Last night I visited 1026 (Ormskirk) Sqn for their annual inspection. Unfortunately still not back in their Sqn after 18 months Lee Delaney - Head of Infrastructure VIVO Defence Services but, doing a great job with what they have. Lots of activities & still in great spirits. Ashley Dalton MP Merseyside Wing Commandant RAF Air Cadets

Enjoyable visit to 1123 Sqn for their AFI. Lots on show with Archery, Aerospace, Drill, First Aid, Leadership & Radio. Good to catchup with the Cadets & Staff, hearing about their plans for the rest of 2025. Merseyside Wing Commandant RAF Air Cadets RAF Air Cadets

On Wednesday we visited 611 Woodvale ATC for their AFI. Impressive visit with a range of activities on show. I had a catchup with both Cadets & Staff & ask that they continue the good work. Merseyside Wing Commandant RAF Air Cadets RAF Air Cadets

Had a fantastic Monday evening with 281(Southport) Sqn ATC for their AFI. Great to see such a wide range of activities on display. Always a pleasure catching up with the Cadets & Staff, keep up the amazing work and continued progress! Merseyside Wing Commandant RAF Air Cadets RAF Air Cadets

Last night we visited Woolton Air Cadets, Liverpool for their AFI. On show they had Aerospace, DofE prep, Music, Radio & a project to build a functioning model runway. Thanks to the Cadets & Staff for a really impressive visit. Keep up the great work. Merseyside Wing Commandant RAF Air Cadets RAF Air Cadets

On Saturday I visited our Merseyside Wing adventure training exercise in North Wales & assisted with the mountain bike competition. Great day out with some great Cadets & Staff. Thank you to those others who led the climbing, kayaking & walking elements. Commandant RAF Air Cadets RAF Air Cadets

Last night we visited 1439Skelm AirCadets for their AFI. Great to see drill, DofE prep, first aid & hear a debrief from 4 Cadets after their first gliding trip. A great opportunity to catch up with both Cadets & Staff. Keep up the excellent work! Merseyside Wing Commandant RAF Air Cadets RAF Air Cadets

Back to where it started last night, 25 years since I first walked through the door as a Cadet. Great to see how much 1982 (Huyton) Sqn RAF Air Cadets has grown with a strong variety of activities on show. Fantastic to catch up with everyone. Keep up the great work! Merseyside Wing Commandant RAF Air Cadets RAF Air Cadets

Great visit to 2184 (Upton) Sqn last night for their AFI. Good range of activities on show & I got to catchup with the Cadets & Staff, including or most recent MBE recipient Flt Lt Jim Laird MBE. Keep up the great work! Merseyside Wing Commandant RAF Air Cadets RAF Air Cadets

Great visit to 90 Sqn RAF Air Cadets Liverpool for their AFI. Operating from 2 sites with activities ranging from outdoor air rifle, archery, uniform prep, computer programming & orienteering. Good to talk with the Cadets & Staff. Keep up the fantastic work! Merseyside Wing Commandant RAF Air Cadets RAF Air Cadets

Enjoyable visit to 7F (City of Liverpool) Sqn last night for their AFI. A unit that was at risk of closure a few years back is now thriving. A wide range of varied activities on show. A great group of Cadets & Staff. Keep up the good work! Merseyside Wing Commandant RAF Air Cadets RAF Air Cadets

Great visit last night to 310 (Widnes) Sqn for their AFI. A good range of activities on show from Aerospace, First Aid & Leadership. Good to chat with both the Cadets & Staff. Keep up the good work! Merseyside Wing Commandant RAF Air Cadets RAF Air Cadets

Last night took us to 1128 (Crosby) Sqn for their AFI. Good selection of activities on show from Aerospace, DofE prep, Recruit training & Leadership. Also a good mix of ATC & CCF Cadets parading together. Great to see you all & keep up the good work. Merseyside Wing Commandant RAF Air Cadets RAF Air Cadets

Last night we visited 1908 (Bootle) Sqn for their AFI. Great to see both the Cadets & Staff. They had some Aersopace, Drill & Bags of Character going on. Bags of Character being mini initiative team exercises. Keep up the good work! Merseyside Wing Commandant RAF Air Cadets RAF Air Cadets

My final AFI tonight for this year & we visited 306 (Runcorn) Sqn RAF Air Cadets. Great to see varied activities on shows such as Aerospace, Archery, Media & Competitions day training. Also had chance to speak to both Cadets & Staff. Keep up the good work! Merseyside Wing Commandant RAF Air Cadets RAF Air Cadets

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.

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.

Well done to every Squadron who took part & thank you to those who organised the event & this who supported the Cadets on Squadrons. Great work everyone!

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.

🚶‍♀️‍➡️Great weekend out assessing DofE! We were lucky with the weather and the Cadets all seemed to have a brilliant time. Well done to everyone who took part and a big thank you to the CFAVs for making it happen! ⛺️Merseyside Wing North Region - RAF Air Cadets RAF Air Cadets Commandant RAF Air Cadets