Flying

We try to ensure that all new cadets have the chance to go flying at least once in their first year. Many manage a lot more than that, usually in a Grob two-seater aircraft. We most often go flying at RAF Cosford. There's often a chance to fly in different types of aircraft - if the RAF's got it, you could be lucky!

Gliding

The ATC is the largest gliding organisation in the world. We  go gliding several times a year at RAF Hullavington, near Chippenham in Wiltshire. When you're 16 you can apply for a gliding course, and within 12 months you could be flying solo. This could be before you're old enough to drive a car!

Initiative, resourcefulness and teamwork. You don't know what you can achieve till you try! Most cadets enjoy the outdoor life - hill walking, map reading, canoeing, rock climbing, skiing, abseiling, caving etc. And a few more adventurous souls have taken part in the Outward Bound Scheme.

Camps for a number of squadrons in the West Mercian Wing include the Annual Easter Camp and Summer Camp. These are highly popular - see the calendar for more details.

Last year we organised greens camps in Penally, South Wales and at RAF Bovington.

The big one though was the Dragonbash. The location in 2004 was at the western end of Lake Ogwen in Snowdonia, with access to two of the most spectacular circular mountain walking routes in Wales. The cost of £45 covered all transport, food and accommodation for the week.

take a look at Dragonbash 2004 in the Photo Gallery

Climbing

Weather permitting we normally organise a number of  climbing days each year locally at Symonds Yat.

Visits to Military Bases

Spending time at a Royal Air Force base gives first-hand experience of life in the services, as well as taking part in exercises designed by the RAF. We can also organise trips to overseas bases, both British and foreign.

Shooting

As part of your training you will be given the opportunity to handle both small and full bore weapons, where you will learn the high priority which safety is given. Our cadets fire regularly in competitive shooting, and we organise sessions every month or two at the RAF Innsworth range near Gloucester.

Join the Band

Watch out for announcements about band practice, coming soon to a field near our neighbours....

Squadron Annual Dinner

Every year the squadron holds a dinner based on a service mess dining-in night. The dinner is attended  by  cadets, staff, civilian committee, parents and guests. After a few short speeches the cadets are presented with their well earned annual awards.

Parades 

At present the cadets parade at ATC Sunday, Remembrance Sunday and Battle of Britain Sunday, and to mark special events. We held a parade to celebrate the millennium in the City of Worcester followed by a service at the Cathedral.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

Since the scheme has been introduced to the corps, many cadets of 1002 have taken part resulting in many Bronze and Silver Awards and a a number have gone on to achieve their Gold Award.