1349 - Woking Air Cadets

05/11/2026

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30/10/2026

Well done Sir ! 🫡🇬🇧

Wing Commander (Designate) Justin Muir appointed Officer Commanding Surrey Wing

I am delighted to announce the appointment of Wing Commander (Designate) Justin Muir as Officer Commanding Surrey Wing, Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC), effective from 1 January 2027.

Justin succeeds Wing Commander John Machin DL, who has successfully led Surrey Wing for the last nine years. I would like to place on record my sincere thanks to John, and his wife June, for the leadership and huge personal commitment shown to Surrey Wing during his tenure. Leading one of RAFAC’s Wings is a significant responsibility, and I am immensely grateful for the dedication shown to our cadets and volunteers.

Justin’s RAF Air Cadet journey began in 2016 when his son joined 1349 (Woking) Squadron and Justin joined to support as a Civilian Instructor. He was commissioned in 2017, became Officer in Charge in 2018 and took Command of 1349 Squadron in April 2019. He commanded the squadron successfully for seven years, which included winning the Surrey Wing Pennant three times and being nominated as the London and South East Region (LaSER) representative for the Lees Trophy in 2024. Always keen on shooting and fieldcraft, Justin became the Surrey Wing Military Skills Officer in 2025.

Throughout his service, Justin has demonstrated a strong commitment to developing volunteers and cadets to ensure that each individual gains the most from the organisation and that every cadet can gain the skills and personal development experiences that will help them become successful adult life. Justin’s professional and RAF Air Cadets experience, collaborative leadership style and knowledge and contacts across Surrey Wing, make him exceptionally well placed to lead the Wing into its next exciting chapter.

Please join me in congratulating Wing Commander (Designate) Justin Muir on his appointment. I wish him every success as he prepares to assume command of Surrey Wing.

On accepting the appointment, Justin said:

“I am very grateful to be given the opportunity to lead Surrey Wing by Group Captain Walton. I have always been very proud of my association with Surrey Wing and have greatly appreciated the volunteers and cadets who make the Wing the success it is. I would also like to thank Wg Cdr John Machin for nine years of dedicated service to Surrey Wing. I look forward to working with all the teams across the Wing and LaSER as we continue to ensure that we offer exceptional learning and developmental opportunities for our cadets.”

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1349 - Woking Air Cadets

30/10/2026

- Squadron Update -
With another two months of the year gone, we take a moment to review some of the activities the Squadron has been involved in. Here are some highlights.
Great results for the Squadron at the Wing Field day in early September, Well done to all the teams for putting in the practice. Our first successful Gliding sortie in a long time. A smart turn out for the Battle of Britain parade with our Squadron carrying the Wing Banner. Another good Dartmoor Expedition. We were runners up in the Wing Drill competition. We took our official 85th Anniversary Photo. Cadets attended the Worshipful Company of Horners Annual Banquet forming a very smart carpet guard. A big well done to our Banner party who won the Region Banner competition. We were delighted to have a visit by our Mayor of Woking to the Squadron headquarters. The next couple of months look to be just as busy.
Our Story Continues …

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27/10/2026

The Squadron is actively looking for Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers. Civilian Instructors, Uniformed Staff and Civilian Committee members. Be part of Team Eagle 🦅

27/10/2026

🫡 Shooting in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

26/10/2026

Visit from the Mayor of Woking

On Thursday the 22nd of October we welcomed the Mayor of Woking to visit our squadron. The night consisted of a brief inspection of the cadets and a tour of what we do and what our cadets were doing that night including First Aid, STEM, and Band practice.

- FS Willemsen (Pictured with the Mayor of Woking and FS Potter (OiC) in Picture 3)


Surrey Air Cadets Mayor of Woking Royal Air Force Air Cadets London & South East Region - RAFAC Comdt AC WO Alex Corbin Gp Capt Ben Wakefield RAFAC welovewoking Woking Borough Council

18/10/2026

Last night we held the Annual Squadron Quiz night. We had a great evening of fundraising and some lighthearted entertainment. Congratulations to the “Hairless Heroes” our winning quiz team and all the raffle prize winners too. A big thank you to everyone for coming and to all the people who helped put the event together.

12/10/2026

🏅Region Competition Day 🏆

On the 10th of October, we participated in the Region Competition Day. It was a great day as there were multiple different events being run by staff to keep us occupied while we weren’t doing any events. The events that we took part in were foot drill and banner drill, with Sgt Bitri and Wilson taking part in the Full Band Competition with 1075 (Camberley) Squadron where they came 2nd. Unfortunately we did not place in the Foot Drill Competition, however, the Banner Team successfully took the win becoming the Best Banner Team in London and South East Region. A massive well done to all cadets who attended and competed for Surrey Wing.

Special Congratulations to the Banner Team:
* FS Willemsen (Bearer)
* FS Harrison (Warrant Officer)
* Cpl Robson (Left Es**rt)
* Cpl Burdis (Right Es**rt)
* Cpl Donkin (Orderly)


Mayor of Woking Surrey Air Cadets London & South East Region - RAFAC Royal Air Force Air Cadets Comdt AC WO Alex Corbin Woking Borough Council welovewoking Gp Capt Ben Wakefield RAFAC

12/10/2026

Squadron Quiz Night! 17 October
Tickets are priced at £5 per child, £10 per adult or £25 for a family ticket (2 adults, 2 children). The cost of your ticket includes a burger.
On the evening we will be selling soft drinks and crisps, as well as some homemade cakes for dessert. Feel free to bring any of your own nibbles and any alcohol, but please no alcohol for the Under 18s. Please also bring £1 cash per person so that we can play Heads and Tails!
We'll be running a cash only raffle on the evening. If you can donate a prize to the raffle, we'd be delighted to receive it. Please drop your prize donations in at the Ops Room on any parade night in the lead up to the evening.
Thanks for your support!