Air Training Corps 1166 Squadron
Age: 12 - 18
Welwyn Garden City Squadron Air Training Corps based in Lemsford Lane
The Air Training Corps is a national youth organisation, which encourages a practical interest in aviation, adventure training and sport. 1166 Squadron is part of the Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire Wing of the ATC.
Meets Tuesday and Thursday 19.00 to 21.30 in Lemsford Lane, WGC. For more information, please call 01707 373553.
Cadets
If you are interested in joining we recommend you come and visit us on a parade night (every Tuesday and Thursday between 19:00 and 21:30) at our Headquarters on Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City. Once you have had a tour and the chance to experience what we do, you will be given a permission form and a date to start probationer training so that you get up to speed on all the required knowledge you will need on many of our exciting activites.
It would be a good idea to telephone/e-mail us first to make sure we are in and not out on an activity before visiting.
Although much of the funding for activities such as flying are provided by the RAF, once cadets are enrolled we do charge a subscription of £15 per month which helps cover the costs squadron upkeep and equipment. We issue a working and wedgewood blue uniform. However footwear and 'greens' (or combat uniform) will usually need to be provided by the cadets.
Just because you join the Royal Air Force Air Cadets it doesn't mean that you have to join the RAF or any of the services. However, it may help you see military life from a different angle.
Contact details:
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01707 373 553