A youth organisation open to male and females between 13 and 20 years of age.
It promotes good citizenship and an interest in aviation and adventerous activities.
The Aims of the Air Cadet Organization are:
To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.
To provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life.
To foster the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship.
With almost 41,000 members within over 1,000 Squadrons, the ATC is one of the country's premier youth organizations and the world's largest youth air training organization. The Cadets are supported by a volunteer Staff of nearly 10,000 plus 5,000 Civilian Committee Members. Visit the Air Cadet website at www.aircadets.org for more information.