Joining the Air Cadets opens up lots of opportunities, including the chance to fly! It’s our aim to get you airborne as often as possible, as a passenger in a light aircraft, a glider or even on-board RAF aircraft such as our Typhoon fast-jet or a Chinook helicopter. There are plenty of opportunities for cadets to get in the air. Air Experience … Continue Reading
Sir George Dowty, founder of 2322 (Dowty) Squadron
2322 (Dowty) Squadron
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The Squadron was founded by Sir George Dowty, Chairman and founder of the Dowty Group of Companies in 1952 for the benefit of young apprentices employed by the company. The Squadron spent the first six years as a Detached Flight of 125 (Cheltenham) Squadron until in 1958 it was granted full Squadron status and by this time it was enrolling cadets from outside the company.
The Air Training Corps has been in existence since 1941 and boasts around 36000 members throughout the UK and overseas. Both boys and girls are welcome to join the organisation which is closely affiliated to the Royal Air Force. It provides challenging aviation, adventurous, and community activities and also includes active participation in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. Visits to RAF Camps including RIAT are popular with activities such as flying, fixed and helicopter, work experience and more. Cadets over the years have visited many overseas camps including Gibralter, Germany, Cyprus at little cost. Further opportunites exist for International Air Cadet exchanges to countries like New Zealand, USA, Israel and more.There is no obligation or pressure to join the services but those who wish to join the RAF are encouraged to do so. Service and achievement within the ATC can gain academic qualifications assisting future job prospects, with many future employers now looking for other “Outside interests” of which the ATC is second to none. Schools also recognise the valuable training given and allow time off to attend activities with no penalties or problems.
Training & Education
Aside from all the great experiences and new skills you'll gain as an air cadet, you can also take away real qualifications that will set you apart from the crowd when you head to university or begin your chosen career. For starters there's the Duke of Edinburgh Award that employers everywhere recognise as a great achievement. You can take on the … Continue Reading
Shooting
Whatever level you are as a cadet, you'll have the opportunity to try your hand at military skills and drills including shooting. Marksmanship goes a long way back in the history of Air Cadets and is one of our most popular activities. Think you can concentrate on distant targets and fire with consistent accuracy? It's not easy. It requires focus, … Continue Reading
Fundraising
As a voluntary organisation, fundraising plays an important role in the day-to-day running of every ATC squadron. Not only for our own operating costs but also in donation to the RAFA (Royal Air Force Association), an important charity that provide vital support for both serving and retired members of the RAF and their families. You can also find … Continue Reading
Sports
Feeling competitive? As an air cadet you can take part in seven main sports at different levels - athletics, cross country, football, rugby, hockey, netball and swimming. Whatever you do it'll help improve your physical fitness levels and your team skills. If you're good enough at your favourite sport we'll notice, and can help you take it to the … Continue Reading
Parade & Drill
What's the point of drill and parade? You may think it doesn't have much to do with things like adventurous training, or leadership. That's not the case at all! It shows how disciplined and organised you can be as an individual, remembering instructions and carrying them out accurately. More importantly, it shows your ability to work in a team and … Continue Reading
Cadets can join aged 12 (Year 8 ) and remain till aged 20. Many cadets opt to remain as Instructors either Civilian or Uniformed. This kind of voluntary service with the ATC is not only fun but could lead to civilian recognised qualifications which enhances employment and promotion prospects within the work environment. Many firms allow paid leave to attend cadet activities.
For further information about joining either as a cadet or adult instructor just come along to the Squadron on a Monday or Thursday evening 7pm to 9-30pm
Visit: Cadet Centre, Arle Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8JU
Tel: Mon/Thurs evening (01242) 233 322
Info: www.aircadets.info or www.bgwing.org
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Cadets at 2322 Dowty Squadron Gain Blue Aviation Wings
Congratulation to Sgt Willerton on gaining both Blue Wings in Aviation and Gliding and to Cpl Leach on gaining the Voluntering Gliding Sqn (VGS) Blue Wings … [Read More...]
Cadets at 2322 Dowty Squadron Gain Blue Aviation Wings
Congratulation to Sgt Willerton on gaining both Blue Wings in Aviation and Gliding and to Cpl Leach on gaining the Voluntering Gliding Sqn (VGS) Blue Wings … [Read More...]
2322 Dowty Squadron Win 2018 Kriegie Shield
Congratulations to the 2322 Dowty Sqn team who have won the 2018 Kriegie Shield today. … [Read More...]
2322 Dowty Squadron Win 2018 Kriegie Shield
Congratulations to the 2322 Dowty Sqn team who have won the 2018 Kriegie Shield today. … [Read More...]
2322 (Dowty) Squadron
The Cadet Centre
Arle Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 8JU
T: 01242 233 322
E: 2322@aircadets.org
Parade Nights:
Monday & Thursday
19:00 - 21:30
excluding bank holidays