After having looked at this site, you may be interested in joining the Air Training Corps. The information on this page should help you to decide whether Air Cadets is for you or not, but don't just take our word for it - why not come down to the squadron and see it for yourself?

You are more than welcome to come down for an introduction and tour of 1187 squadron, just contact us first so we can confirm a suitable night for you to come.

How old do I have to be to join?
You can join the air cadets between the ages of 13 and 18 and cadets can stay until they are 20.

What do new cadets do?
When you first join you start as a probationer - a time when you can decide whether you like the Air cadets or not - but you begin training straight away. You will learn how to conduct yourself in uniform, and about the basics of Airmanship, drill and how to handle our rifles safely, so that when you become a first class cadet about two to three months later, you are able to get the benefit from flying and shooting activities that you can now take part in.

Can adults help?
Yes, in fact the Air Cadets currently have an Adult staff recruitment campaign. Adults of any age can volunteer their services as civilian instructors helping to put their knowledge and skills, learnt either through their job or spare time interest, to good use training the youth of today. To find out more information about this, please read the details on the Headquarters website and contact us.

Sounds interesting, what do I do now?
If you would like to come along to one of our parade evenings on a Tuesday or Thursday then please contact us for more information.