28 (Shawbury) Squadron Air Cadets
The Air Training Corps (ATC), commonly known in the United Kingdom as the Air Cadets, is a British cadet organisation; a voluntary youth group which is part of the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO) and supported by the Ministry Of Defence (MOD).
Cadets participate in various different acitivities , from an aviation syllabus, to fieldcraft, drill and flying. Cadets also get the opportunity of camps based at any RAF station., including overseas opportunities.
The Aims of the Air Training Corps, as set out in the Royal Warrant and approved by HM the Queen, the British sovereign, are:
- To promote and encourage among young men and women a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force (RAF).
- To provide training wich will be usefull in both the services and civilian life.
- To foster a spirit of adventure and to develop the qualities of leadership and good citizenship.
As a cadet you'll have the opportunity to do things that others only dream about. Want real flight experience? No problem. How about heading out on adventurous training and camps, sometimes overseas? Normal for cadets. Competitive sports, drill, shooting, music, abseiling, engineering projects? Our list of activities is long, varied and open to all cadets. Yes it's a challenge, but that's what life's all about.
We are not a recruiting organisation for the RAF but if you're thinking about a Service career, cadet membership will put you ahead of the competition. Many cadets go on to great success in the RAF (and the other Services). Around 40% of officers and 50% of all aircrew (including pilots, navigators and engineers) in the RAF now are ex-cadets. Research shows that they do better in basic training and stay in the Service longer than their colleagues. Likewise, if you chose a civilian career our research proves you can go on the great things…employers just love the skills and experience that air cadets offer.
Let's face it - where else would you be given the opportunity to fly solo in a glider or powered aircraft when you're 17? Whatever you do with your life, at the end of your time as a cadet you'll be self-motivated, confident and ready for anything.
28 (Shawbury) Squadron Air Training Corps
ATC HQ
RAF Shawbury
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4DZ
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