281 (Southport) Sqn.
Air Training Corps
St Peter's School
Upper Aughton Road Southport
PR8 5NH
Tel: (01704) 550393
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| Firstly, may I welcome you to 281 Squadron’s web
site, the official and primary site for information on the Air Training
Corps, sometimes called the Air Cadets, in Southport.
Who am I? I am Flight Lieutenant Dave Wright, Officer Commanding
281 (Southport) Squadron. I have been with the Squadron for twelve
years and the “Boss” for just over five.
When I was asked to write this introduction I thought, “How
could I possibly convey everything that we do, as a Squadron, in
just a paragraph or two?” |
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| I very quickly realised however, that I could not. But
then again I do not really need too, as this web site will show you
all the events which we take part in, as well as all the things you
need to know.
The motto of the Air Cadets is VENTURE – ADVENTURE, or to
put it another way “to have a go at something you have never
done before – and have fun whilst you are doing it”.
Some of the activities we offer are, Flying, Gliding, No 8 (.22)
Target Shooting, L98 Rifle Marksmanship, Adventure Training, Duke
of Edinburgh Award, Sports, Camps and so much more. All the activities
however are offered to you, as a VENTURE “to volunteer for”,
rather than a “you must do”. |
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Our Cadets vary in their expectations and therefore
some love to fly whilst others have never been in a plane, but all
enjoy some part of the activities we offer. What you do is up to you!!
We parade on Monday and Friday nights at the old St Peter’s
School Building in Upper Aughton Road, Birkdale, opposite the Blundell
Arms public house from 19:15 hours (7.15 p.m) to 21:30 hours (9.30
p.m).
You need to be 13 years old to join us at the Squadron so why not
pay us a visit and see if the Air Cadets is, the organisation for
you. |
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| In the mean time happy surfing on this web site and
if you think you would like to find out more why not call in and visit
us. Spend a night or two at the Squadron and see what we are about
and what we can offer you. The only way to find out whether you will
enjoy it is to give it a go!! I look forward and hope to see you at
our Squadron soon!!!
Dave Wright, Flight Lieutenant, RAFVR(T).
Officer Commanding, 281 (Southport) Squadron, Air Cadets. |
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