1188 Coalville Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets

02/09/2026

05/08/2026

Our squadron will be fundraising on the 16th August at Ibstock show.

We would appreciate any donations of tombola prizes for this event.
Donations can be dropped off at the ACF building on Waterworks Road, Tuesday or Thursday 7-9pm next week.

Many Thanks

29/06/2026

Officer Commanding Flt Lt Andy Buck and staff would like to congratulate Pilot Officer Martyn Smith on successfully completing his combined initial course with a report of 'outstanding '.
Plt Off Smith joined the squadron as a cadet, and with this continued dedication has now reached the rank of Pilot Officer.

02/05/2026

Our visit to the Yorkshire Air Museum today was a great success.
The site of the former Raf Elvington a world war two bomber base.
From 1942 to 1944 it was home to 77 squadron, flying Handley Page Halifax bombers on operations all over occupied Europe. After being handed over to the USAF strategic air command in 1952-1958 it was then transferred in the early 1960's to Blackburn Aircraft Company (now BAe systems) for test flying the prototype Buccaneer aircraft.
In 1992 Raf Elvington officially closed.

11/11/2025

Today on this remembrance day, the whole RAFAC family will be remembering Flt Lt Clive Williams who sadly lost his battle with Cancer earlier this year.

Clive was a dedicated member of the organisation, more closely to 1211 Sqn and 1188 Sqn. an Officer a True Gentleman, a mentor and a Friend to many.

We Will Remember

21/08/2025

Not quite meccano or lego but cadets had a great night building structures out of 50 pieces of spaghetti and 50 mini marshmallow mallows. The aim was to make the tallest structure to withstand a specified amount of weight.
Some really great ideas and structures built between the four teams. The overall winners were the Leaning Tower Of Pasta.
CI EYRES & CI HALL