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If you have any queries or would like more information, please contact us:. Web View Mobile View. Since its inception there have been many changes, not least the decision to allow girls to enter the corps in , but the aims of today are very much in line with those aims of earlier years : - To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.
Image from www. In February the rank of Cadet Warrant Officer was introduced. The year was of special note as it saw the formation of Air Experience Flights with a fleet of 50 Chipmunk aircraft. At this time there were 27 Gliding Schools and 2 Gliding centres in existence. In the ten years to over 58, cadet entered the RAF, nearly 33, on Regular Engagements.
Wings were redefined to comprise 20 squadrons. The year saw the formation of 6 further Regions alongside the existing Scottish Region. In this year trials were started with the SLG Self Launching Glider fitted with an engine which was switched off on gaining the correct height. The first ATC camps to be held in Malta were in , they continued until Malta gained its independence and a change in the political climate in The ATC took part in the Review and also put on a display for the occasion.
The Venture motor glider entered service at selected air cadet volunteer gliding schools. In this year the first ATC camps were held in Cyprus. Girls cadets joined 22 selected squadrons throughout the Corps. Cadet Fiona Brown No. In following the success of the initial stages of the trial, the scheme for girls in the ATC was extended to one Squadron in each wing.
Proposals are put to the Air Council for the extension of the scheme. In the same year, The Air Gunners Association presented the Corps with a trophy to be competed for in the pre-Bisley competition shoot. Ten Vanguards dual seat joined the fleet as well as five Valiants single seat and two Janus Cs dual seat. The Diamond Brooch is mounted on a blue sash bordered by gold braid. Below the brooch is the Corps motto. The award was made for:. In the first Save and Prosper Scholarships were awarded to five cadets.
Many events were held throughout the United Kingdom. The cup was awarded to the Corps in recognition of the outstanding contribution made to British aviation over the past 50 years. Anniversary memorabilia was produced, including attractive plates and anniversary mugs. Initial Glider Training introduced to give young cadets an early chance of actually flying. The joining age was lowered to age 12 across the UK.
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