Squadron Leader (RAFAC) Will Taylor Officer Commanding
Pilot Officer (RAFAC) M Hughes Supernumerary Officer
Civilian Instructor A Foster Adjutant
Civilian Instructor Patrick Brierley Training Officer
Civilian Instructor Jo Booth Quartermaster
Civilian Instructor Aaron Donaghy-Jones Expedition & Adventure Training Specialist
"Celer Ad Caedendum"
 Promote and encourage a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force among young people |
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| Provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life |
| Encourage the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship |
Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the Royal Air Force Air Cadets. We are a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 12 and 20 years. Cadets can join from the start of Year 8, up until their 17th birthday.
2056 (Knutsford) Squadron is one of many squadrons that make up Greater Manchester Wing, North Region, all part of the national youth organisation, the Air Training Corps. 2056 Squadron is a vibrant squadron, looking to recruit new cadets and staff from the local area. Our Commanding Officer, Sqn Ldr Will Taylor, together with the staff team are waiting to welcome new recruits to the squadron.
If you want to join, check out the Contact Us page and send us a message.
We look forward to welcoming you soon to begin your Air Cadet Experience
The enrolment and presentations evening has been postponed from 29Jun21 until further notice, because the "removal of legal limits on social contact" has been delayed until 19Jul21 at the earliest.
Posted by 2056webmaster on 20 Jun 21
A camp for 400 cadets is being arranged for 24-30Oct21. This will be a multi activity camp which (facilities etc. permitting) will include: a. Full bore shooting. b. Shotgun shooting. c. Adventure Training. d. Fieldcraft. e. Aviation package. f. plus many other practical activities. More details can be found in the file for the squadron meeting on 23Mar21 located in Cadet Portal.
Posted by 2056webmaster on 22 Mar 21
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Bubble 1 - The Big Push - to finish preparing the grounds in readiness for the aerial mast to be erected and to complete the shed (STEM). Junior flight to commence First Class classification.
Bubble 2 - The Big Push - to finish preparing the grounds in readiness for the aerial mast to be erected and to complete the shed (STEM).
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