FIRST AMONG EQUALS
Welcome to 2344 (Longbenton) Squadron. We are part of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets – a national youth organisation for young people aged 12 – 20, who enjoy aerospace, adventure and excitement.
We are one of the largest Squadrons in the North East, with the facilities to match, enabling our cadets to be involved in a plethora of activities including: flying, gliding, adventurous training, sports, leadership exercises, cyber, STEM, shooting, fieldcraft, field exercises, radio and aviation studies.
As an organisation, we are supported by our parent force, the Royal Air Force. We wear their uniform with pride and uphold their key values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence. Because of our link, we’re able to enjoy opportunities such as flying in military aircraft and visiting numerous military bases around the world!
Flying Officer C J Hartwell
Commanding Officer
Annual Awards and Enrollment Evening 2023
Last night, 2344 (Longbenton) Squadron RAFAC hosted its annual awards and enrollments evening,...
Longbenton Air Cadets Flying High!
Longbenton Air Cadets are flying high after scooping a national award. Youngsters at 2344...
Air Cadets Pay Tribute with Act of Remembrance.
Young air cadets from Longbenton led 1500 people on this year’s Remembrance Sunday. ...
Air Cadets Receive Royal Praise!
His Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenat for Tyne and Wear, Colonel Varn Jassal, flew in to celebrate the...