Canterbury Air Cadet

We run an active and busy squadron and participate in a wide range of activities from flying and gliding to sports and adventure training.

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On the 8th of May 1945, VE Day was celebrated. 75 years later we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for that victory; whilst celebrating the end of 6 years of war in Europe. Raise a toast today to those who gave so much!

#veday75

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Wishing Col. Tom Moore a very happy 100th Birthday. Sir, you are an inspiration to us all. We Salute You!

#CaptainTom #100thbirthday #tomorrowwillbeagoodday #312sqn #kentwing

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During our virtual parade night tonight we stood and clapped for the NHS & Key Workers who risk their lives daily to keep the country going.
THANK YOU NHS & KEY WORKERS
From all at 312 (City of Canterbury) Sqn

#clapinuniform #kentwing #rafac

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Today two of 312 cadet nco's competed at the Corp Cross Country competition. Cpl Williams came 5th and Cpl Hobday came 12th. This is a great achievement and well done to both! #sports #crosscountry #running #competition

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Tonight was ‘promotion’ night. Not one, but four!!! Congratulations Corporal Everson, Burden, Marshall and Hobday 🙂 good luck and enjoy! #promotion #corporal #rank

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Today saw Kent Wing Band at our squadron, with several of our own Cadets joining in the practice. The skills learnt will be taken forward to wing, whilst helping and developing other cadets at the squadron with our own band.

#band #bandpractice #music #kentwing #bandinstruments

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Happy Christmas to all of our Cadets, Staff and Volunteers and to all their families and to our followers!! Have a great day and all the very best for 2020 🎄🎄🎄 #christmas #2020

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Tonight we had our annual Christmas meal which included two promotions; one via video chat with a member of the team across ‘the pond’, visiting family. Congratulations on your promotions Sgt Alankiewicz and Sgt WIlliams and all the best in your new roles #christmas #promotions

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This week Flt Lt Lewis (Kent Wing Band Officer) kindly came to 312 to help restart our band, as you can see they had lots of fun and sounded great for their first night playing. We also had a bronze music award presented #band #music #award

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A busy weekend on the Squadron, with Blue and Bronze Badges achieves and two first places won 🥇 during the Kent Wing Cross Country event - now off to Region!! Well done all #sports #crosscountryrunning #PTT #wings

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Today we joined the people of Canterbury, Veterans, Cadet and serving Forces to remember those who gave their tomorrows for our today. Thank you all and we will never forget ❤️ #remembrance #canterbury #lestweforget

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Last night we joined up with our friends from the Canterbury detachment of @KentArmyCadetForce for fun, games and competitions to celebrate Halloween 2019 👻 🎃 👻 I wonder how long we’ll be finding pumpkin seeds 😂😂😂 #halloween #halloween2019

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Today we travelled with many of ours friends from @Kentaircadets from Sectors 4 & 6 to The Imperial War Museum at Duxford ... a great day was has by all!! #aircraft #vintage #airdisplay

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Over this last weekend, we visited the beautiful city of Krakow, Poland. During our stay we visited the Wielska Salt Mines; and then the somber scenes of the Concentration Camps at Auschwitz. An amazing and educational trip for all! #poland #krakow #oswiecim #neveragainholocaust

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Well done to all our 7 Bronze DofE cadets who completed their qualifying expedition with cadets from @favershamaircadets and @AshfordAirCadet sqn’s this weekend. Great teamwork, guys! #dofe #dofebronze #green #camping

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Tonight we were at the Westgate Hall in Canterbury supporting or local branch of the Royal British Legion at their Poppy Ball. We served three courses to over 80 people and helped with clearing tables and assisting at the tombola! #royalbritishlegion #noordinaryhobby

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Last weekend we travelled with our friends from @favershamaircadets for AEF flights at RAF Benson. Another great day at 6AEF #6AEF #flights #aef #flying

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Our second parade of the day was in remembrance of Pilot Officer Roy Marchand of who was killed in action over Nouds Farm on the 15th September 1940. The annual event is attended by local dignitaries and family members; from both the UK and Switzerland #battleofbritain #hurricane

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This morning we travelled to Whitstable to support The Whitstable & Tankerton branch of RAFA in their Battle of Britain Memorial Parade #BOB #RAFA #lestweforget