Hello, we are 2210 (Cowley) Squadron of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, which is the local air cadet squadron for Littlemore, Cowley and villages south of Oxford. We are a youth organisation sponsored and supported by the Royal Air Force but we are not part of it and are a registered charity.
Our role is to promote and encourage among young men and women a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force (RAF), to provide training which will be useful in both the Armed Forces and civilian life and to foster a spirit of adventure and to develop the qualities of leadership and good citizenship. We aim to achieve this through a sense of fun and adventure with cadets experiencing a variety of activities including the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, target shooting, camping, hiking, qualifying as a glider pilot, completing a flying scholarship. We undertake military foot drill as a team building exercise and adventure training to develop independence as well as develop leadership skills as much as we make aircraft model kits and do target shooting to encourage self-discipline and attention to detail. The majority of our activities are linked to qualifications such as First Aid Certificates, Adventurous Training Awards, BTECs and other qualifications.
For those career-minded teenagers we provide opportunities through a network of organisations such as the Royal Aeronautical Society who invite and encourage cadets to attend events and seminars. There are opportunities to visit aviation companies from those who build aircraft, to Research and Development businesses and those who build orbital satellites as well as all the support activities associated with operating airports or delivering air shows. This gives great opportunities to learn the industry and network.
Should an individual wish to join the RAF we can support their interest by giving them knowledge of what the RAF does, its terminology, what aircraft it has, who does what in the RAF, its structure, where it operates and what the service, and in particular culture and ethos of the RAF, involves.
Intakes for new cadets are held throughout the year. If you would like more information please visit 2210www.aircadets.tv/2210 or email me at to register on our waiting list for the next intake.
Flt Lt Tim O’Riordan
Officer Commanding
2210 (Cowley) Squadron
Royal Air Force Air Cadets