40F Maidstone Squadron ATC

07/09/2026

✈️ LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE? 🚀
Ever wondered what it’s like to fly, glide, shoot, camp, take part in adventure training, learn first aid, compete in sports and challenge yourself in new ways?

Then come and see what the Royal Air Force Air Cadets are all about! 🇬🇧
🎯 OPEN DAY – WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER
📍 40F (Maidstone) Squadron
📌 Boxley Road, Maidstone, ME14 2AR

If you're aged 12–17, this could be your chance to join an organisation where you can:
✈️ Experience aviation and potentially take to the skies
🪂 Get involved in gliding
🏕️ Take part in camps, expeditions and adventure activities
🏆 Develop skills through sports and challenges
🎖️ Learn leadership, teamwork and discipline
🏅 Work towards your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
⛑️ Gain valuable first-aid and life skills
👥 Make new friends and become part of a team
You don't need to know anything about aviation or have any previous experience — just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to give things a go!

Fill in the joining interest form (https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/interested-in-joining-as-a-cadet/?squadronno=40F&id=7EB60CCD-B141-454B-9ED04F42DF0974CC) to express your interest and we'll invite you to come along on 14th October, meet the team, see what we're about and find out where being an Air Cadet could take you.

👉 Your next adventure could start here.

07/09/2026

🏅Gold Cyber Achievement

Congratulations to CWO Callaghan-Jarvis on completing the week-long Gold Cyber course at RAF Cosford and achieving her Gold Cyber badge!

Throughout the course, she developed her knowledge and skills in cyber, taking on a range of challenges and putting her problem-solving skills to the test.

Well done, CWO!

06/09/2026

🚨PROMOTION ALERT🚨

Congratulations to Cdt Maftei and Cdt Roberts on their promotion to Corporal!

Both cadets have shown great commitment and dedication to the squadron, and we look forward to seeing them take on their new responsibilities within the NCO team.

Congratulations both, and well deserved!

05/09/2026

KENT WING PTS CAMP | RAF WITTERING

Last week, Sgt Bassey and Cpl Maftei had the opportunity to attend the Kent Wing PTS Camp at RAF Wittering.

During the camp, Sgt Bassey achieved his Bronze Wings, while Cpl Maftei achieved his Silver Cyber Award — a fantastic achievement for both cadets!

A brilliant opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience. Well done both!

04/09/2026

🚨 PROMOTION ALERT 🚨

Congratulations to newly promoted Sgt Bassey!!

Sgt Bassey has shown great commitment, dedication and leadership throughout his time with the squadron. This promotion recognises all the hard work he has put in.

We look forward to seeing Sgt Bassey take on his increased responsibilities and continue to support and lead cadets within the squadron.

Congratulations Sgt, and well deserved!

15/08/2026

Last weekend saw Cadets from the Squadron join fellow Cadets from the Wing for the summer camp at RAF Odiham.

Summer camps are a great way to gain an insight into how RAF stations operate and sometimes you get unexpected opportunities, such as a flight in a chinook.

01/08/2026

CWO Callaghan-Jarvis recently became a Lord Lieutenant's Cadet. Her appointment begins in October. The Lord Lieutenant's Cadet is a prestigious role that you are recommended for and involves a selection process to be allocated the role. The role involes being the Lord Lieutenant of Kent's aide and representative, assisting with duties and visits.

25/07/2026

This week has been a busy week for our Squadron.

Firstly, CWO Callaghan-Jarvis joined fellow Cadets from Kent Wing to complete the world-famous Nijmegen Four Days Marches (International Vierdaagse Afstandsmarsen Nijmegen)! Over four grueling days, our cadets pushed through the all types of weather conditions, physical and psychological challenges to complete an astonishing 160 km (100 miles) through the Netherlands - all with smiles on their faces and incredible team spirit.

In addition to this, Cadets from the Squadron attended Farnborough Airshow. Whilst there, the Cadets managed to charm their way to get to explore some of the fast jets of our NATO partners.

19/07/2026

Good luck to all those taking part in the Nijmegen marches

1st Post of Kent Wings 4 Cadets who are making up the London & Southeast Region Nijmegen Team. Who left for Holland yesterday
Commandant Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
London & South East Region Air Cadets

19/06/2026

On Sunday, the Squadron took part in the North Downs Walk. This was a 9-mile walk to raise money for Cancer Research UK and the Squadron. This was also an opportunity for the Squadron to meet fellow members from other local Squadrons.