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An impressive 80 cadets from 1051 (Dartford) Squadron RAF Air Cadets proudly took part in Dartford's annual Remembrance Sunday Parade, forming the largest uniformed youth contingent on parade. Joining veterans, serving military personnel, fellow uniformed organisations, civic dignitaries and members of the local community, our cadets came together to honour and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. The Squadron assembled early on Sunday morning...

Three cadets from 1051 (Dartford) Squadron enjoyed an action-packed week at RAF Odiham earlier this month, gaining a unique insight into life on an operational Royal Air Force station. Between 1st and 7th August, Cdt Sachdev, Sgt Babatunde and Sgt Kinderman attended the London and South East Region (LaSER) Summer Camp at RAF Odiham, the home of the RAF’s iconic Chinook heavy-lift helicopter fleet. Throughout the week, the cadets took part in a packed programme of activities and visits...

From 1–6 August, five cadets from 1051 (Dartford) Squadron took part in Exercise Eagle Gauntlet, a summer camp designed to give cadets the opportunity to develop their skills and progress through the RAF Air Cadets’ Progressive Training Syllabus (PTS). Throughout the camp, cadets took part in a busy programme of training across a range of disciplines, working towards qualifications and badges from Blue through to Silver level. The six-day camp proved hugely successful, with more than 350...