The Air Cadets is a national voluntary youth organisation designed to develop the qualities of young people. It is sponsored by the Royal Air Force and provides challenging aviation, adventurous and community activities. Air Cadets, aged 12 to 18, throughout Aberdare and its surrounding villages (Aberaman, Abercwmboi, Abernant, Cwmaman, Cwmbach, Cwmdare, Gadlys, Glynhafod, Godreaman, Hirwaun, Llwy
dcoed, Penderyn, Penywaun, Rhigos, Trecynon, Trenant) get the opportunity to participate in a large range of stimulating and rewarding activities. Where else could you learn to fly aerobatics, take control of a Grob Tutor & Vigilant Glider, visit Royal Air Force Stations and spend a week on camp, play sports for you Squadron, Wing, Region or Corps. How about learning the skills to lead expeditions, become a target shooting marksman, or even gain your Duke of Edinburgh's Awards. These are just some of the things that are available to cadets within the Air Training Corps
