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 find the calendar of events for 2008,
Priority events are marked in red
1242 YEAR CALENDARVer2.pdfIn October, 5 members of 1242 Squadron undertook their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Expedition. Flight Sergeant Masters has written all about their exploits:
After months of careful planning, it was time for 5 sqn members to undertake a Bronze D of E Expedition. Having completed a practice expedition, just a few weeks before, the group realised they were ready, and were determined to complete the expedition over the weekend of the 20th and 21st October 2007, all that was left to do was for myself (F/Sgt Masters), to sort out the finishing touches, which involved preparing maps and route cards for the rest of the group.
Photos from our Expedition Training Weekend
Group photo taken at the end of the weekend. More photos below.
On Sunday 23 Sept 1242 Sqn completed in the Annual Kent Wing Band Competition held at MODFSCTE Manston in the percussion section against other bands from across Kent. This was the third year that the squadron had competed in this event, previously coming second on both occasions. This time was the year that we were to be successful by coming first. The competition was tough as the winning margin was only one point. Officer Commanding 1242 Flt Lt N Sermon said “I am delighted for the cadets as they worked extremely hard and now they have an opportunity to show the region what they can do as they compete against London, Sussex, Middlesex, Surrey and Essex at the Region Finals in October”.
