Putting their new knowledge to good use after learning about principles of flight the Cadets designed and built model balsa wood gliders. A special mention to CDT R Martindale as his glider flew consistently and hit the rear wall first! Well done everyone superb effort!

Congratulations to our cadets who were awarded their First Aid Badge! First aid knowledge is important to know, our cadets have learned invaluable life saving techniques and with confidence they can support those in need! Well done to each and every one of you!

A huge congratulations to FS Harley who completed her MOI Presentation on Thursday and was awarded her lanyard! Amazing effort! A big thank you to CI Ben Sherman who came down to assess!

Last week 1098, 1913 and 1128 joined us in our trip to Hangar 42, where the cadets learned about all different aspects of war time Britain and how the spitfire and hurricanes played a vital role in the Battle of Britain. Spitfire Visitor Centre @1908BootleATC 1913 (Knotty Ash) Sqn 1128 (Crosby) Sqn

Our cadets went to 1439 (Skelmersdale) Squadron. Flt Lt Ralph explained how to safely shoot and took them through how to aim before they took part in a competition on accuracy. Whoever could hit the toffee crisp on the bullseye won! Well done everyone and thank you Flt Lt Ralph!

Last Tuesday 4 of our cadets were lucky enough to get to experience flying a Grob Tutor at RAF Woodvale through 10 Air Experience Flight. Our cadets got to learn the basic controls of the aircraft and take control. We would like to say a massive thank you to 10AEF OC Merseyside Wing RAFAC

Promotion Post! After a very rigours selection process we are pleased to welcome Cpl Follin and Cpl Wlodarz to the 969 NCO Team! #rafac OC Merseyside Wing RAFAC Commandant RAF Air Cadets

** Promotion Post ** We are very proud to announce that Tania, one of our staff members has successfully passed her Wing Board and has been appointed to the Rank of Sergeant! OC Merseyside Wing RAFAC Commandant RAF Air Cadets Merseyside Wing #RAFAC #rafac #royalairforceaircadets #promotion #royalairforce

We are recruiting! Are you aged 12* to 18, with in interest in aviation? Then please scan the QR Code below, or email us a [email protected]. Our next recruit intake is in February, so don't delay! * Cadets who are aged 12 must be in Year 8 to join.

Last week, we joined forces with 969 (St. Helens) Sqn at DARKSTAR Laser Tag!🔫⚡️ The cadets had a fantastic night, enjoying pizza and competing in 3 highly competitive matches! 🍕 OC Merseyside Wing RAFAC Merseyside Wing RAF Air Cadets Commandant RAF Air Cadets #WhatWeDo #NoOrdinaryHobby #JoinUs

Today, we joined the Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Councillors of St Helen’s, the Mayor and our other Cadet Forces colleagues in the ACF and SCC in the act of National Remembrance at St Helens Town Hall. A fantastic turn out from all to mark this Remembrance Sunday. Lest we forget

Busy weekend for team 969! Cpl Follin and Cpl Wlodarz completed their blue road marching badge on Saturday. Marching a total of 60km over 3 weekends! On to RAFWARMA next! OC Merseyside Wing RAFAC Merseyside Wing RAFWARMA

Congratulations to: Cpl Keavey Cpl Kelly Cpl Trainer On their successful completion of their bronze leadership course! RAF Air Cadets @IM_TDT Merseyside Wing OC Merseyside Wing RAFAC

Blue wings for FS Harley and Cpl Wlodarz!! Congratulations both! OC Merseyside Wing RAFAC Commandant RAF Air Cadets

Congratulations to Sgt Smith and Cdt O’Neill on completing our Bronze DofE!

Some more good new this evening! Congratulations to Cpl Keavey Cpl Follin on passing their Leading Cadet Classification!

September 2022 Recruit Passing Out Parade. Last night we officially welcomed 13 new cadets into the 969 family! The September 2022 Recruit Intake saw the end of their recruit training with their official pass out parade. OC Merseyside Wing RAFAC Merseyside Wing North Region - RAF Air Cadets Commandant RAF Air Cadets

Massive night for 969 last night with 6 Blue Wings being awarded! Commandant RAF Air Cadets RAF Air Cadets

Team 969!

Day 1 of 969 (St. Helens) Sqn Recruit Training weekend at RAF Woodvale. Good to see the latest intake wearing their uniforms for the first time. The day starts with Blue Radio Lessons, taught by Sergeant Hughes. Thank you to 611 Woodvale ATC for letting us use their building!