The RAF Air Cadets
Who are we?
The RAF Air Cadets (RAFAC) is a uniformed youth organisation that is sponsored by the Royal Air Force (RAF). The RAFAC is not a recruiting organisation for the RAF so there is no obligation or commitment to any form of RAF or Military service, although it does provide an excellent grounding for those who are considering a career within the armed forces.
The RAFAC consists of 6 Regions, with each Region consisting of 5 or 6 Wings. Each Wing is responsible for a number of Squadrons and Detached Flights.
The RAF Air Cadets (RAFAC) is a uniformed youth organisation that is sponsored by the Royal Air Force (RAF). The RAFAC is not a recruiting organisation for the RAF so there is no obligation or commitment to any form of RAF or Military service, although it does provide an excellent grounding for those who are considering a career within the armed forces.
The RAFAC consists of 6 Regions, with each Region consisting of 5 or 6 Wings. Each Wing is responsible for a number of Squadrons and Detached Flights.
1192 (Kirkcaldy) Squadron
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Central Scotland Wing
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Scotland & Northern Ireland Region
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Air Training Corps
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What do we do?
The RAFAC offers a wide variety of activities that allow cadets to get hands-on experience and to develop new and existing skills. Below is a list of just some of the things the RAFAC has to offer:
Who can join?
The RAFAC is open to youths between the age of 12 years old and 17 years old.
Adults can join as staff members from 20 onwards.
The aims of the RAFAC are:
The RAFAC offers a wide variety of activities that allow cadets to get hands-on experience and to develop new and existing skills. Below is a list of just some of the things the RAFAC has to offer:
- Flying & Gliding (with the opportunity to fly solo at 17)
- Camps (UK & overseas)
- Adventure Training
- Shooting & Fieldcraft
- Music
- Sports
- Engineering Projects
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- A number of nationally recognised qualifications (such as BTEC)
Who can join?
The RAFAC is open to youths between the age of 12 years old and 17 years old.
Adults can join as staff members from 20 onwards.
The aims of the RAFAC are:
- To promote and encourage a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force among young people.
- To provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life.
- To encourage the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship.