Welcome
1359 (Beeston) Squadron, Air Training Corps, is the premier ATC squadron in Nottingham. Formed on 6th April 1941 the Squadron is celebrating it’s 70th Anniversary this year.
As an Air Cadet, you are presented with a range of opportunities that your friends may never have. Shooting, Flying, Adventure Training Camps and BTEC Awards. Fancy spending part of your weekend upside down at 6,000 ft? Well you can if you join us!
This website provides details on the activities that you, as an Air Cadet, could get involved in. Please feel free to browse the site and if you have any questions please use the contact information on the About Us page.
Latest News
Beeston Air Cadet Squadron hold Winter Ball
1359 (Beeston) Squadron, Royal Air Force Air Cadets, held their 4th Winter Ball on Saturday 10th December at the headquarters of the East Midlands Universities Officer Training Corps (EMUOTC) on Broadgate, Beeston with whom 1359 share the site.
1359 (Beeston) Squadron Honour the Fallen
Over 30 cadets along with staff from 1359 (Beeston) Squadron, Royal Air Force Air Cadets, joined soldiers from Chetwynd Barracks, the Royal British Legion, Army Cadet Force and other local youth groups for a Remembrance Sunday parade through Beeston on Sunday 13th November.
Recruitment Open House – 26/11
The squadron are looking for new recruits aged 13 and over. On Saturday 26th November, between 1000-1200, we are opening up our building on Broadgate in Beeston to prospective new recruits and their parents. Staff and cadets will be on hand to talk to you about the various activities on offer and how you benefit from [...]
Police Helicopter Visit for Beeston Air Cadets
The North Midlands Helicopter Support Unit (NMHSU) is based at the Derbyshire Constabulary HQ at Butterley Hall near Ripley and was the latest aviation unit to be visited by 1359 (Beeston) Squadron.
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Expedition for Beeston Cadets
The weekend of 1st and 2nd October saw 16 cadets from 1359 (Beeston) Squadron, Royal Air Force Air Cadets, out on Duke of Edinburgh expeditions in Leicestershire. One group were completing their Bronze live and three other groups were doing their Bronze practice expedition.