1471 Horwich Squadron
1471 (Horwich) Squadron is part of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, giving local young people the opportunity to develop confidence, leadership and life skills through aviation, adventure training, sport, fieldcraft, first aid, flying, gliding and a wide range of other exciting activities.
About
1471 (Horwich) Squadron is the local unit of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, providing young people from Blackrod, Horwich, Westhoughton and the surrounding area with opportunities to develop confidence, leadership, teamwork and practical life skills in a challenging, supportive and rewarding environment. Being an Air Cadet is about far more than simply an interest in aviation. Cadets can take part in a wide range of activities including flying and gliding, adventurous training, fieldcraft, sport, shooting, first aid, drill, leadership training, camps, STEM, space, radio, cyber, drone flying and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. They also have opportunities to develop their knowledge of aviation and aerospace, gain recognised qualifications and take part in community, civic and Royal Air Force events. These activities form part of the wider RAF Air Cadets experience and are designed to build self-confidence, responsibility, teamwork and a sense of achievement. The Squadron welcomes young people from a wide range of backgrounds and no previous military or aviation experience is required. Cadets progress at their own pace, developing new skills, working towards qualifications and badges, taking on greater responsibility and, for those who want to, progressing into cadet leadership roles. As part of the wider Royal Air Force Air Cadets, 1471 Squadron combines the traditions and values associated with the Royal Air Force with modern youth development, giving young people experiences, friendships and opportunities that can stay with them well beyond their time as a cadet.
What we do
At 1471 (Horwich) Squadron, cadets can take part in a wide range of activities, including: * Flying – Air Experience Flying * Gliding – Experience glider flying * Aviation & Aerospace – Learn about aircraft, navigation, principles of flight, aerospace and aircraft systems * Adventure Training – Hill walking, expeditions, climbing, moutain biking, paddlesports and other outdoor activities * Fieldcraft – Develop teamwork, navigation, camouflage, observation and practical field skills * Shooting – Learn safe weapon handling and develop marksmanship skills * Leadership – Build confidence, communication, decision-making and team leadership skills * Drill & Parade Training – Develop discipline, teamwork, confidence and high standards of presentation * First Aid – Learn practical, potentially life-saving first aid skills and work towards recognised qualifications * Sport & Physical Development – Take part in squadron, Wing and wider RAFAC sporting competitions * Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Work towards Blue (unique to RAFAC), Bronze, Silver and Gold awards * Camps & Residential Experiences – Attend RAF stations, training centres and RAFAC camps across the UK * STEM – Explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics through practical projects and activities * Space - Learn about the solar syatem an much more * Cyber - Expand your understanding of staying safe online as well as cyber security * Qualifications & Training – Progress through the RAFAC training syllabus and gain recognised vocational and leadership qualifications * Community & Service Events – Support Remembrance, Armed Forces events, local community activities and ceremonial occasions * Visits & Experiences – Visit RAF stations, aviation organisations, museums and other military or specialist facilities * Cadet NCO Development – Progress through cadet ranks and take increasing responsibility for leading and supporting other cadets * Much More!
Who it's for
To be an Air Cadet you must be at least 12 years old. In England and Wales you must have started year 8 at school. The latest you can join is before your 17th birthday. Most cadets leave when they're 20 years old and some stay involved as an adult volunteer.
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