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:

1. Battle of Britain Parade 20 September 2026 Aldergrove Battle of Britain Parade 2026 – Sign‑Up Form  – Fill out form

2. 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

Johnathan.Attwood@Cadets.gc.ca/Tel 778-552-5842