Wing HQ arranged transport for the youngsters, who were joined by their friends from 96 (Dewsbury), 168 (City of Leeds), 250 (Halifax) and 59 (Huddersfield) Squadrons on the coach for a journey down the M1.
The highlight of the excursion was a show of the Apollo moon landings on a giant screen in the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium - the largest in the UK.
Flight Lieutenant Kellyann Martin, Commanding Officer at 2490 (Spen Valley) Squadron, said: “A good time was had by all, and all the cadets were given a souvenir of their trip on the way back home – what teenager doesn't want earth-shaped post-it notes or rocket stickers?!”
1. Out of this world
Youngsters from the 2490 (Spen Valley) Squadron enjoyed a trip to the National Space Centre in Leicester Photo: Submitted
2. Out of this world
Youngsters from the 2490 (Spen Valley) Squadron enjoyed a trip to the National Space Centre in Leicester Photo: Submitted
3. Out of this world
Youngsters from the 2490 (Spen Valley) Squadron enjoyed a trip to the National Space Centre in Leicester Photo: Submitted
4. Out of this world
Youngsters from the 2490 (Spen Valley) Squadron enjoyed a trip to the National Space Centre in Leicester Photo: Submitted