Civilian Committee’s
The Air Training Corps is structured in such a way that as well as the military influence there is an allied civilian structure.
In fact the Civilian Committees are the backbone of the Corps and determine the running of the ATC from Squadron level through to representation on the Air Defence Council.
Each ATC Squadron has a Civilian Committee, made up of parents and friends of the Squadron. Their role is to ensure the Squadron maintains direction, assisting the Commanding Officer and raising funds for Squadron activities or materials.
Committees meet to their own timetable, usually once per quarter, under the direction of a Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.
Squadron Civilian Committees will be very pleased to accept offers of extra help, even if you cannot commit to regular or long term assistance.
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.
