Festival of Remembrance Friday 7th November at Wakefield cathedralplaceholder image
Festival of Remembrance Friday 7th November at Wakefield cathedral

A weekend of tribute: City of Wakefield Air Cadets remember the fallen

A total of 127 City of Wakefield Air Cadets paid tribute throughout the entire Remembrance weekend, taking part in a series of events to honour those who gave their lives in service.

Wakefield Air Cadets demonstrated outstanding commitment throughout Remembrance Weekend, taking part in a range of activities to honour those who have served and sacrificed.

The weekend began with their involvement in the Festival of Remembrance, where cadets supported the event and joined the community in reflection.

On Saturday, November 8 cadets also played a vital role in the annual poppy appeal, volunteering countless hours to sell poppies across Wakefield. Their efforts will always be appreciated by the Royal British Legion. Along side this they also attended and supported the poppy drop in the Ridings shopping centre.

On Sunday, November 9, the squadron proudly joined the Remembrance Parade. Participating in having a standard bearer for the squadron and laying a wreath.

As a squadron, we could not be more proud of our cadets. Their commitment, discipline, and respect throughout the entire Remembrance Weekend truly embodied the values of the RAF Air Cadets.

They represented Wakefield with maturity and honour, showing that remembrance lives on powerfully through the next generation.

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