Royal Air Force Air Cadets - Bournemouth Air Festival 2023

And that's it, the end of another Bournemouth Air Festival.

We had rain and we had shine but nothing dampened our spirits as most importantly, we had fun.

We would like to say thank you to all the public who came and said hello or showed interest in joining. And another thank you to those who participated in our raffle or made donations.

You help keep Squadrons going and allow us to give a great Cadet experience.

We now look forward to welcoming the next generation into the Air Cadets.

Now to end off we would like to say an even bigger Thank you and well done to all the Cadets and Staff who participated this year. Who without the Air Cadet stand could not have happened. You all received such amazing feedback from the public on how great your uniform was and how impressed they were.

Keep up the great work and hopefully if all goes well, we shall see you next year.

The Police doing and amazing job over the Air Festival keeping us all safe they even have time to still be human and engage with us and the public. Thank You.


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Our very own Plt Off Clinton-Parker and Cdt Sgt Barnes were on the radio talking everything RAFAC.

Did you hear them?

Not Pictured but we put the speaker there to represent them.


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It's hot!!!! 🌞

Make sure you bring plenty of water and bring the sun cream, you're going to need it.

We are here for the last day today and ready for all your questions about the Royal Air Force Air Cadets 😀


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It's our favourite Helicopter 🚁
Chinook time 😁

Lots of interest today, so please do still say hi, there are still staff and cadets available to say hi.


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Typhoon getting ready for refuelling.

It's Saturday whoop whoop
And we're still here to tell you all about the Royal Air Force Air Cadets.

If you're 12 and in year 8, you can sign up and gain new life skills and experience all things Air Cadet.

We are recruiting staff too. So don't be afraid to come on in and ask for more info. No previous experiences required.


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Did you know the red arrows are flying?
And do you know where the best spot to watch them is?

Why it's inside our tent ofcourse 😁


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Hmmm, this is where everyone hides when the Typhoon is up.

STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING, ITS THE TYPHOOOOOOON


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Eyes up for the parachute display team

Today we have cadets from all over the South and even a cadet all the way from 209 Bridgford Squadron.

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The weather is looking so much better and the Air craft will be up ✈️🚁

Come on down and say hi.👋😁

Interested in joining the Royal Air Force Air Cadets as a Cadet or Adult Volunteer or even Civilian Committee. Well why not speak to our friendly team who are eager to help you.


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And they're up..... and now they're down.

Sorry for the bad weather today. We have ordered better weather for tomorrow. So do come out and say hi. 👋😁




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We had a lovely visit this morning from Air Cmdr Adam Samsom who spoke to staff and cadets and shared a genuine interest in the Next generation.





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We are here and ready to talk to you about all things cadet related.

Come say hi, under our nice dry shelter 🤣





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It's almost that time of the year again. ✈️🚁🚢☀️🌧

Will you be there?

Its Typhoon time!!!

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And we are off for another day and the Final day of the Bournemouth Air Festival 2022

Today we have Bournemouth Goats

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It's not all hard work here. Cadets and Staff enjoying the show too.

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Morning brief done and the cadets and staff are getting into the swing of things.

Come up to the East Cliff RAF Village and say Hi.

We have interactive games and plenty of information about Joining the Royal Air Force Air Cadets

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Its the RED ARROWS, time for a photo opportunity

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Fantastic public engagement with the next Generation Air Cadets. They are loving the MTA Kits.

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Great views from the Cadet stand 😁