About us
The Air Training Corps (ATC) is a national voluntary youth organisation, established in 1941. It is sponsored by the Royal Air Force and provides challenging aviation, adventurous and community activities.
Your local squadron in Earley
A local squadron is the basic unit of the ATC. There are more than 900 squadrons grouped geographically into 36 Wings and 6 Regions . Many thousands of cadets are trained and supervised by over seven thousand volunteer adult staff.
1996 (Earley) Squadron was formed in 1996, and is part of Thames Valley Wing whose headquarters are located in Abingdon. Thames Valley Wing is, in turn, part of the South West Region. The Corps as a whole is administered by Headquarters Air Cadets located at, and part of, the RAF College Cranwell. Earley squadron headquarters is located at The Bader Hall, Mohawk Way, Woodley.
The squadron meets on a Tuesday and Thursday between 1900hrs and 2130hrs. Cadet membership is open to UK citizens both male and female from Year 8 to the age of 17. The upper age limit is 18, at which time they can apply to remain in the Air Training Corps until their 20th birthday. All Air Cadets above the age of 18 and all Staff are CRB checked.
Opportunities within the ATC
Once you are enrolled, there is a huge range of activities open to you. Below are just a few.
