If you don't know about the Air Training Corps, then you should probably visit the Official Site first.
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.
1242 is an ATC Squadron based in Faversham, Kent. As a squadron we participate in a wide range of activities related to the aims, including (but not limited to):
- Flying (in the ATC's own training aircraft as well as in RAF aircraft)
- Gliding (in the ATC's own gliders)
- Adventure Training (including skills of camp craft, survival, navigation and fitness)
- Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Please read through the second squadron newsletter.
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Please have a look at the first squadron newsletter. The next one will be posted sometime in May
After seven years as an Air Cadet and having reached the upper age limit, it was time for Cadet Warrant Officer Liam Masters to leave 1242 squadron. CWO Masters has taken part in many activities over the years, including an overseas camp to RAF Akrotiri. Joining in 2003, he rose to the rank of corporal in 2005 and then sergeant in 2006, eight months later he was promoted to flight sergeant (in 2007), before finally achieving the rank of CWO in March 2008. In June 2008, he completed a gliding scholarship at RAF Kenley. Friday 19th February was his last parade night as a cadet and he would like to wish his successor, Flight Sergeant Nicholas Dewey all the best as the senior cadet on the squadron. CWO Masters now hopes to become an Adult Sergeant.![]()
Adult Warrant Officer Phil Camp
A/Sgt Daz Wilkinson AMIMI - Deputy OIC
CI Steve Root 