Over the weekend, Cadets and Staff from Merseyside Wing came together for the first Activity First Aid course of 2026 at 610 (City of Chester) Squadron alongside the Youth First Aid course being run Sectors 1 & 2 with 36 participants over the two courses earning their badges.

Officer Commanding Merseyside Wing, Wing Commander Joe O’Riley RAFAC with his Christmas message for 2025, to the Cadets and Staff of Merseyside Wing, Royal Air Force Air Cadets. Stay safe and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. #merrychristmas #happynewyear

Yesterday, the Cadets and Staff of Merseyside Wing of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets paraded through the streets of Chester in remembrance and respect for all those who fought in the Battle of Britain as well as those who have served and continue to serve in the Royal Air Force.

Our Wing Competition Day ended with a final parade for all who attended at Wade Deacon High School. Each of the Squadrons & their Cadets put in a huge effort in the competitions, showing their skills & what it is that makes those who are members of the RAF Air Cadets so special.

Merseyside Wing Cadet Media Team interviewed a few of the military displays at Southport Air Show this weekend. Here Cadet Adam Lockey interviews a member of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

What a day, with fierce tackles & fantastic teamwork, our Cadets brought their A-game to the pitch in this year’s thrilling Inter-Sqn Hockey Competition!

After some incredible matches & unwavering determination, the final result put 146 (Northwich) Sqn as Champions of the day!

Congratulations from all in Merseyside Wing to our two newest Cadet Warrant Officers, Orlagh Daly of 306 (Runcorn) Squadron and Flynn O’Neill of 90 (Speke) Squadron. Good luck to you both in these new ranks. #merseysidewing #promotion

The Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside has announced who will receive an award for service to the county for 2024/25 & this will include members of Merseyside Wing of the RAF Air Cadets. Congratulations to you all. For full details please see our Facebook & Instagram accounts.

On Sunday morning, the Air Cadets of Merseyside Wing gathered at Stadt Moers for the Inter-Squadron Cross-Country Competition. Well done to all the Cadets who attended for their hard work & achievements & a massive thank you to the Wing Sports Team for organising the event.

Congratulations to Merseyside Wings Cadet Warrant Officer Olivia Byrne!   Olivia has been named the Best Cadet in North Region and will proudly represent the region as the nomination for the Dacre Sword, Best Cadet in the RAF Air Cadets! @OCMerseyside @ACO_RCNORTH @ComdtAC

Wishing you all a Happy New Year for 2025 from all of the Cadets & Staff in Merseyside Wing of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets. #HappyNewYear

Officer Commanding Merseyside Wing, Wing Commander Joe O'Riley RAFAC with his Christmas message for 2024, to the Cadets and Staff of Merseyside Wing, Royal Air Force Air Cadets. Stay safe and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. youtu.be/jcbJhho7Fkg

This Sunday saw a uniformed parade of over 200 RAF Air Cadets with 40 Staff march through Chester to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Britain where despite some heavy rain earlier in the day the Cadets completed their march before attending a service of remembrance.

The annual Field Training Day has been held at Chesterfield High School. Our Cadets competed in multiple arenas to prove their skills in events ranging from foot drill to musical ability. Well done to all Cadets who took part & congratulations to our winners at 90 (Speke) Sqn.

Last weekend more Merseyside Wing cadets & staff successfully completed the Youth or Activity First Aid courses held at Chester Sqn, learning new life skills & developing those previously gained, all running smoothly thanks to the training staff who supported the course.

Massive congratulations to Flight Sergeant Hedges of 1128 (Crosby) Squadron, Flight Sergeant O’Neill of 90 (Speke) Squadron and Sergeant Webster of 146 (Northwich) Squadron on passing the pinnacle leadership course available to RAF Air Cadets, Junior Leaders (@RAFAC_JL).

On Saturday, Merseyside Wing Cadets were at RAF Shawbury to develop their marksmanship skills. During the days training they proceeded through several firing practices, improving their marksmanship under guidance of range staff with several awarded the next level of marksmanship.