1242 (Faversham) Squadron ATC

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

Navigation training day

By Steve on February 5, 2010 8:20 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cadets from both Faversham and Canterbury squadron recently undertook a day long navigation training exercise.

Sat Nav records:
Distance walked 17.1Km,
Pace while walking pace 4.2km per hour

New year, New Flight Sergeant!

By CWO Masters on January 12, 2010 10:16 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

On the evening of 12th January 2010, Sergeant Dewey - a cadet for a number of years - was promoted to the rank of Flight Sergeant.
We would like to wish him all the best in his new role and he will soon become the squadron's senior cadet.

Cadets cancelled

By CWO Masters on January 7, 2010 10:51 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Due to the current weather conditions and the squadron grounds being very icy, there will be no parade evening on Friday 8th January 2010.
We hope to see you all on Tuesday 12th January 2010.

Squadron standown

By CWO Masters on December 16, 2009 8:27 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The squadron is now on leave for the Christmas break. Cadets are reminded that the first parade of 2010 will be on Friday 8th January.

On behalf of all the staff, i'd like to wish you all a very merry christmas and a happy 2010.

1242 Squadron Staff

By Steve on December 1, 2009 6:29 PM | Permalink | Comments (4)

1242 Squadron Staff
Adult Warrant Officer Phil Camp Officer in Command
A/Sgt Daz Wilkinson AMIMI - Deputy OIC Daz was a cadet at 1242 Squadron in 1980-1985. In 1985 he joined the Royal Air Force and trained as a Vehicle Technician. Daz served in various theatres including the Falklands, Bosnia, Kosovo and Belize. Having left the RAF and returned to Faversham, he's also returned to 1242 as a CI. "When I was a cadet I remember CI's helping me. Now it's my turn to help cadets". Daz's duties at 1242 include: Training Officer, Adventure Training, Staff Cadet Training, Security and MT (as our only mechanic, he get to fix our squadron Minibus!) Daz passed his A/Sgt board in 2006
CI Steve Root Steve remembers wanting to fly from a very young age - it all started when he read a noticeboard at junior school. He joined his local ATC squadron [25 (Parkwood) Squadron] when he was 13 and never looked back. "I definitely benefited from being an Air Cadet. The skills I learnt helped me get my Private Pilots Licence when I was just 19 years old. I also learnt a lot about leadership and team management". Steve left the ATC as a Cadet Warrant Officer when he was 22 to start a business. 7 Years later and he's returned "I really enjoy passing on the skills that I learnt when I was an air cadet and best of all, I'm still learning new things. As a member of staff I've been trained in many things including First Aid skills. Working with the next generation of air cadets and seeing them improve and develop their abilities is really satisfying."
CI Paul Whalan Paul joined us in 2006. He studied Business Management at North London College and also holds the following qualifications. Royal Yachting Association day skipper (motor cruiser certificate) and is currently in the later stages of obtaining a private pilots licence. Paul was also briefly a member of the Royal Naval Reserve based at HMS President in London. He is presently a Group Estates Manager of a London property company. He also served as a local councilor representing Teynham for 3 years. Paul's interests are flying and running and he has also competed in 5 London Marathons. At the squadron he teaches air navigation and the principles of flight. He has also completed a RSGB Foundation training course and has recently passed the first aid heart start course.
Could this be your photo? Adult Staff in the ATC are essential in delivering the aims of the air training corps. If you are willing to share your skills and experience with young people one evening a week or more, we'd like to hear from you. If you live in or near Faversham then you can contact us. Alternatively contact your local ATC squadron through Kent Wing or HQ ATC. You can read more about the role of different staff on the official www.aircadets.org web site. (Note - you don't have to have been an Air Cadet to be a staff member of the ATC)