The Air Training Corps
Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the RAF Air Cadets. Better known as the 'Air Cadets', we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 12 and 20 years.
We're sponsored by the Royal Air Force and can give you hands-on experience of activities and courses that will challenge and develop your skills to help you succeed in whatever you want to do. HRH The Duchess of Cambridge is also our Honorary Air Commandant!
Our aims are to:
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Promote and encourage a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force among young people
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Provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life
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Encourage the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship
And there's one more important thing - it's a lot of fun!
1740 (Clydebank) Squadron
1740 (Clydebank) squadron is an ATC squadron based in Dalmuir. Part of West Scotland Wing, 1740 Squadron has seen hundreds of cadets pass through it over the years leading them onto a more successful future.
Based in Beardmore Street, Clydebank squadron was lucky enough to get a new purpose-built headquarters in 2012 providing a huge improvement in facilities from their old accommodation which was used for over 40 years!
We currently have around 40 cadets and meet on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7 pm participating in a wide range of activities like projects including modelling, radio, flight simulation and classes were we develop our knowledge of the R.A.F and aircraft. Classes are an important part of cadet life as they teach us valuable skills such as map reading and radio communication.
