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So what have you done recently?   Have look and see what we've being doing.....and this is just a small selection!

Intake Night - Tuesday 7th February 2012, 7:00pm at the ATC HQ, Gas Road, March

You MUST be 13 years old to join the Air Training Corps

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Adventure and Fieldcraft training such as Wing Field Weekend Exercise Annual Camps- this is RAF Cranwell 2010 Parades - Proudly leading Remembrance Parade Shooting on both short and long ranges Flying in the Tutor Primary Trainer from RAF Wyton
Duke of Edinburghs Award BTEC Qualifications Gliding at VGS Watton Visits such as RAF Museum Hendon Kayaking at Bedford
Fieldcraft (Greens) training both locally and on Army Training areas Hill walking in Edale Team and Individual sports - this is inter squadron cross country Overseas Camps for some (Gibraltar in this case) Skill and bravrey - trying out a rope bridge that you helped build!

After seeing all the great activities YOU can be part of, you are now probably now thinking about how you can join in all the fun.

You can join the Air Cadets if you are between 13 and 17yrs old. The leaving age is when you reach 18 years old. If certain criteria are met then you can be extended to 20 years old.  Some cadets on reaching 20 become staff as Civilian Instructors or ultimately Adult Sergeants.

Being an Air Cadet requires personal commitment. There will be regular meetings (parades) and 1220 (March) Squadron meets Tuesday and Friday evenings from 7.00pm-9.30pm. Added to this there will be a full programme of weekend activities and events as well as longer camps including some overseas ones (subject to meeting the criteria).

The cost of joining us is very low. At the moment it is just £8 per month with a £11 joining fee (for which you get a Squadron Polo shirt). We do have to charge for some bigger exercises and events but we always keep these costs as low as possible and will always notify cadets and parents in advance. Uniform is provided when you pass your initial basic training although you will have to provide your own boots and shoes.

We operate an intake system. Potential cadets join on the first available intake date after they become 13.  By adhering to intake dates we can ensure that new cadets start their basic training at the same time and so gain the full benefit of a structured programme working as a group. 

Intake Night - Tuesday 7th February 2012, 7:00pm at the ATC HQ, Gas Road, March

You can get in touch using or email 1220@aircadets.org or ring 01354 651788 (out of hours answer phone)

Many things will appear strange at first, don't panic, there are plenty of people around who are there to help you. You will soon feel at home and part of the team..