878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets

With around 50 cadets, 878 Squadron takes part in many activities including flying, gliding, sports, adventure training, and camps to RAF Stations.

[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

A brilliant video about Ex Cobra Warrior 23-2, filmed & edited by none other than AS1 Nile Austin, ex 8️⃣7️⃣8️⃣ @aircadets and now @RoyalAirForce photographer! 📸✈️

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📹 Watch This: @RCAF_ARC F-18s and @NATOAWACS have been conducting night flying all week at @RAFWaddington as part of Exercise Cobra Warrior 23-2.

[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

Well done again to Cpl Mane, demonstrating the highest quality drill and standards for 878 Sqn and the Wing 👏 #whatwedo #noordinaryhobby #aircadets #thenextgeneration

[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

Congratulations to Corporal Pritii Mane, who was selected as a ‘Best Cadet in Flight’ on the recent RAF Air Cadets Drill & Ceremonial camp. Only 9 cadets out of hundreds on this prestigious national camp received this award! (1/3)
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[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

Her flight commander nominated Cpl Mane with this citation: “She quickly picked up the rifle drill and was such an inspiring young individual to work with. She constantly put herself into every activity with 100% commitment and a moral boosting enthusiasm.” (2/3)

[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

Last night we welcomed 32 new recruits to 8️⃣7️⃣8️⃣! 👋
As a unit, we’re now the biggest we’ve EVER BEEN in our history! 🥳 this also makes us the largest Sqn in mainland @DWWaircadets 😱
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[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

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#mentalhealth
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#whatwedo

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[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

With GCSE results day tomorrow, here is some really good advice for parents from @YoungMindsUK 💛
They are the UK’s leading charity for young people’s mental health, and the @aircadets works closely with them when delivering training and awareness to our adult volunteers 🤝

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#wewillrememberthem #remembrance #whatwedo #noordinaryhobby #aircadets

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[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

@ComdtAC thank you Sir, it was an honour to be invited and take part in today’s commemoration! Service and community are both hugely important to us, and we are humbled to take part in remembrance while commemorating a significant element of aviation history ✈️

[Commandant RAF Air Cadets @ComdtAC]

Pop over to FB to read about my fab day at Radnor Street Cemetery in Swindon celebrating the re-homing of this WWII aircraft propeller

With thanks to @Scampycat123; @aircadets of @2491Atc, @1244rafac, @878Highworth, @RAFAssociation & cemetery volunteers

https://t.co/LJ1Qpf9R8O

[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

We’re at Swindon & Wiltshire Pride! 🏳️‍🌈
Personnel from 878, 1244 & 2491 Sqns have all given up their day to volunteer at the event, demonstrating our diverse values…plus lots of glitter of course! #whatwedo #noordinaryhobby #aircadets #swindonandwiltshirepride #pride #pride2023

[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

@RoyalAirForce @EnglandRugby He captivated the guests with his speech about highs and lows, and to take every opportunity life gives you. A huge thank you to Josh for being our guest of honour, and inspiring the next generation 👏👏👏 a truly memorable night!
(3/3)

[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

8️⃣7️⃣8️⃣ recently held its annual Dining In Night, and the guest of honour was none other than @BathRugby and @RAFRugbyUnion legend @JoshJMcNally 🤩

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(1/3)

[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

Cpl McNally is a Weapons Technician in the @RoyalAirForce ✈️ on their Elite Athlete Program. He plays full time rugby for Bath 🏉 and has even been capped by @EnglandRugby 🌹
(2/3)

[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

At 8️⃣7️⃣8️⃣ we aren’t just ‘rainbow washing’. We champion Pride all year round, and one of our Staff is the @DWWaircadets @RAFAC_Aspire Advisor 🏳️‍🌈 We also can’t wait to support @Swindonwiltspri in August…if you’re there, come and say hi! 👋 (2/2)

[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

8️⃣7️⃣8️⃣ Sqn are proud to support #PrideMonth2023 and proud of being part of an inclusive & diverse @aircadets that supports everyone! (1/2)
#pride🌈 #pride2023 #loveislove #sharewithpride #queerlivesmatter🌈
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[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

The C130J, on its final flight before it retires from RAF service after 56 years, was one of 70 aircraft that flew through the skies above @RoyalFamily. It was a huge honour for a member of 8️⃣7️⃣8️⃣ Sqn and the town of Highworth to be represented in this prestigious event (3/3)

[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

8️⃣7️⃣8️⃣ SQN IN THE KING’S FLYPAST! 👑✈️ (1/3)

#KingsBirthdayFlypast #KingsBirthdayParade #TroopingTheColour #whatwedo #noordinaryhobby #aircadets

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[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

One of our service instructors, Sgt Daisy Lonsdale, was on board a @RoyalAirForce Hercules for today’s flypast. As an engineer with 47 Sqn at @RAFBrizeNorton she was on board the C130J as it flew over London to celebrate His Majesty The King’s Birthday (2/3)

[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

To join, you’ll need to be going into Year 8 or above in September 2023

[878 (Highworth Supermarine) Sqn RAF Air Cadets @878Highworth]

8️⃣7️⃣8️⃣ Sqn are now taking names for our Autumn 2023 recruitment! Want to join us? Follow the link or scan the QR code to get your name on our waiting list!

https://t.co/IMMazhTZdV

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