WHAT WE DO

DofE Award

You may of heard of the DofE (Duke of Edinburgh) Award, but don't know what it is or whether it's for you. Well, it's for everyone who likes a challenge.

We are proude to be the largest provider of the award.

SPORTS

As an air cadet you can take part in seven main sports at different levels - athletics, crosscountry, football, rugby,

hockey, netball and swimming. Whatever you do it'll help improve your physical fitness levels and your team skills.

We are lucky enough to have a number of qualified archery instructors and our own archery kit.

LEADERSHIP

where you can really prove your worth as leader - a skill that will build your confidence and your ability to deal with different kinds of people. If you can handle it you could get to the Junior Leaders course - it's gruelling but what you get out of it will be invaluable to you for the rest of your life.

SHOOTING

Whatever level you are as a cadet, you'll have the opportunity to try your hand at military skills and drills including shooting.

Think you can concentrate on distant targets and fire with consistent accuracy? It's not easy. It requires focus, concentration and a very steady hand.

First Aid

FIrst Aid is a key life skill and we have an expeinced first aider on our staff to deiver this on the squdron.

There is also oppurtinty for more senior cadets to devloped their skills further and become a First Aid Instructor.

ADVENTURE TRAINING

Adventurous Training is an essential part of the Air Cadet's training syllabus and the place where team effort really matters - you'll build new friendships, and learn to rely on the other people you're with to get the job done. It also lets you show off your leadership qualities

DRILL & PARADES

Drill shows how disciplined and organised you can be as an individual, remembering instructions and carrying them out accurately. More importantly, it shows your ability to work in a team and is a way of displaying the high standards of dress and behaviour which air cadets are renowned for.

FLYING AND GLIDING

Joining the Air Cadets opens up lots of opportunities, including the chance to fly! It’s our aim to get you airborne as often as possible, as a passenger in a light aircraft, a glider or even on-board RAF aircraft such as our Typhoon fast-jet or a Chinook helicopter.