Sunday's (November 8) Remembrance Parade in Leamington saw Air Cadets from 1368 (Warwick and Leamington Spa) Sqn support cadets from Leamington Sea Cadets in a joint band for their first ever joint public parade.

The project came from increased collaboration with the tri-service cadet community in Leamington and Warwick over the last three years, as a result of Armed Forces Day team building and drill competition challenges.

The officer commanding 1368 Sqn reflected that the band is a work in progress and the 'Join the Sea Cadet Band' 2026 Remembrance Parade challenge was an excellent opportunity to give older cadets a target to aspire to after GCSEs, learn new things and make new friends, adding: "They really stepped up and put on an amazing display.

Joint Warwick Sea Cadet and Air Cadet band performance 2026 | JG, 1368 Sqn

placeholder image — Joint Warwick Sea Cadet and Air Cadet band performance 2026 | JG, 1368 Sqn

"The more established Sea Cadet band did a great job of training them up and there were many comments from the public that it sounded like a professional band.

"It was a great show of how we are stronger together, and it never ceases to amaze me the level that young people can aspire to when you set them a new challenge."

1368 Squadron would also like to thank Leamington Town Council for its support to 1368 Sqn band.

The council provided a grant in 2026 for drum cases which were put to good use in transporting their drums from their Warwick HQ to joint practices with the Sea Cadets at their riverside base in Leamington.