Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC

I’m lucky enough to be active outside of the Sqn. I’ll be sharing the courses that I do alongside OC’ing.

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

Well done to all of those on the Blue Communication Course, there may be a few retakes but that doesn’t take away from what you achieved today.

A great group with some good discussion, and good knowledge.

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

Exciting - my new resources have turned up ready for the MoI Course on Saturday.

We’ve got various cards to get them thinking, a A5 checklist as a quick reference, and an idea library for making First Class practical.

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

It’s with great sadness that I share that Flt Lt Andy March VRT passed away yesterday at 10:31am. I knew Andy as OC of 1031 (Frome)—kind, quietly inclusive, and deeply proud of the Sqn. Thoughts with Nichola, Rory, William & family.

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

Please share with your staff who may not have seen this course coming up in 2 weeks.

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

Deadline isn't far away for the Feb training weekend. Check your Cadet Portal now!

If you can't see it speak to your staff

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

If you are attending a Training Weekend - West Course. Make sure you are looking the attachments on Cadet Portal for the Joining Instructions.

Unfortunately last year a lot of cadets didn’t look at Joining Instructions and were missing equipment, and pick up times!

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

Proud to share our 2026 Squadron Goals. This year we’re focused on building confidence across the whole team — helping cadets and staff trust themselves, try new things, and know the Squadron is behind them.

Thank you to our cadets, staff, and families for the continued support

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

successful series of Training Weekends in the West of the Wing. 

This year we’ve delivered:
•8 staff courses and 20 cadet courses
•181 participants in total

None of this would have been possible without the volunteers to run and support these activities.

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

What a success from the Cadets attending Belgium. They design, prepped and ran the Christmas Family Fun Day.

Overall they raised £401.91 for their Trip next year, what a fantastic amount.

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

COME ON DOWN TO NORTH ROSKEAR ROAD

Lots of activities, everything £1. We have Photos with Santa including a present, Melted snowman, hair tinsel, glitter tattoos and lots of cake!

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

This Sunday is our Christmas Family Fun Day, we have a Santa’s Grotto (with present!), lots of stands, and a great Christmas Atmosphere.

Share with your family and friends, and pop down for a little bit of fun.

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

Despite lower numbers due to the weather, we had a great day at the Intro to Music Course today.

It was a whirlwind of activities to ensure they knew what was available, getting a go on all the instruments, learning some theory, and getting out marching

@781sqnRAFAC @1225sqnatc

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

One week today for our Family Fun Day at the Joint Cadet Centre on North Roskear Road

Everything is £1, we have Santa visiting for photos and presents, hair tinsel, face glitter, a hot chocolate station and more!

All money raised will help them get out to Belgium in April.

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

Also being run throughout the day was a Bronze iDEA Drop In Session. Cadets are able to come in and use our laptops and internet and work their way through the Bronze iDEA courses. Staff are on hand to help where needed.

@147Sqn @1225Sqn

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

A busy day for the Bronze Space. Research projects, workbooks, design rockets, firing rockets and public speaking!

They looked at space exploration and its scientific impact, including, space technology on earth, satellites, rocketry, and moon mission.

@147Sqn @781sqnRAFAC

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

Last training weekend of 2025! And we started with staff CPD. We covered Drill, Current Affairs, NCO vs Officer, RAF Knowledge, RAFAC Knowledge, Bader hints and tips - covering SMS, Volunteer Portal, and Sharepoint.

We also had the Sector Commander down to do some bespoke CPD.

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

A huge congratulations to all the cadets who attended the Bronze Space Course today. Videos to follow of their rocket building, and hard work.

@147Sqn @781sqnRAFAC @1157Sqn @77Sqn @1225sqnatc

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

Three weeks to go until our Cadets going to Belgium run the Christmas Family Fun Day! Put the date in your diary and come on down for an hour or so to enjoy some festive treats.

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

Don’t miss out, West of Wing December Training Weekend - last of 2025!

Location in Camborne just off the A30.

If you can’t see it on cadet portal please talk to your staff

[Flt Lt Sam Cairns RAFAC @OC_147]

The cadets attending Belgium have produced a limited addition 2026 Calender, featuring photos of the cadets in action.

Fully design and planned by the cadets, they are now on sale for just £7.50

Every penny raised will go towards supporting our annual Belgium trip.