2214 (Usworth) Squadron is just one of 921 Squadrons and 73 Detached Flights of the A.T.C or Air Cadets as we are better known..  We are located in the North East of England midway between Washington and Sunderland on the site of  a Former  RAF station.  This airfield became the home of Sunderland Airport before being redeveloped as Nissan UK's Car manufacturing plant. Our nearest neighbours are the North East Aircraft Museum which houses many preserved aircraft as do we with our  De Havilland Vampire Gate Guardian.

The Air Training Corps is a youth organisation aimed at encouraging a practical interest in aviation, adventure and sport, providing training which will be useful in any walk of life and developing leaders and good citizens.  Many facilities are provided by the Royal Air Force, but there is no pressure to join the service.  Those who do, invariably find the ATC gives them a decided advantage

Most squadrons carry out regular training on two evenings a week and run a number of activities at other times convenient for their cadets.  Squadrons are run by Officers who are commissioned in the Training Branch of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.  They are assisted by adult civilian instructors and squadron chaplains.  All are volunteers.

Whether or not young people  are already in a youth organisation, if they are interested in aircraft and flying, gliding, overseas travel, sport and expeditions they should join the Air Training Corps.  It offers a wide range of exciting activities and the chance to learn new subjects and make new friends.

The age limits for joining the ATC are from 13 to 18 and cadets can stay on until they reach 20.  After completing a period of basic training cadets are enrolled and free RAF uniform is issued.

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