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MAKE AN IMPACT WITH RAF AIR CADETS

Empowering the Next Generation

At RAF Air Cadets - 2407 (Yateley & Eversley) Squadron, we are strong believers in the ability of our youth to succeed. Our programming and activities are designed to help our youth reach their goals and fulfil their highest potential.
We are proud of all our Cadets, and love watching them grow into bright-minded and confident individuals.
See how we make a difference in our children’s lives.

Welcome to 2407 (Yateley & Eversley) Squadron

Our aims are to:

  • Promote and encourage a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force among young people

  • Provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life

  • Encourage the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship

  • And there’s one more important thing - it’s a lot of fun!

 

Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the RAF Air Cadets, we are a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 12 and 20 years. We’re sponsored by the Royal Air Force and can give you hands-on experience of activities and courses that will challenge and develop your skills to help you succeed in whatever you want to do.

The RAF Air Cadets are divided into six regions, 36 wings and more than 900 squadrons within communities around the UK.

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READY FOR A CHALLENGE?

As a cadet you'll have the opportunity to do things that others only dream about. Want real flight experience? No problem. How about heading out on adventurous training and camps, sometimes overseas? Normal for cadets. Competitive sports, drill, shooting, music, abseiling, engineering projects? Our list of activities is long, varied and open to all cadets. Yes it's a challenge, but that's what life's all about.

 

GET A HEAD START

We are not a recruiting organisation for the RAF but if you're thinking about a Service career, cadet membership will put you ahead of the competition. Many cadets go on to great success in the RAF (and the other Services). Around 40% of officers and 50% of all aircrew (including pilots, navigators and engineers) in the RAF now are ex-cadets. Research shows that they do better in basic training and stay in the Service longer than their colleagues. Likewise, if you chose a civilian career our research proves you can go on the great things…employers just love the skills and experience that air cadets offer.

Let's face it - where else would you be given the opportunity to fly solo in a glider or powered aircraft when you're 17? Whatever you do with your life, at the end of your time as a cadet you'll be self-motivated, confident and ready for anything.

WHAT WE DO, WHO WE ARE, HOW TO JOIN

Impacting the Lives of Youth Since 2000

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WHO WE ARE

Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow

WHAT WE DO

Making a Difference One Child at a Time

HOW TO JOIN

Building a Better Future

FIND US

2407 (Yateley & Eversley) Sqn RAFAC, Old School Lane, Yateley GU46 6NG

oc.2407@rafac.mod.gov.uk

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01252 870211

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JOIN US
As a Cadet

To be an Air Cadet you must be 13 years old, or 12 years old if you're already in year 8 in 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.

JOIN US
As an Adult Volenteer

Being a volunteer is rewarding and has a lot of different benefits.

  • learn skills in a range of areas

  • develop leadership qualities

  • personal development

  • gain qualifications in areas like mountain leadership, first aid and NVQs

Whatever you decide to focus on, all volunteers gain a huge sense of achievement from helping young people realise their potential.

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