What-is-the-ATC?

What-is-the-ATC?

The Aims of the Air Training Corps 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.

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Some of the activities that you will be involved in as a member of the ATC will be: flying, gliding, shooting, camps and expeditions, night exercises, visits to RAF Stations, visits to air shows, soccer, rugby, swimming, athletics, drill and much more. The diversity of these activities just goes to show how advantageous it would be as a member of the Air Training Corps.

You can join Cadets at the age of 13 to 20.
...and it only costs one pound a week (considering that ONE Air Experience flight costs around £550, thats a bargain!). This can be paid for every month or every few months. Discuss this with Flying Officer Elvins if this causes any problems.

History of the Air Training Corps

The ATC was formed on the 5th of February 1941. It was formed out of the ADCC (Air Defence Cadet Corps) which was formed from the Bournemouth Young Airman's League, which was formed by two RFC (Royal Flying Corps) Officers. As you can see, our roots are right in the Royal Air Force. As a result of this RAF background, the ATC is a disciplined, uniformed, youth organisation, and the last one to be funded by the Ministry of Defense.

492 in the ATC

492 (Solihull) Squadron Air Training Corps is Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing's premier squadron. It is the wing's largest squadron, parading over 50 cadets and is the leading supplier of Duke of Edinburgh Awards, with over 40 awards gained over the 1999-2000 season, and 22 Gold awards planned for 2002/2003. The squadron is also the 2002 winners of the Wing Drill Competition Trophy for three years running. 492 also holds the Wing 11-aside Football Trophy for 2002. The girls are equally successful with a fine victory in June 2001 of the Senior Netball team, and 2nd place in 2002. At 492 we encourage as much personal development as possible, with a comprehensive training program, including shooting, lectures, sports, adventure training, and of course flying and gliding.

The Members of Staff

The main man in charge, the boss, chief, is Flight Lieutenant Stuart Iles. With his controlled and comfortable leadership, the cadets at 492 feel a part of a team.