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Air Cadet Association. 2,162 likes. An independent charity for the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, set up to provide welfare support for its volunteers.
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Cadet Portal is a secure platform for you as an RAF Air Cadet to access information from their Squadron or Unit. It also contains resources such as videos on uniform care and downloadable training materials. Cadet Portal can be used to: Sign up for events run by your Squadron/Unit and access kit lists. Update personal details and upload a ...
The Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC) is the combined volunteer-military youth organisation sponsored by the Royal Air Force, which is formed by both the Air Training Corps and RAF Sections of the Combined Cadet Force. [3]
- Formation of The ATC
- Adventure Training Introduced
- Policy Change - Girls Join ATC
- New Glider For ATC
- Facts
As a result of this, the Air Training Corp was established. In September 1940 there were 18,489 Cadets in the ADCC. Throughout the war years the Air Training Corps became one of the most important pre-service training organisations providing the RAF with recruits who were “airminded” when they enlisted. It was not an easy task for the many voluntee...
1965 Adventure Training was officially recognised in 1965 as part of the training syllabus was carried out at the newly opened ATC Adventure Training Centreat Windermere in the Lake District. Also in 1965, ATC cadets took part in theNijmegen March in Holland. In 1967 a Review Committee - The Morris Committee - looked at the organisation of the ATC....
1980 saw a welcome change in recruiting policy when a scheme was introduced for girls to join the ATC. The first award of the Darce Sword was made to the Best Cadet in the Corps. Meteorology was introduced as an ‘O’ level subject. 1981 girl cadets were flying solo in gliders, gaining marksmanship badges and taking an active part in the DofE Award S...
On the 5th October at ACCGS, Lord Trefgarne, Under Secretary of State for the Armed Services, brought the Viking (Grob G103 Twin 11) glider into service. Viking T Mk 1 The Grob 103 Viking entered service in 1984. They were the first of 100 new dual seat gliders to replace the Slingsby wooden gliders (12B and T31), delivered during 1984/5. In May 19...
From 1983 to 1986 inclusive Air cadets provided some 26% of the annual RAF intake of officers, airmen and apprentices. In 1987, 76% of Direct Entry Pilots joining the Royal Air Force were ex-members of the Air Training Corps orCombined Cadet Force(RAF Sections). 1987 From the 1st January cadets could be enrolled into the Corps at the minimum age of...
RAF Air Cadets offers young people aged 12-20 hands-on experience in aviation, adventure training, and leadership skills, promoting practical interest in the RAF and good citizenship.
Couple these awards with a staggering range of activities – flying, gliding, shooting, climbing, camping, residential visits, all sports, social events – and you make for an exciting, enjoyable and rewarding time for all cadets – and staff!
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Oct 1, 2024 · Information about the RAF Air Cadets including life as a cadet, how to join, activities, training, news, volunteering, safeguarding and contact information. The RAF Air Cadets offer young people exciting opportunities for personal and professional development.