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

End of the road for CWO

By CWO Masters on February 23, 2010 8:47 PM | | Comments (0)

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.n520956535_7802.jpg

Navigation training day

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

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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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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.

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