Who we are

A squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadet program.

With around 60 members, 609 Squadron offers a fun and unique experience for youth between the ages of 12 and 18. Everyone here is family. From the newest recruit to the oldest alumni, we're a tight knit group!

The Royal Canadian Air Cadets is a national program for young Canadians aged 12 to 18 who are interested in participating in a variety of fun, challenging and rewarding activities while learning about the air activities of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Cadets are encouraged to become active, responsible members of their communities. They make valuable contributions to Canadian society on a daily basis in terms of environmental, citizenship and community activities.

Cadets also learn valuable life and work skills such as teamwork, leadership and citizenship.

Cadets are not members of the Canadian Armed Forces, nor are they expected to join the military.

THE AIR CADET MOTTO

To Learn, To Serve, To Advance

609 Squadron offers a variety of opportunities. Play in our marching band, learn about CPR with our First Aid team, ace your next presentation with our effective speaking sessions, experience trusting your team members in our Drill team, maybe even discover how to shoot an air rifle on our Range team!

OUR SQUADRON MOTTO

“A Posse Ad Esse” (From Possibility to Reality) is practiced every week as we strive to provide opportunities for young individuals to unlock their potential. Skills that will last a lifetime.

We parade on Wednesday evenings between September and June at R.A. McMath Secondary School, 4251 Garry St, Richmond, BC V7E 2T9, Canada from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

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Squadron Cadet positions

• Squadron Commander - Warrant Officer First Class V. Chan

• Squadron Deputy Commander - Warrant Officer Second E. Kuang

• Squadron Warrant Officer - Warrant Officer Second Class S. Gill

• Squadron Adjutant - Warrant Officer Second Class V. Ma

• Phantom Flight Commander - Flight Sergeant Zhang

• Pegasus Flight Commander - Flight Sergeant Tang

• Polaris Flight Commander - Flight Sergeant Nicolas

• Griffin Flight Commander & Drum Major - Flight Sergeant Moi

Squadron Officers

• Commanding Officer / Training Officer - Major (Maj.) A. Mei

• Training Officer - Captain (Capt.) V. Wong

• Assistant Training Officer - Acting Sub Lieutenant (A/S.Lt.) D. Chan

• Administration Officer - Lieutenant (Lt.) B. Situ

• Assistant Administration Officer - Civilian Instructor (CI.) D. Li

• Public Relations Officer - Civilian Volunteer (CV.) K. Kwan

• Supply Officer - Civilian Instructor (CI.) A. Li

• Band Officer - Acting Sub Lieutenant (A/S.Lt.) D. Chan

• Range Officer - Lieutenant (Lt.) B. Situ

• Flying Officer - Civilian Instructor (CI.) D. Li

• First Aid Officer - Captain (Capt.) A. Mei

• Sports Officer - Civilian Instructor (CI.) A. Li

• Effective Speaking Officer - Civilian Volunteer (CV.) K. Kwan

• Fam Flying Officers - Captain (Capt.) V. Wong / Civilian Volunteer (CV.) K. Wong

Squadron Sponsoring Committee

• Chairperson - Mr. D. Ma

• Vice Chair - Ms. K. Lau

• Secretary - Mrs. B. Ma

• Treasurer - Ms. A. Koon

• Screening Director - Ms. Y. Pan