487 (Kingstanding & Perry Barr) Air Training Corps

16/05/2024

Over the last week, six cadets from 487 and one Cadet Force Adult Volunteer have been at the National Air Cadet Adventure Training Centre, Fairbourne with St Paul's Girls CCF, undertaking adventure training activities.

These included watersports, mountain biking, hill walking and Caverns.

The aim of these activities was to introduce the cadets into activities they would not normally do, to challenge them and develop their team work skills.

The cadets enjoyed the camp and taking part in a multitude of activities as well as making new friends.

We would like to thank Sqn Ldr Aldridge of St Pauls Girls CCF for organising the camp and to all the CFAVs who gave up their time to put together such an enjoyable week.

Wales & West Air Cadets
Regional Commandant Wales and the West
West Midland RFCA
Zip World
Combined Cadet Force - Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

30/04/2024

Well Done to all the 487 cadets taking part in the 2 x20k march over the weekend and achieveing their bronze road marching badge and a well done to all the participants.

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01/04/2024

Happy Birthday to the Royal Air Force! 🥳✈️

31/03/2024

Happy Easter to all who celebrate. 🐣

27/03/2024

487 Squadron had the great pleasure of a visit from our Regional Commandant, Group Captain Simon Regional Commandant Wales and the West yesterday evening.

Upon arrival, after a quick cuppa and biscuits, Gp Cpt Simon was given a tour around our squadron, viewing the various activities taking place. He took the time to talk with all our staff and cadets, asking and answering any questions they had.

It was great to see our cadets thoroughly enjoying the experience, and the staff were also thoroughly engaged with the visit, so much so that we forgot to take any photos!

We did manage to share our first view of our brand new picture of His Majesty King Charles III with Gp Cpt Simon, as the picture had just arrived that day. What a fabulous looking picture it is too!

Thank you, Sir for a fascinating visit. We look forward to seeing you again at upcoming events.

Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Air Training Corps
Wales & West Air Cadets

10/03/2024

Well done to the cadets from 487 taking part and well done to the three who have now completed their Blue Road Marching Badge.

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13/02/2024

Well done to Sgt Tee for carrying our Squadron Standard. We're very proud of you!

25/12/2023

🌟Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all who celebrate! 🎁🎄🥳⛄️🎅

28/11/2023

12/11/2023

🌺 487 Squadron are honoured to have represented Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing at the Birmingham Remembrance Parade today.

A solemn and proud moment, led by Squadron Leader Foster and accompanied by Squadron Leader Jennings.

Deputy OC Wing, Squadron Leader Pritchett was also in attendance and laid a wreath on behalf of Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing.

We Will Remember.

Lest we forget. 🇬🇧


Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Air Training Corps

11/11/2023

We Will Remember Them.

We Will Remember Them.

Wales & West Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets Y O U West Midlands West Midland RFCA

09/11/2023

487 Squadron remembered the fallen at our Army Reserve Centre this evening.

We were joined by our Wing Training Officer, Squadron Leader Jennings, who kindly led our parade to the memorial on the base.

A wreath was then laid in memory of those soldiers from the ARC who lost their lives in Afghanistan.

Always remembered, never forgotten.



Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Air Training Corps

07/11/2023

Promotions!

Congratulations to both cadet Corporals Ireson and Wall, who were both promoted to the rank of Corporal this evening.

These promotions were awarded in recognition of the hard work and effort put in by both, and are very well deserved.

They now join the existing squadron NCO team and we look forward to seeing what they can do!

Well done both! 👏

Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Air Training Corps

West Midland RFCA
Y O U West Midlands

02/11/2023

Congratulations to Flying Officer Jeffries, Officer Commanding 487 Squadron, on attending her graduation ceremony at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst today! 👩‍🎓

26/07/2023

What did you do last weekend?

487 Squadron are open for recruiting for the next school year in September.

If your child is 12 years old and will be starting year 8 in September and wants to challenge themselves why not try the Royal Air Force Air Cadets.

For more information please use the link below:
https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/find-a-squadron/
or contact [email protected] with your child's name, DofB, parents/guardian name and contact details.

24/07/2023

DofE success.

Over the last three days cadets from Sector 3 have completed their expedition section of their Silver and Bronze The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

It started with the Silvers on Friday who had a good first day with the weather holding off for most of the day.

The Bronze groups then joined them in Derbyshire - unfortunately their first day would be very wet.

The cadets completed the day in good spirits, even with a few self amendments to the route.

The final day would be better than predicted weather wise with the rain holding off most of the time and with the end sight.

The cadets also had some challenges with local live stock wanting to be polite and say hello.🐄🐑

Thank you to the staff who supported the day and also those in the background setting it up.

495 (Sutton Coldfield) Squadron
165 - Castle Bromwich Squadron Air Training Corps
West Midland RFCA
Y O U West Midlands
Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Air Training Corps
Wales & West Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets

06/07/2023

Promotion!

Congratulations to Cadet Corporal Z. Chohan, who was promoted to corporal tonight.

Cpl Chohan had recently attended a JNCO course and has since put in a lot of effort to assist her fellow cadets on the squadron.

This promotion rewards all her hard work and recognises the benefit she will bring to the existing Squadron NCO team.

Well done, very well deserved! 👏

Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Air Training Corps

02/07/2023

Promotions!

Congratulations to Cadet Sergeants Walsh and Tee, who were both promoted to Sergeant this last week.

Their promotions recognise the hard work and effort both have put into the squadron as part of the existing NCO team.

Congratulations also go to Cadet Corporal Shokar, who recently gained her Corporal stripes. Cpl Shokar joins our cadet NCO team as the newest addition and brings a good deal of experience with her.

We now look forward to watching the NCO team grow in strength!

Well done to all three of you, very well deserved! 👏

Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Air Training Corps
West Midland RFCA
Y O U West Midlands

24/06/2023

Happy Armed Forces Day!

Armed Forces Day 2023.

On Armed Forces Day, we recognise the strong and brave military people of our country - serving, reserve, volunteer and veteran.

We salute you for your service, your selfless commitment, your bravery, and hard work.

We thank you all!

Happy Armed Forces Day!


Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Commandant Air Cadets
Wales & West Air Cadets
Y O U West Midlands
West Midland RFCA

17/06/2023

29/05/2023

Camp success!!

A number of 487 cadets have been away at National Air Cadet Adventure Training Centre, Fairbourne Centre.

This was a joint camp with the CCF and Royal Air Force Air Cadets and was a multi activity camp.

The cadets started off by completing tests on their ability to ride a bike, followed by a swimming test. They also got to experience an underground trampoline Zip World.

Throughout the week, the cadets also participated in many activities, including rock climbing, sailing, rafting, mountain biking and orienteering.

The cadets had a great time and made many new friends from across the cadet services, as well as experiencing new activities in what turned out to be great weather in Wales.

A special thanks goes to Flight Lieutenant Kyle Aldridge who organised the camp, and the support staff from across the Corps.

West Midland RFCA
Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Air Training Corps
Commandant Air Cadets
Wales & West Air Cadets
479 Rubery Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Y O U West Midlands

07/05/2023

Volunteering Success at the Birmingham 10km and Half Marathon events!

Well done to 487 (Kingstanding & Perry Barr) Air Training Corps, supported by 495 (Sutton Coldfield) Squadron and 165 - Castle Bromwich Squadron Air Training Corps for successfully manning the finishing stations at the Birmingham 10km and Half Marathon races today.

In keeping with volunteering over the Coronation Weekend, all three squadrons had representatives from both staff and cadets alike.

The cadets and staff handed out finishers packs, which including medals, to all the runners who successfully completed their races, and the Lord Mayor also joined the cadets during the afternoon, chatting with the cadets and staff, as well as joining in with handing out the packs.

Following the completion of the day, one event organiser thanked our cadets and provided fantastic feedback, commenting that he had never worked with a group of such well organised, disciplined and 'switched-on' young people, and stated our group were amazing.

What a hugely successful day! Well done to all involved! 👏 🏃‍♂️



Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Air Training Corps
Wales & West Air Cadets
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Y O U West Midlands
West Midland RFCA

02/05/2023

Promotion!

Congratulations to Cadet Flight Sergeant Allen who was promoted to Flight Sergeant tonight.

FS Allen always puts maximum effort into everything he does for the Squadron and is a great role model for all our younger cadets, always helping out where he can and leading by example.

Well done FS Allen, very well deserved! 👏

Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Air Training Corps
West Midland RFCA
Y O U West Midlands

27/04/2023

Change over of 487 Squadron Command.

Tonight saw the command of 487 Sqn change over from Warrant Officer Taylor to Flying Officer Jeffries, with Squadron Leader Pritchett, Deputy Wing Commander, passing the Squadron banner from WO Taylor to Fg Off Jeffries to officially hand over command.

WO Taylor has been the Officer in Command of the squadron for a number of years now, and was pivotal in the rebuilding of the squadron, bringing it to the thriving success it is today.

WO Taylor was presented with gifts from the 487 staff and cadets, as well as a separate gift from the cadet NCO team, to recognise and thank him for all the hard work and effort he's put in during his years as OIC.

WO Taylor will still remain on the squadron, acting as Adjutant and Squadron SNCO.

Thank you Steve for everything, I hope I can live up to the same high standards you've set, and do you proud.

Fg Off Jeffries
OC 487 Sqn

Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Air Training Corps

23/04/2023

Happy St. George's Day 2023!

Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing Air Training Corps