327 Kilmarnock Sqn Raf Air Cadets
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About 327 Kilmarnock Sqn Raf Air Cadets
Looking to expand your horizon? Aged between 13-17?
Join us on a Monday and Thursday night between 1900hrs - 2130hrs.
327 Kilmarnock Sqn Raf Air Cadets Description
What we do.
This is what it's all about - activities that offer challenge, excitement and adventure and the knowledge you pick up along the way through structured lectures and first-hand experience.
Don't worry about being thrown in at the deep end. You’ll join your local squadron as a trial, when you get to know the other cadets and start basic training. You then get gradually introduced to activities as you progress, so you can make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.
Get out and get active.
Cadet life is about learning through practical experience, especially in the great outdoors! Here's a taster of what's in store:
Camping - Work on your survival skills and learn your strengths in a team.
Easter /summer camps - As you advance in rank you can take part in these popular camps held at RAF stations around the UK.
Overseas camps - Spend 10 days in Cyprus with fantastic weather, swimming, sailing, and maybe even see the Red Arrows practise their displays (they train there). Head to Germany where you'll visit a city or cemetery from the First and Second World Wars. You may even get to fly in helicopters - another exciting possibility for cadets.
Adventurous training - A huge part of cadet training. We have two centres, at Windermere in the Lake District and Llanbedr in coastal Wales, both with stunning scenery. Rock climbing, abseiling, high-level hill walking, mountain-biking, canoeing, high rope work and sailing are all par for the course.
Get airborne.
Flying is central to our purpose and your cadet experience. You'll have loads of opportunities to take to the skies:
Gliding - Soar to success! There are fantastic opportunities to glide while you are a cadet, with the ultimate goal being a solo flight. Training is in three stages: a Gliding Induction Course (GIC), Gliding Scholarship (GS) and Advanced Gliding Training (AGT).
Air Experience Flights - Feel the thrill of powered flight, with a fully qualified pilot to guide you through taking control of the aircraft yourself. Not only have the opportunity to learn about the flying controls but you’ll experience aerobatics and low level flying too.
Air Cadet Pilot Scheme - The pinnacle of flying as a cadet, for advanced handling. Complete this successfully and you'll be awarded your cadet pilot wings. And if you do exceptionally well you could be recommended for further training which will help towards your Private Pilot's Licence!
Air Cadet Pilot Navigation Training Scheme - A great opportunity to use your navigation skills, this two-week course where you fly for up to eight hours is open to selected cadets. Success will lead to you gaining your 'wings'.
Think you can lead?
You may have more talent for it than you think. Leadership qualities are in all of us and the physically demanding 7-day summer cadet leadership course will help bring them out. Make it through and you’ll be a more confident and responsible cadet having learnt the full benefits of working in and leading a team.
Then, for an extra challenge, you could find yourself at the Cadet Training Centre at Frimley Park in Surrey. All cadet forces throughout the UK (and some from overseas) attend courses there. Really flex your skills and you could come out with a trophy for your achievements.
Training syllabus
A key part of the cadet experience is your progress through the training syllabus. Set out in stages for you to work through, it enables you to open up more possibilities for activities, specialist technical training and rank promotion. It's slightly different between the ATC and CCF (RAF) but all cadets take part in lectures and hands-on projects. You also get outdoors and 'actually do it' as much as possible.
We expect a lot from you - it's a serious commitment to be a cadet - but once you've experienced it yourself we know you wouldn't have it any other way.
Reviews
Successful trip to Tayside Aviation to participate in the Flying Aces Scheme for FS Fowley and SGT Mair today. An hours flight, most of which Fowley was in control of the aircraft! ✈️ 🏅
Many congratulations to the following cadets who received well earned, well deserved promotions! Keep up the good work!
To the rank of CPL:
Cdt Finley Douglas... Cdt Connor Bolton
To the rank of SGT:
CPL Adam Mair CPL Adam Thomson CPL Harry Eagleson
Well done again all.
Venture - Adventure
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Today the squadron took part in the annual armistice parade held at the Kilmarnock Cenotaph. Always an honour but this year more poignant than ever as it marks the centenary of the end of World War 1, the war which, at the time, was believed to be the war to end all wars. Today, the weather was challenging but the cadets stood fast and strong through the terrible weather, after all, we were there to remember people that did way more than stand in the cold, rain and wind.
Bel...ow are 2 very powerful photographs that speak a thousand words; Above is a battalion of the Cameron Highlanders in 1914, prior to being despatched to the front line; below is the same battalion upon their return in 1918 after the armistice.
Today we remember the millions of souls who gave their lives defending our shores and preserving our freedom, and to those who survived the unimaginable horrors.
Lest we forget.
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Providing exciting and fun opportunities and doing it safely! 👍🏻
Well done team!
A former 327 Cadet and fellow Kilmarnock man!
See you soon sir.
Applications are now open for JL20!
Speak to sqn staff if interested
Congrats to the Neilston and Upplawmoor first responders who visited the sqn in May!
Congrats and all the very best from 327 Squadron!
It has been a busy weekend for 327 sqn!
Firstly, we had Cpl Eagleson selected as a Flight Staff Cadet at 661 VGS Sqn. After passing selection his new role is to assist with all aspects with gliding at RAF Kirknewton. A very prestigious role for Cpl Eagleson and we hope to be gliding with his help soon! 🛫🛬
Secondly, our cadets attended the annual wing athletics in Ayr on Sunday. The sqn did incredibly well, gaining 5 golds 🥇, 6 silver 🥈 and 4 bronze 🥉! And a congratulations t...o Cpl Crawley for winning best Male in class and to the sqn for winning the overall athletics trophy for the wing 🏆🏆
Finally, 5 members of our shooting team have been selected for the whistler competition. Sgt Crawley, Sgt Givens, Cpl Crawley, Cdt Allison and Cdt Bryant have shot and are awaiting the results. The Whistler competition is a corps wide competition between Air cadets, Army cadets and Sea cadets where 40 cadet across the three services are selected to shoot .22 target rifle. Congratulations on your selection and we eagerly await you results! Good luck 🤞🏼
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Great shout out from the top!
The chief of air staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier was at Prestwick Airport last night and cadets from 327 Squadron were in attendance.
It just goes to show. You can indeed start as a cadet and end up commanding the entire Air Force!
***IMPORTANT UPDATE***
It is with great regret the staff have made the difficult decision to close the Sqn tonight. As most of the cadets know, the sqn’s heating has become unserviceable over the Christmas Holiday Period. As a result, the sqn is just too cold to attend safely.
... Urgent works are In the process of being scheduled but no time has been confirmed. It is expected that the sqn will be open again on Monday as normal but please keep an eye out for a post if the decision is made to stay closed.
No post = open.
If anyone has any questions, please sent us a private message
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❄️⚠️URGENT WEATHER UPDATE⚠️❄️
Due to the obvious adverse weather conditions it is advised that any cadets and staff that have not already left are not to do so.
The sqn will be open but it is strongly advised that cadets do not attend.
... Parents are welcome to collect cadets as and when is safe to do so if they have already left/dropped cadets off.
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And we're off! 22 Cadets, 3 staff! Burn Run, Rock Climbing, Night Line, Canoeing and Mountain Biking on the agenda!
We have had a recent influx of cadets to the sqn, so can we please ask all current staff and cadets please make sure they have requested to become a member of our private group. This is important as it is where details for various goings on are posted.
Please click this link to the group and request access: https://m.facebook.com/groups/16092234760 44687
We cannot add people to the group, they must request access.
... If your child currently attends our Squadron but does not have Facebook can the parent/ guardian please request to be a member.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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327 had a fantastic opportunity of attending the Isle of Bute to see Chief of Air Staff Sir Stephen Hillier receive the award "2017 Scottish Aviation" from the Baird of Bute Society. ✈️
Along with 49F Greenock sqn, Flt Lt Johnstone and Plt Off Docherty accompanied cadets on the day trip to form part of a guard of honour. They then attended a civic reception and spoke with Chief of Air Staff himself.
Sir Stephen Hillier is a former member of 327 (Kilmarnock) Sqn and we are de...lighted to be invited along and the visiting cadets are still buzzing!
" For me, meeting Sir Stephen Hillier has filled me with motivation and drive to join the RAF. As he was a former 327 cadet, I hope my hard work will pay off, just like it did for him!" - Cpl Fraser McMaster
" Meeting Sir Stephen Hillier was an amazing opportunity for myself. For a man of his significance (being the head of the RAF), he was really down to earth and motivating. The chat we had is something I won't forget. It was definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity." - Cpl Liam Fowley
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We're back from summer! ☀️
We kicked off last week with promotions and delayed medal presentations.
Cpl Givens, Cpl MacDonald and Cpl Crawley were awarded their shooting medals from their achievements earlier in the year. 🥇🥈🥉
... The three Cpl's were also promoted to Sgt as a recognition of their efforts in and out of the sqn. Congratulation guys! 🎉
Tonight, cadets were awarded their Heartstart badges. ❤️
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Could all staff and current cadets please make sure they have requested to become a member of our private group.
Please click this link to the group and request access: https://m.facebook.com/groups/16092234760 44687
This is important as it is where details for various goings on are posted.
... If your child currently attends our Squadron but does not have Facebook can the parent/ guardian please request to be a member.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Tuesday: -
Wednesday: -
Thursday: 19:00 - 21:30
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Saturday: -
Sunday: -