Cadets
Join London Wing as a cadet
Ready to take the first step towards joining a great organisation?
London Wing Cadet Band Marching in Whitehall for St Georges Day Parade
London Wing Cadets experience new activities all over the world from Peru to the Falklands, Australia to the USA. Our activities are wide and varies and all of it is available to you if you want to try something new and make the commitment to make it happen.
The Adult Volunteer Staff in London Wing of the Air Training Corps are committed to helping Cadets develop themselves and enjoy new experiences.
Leadership Exercises in East Sussex
It’s important to know that we’re not a recruiting organisation for the Armed Services. We’re not interested in anything but you and your potential, and will help you get the most from your experience as a cadet.
Worried about fitting in? Don’t be. Everyone is nervous when they first join something new but with the Air Cadets you will make friends and enjoys experiences which will stay with you for years to come.
Equality is a central part of the Air Cadets’ ethic. The cadet experience is open to everyone, so whatever your nationality, background or ability, whether you’re male or female, if you’re between 13 and 16 years old you can join us.
What’s in it for you?
Cadets on Expedition in Peru
Aside from flying, sports, target shooting, adventure training and great fun? You’ll soon find that being an air cadet is its own reward – you constantly see the benefits of your own efforts, building on your achievements and earning BTECs which means you end up with GCSE’s from your hobby and having fun as well as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards.
You’ll be expected to take part in as many of the activities we run as possible, but with what’s on offer you won’t need much persuading!
We have high standards to maintain as we are a ‘military’ youth organisation and you’ll naturally take pride in your uniform (we supply that) and appearance. You’ll be well mannered and self-disciplined. You’ll be joining an organisation of which you’ll be very proud.
What are you waiting for!
Don’t be shy about taking that first step – it may be the best thing you’ve ever done.
London Air Cadets recently found themselves in the cells at Central Criminal Court, commonly known as the “The Old Bailey”.
The YOU London network enabled an Air Cadet from 1475 (Dulwich) Squadron in London to attend a walking group leaders course which was being run by the Volunteer Police Cadets.
Group Captain Dave Lee, Officer Commanding Number 1 Elementary Flying School (EFTS) paid a flying visit to 614 (Wethersfield) Volunteer Gliding Squadron (VGS) to present “gold” solo wings to 2 Air Cadets from London Wing on successful completion of their gliding scholarship courses.
Four Teams from London Wing units, 241 (Wanstead and Woodford) and 1838 (Elm Park) Squadron’s attended the Inter Service Cadet Rifle Meet (“ISCRM”) which took place on the 08 to 11 July 2010 at the National Shooting Centre in Bisley.
London Wing Cadet Flight Sergeant, Alexandra Dutch of 241 (Wanstead and Woodford) Sqn joined Air Cadets from across the United Kingdom as well as their counterparts in the Army and Sea Cadets to meet distinguished guests and at The House of Commons Speaker’s at a special reception to celebrate Cadet 150.
