On Saturday, 1st November, a small contingent of cadets from 863 Cadets visited the RAF Air Defence Radar Museum at the former RAF Neatishead site in Norfolk. They were chauffeured with care by CI Crissall and were supervised throughout by both CI Millards. The outing proved to be highly instructive, engaging and memorable for all involved.

Are you looking for something that combines fun, friendship, and personal growth? Becoming an Air Cadet can be one of the most rewarding experiences for young people.

On Wednesday 27 August 2025, cadets from 863 (Thurston) Squadron set off from HQ at 07:30, brimming with energy. Even though the journey to Milton Keynes Snozone was slowed by heavy traffic, morale stayed high, and the cadets were buzzing with anticipation.

opportunity to visit the Williams Racing headquarters at Grove – home of the Williams Heritage Collection

At our 863 (Thurston) Squadron formal Annual Dinners we always try to follow RAF traditions and etiquette where pragmatically possible.

Sunday, December 8th, 2024 – Not an early start by our Squadron’s standards, but still, there were plenty of Sunday faces at HQ as we

Thursday 5th December, from 1930 to 2100, 863 (Thurston) Squadron hosted its Annual Awards Evening, celebrating the incredible dedication

On the eerie night of Halloween, 31st October 2024, 863 (Thurston) Squadron embarked on an adventure to Planet Laser in Bury St Edmunds.

At 0700, the final day of our Snowdonia adventure began with the familiar routine—up with the sun, washing off the weariness...

The sharp ring of alarms cut through the silence at 0700, signalling the start of a day destined for the hills. The team stirred from ....

The thrill of adventure buzzed through the minibus as we pulled away from Thurston at 1700 sharp. Excitement surged ...

An Exciting Day at RIAT: Saturday 20th July 2024 On Saturday, 20th July, the 863 (Thurston) Squadron had the privilege of attending the...

On a crisp, sunny morning, the 863 (Thurston) Air Cadets embarked on an exciting trip to London, eager to delve into the past and...

Join Us for an Epic Laser Tag Night with Thurston Air Cadets! We are thrilled to invite you to an exciting night out with the Thurston...