Air Training Corps

The Air Training Corps (ATC) was formed in 1941 and is now the country's leading youth organisation, whose aims are:

to encourage and develop a practical interest in aviation
to provide training which will be useful in any walk of life
to foster the spirit of adventure
to develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship

Air Cadets, aged 13 to 20, and their supporting staff get the opportunity to participate in a large range of stimulating and rewarding activities. Where else could you learn to fly aerobatics, visit Royal Air Force Stations, tour foreign countries, play sports from local to International level, learn the skills to lead expeditions, become a target shooting marksman, gain your Duke of Edinburgh's Awards, canoe through white water, assist your community, join a band, learn aviation subjects, go caving, parachute, climb, sail, ski...?

These and much more are readily available to you as a member of the Air Cadets, whether you are a cadet or staff member.

2491 (Lyneham) Squadron ATC
Air Training Corps
RAF Lyneham
Chippenham
SN15 4PZ
Tel: +44(0)1249 896521

Any one interested in joining should contact the Corps, who meet regularly at RAF Lyneham on Monday and Thursday evenings (1930 - 2130 hrs)

We are always available to answer your questions. If you are a parent or potential recruit looking for more information, a keen to help adult or a member of a local community group seeking assistance then please feel free to contact us.

Air Cadets are the 'The Next Generation' of our Royal Air Force, the future pilots, the envy of the world, maybe you will be the next Red Arrows team member, or the skilled technician responsible in keeping state of the art technologically advanced aircraft and equipment in tip-top condition.

The Air Cadets will interact you with the day-to-day routines of RAF life, tech you the skills that the armed forces need. It’s great fun too, with the opportunity to enjoy an enviable social life and make many new friends. How far are YOU from having a good time?