Stories

Peacekeeping with the United Nations 

Our presence helped to stabilise some very tense situations which could have escalated dramatically had we not been there.

2Lt Ferghal Crowley

RAF Reservist in Brunei

The Puma has a record of over 50 years of service with the RAF. Seeing it in action was really the highlight of my time in Brunei.

Flt Lt Madden

Static Line Jumping Weekend

Before I had time to overthink it, I was ushered to the door and jumped. The rush of adrenaline was like nothing I had ever experienced.

Cdt Sgt Marina Erturk

From Wandsworth to the Western Front

On the 27th September 1915 the 1/23rd were in the forward trenches  of  the major offensive to be remembered as the Battle of Loos and it was here that the men from Wandsworth were involved in a little-known act of collective bravery that never really got the recognition it deserved.

Major (Ret'd) Derrick Harwood MBE

Cyprus – A Transformative Experience

In the scorching heat of Cyprus, under clear skies and among picturesque landscapes, the 2023 CCF Cyprus cadet camp was an unforgettable experience for participants from Trinity School, Alleyn’s, and Judd.

Bold Belize

The expedition served as a unique opportunity to attain Adventure Training qualifications, foster team cohesion, and cultivate mental resilience in an unforgettable and challenging environment.

Exploring Malta’s War-Torn Past

On November 23rd 2023, after several months of intricate planning, alongside a painstaking ‘Test and Adjust’ approach to the logistical issues encountered along the way, 221 Fd Sqn EOD&S was able to embark on a truly enriching three day Battlefield Study of Malta.

A trip to India!

Our first destination was New Delhi, the capital city of India. While there, we visited the iconic India Gate and War Memorial...

Oli’s Story

As a former cadet myself, I was extremely aware of how beneficial being a cadet can be, particularly for those who are eager to learn but struggle in a typical classroom-based learning environment.

Oli McDonough

Corporal Wong’s Story

Being a cadet is extremely important for me because of all of the valuable skills I can acquire as well as being able to make new friends!

Corporal Wong