We will be enrolling Cadets from C Flight into the Royal Air Force Cadets (RAFAC) this Friday (08 Nov 19). Parade times will be as normal and you will receive additional briefing on the enrolment process.
Please note that being an enrolled Cadet is a requirement for attending the Remembrance Parades this coming Sunday (10 Nov 19). If you are unable to attend this Friday we will enrol you at a later date.
M Berry
WO (RAFAC)
Sunday the 11th November will be Remembrance Sunday and we are honoured to be in 2 parades on this day, both in West Moors (am) and Ferndown (pm).
Uniform for BOTH Parades is: No. 2 – Lightblue shirt with tie & Jumpers (Bring Issued Blue Waterproof), except for those who are currently doing first class training, these are cadets are to were smart school uniform.
West Moors Parade
Location: Riverside Road, West Moors
Time: 10:00
Ferndown Parade
Location: Peter Grant Way, Ferndown
Time: 14:00
Poppies will need to be worn by all personnel and should be placed on the right. All uniform worn must be to a high standard as we are representing the RAF, the ATC and yourselves in front of a large public presence.
Cadets are to make sure their uniform fits perfectly before Friday 08 Nov 19 and can speak to FS Shefford if any replacements are needed.
C Roberton
WO(RAFAC)
Sqn WO
We will be holding an Open Evening/Intake night tomorrow evening on Monday 28 Jan 19. Its a good chance to come along and find out more about the Squadron and the Air Training Corps.
You will have the opportunity to take part in some of the activities and meet some of the staff and cadets. To join you need to be aged a minimum of 12 and in Year 8 at school, however anyone who is younger but wants to find out more is welcome to come along and visit.
The evening will start at 7.30pm and we will finish at 9.00pm. Details of how to find us can be found here
M Berry
WO(RAFAC)
Recruitment
The Squadron will be holding an Open Evening on Monday 01 October 2018 from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm. If you are interested in joining the ATC this is a chance to come along with your parents/guardian and meet the Squadron Staff and Cadets as well as have a go at some of the activities we have on offer.
Many of you will have already expressed an interest through the website or will know about us after our visits to local schools. You are also welcome just to turn up on the night.
The minimum age to join the ATC is 12 years and to be in Year 8 of your school. If you are bit younger you are also welcome to attend but you will not be able to join until you have reached the correct age.
You can fin out a bit more about our joining process here. The location of the Squadron can be found here.
We look forwards to seeing you all on Monday 01 October 2018.
M Berry
Training Officer