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(Christchurch) Squadron Air Training Corps.
Wickfield
Avenue, Christchurch, Dorset. Tel: 01202 471671 (Meeting Monday & Thursday
Evenings)
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The ATC
Part of the Air Cadet Organization (ACO) which also includes RAF Sections of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), the Air Training Corps is a voluntary youth organization supported by the Royal Air Force.
With
almost 41,000 members, aged from 13 to 20 years, within over 1,000
Squadrons, the ATC is one of the country's premier youth organisations
and the world's largest youth air training organization. The Cadets
are supported by a volunteer Staff of nearly 10,000 plus 5,000 Civilian
Committee Members.
The Aims of the Air Training Corps are:
- To promote and
encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and
the Royal Air Force.
- To provide training
which will be useful in the services and civilian life.
- To foster the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship