209 (West Bridgford) Squadron Royal Air force air cadets

What we do

13 Core Activities

If you’re a fan of aviation, action and adventure, love sports and getting to know people then you’re in the right place. Every year nearly 60,000 air cadets and volunteer staff take part in exciting events all over the country. And with over 1,000 squadrons across the UK, you could be one of them...

  • Purpose Built building with modern facilities

  • Tech costs money, requires training and enthusiasm, something the staff team has in abundance

  • Dedicated Staff team who are full of enthusiasm

THE STAFF TEAM

Comprising of both military uniformed and Civilian Instructor personnel, all staff serve on the Squadron as volunteers.

Flight Lieutenant S Nettleship RAFAC

Officer Commanding (OC)

Flight Sergeant S.Shepherd RAFAC

Squadron Adjutant, NCO Development

Padre S.Hack

Squadron Padre

Civilian Instructor B.Hanson

Squadron Radio Officer, Squadron Fire Officer, Squadron Supply Administrator,

Civilian Instructor C.Morris

Quarter Master, Squadron Health and Safety Officer

CIVILIAN INSTRUCTOR M Potter

Training Officer, Deputy Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Officer, Aviation Officer

CIVILIAN INSTRUCTOR E TRING

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Officer

CIVILIAN INSTRUCTOR Y SEDDIK

Deputy Training Officer, Junior Cadet Training Officer
We are all volunteers and we are always looking to recruit skilled individuals to assist with the running of the Squadron.

CIVILIAN INSTRUCTOR S CLOUGH

Sport Officer, Deputy Radio and Cyber Officer
We are all volunteers and we are always looking to recruit skilled individuals to assist with the running of the Squadron.

VACANCY

Fieldcraft Instructor Adventure Training Officer Shooting Officer
We are all volunteers and we are always looking to recruit skilled individuals to assist with the running of the Squadron.

VACANCY

We are all volunteers and we are always looking to recruit skilled individuals to assist with the running of the Squadron.

VACANCY

We are all volunteers and we are always looking to recruit skilled individuals to assist with the running of the Squadron.

NEXT INTAKE NIGHT

Easter 2026 (exact date to be confirmed)

Get in touch

Interested in joining as a Cadet, Staff, Civilian committee or do you think you can help us out in another way? Note: Cadets must be 12-17yrs old and must be in Year 8 or higher at school.

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