Being an Air Cadet is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. You can join for however long you want. We’re not a recruiting organisation for the main RAF, so all the skills you learn and experiences you gain will benefit whatever career path you choose.

To be an Air Cadet you must be 13 years old, or 12 years old if you’re already in year 8 in school. The latest you can join is before your 17th birthday. Most cadets leave when they’re 20 years old and some stay involved as an adult volunteer.

Weekly meetings

331 Squadron meets twice a week, on Monday and Friday evenings, from 6.30pm to just after 9.00pm. This means it should fit in easily with your other commitments and hobbies.

Uniforms

The uniform is free but you have to look after it as being a ‘military’ youth organisation, we have high standards to maintain. You’ll take pride in your uniform and appearance and be well mannered and self-disciplined. Squadron is usually able to provide footware.

Activities and Training

We offer a wide range of fun and challenging activities, suitable for those with no experience and anyone who has already had a go. All Air Cadets can also benefit from training and gain qualifications that will be useful for all career choices, both in and out of the RAF.

Red Arrows visit
Parade
Gliding
Red Arrows visit
Watersports
Archery
Tent erecting
Climbing
Fieldcraft

What we do

Road Marching

Road Marching is an activity which takes place over the winter months, with cadets from the Squadron joining the Trent Wing training session based in Gainsborough. Some cadets go on to take part in the Read more…

Gardening

The Squadron has its own garden, which the Cadets can volunteer to help maintain. Any work done in the garden can be used towards the Service section of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Riffle Shooting

Cadets are trained to shoot riffles, starting out with air riffles. Air riffles training and firing takes place at Squadron, often during parade nights, where all Cadets get the opportunity to participate. Training on higher Read more…

Flying

Cadets have the opportunity to bid for flying slots, where they get to experiencing the thrill of powered flight with a fully qualified staff member in a 2 person Grob Tutor aircraft.

Gliding

Cadets have the opportunity to bid for gliding slots, where they get to experiencing the thrill of unpowered flight with a fully qualified staff member in a 2 person glider.

Come and join us!

Find us at squadron:

Wallis Barracks TA Centre
Boythorpe Road
CHESTERFIELD
S40 2NH

Parade Times

Mon & Fri 6.45pm to 9.15pm (exc Bank Hols)

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