When were girls allowed in the air cadets?
1980s
Girls were able to join from the early 1980s, helping to bring more people together to enjoy everything that Air Cadet life has to offer.
Why was the air cadets formed?
In 1938 Air Cdre Chamier, Secretary-General of the Air League, formed an Air Defence Cadet Corps (ADCC) to attract and train young men who had an interest in aviation. The intention was to set up squadrons of cadets in as many towns and cities as possible, and ask local people to organise and run them.
Can you join air cadets at 15?
The maximum age for entry is 17 years old, therefore you can request to join us anytime between your 12th and 17th birthday. If you are above that age group and still want to enjoy all of our activities and more, you could join as a volunteer.
When did air cadet start?
The Air Cadet Organization originated in the early days of World War II when the war effort required young men to meet Canada’s military obligations. By 1938 there existed a couple of groups that would help promote such an effort.
Who founded the Air Cadets?
John Adrian ChamierAir Training Corps / Founder
What is the Rafac motto?
Venture Adventure
Air Training Corps
| Air Training Corps (ATC) | |
|---|---|
| Motto(s) | Venture Adventure |
| Commanders | |
| Commandant Air Cadets | Air Commodore Tony Keeling |
| RAFAC Warrant Officer | Warrant officer Donna Hall RAFAC |
Is Air Cadets part of the military?
There are 454 squadrons located across the country with enrollment of over 26,000 Air Cadets….
| Royal Canadian Air Cadets | |
|---|---|
| Branch | Air |
| Type | Quasi-military youth organization |
| Size | 454 squadrons (more than 26,000 cadets) |
| Part of | Canadian Cadet Organizations |
Do you salute Air Cadet officers?
Cadets, when reporting to, or being addressed by their senior in rank, are to stand to attention. 10. When a stationary cadet sees an officer approaching he is to stand to attention, face the officer and is to salute when the officer is 3 paces from him.