472 (Hoylake & West Kirby) Squadron RAF Air Cadets

We’re a friendly and inclusive squadron committed to welcoming everyone regardless of background, or ability.

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All the staff and cadets from 472 Sqn would like to thank The Wirral Copper Jar for their £50 donation to our Squadron Funds. We’d like to thank all that voted for our Sqn to receive this funding

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On Sunday 6 of our cadets attended the Annual Cadet Sunday Parade in Liverpool. Thanks to all the cadets that attended and all the staff that made it such a successful event @OCMerseyside @ComdtAC @MerseysideWing

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Congratulations to Caroline Paige (a former CWO at 472 Sqn), named today in the 2024 Honours list. She will receive an MBE for her work to support LGBTQ+ veterans. Pleasure and honour to talk to her today and pass on our congratulations from all @ 472Sqn

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We'd like to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Don't forget to leave that mince pie and glass of milk out for the big guy and most importantly, a nice big carrot for Rudolph!

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Yesterday, at RAF Woodvale, Merseyside Wing held Initial Weapons Training on the L144A1 rifle.

Two of our cadets were able to attend, complete the training course, and then undertake their Live Fire Markmanship train where they both successfully gained their Markmaship badge.

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472 have recently received substantial funding from several Masonic groups of Cheshire (Provincial Grand Chapter of Cheshire, Hoose Lodge 9920 and the Cheshire Widows Sons Masonic Biker Association) to help in purchasing equipment for building a flight simulator.

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Congratulations to Sgt McGrady for completing her SNCO Course at RAF Woodvale this weekend. Thanks to all the staff that made it happen, including our own Sgt Costello. Well done one and all. @ComdtAC @OCMerseyside @MerseysideWing

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A massive thank you to all the cadets and staff that attended this years Remembrance Parade. The Reviewing Officer Captain Hugh Daglish RN commented on how smart you all looked. Despite bad weather, we managed a fantastic turn out and you should all be rightly proud of yourself’s

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Thank you to all staff and cadets that attended the second weekend of the Poppy Appeal Collection. You were very smart and were a credit to your Sqn. #lestweforget

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Happy Halloween to you all, from everyone in Merseyside Wing of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets.

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Congratulations to our OC Fg Off Neil Monaghan for receiving a meritorious service award for all his hard work within the Wing and on Sqn.

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Congratulations to Cpl’s Macdonald and O’Leary who attended the JNCO Course at RAF Woodvale this weekend. @ComdtAC @OCMerseyside @MerseysideWing

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Thank you to all the staff and cadets that attended this weekend’s Poppy Appeal Collection. #LestWeForget

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Congratulations to Sgt’s Hardman and McGrady for passing your Bronze Radio Course #whatwedo @ComdtAC @OCMerseyside @MerseysideWing

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Congratulations to Cdt’s Dolben and Murphy for completing their Bronze Leadership Badge @ComdtAC @OCMerseyside @MerseysideWing

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Congratulations to Sgt’s Hardman and McGrady for passing their Bronze First Aid Award. @OCMerseyside @ComdtAC @MerseysideWing

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Congratulations to Sgt’s Hardman and McGrady for passing their Bronze First Aid Award. @OCMerseyside @ComdtAC @MerseysideWing

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🚨 North Region Competitions Day | The Results 🚨

Last weekend Merseyside Wing attended the North Region Competitions Day, held at RAF Leeming. It’s been a suspenseful wait for the results but they are now in! @ACO_RCNORTH @ComdtAC @aircadets @cabster3560

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472 Sqn are holding a recruitment event. Please click on the following link for all the information. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Yesterday 472 Sqn attended the Battle Of Britain Parade in Chester. Thank you to everyone that made it such a successful parade #Lestweforget