WELCOME TO 2026/27 TRAINING YEAR
Good evening Lightning Hawks,
Welcome back to all returning cadets, and a special welcome to our newest cadets joining 746 Squadron this year. This Thursday marks our first full Thursday training night together, and we are excited to officially begin another fantastic year of training, leadership, and opportunities.
Over the coming weeks, Department Head NCOs will be appointed, and additional leadership positions will be filled through the Deputy Commanding Officer (DCO), the Squadron Chief Warrant Officer (CWO), and the Deputy Commander. Your future weekly emails will come from your Administrations Warrant Officer. We encourage all senior cadets interested in leadership opportunities to express through their chain of command.
Important Change: Squadron Opening Time
746 Squadron will now open at 1800 hrs (6:00 PM).
Cadets are not permitted to arrive prior to 1800 hrs unless specifically directed by a staff member. This change is necessary to ensure proper supervision and building access.
Supply
Open by appointment only on Tuesday 15th for new cadets. 1930-2045
For Exchanges - Please email Capt Groome at Nathan.Groome@cadets.gc.ca
Administration
Thank-you for everyone's effort through registration night, and enrollment day.
This Thursday we will be that last batch of cadets to Take on Strength. Sign-ups for September 2027 will re-open in January.
Public Affairs
Keep an eye on our website at: Home | 746 Lightning Hawk | Air Cadets
Keep watch of what we're doing on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/746lightninghawk/
Standards
Dress for Thursday 17 September 2026\
Officers - CADPAT
Cadets - FTU
Training
Thursday Night Information - Click Here for the: Schedule
Sign ups:
Battle of Britain Parade 20 September 2026 Aldergrove Battle of Britain Parade 2026 – Sign‑Up Form – Fill out form
FTX Late Summer Night - FTX Late Summer Night - Course Cadet/Staff Interest Form – Fill out form
Location -746 Squadron Headquarters
Timings
Senior Cadets: 1800 hrs
All Other Cadets: 1830 hrs
Dismissal: 2130 hrs
Bring
Water bottle
Pen and notebook
Positive attitude and readiness to learn
Notes
Ensure you take all personal belongings home at the end of the evening.
Department Head appointments and leadership discussions
Duty Flight: #1 Phantom Flight
Cadets assigned to duty flight should expect to remain approximately 15 minutes after dismissal to complete duty responsibilities.
Traffic and Parking
Due to limited parking and the high volume of traffic during arrival and dismissal, families are encouraged to carpool whenever possible.
Senior cadet rides should arrive between 2130 and 2145 hrs to help reduce parking congestion and allow priority access for younger cadets and their families.
On behalf of the Officer Staff, we are looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday and kicking off another outstanding year at 746 Squadron.
See you soon,
Capt Johnathan Attwood
Commanding Officer, 746 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
Regional Cadet Support Unit (Pacific) / Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group
Vice Chief of Defense Staff / Canadian Armed Forces
Johnathan.Attwood@Cadets.gc.ca/ Tel 778-552-5842
Commandant, 746 Escadron des Cadets de L’aviation Royale du Canada
Unité régionale de soutien aux cadets (pacifique) / Groupe des cadets et des Rangers juniors canadiens
Vice Chef D’etat-Major de la Defense/Forces Armees Canadiennes
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