John The Baptist Church, Royston. Local youth was represented by our cadets, Army cadets and Scouts, who formed a route lining party for the VIP guests such as Deputy Lieutenant Dr Deborah Taverner, Colonel Gareth Boyd - MRTC Bassingbourn, Wing Commander Chris Brooke - RAF Henlow, Royston Town Mayor, Councillor John Rees and ChairmanHertfordshire County Council, Mr Terry Douris, as well as representatives of the Royal British Legion, Royal Naval Association and Royal Air Forces Association.
The Royal Air Forces Association standard was borne by Sgt Yazmin Alfad and Cpls Kaylin Banks and Cdt Leon Young lit candles for the men of Royston that were lost in the War.

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Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets

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Bassingbourn Barracks
Royston
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