Huge welcome to Air Commodore Tony Keeling OBE who starts the role of commandant Air cadets September 2020. Time for our training officer to start updating the first class syllabus

Congratulations tonight to Cdt Cullingworth and Cpl Hazard for both passing their senior exam classification. Only 3 more and they'll get a BTEC in aviation studies!

Great catch up with OC 348 Squadron ATC this evening in lieu of the Sqn AFI - I guess an Annual INformal Inspection. Good to review all matters concerning the Sqn including current delivery of VPNs - some great work by the small yet dedicated staff team - many thanks to you all 👏

@348Air is continuing to support our cadets through their RAFAC training syllabus during lockdown, several have recently completed their leading and senior levels. Well done, badges to follow! South & East Midlands Wing Air Cadets C & E Region RAFAC OC S&E Mids Wing Erewash BC Erewash Museum

Good luck to all our cadets at 348 SQN!

Our staff have been busy behind the scenes preparing for our return to face-to-face activity’s. here’s a sneak peak at what the Sqn will look like 👀

Happy Halloween everyone from everyone @348Air to all our friends and colleagues

Last night 6 cadets at 348 gained their blue space award for the RAFAC. The course provided by the The Open University has begun the cadets understanding into space exploration. Next week they will be progressing onto the bronze award. #wearegreat348 South & East Midlands Wing Air Cadets Commandant RAF Air Cadets

OTD 12mths ago - suspension of F2F activities due to COVID-19 pandemic. What a journey over the last 12mths. So proud of everyone for their continued commitment & resilience. Over 1,600 VPNs delivered within South & East Midlands Wing Air Cadets - an exceptional effort 🙏. Rtn to F2F is in sight 👍

Congratulations to CI Harris on his commendation. All of his hard work as training officer before and during the pandemic has been recognised by OC Wing. CI Harris has also been the lead for the squadron to get us back to face-to-face activities being COVID secure

🏃🚴🏻‍♀️🏊🏾‍♂️Sign up to take part in the 80 Miles in 80 Days virtual challenge this summer! As it’s our 80th anniversary, we are inviting you to take on 80 miles from 1 June until 19 August! The funds will be split between RAF Air Cadets and RAF Benevolent Fund ➡️Find out more: fal.cn/3f0Mx

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A jam packed night of Map Reading and Navigation! This evening, cadets were taught the necessary skills needed to complete their Bronze DofE! #348wearegreat #whatwedo

On Tuesday evening 348’s cadets found themselves rocket building! With the help of @royalnavy the cadets carefully crafted rockets and sent them soaring into the skies! Massive Thankyou to the Royal Navy for coming! #348wearegreat #RNAttract @CdrFCampbell

Thank you so much for coming! We loved having you Sir!

A huge well done to the entirety of 348 at last nights Awards Evening, with over 70 certificates, qualifications and badges handed out - and even four promotions! A huge thank you to @SEMWTraining for presenting our promtions! We hope to see you return soon! #348wearegreat

This weekend saw 348 cadets in action across the wing! CWO Baker and Fs Bilby did their Silver D of E practice expedition! Walking 24 miles over two days. 4 other cadets completed their first road marching event doing 25km! Massive well done to all of them for their hard work!

Busy Weekend for 348 to recap we had.. 4 cadets Blue road marching 3 cadets on Silver D of E 12 Cadets air rifle training with @SEMWTraining 2 cadets L98 training 2 cadets on their MOI Course WELL DONE TO ALL! #wearegreat348

Are you looking for a new challenge? 348 Ilkeston Air cadets have an open evening on the 28th September 7-9pm! Please come down and join us to see what we get up to and meet some new friends! Ilkeston Life Erewash BC Ilkeston Advertiser