1127 (Kendal) Squadron is an Air Training Corps squadron based in Kendal, Cumbria, England.


It is an average sized squadron with around 30 cadets and 8 adult members of staff. The Squadron's staff are all volunteers with civilian jobs. The Squadron currently has two Commissioned officers, one Adult Sergeant, six Civilian Instructors and a Squadron Padre. The staff are assisted in running the squadron by the Civilian Committee.

Activities

As the squadron is part of the Air Training Corps they take part in all the Air Cadet activities such as flying, gliding, drill, sports, shooting, Annual camps and The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme (to name but a few). The squadron also participates in the community with charity bag-packs at nearby supermarkets as well as taking part in Remembrance Day Parades.

A typical parade night

On a typical parade night (either Tuesday or Thursday), the evening at 19.00 (7pm), and finishes at 21.30 (9.30pm). It is required for all cadets to attend both week's parade nights. A parade night starts with first parade, where some drill will be done and the flag raised. After this there is a first activity half, (an activity chosen usually from one of the above, but there are others) followed by a 15 minute break, and then the second activity half. The parade night finishes at 9.30, after taking the flag down and notices have been read out, when the Squadron Commander dismisses the parade.

Location

Kendal Squadron is one of 26 ATC squadrons in Cumbria and North Lancashire Wing, North Region. Since it is centrally based within the Wing, it often holds training events and meetings.

Contact Details

Old TA Centre
<br />Queen Katherine Street
<br />Kendal
<br />LA9 7DG

01539 739734

See also

Kendal

Air Training Corps

Royal Air Force

Cadets

Combined Cadet Force

Army Cadet Force

Sea Cadet Corps

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