National Air & Space Camp 2026: Industry Day
As a dedicated supporter of the Armed Forces, we were thrilled to connect with cadets and help create an unforgettable experience that highlighted the wonders of STEM at NASC 2026
The UK National Air and Space Camp 2026 is a flagship event held annually at RAF Syerston, Nottinghamshire, running from August 16th to 23rd. This prestigious camp is organised by the RAF Air Cadets and serves as an unparalleled opportunity for young cadets to delve into the fields of air, space, and cyber domains. The camp is designed to inspire and educate over 1,000 cadets through a diverse range of STEM-based activities, including robotics, aircraft engineering, satellite communications, flight simulations, and gliding. These activities not only provide hands-on experience but also expose cadets to the vast array of career opportunities within both the UK Armed Forces and the broader aerospace industry.
One of the camp’s highlights is ‘Industry Day‘, taking place on August 20th, 2025. This day offered cadets the chance to engage directly with over 60 industry partners from the air, space, and cyber sectors. The day was packed with networking opportunities, career insights, bespoke training sessions.
As a dedicated supporter of the Armed Forces, we were thrilled to connect with cadets and create an unforgettable experience that highlighted the wonders of STEM.
Our Trestle Challenge went down really well with the cadets as always, this year we had a new record build time of 1:10 by Thomas and Ruaraidh (although the 2025 solo build time of 1:15 by CDT Maisie still stands)
Bruce, our Defence lead was on hand all day to engage with the cadets and discuss career opportunities & apprenticeships in engineering.
The day was made more fun(!) by the sharp and heavy showers – at least there was plenty of sun between them.
The day culminated with an impressive display by the RAF Chinook Role Demo team, showing the crowd a double quad-bike drop and the capabilities of the aging but still awe-inspiring Boeing Chinook.
The National Air and Space Camp is not just an event but a crucial step in shaping the next generation of aerospace leaders, offering them the guidance, knowledge, and inspiration needed to pursue their aspirations in these dynamic fields.
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