Backing the Air Cadets in the Examiner’s Wish campaign could prove to be a life-saver.
That’s because the 59 (Huddersfield) Squadron plan to use any cash boost they receive to offer first aid training to their young members.
Flt Lt Gillian Baker said: “The squadron has been working really hard to raise funds for first aid equipment, enabling cadets to become first aid qualified.”
59 (Huddersfield) Squadron, formed in February 1939, is one of 39 squadrons in South and West Yorkshire Wing, itself one of six wings in North Region.
Part of the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO), the Air Training Corps (ATC) is a voluntary youth organisation supported by the Royal Air Force.
The Corps, which has charitable status, is not a recruiting organisation but many members do go on to have careers in the Royal Air Force and other military services.
The ATC was formed by Royal Warrant in 1941 and sprang from the Air Defence Cadet Corps, founded in 1938 by the Air League. Although initially formed to meet the needs of a nation at war, the corps continues to thrive.
It is now one of the country’s leading youth organisations and the world’s largest youth air training organisation. In Huddersfield the Air Cadets are based at the TA Centre behind the university.
The group offers opportunities to young men and women to experience service life.
Members get to take part in all kinds of activities such as flying, gliding, sport, hill walking, parade drill, rock climbing, shooting, and a host of other outdoor activities.
Cadets also get to study subjects related to aviation, leading to a national vocational diploma.
The Huddersfield Squadron are entering the Wish campaign for the second year.
Last year their cash boost helped to buy outdoor equipment to enable the cadets to complete their Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions.
