DUNSTABLE AIR CADETS

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As well as participating in activities provided by the RAF and the Air Cadet Organisation such as Flying, Gliding, Annual Camps, Leadership Courses, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and Sport, the Squadron also provides Education in Aviation Subjects and the BTEC Diploma in Public Services, as well as practical application in projects such as construction of a one third replica of a Hawk Aircraft 

Our Mission

To promote and encourage among the young people of Dunstable:

  • A practical interest in Aviation and the Royal Air Force
  • To provide training which will be useful in both Service and Civilian Life
  • To foster the Spirit of Adventure and to develop the Qualities of Leadership and good Citizenship

  Civilian Committee

The Air Training Corps is structured in such a way that as well as the military influence there is an allied civilian structure. In fact the Civilian Committees are the backbone of the Corps and determine the running of the ATC from Squadron level through to representation on the Air Defence Council.

Each ATC Squadron has a Civilian Committee. These comprise of Parents and Friends of the Squadron. Their role is to ensure the Sqn maintains direction, assisting the Commanding Officer and raising funds.

Fund raising is very important as although each Squadron is allocated a small sum towards its administration costs all other expenses must not be paid for from public money and therefore has to be paid for by the Squadron itself. Other than Flying, Gliding and Shooting and some sporting activities all other activities are funded through fund raising.

Many parents and friends get a great deal of enjoyment, pleasure and fun out of assisting 'their' Squadrons as members of the Civilian Committee. Committees meet to their own timetable, usually once per month, under the direction of a Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. Most Squadron Civilian Committees will be very pleased to accept offers of extra help - even if you can not commit to regular or long term assistance.

If you would like to join the Civilian Committee contact the Commanding Officer.

 

 
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