276 (Chelmsford) Squadron is situated in the heart of Chelmsford, providing young local Air Cadets with the opportunity of experiencing adventures that others only dream about. Our Air Cadets parade at the Squadron twice a week to attend regular lectures, projects nights, drill practice, sports and much more. On the weekend they can get the opportunity to go on a large variety of courses, for radio handling, developing leadership skills and achieving new qualifications.

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We are one of 28 Squadrons located within Essex Wing, which is one of 6 Wings in the London & South East Region (LASER) and has its headquarters at Carver Barracks (formerly RAF Debden); near Saffron Walden.

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The Air Cadet Organisation (ACO), better known as the ‘Air Cadets’, is a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 12 and 20 years.

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The Air Training Corps 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 adventurous activities, partake in community events as well as having the opportunity to go flying and gliding. The motto of the Air Training corps is Venture Adventure.

 

The aims of the Air Training Corps, as defined in the Royal Warrant are:

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1. To promote and encourage among young men and women a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.  

2. To provide training which will be useful both in the services and in civil life.

3. To foster the spirit of adventure and to develop the qualities of leadership and good citizenship.

 

These aims are achieved by:

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1. Providing progressive training in aviation related subjects.

2. Encouraging participation in a variety of activities including adventure training, flying and gliding and citizenship training.

3. Developing personal qualities such as initiative, resourcefulness and the ability to work successfully as a member of a team.