Ferndown | Posted on February 11th, 2026 | return to news

Ferndown Air Cadets take part in 85th anniversary parade

Despite the pouring rain, local air cadets still took part in a parade in Ferndown to celebrate 85 years of the Air Training Corps.

Members of six local Air Cadet Squadrons, including Royal Air Force Air Cadets 2358 Ferndown Squadron, took part in a parade to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the Air Training Corps.

Cadets marched from King George V playing fields to St Mary’s Church on Sunday 8 February for a service. Members of Ferndown Town Council, including the Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr Lawrence Wilson, and local MP Christopher Chope also joined the parade.

This local community event was planned in conjunction with the town council, St Mary’s Church and the Royal British Legion.

Ferndown Town Council said: “Mayor Cllr Lawrence Wilson and fellow town councillors were honoured to attend and participate in the Air Training Corps 85th Anniversary Parade.

“Ferndown Town Council would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all residents who attended, despite the rain, and supported our local young people as they marked this important milestone.”