1296 Turriff Squadron, Air Training Corps

09/05/2024

We were greatly saddened to hear the news earlier this week of the passing of Squadron Leader Duncan Sutherland.

Squadron Leader Sutherland was Officer Commanding of 663 Volunteer Gliding Squadron for many years and had flown hundreds of cadets from across the North East of Scotland and Highlands.

I had my first flight with him as a cadet back in 2001. At the age of 16 I was selected for my gliding scholarship and managed to progress as staff and be a flight staff cadet for a further 2 years. I was fortunate enough to have had the pleasure to know Duncan well and had many flights with him. He will be very sorely missed by self and countless other staff across North Scotland Wing Air Training Corps, RAFAC

15/11/2023

WE NEED YOU

The RAF Air Cadets relies on its cadet forces adult volunteers (CFAV) to support our cadets, help our squadrons around the UK and allow us to offer a wide-range of activities and opportunities. There are lots of ways you can join us and make a difference.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF ADULT VOLUNTEERS
From admin and finances, activities, emotional support, health and well-being there is a role that would suit you.

*JOIN AS A CIVILIAN INSTRUCTOR*
If you can spend time at least one night each week with your chosen squadron, we can offer lots of opportunities for you to help our cadets and gain your own skills and experiences too.
Most of our squadrons meet twice a week and we’re always looking for volunteers who are willing to try their hand at anything. You could find yourself teaching skills, running activities, or providing encouragement and moral support. If you have specialist skills, we can use them.

Once you have been a Civilian Instructor for 6 months you can apply to move into uniform as an Adult Sergeant. If you prefer to become an Officer you would be eligible to apply after 12 months.

*BECOME A MEMBER OF A CIVILIAN COMMITTEE*
Civilian Committees help with the running of the Air Training Corps (ATC) from squadron level through to representation at National Level. Each squadron has a committee that is made up of parents and friends. Its role is to assist the squadron’s Commanding Officer, raise funds and ensure the squadron maintains direction.

Committees meet to their own timetable under the direction of a Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. Most squadron Civilian Committees will be very pleased to accept offers of extra help - even if you can't commit to regular or long term assistance.

*JOIN AS A CHAPLAIN*
We encourage chaplains to be from any religious denomination. Our cadets represent diverse backgrounds and we welcome everyone who wants to be involved.

Our chaplain volunteers must attend a minimum of one meeting a month and help to run activities. There are other ways you could get involved too, including supporting events and occasions with religious meaning, help induct new cadets and offer emotional support, pastoral care and moral guidance to our young people.

To be a volunteer you need to Be aged 20 years or more (minimum age for CCF RAF is 18 years. Uniformed officers serve up to age 65) have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years commit to a certain number of hours e

21/05/2023

We are looking for adult volunteers aged 20+

Do you want to inspire the future generation?

We will be hosting an open evening to answer any questions you may have on your journey to becoming a Cadet Forces Adult Volunteer

More details to follow