1474 Wickford Squadron Air Cadets

The Air Cadets is a youth organisation sponsored by the Royal Air Force with over 40,000 cadets and staff from hundreds of units across the country. Cadets undertake hundreds of activities every year, mostly subsidised by the Royal Air Force and earn qualifications useful in both civilian and armed forces careers. Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the Air

Cadet Organisation (ACO). Better known as the 'Air Cadets', we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. So, are you ready to take the first step towards all the opportunities and benefits that the air cadets can offer you? It's important to know that we're not a recruiting organisation for the Services (but it's great if you decide you want to join later on). We're not interested in anything but you and your potential, and will help you get the most from your experience as a cadet. Worried about fitting in? Equality is a central part of the Air Cadets’ ethic. The cadet experience is open to everyone, so whatever your nationality, background or ability, whether you're male or female, if you're between 12 and 17 years old you can join us. The maximum age for entry is 17 years old, therefore you can request to join us anytime between your 12th and 17th birthday. If you don't fit into that age group and still want to enjoy all of our activities and more, you could join as a volunteer.