Royal Canadian Air Cadets · Kitchener-Waterloo since 1942
To Learn. To Serve. To Advance.
Young people aged 12 to 18 explore aviation, leadership, citizenship, fitness and music at 80 K-W Spitfire Squadron, in a program built on cadets leading cadets.
What cadets do
Fly, lead and serve
Every training level builds skills in aviation, leadership, citizenship and fitness through a nationally directed program, delivered here at the squadron.
Aviation and flying
Aviation, aerospace and aerodrome operations, with gliding and flying opportunities.
Leadership
Cadets lead cadets, taking on real responsibility as they advance.
Citizenship and community
Community service, Remembrance ceremonies and citizenship.
Fitness and sports
Physical fitness, sports and survival training.
Drill and music
Drill, ceremonial and music opportunities.
Marksmanship
Safe, supervised marksmanship training.
Esprit de corps
Camaraderie and teamwork
The Cadet Program is built on cadets leading cadets. Youth leaders gain authentic, meaningful leadership experience and share in the success of the squadron and of every cadet.
Each cadet develops a sense of leadership, honour, unity and responsibility to one another, to the squadron and to the community.
Since 1942
More than eight decades in Kitchener-Waterloo
80 K-W Spitfire Squadron has served youth in Kitchener and Waterloo since 1942, and marks its 85th anniversary in 2027.
Upcoming
Commanding Officer’s Gala: Celebrating 85 Years of Spitfire RCACS
Dinner 1900 hours (7:00 pm)
Photos
Follow us on Instagram
See the latest photos from training nights, squadron events and ceremonies at @80kwspitfire.
Support us
Help keep the program strong
The Squadron Sponsoring Committee is a registered charity (863632212 RR 0001). It funds what the Department of National Defence does not provide.