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This is the official homepage of 2175 (Rolls-Royce) Squadron, Air Training Corps. The Air Training Corps is a  national voluntary youth organization designed to develop the qualities of young people. It is sponsored by the Royal Air Force and provides challenging aviation, adventurous and community activities. Read our latest news stories here ...

Parachuting!

Cpl Peter Hastie successfully completed the ATC parachuting course at RAF Weston-on-the-Green this week. After extensive training and testing he was deemed competent enough to attempt a static line jump from 3000ft. The course is open to all cadets above the age of 16 and costs only £60! This includes all transport, accommodation, food, training and the jump itself. This is a unique opportunity for air cadets and we look forward to publishing your report next month. Well Done Cpl Hastie!....Click here to see the full picture.

 

 

Gliding June

On the 28th of June 12 cadets visited RAF Kirknewton, outside Edinburgh to take part in their "longest day's flying" which began at 5am and included cadets from Glasgow and Edinburgh wings.  Cpl Stephen Kelly completed his level 3 Gliding Induction Course (GIC3), Cdt Kirti Ansel received her GIC2 and 8 others experienced their first ever flights all achieving level 1 GICs....read more or More Pictures or see a video of the take off!

CLIC Sargent

On the 9th of June the squadron sent a team to take part in the annual CLIC Sargent youth challenge. Cadets from both the ATC and the army cadets took part in 3 challenges; rafting, orienteering and command tasks at Drumpellier Country Park, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire. The event raised over £2000 for the charity...Read More or More Pictures

 

Wing Athletics

On the 11th of May the squadron took part in the annual Glasgow & West Scotland Wing Athletics Championships in Dam park Ayr. The team were successful in bringing home 2 medals. Cpl Hastie won a bronze medal for the 400m and Cdt Montgomery won a silver for the Long Jump...read more or More Pictures

 

Skiing Trip

On the 8th of March the squadron embarked on a skiing trip to Aviemore. The day began with some instruction on the mountain and finished with a huge snowball fight!...Read more or More Pictures

 

 

Veteran's Day

On February 16th myself, ICWO Kayani, Cpl falconer, Cpl Kayani, Cadets Kayani, Bagnall, Hastie and Kelly arrived at Tradeston ex-serviceman's club at 11.45am, along with Fg Off Callan and Sgt Gladwell.

Our first job was to welcome the guests by forming a guard of honour and coming to attention as they entered. It was tough because it was quite cold but we received many compliments on how smart we looked...read more

Flying

8 cadets experienced flying at No.4 AEF (Glasgow Airport) on the 9th February 2008. Each cadet and the 2 members of staff were treated to a city tour of Glasgow city centre, taking the controls to explore our home town...read more or  More Pictures

 

 

Last Updated 9th September 2008

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Wed 10th - IET / DofE Expedition Planning

Fri 12th - Inspection / Drill

Sat 13th - Leuchars Airshow


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